Don’t tell Lara Spencer, ‘Swan Lake’ with all-male swans is coming, and it is amazing
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Trans Woman Beaten on Oregon Beach After Using Women’s Restroom
Trans Woman Beaten on Oregon Beach After Using Women’s Restroom
A cisgender woman who’d seen Lauren Jackson in the restroom complained to her husband, who is now accused of attacking the trans woman.
www.advocate.com/crime/2019/8/30/trans-woman-beaten-oregon-beach-after-using-womens-restroom
Meet Teddy Quinlivan, Chanel Beauty’s first openly transgender model
Meet Teddy Quinlivan, Chanel Beauty’s first openly transgender model
Teddy Quinlivan just landed a sweet gig: the out-transgender model will step in as a new face of Chanel Beauty cosmetics.
Quinlivan also becomes the first-ever out-trans model hired by Chanel. She took to Instagram to share the announcement with her fans.
“I find I don’t cry anymore when things are sad, but isn’t it interesting when we shed tears in moments of triumph,” she wrote. “This was one of those triumphant cry moments for me. My whole life has been a fight. From being bullied at school consistently, kids threatening to kill me and going into graphic detail how they were going to do it, my own father beating me and calling me a fagot, to receiving industry blowback after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted on the job… This was a victory that made all of that sh*t worth it.”
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In the same post, Quinlivan goes on to detail her early work on the runway living “in stealth;” that is, hiding her transgender identity. She also feared that coming out would damage–even ruin–her career as a model. Instead, she’s on the rise.
Related: Meet Victoria’s Secret’s first out-transgender model
“The world will kick you down, spit on you, and tell you you’re worthless,” she says with steadfast humility. “It’s your job to have the strength to stand up and push on, to keep fighting, Because if you give up then you will never experience the tears of triumph.”
In addition to her work with Chanel, Quinlivan has also appeared in campaigns for Milk Makeup, Redken, and Maison Margiela Fragrances. Her hiring as a spokesperson is just the latest in a number of fashion and beauty brands featuring transgender women as spokespeople. Earlier this year, model Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender model hired by Victoria’s Secret.
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On Eve of Straight Pride, Equal Rights Group Denounces ‘Heterophobia’
On Eve of Straight Pride, Equal Rights Group Denounces ‘Heterophobia’
“Straight rights are indeed human rights—and they’re already protected.”
www.advocate.com/news/2019/8/30/eve-straight-pride-equal-rights-group-denounces-heterophobia
National Center for Transgender Equality has endured multiple bomb threats over the past year
National Center for Transgender Equality has endured multiple bomb threats over the past year
Dorian, Madeleine Westerhout, Blued, Lindsey Graham, Xanax, Poppers, Alex Trebek, Lana Del Rey: HOT LINKS
Dorian, Madeleine Westerhout, Blued, Lindsey Graham, Xanax, Poppers, Alex Trebek, Lana Del Rey: HOT LINKS
LINDSEY GRAHAM. I’ll put Obama under oath for daddy Trump: “Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) claimed he has every intention of calling in former President Barack Obama and grilling him on what he knows about the FBI’s investigation of Donald Trump.”
XANAX. It’s the name of Lindsay Lohan’s new single/video, because of course.
TOP FUNDRAISER. Pete Buttigieg beats all other Dems in New York: “The South Bend, Indiana, mayor already brought in $3.7 million from New York state — including $2.9 million just from New York City, according to donor data provided by the Center for Public Integrity and analyzed by The Post.”
MADELEINE WESTERHOUT. Donald Trump dumps young female gatekeeper for leaking details about the president’s family.
HURRICANE DORIAN. Storm approaching Category 3 strength at 8 am ET.
Hurricane #Dorian Intermediate Advisory 24A: Hurricane Hunters find Dorian a little stronger. t.co/CSOdLLF50S? pic.twitter.com/w5pn0XzFu0
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 30, 2019
Never a good sign when the eye starts to become visible on satellite- get ready #Florida and the NW #Bahamas for #Dorian as a very serious situation is developing. pic.twitter.com/w2tKlCbJUl
— Eric Blake (@EricBlake12) August 30, 2019
VERY POOR. The outlook for the Great Barrier Reef: “The report issued Friday finds the greatest threat to the reef remains climate change. The other threats are associated with coastal development, land-based water runoff and human activity such as illegal fishing.”
BLUED. Gay social app plans U.S. IPO at $1 billion. “Founded in 2012 by former policeman Geng Le, Blued has become an icon for the Chinese LGBT community and attracted more than $130 million in venture capital as of March. Besides providing dating services to its 40 million users, the app also offers live streaming and connects men who want to become parents with overseas surrogates. The services are part of Blued’s larger strategy to diversify its business and generate revenue.”
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. KU faculty demand university cut ties with Chick-fil-A: ‘Chick-fil-A had operated out of the basement of KU’s Wescoe Hall for 15 years, but this school year moved up to a prominent spot in the student union. In addition, the restaurant secured a sponsorship — the newly created “Chick-fil-A Coin Toss” at the start of every Jayhawks home football game for the next several years.’
ALEX TREBEK. I’ve finished chemo and I’m back to work: “I’m on the mend, and that’s all I can hope for right now.”
ON THE RAG. This week on the gay magazines…
VICE. Poppers ruined my life.
THAILAND. Same-sex union bill in final stages: “Seven years of work has yielded a draft bill that is near the final stage of approval in parliament. If passed, Thailand would be the first in Southeast Asia to allow such unions, and the second in Asia after Taiwan, which legalized them in May. The law in Thailand wouldn’t go as far as endorsing marriage yet would allow same-sex couples to jointly manage assets and liabilities, and to inherit from their partners.”
RUGBY. Gay and inclusive team Kings Cross Steelers take top honors at Guinness National Rugby Awards.
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY. Lana Del Rey “Doin’ Time”.
FRIDAY FLASH. Gene Maruyama.
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Check out these four ‘Steven Universe’ episodes to get ready for the new movie!
Check out these four ‘Steven Universe’ episodes to get ready for the new movie!
Photo Credit: Cartoon Network
The Cartoon Network hit animated series Steven Universe made history earlier this year as the first animated series to win a GLAAD Media Award in the Outstanding Kids & Family Programming category. The series has continuously broken new ground with positive queer representation in the animated . Now, Steven Universe The Movie premieres this Monday, September 2 on Cartoon Network. Check out a sneak peek below, and then look back at some of Steven Universe’s best queer moments!
#StevenUniverseTheMovie premieres Monday, September 2nd on @cartoonnetwork. Here’s a sneak peek! pic.twitter.com/mMHC5WbESq
— GLAAD (@glaad) August 29, 2019
Throwing it all the way back to season one, the episode “Alone Together” introduced the character Stevonnie, the fusion being that is created by the merging of Steven and his best friend Connie. Their fusion Stevonnie identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. They are one of the only non-binary characters in kids and family programming, alongside Milo from Amazon’s Danger & Eggs. We can’t wait to see more of their story!
Social media can be overwhelming at times, especially the focus on appearance, celebrities, and influencers. Stevonnie shows us that social media is about more than just selfies. YOU have the power to set boundaries, post authentic imagery, and create your own community and support system . @dove #DoveSelfEsteemProject #StevenUniverse
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Pearl, one of the Gem beings who helped raise and train Steven, was in love with Steven’s mother Rose Quartz and remains committed to her, though Rose had long been believed to be dead. The episode “Mr. Greg” includes a touching song from Pearl (“It’s Over, Isn’t It”) as she croons about her struggles with grief and unrequited love, all while dressed in an elegant suit and top hat. As she processes this, she is able to talk with Steven’s father, Greg, about how hurt she was that Rose chose him over Pearl, and the two are able to finally craft a friendship.
Fan favorite Garnet, another of Steven’s Gem mother figures, was revealed as a fusion in the first season finale, “Jail Break.” Though Ruby and Sapphire fused accidentally the first time, they eventually fell in love and chose to remain together. Their ability to remain stable long-term as one fused being is a commentary on just how much the two love each other. In “The Answer” – which was also adapted into a stand-alone book and was nominated for an Emmy for Short Format Animation – Rose tells them that Ruby and Sapphire’s love is the answer to all her questions and influenced Rose to fight for her own right to exist.
In season five, Garnet unfuses when she learns that Rose had betrayed them all, and Ruby and Sapphire decide to spend some time to learn who they are as individuals. They eventually realize they still want to be together, and the episode “Reunited” sees the wedding of Ruby and Sapphire as their way of being together on their own terms outside of Rose’s betrayal. As Steven says, Garnet “is their love, given form.” The moment made history, and the episode is nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program category.
Don’t miss Steven Universe The Movie, Monday night on Cartoon Network!
August 29, 2019
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www.glaad.org/blog/check-out-these-four-steven-universe-episodes-get-ready-new-movie
Congratulations to Ron and Rachael from Florida!
Congratulations to Ron and Rachael from Florida!
Be with someone who makes you look forward to tomorrow. Ron has a lifetime to look forward to with Rachael. He writes: “Just as I was about to unsubscribe from Zoosk, I got a heart from Rachael. For some reason I felt like I needed to message her. When we got to talking, we learned that
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