Following on the heels of its successful release of Black Briefs, leading gay film producer and distribution house Guest House Films will continue its series of gay-themed short film compilations DVDs with Blue Briefs. The new collection will focus on relationships and the pain that often accompanies true love. The 93-minute collection is scheduled for DVD release on June 26, with an SRP of$24.99.
Sports has come a long ways in some respects, but without an openly gay current pro athlete there is still some ways to go. New York University’s out and proud volleyball captain Jay Hayes is trying to change that. He directed the It Gets Better video to send a message to gay athletes everywhere, “It gets better, because we make it better.”
For those living in the European Union, this is for you!
The survey company Gallup was commissioned by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) to collect information for policy makers so they can better understand what they need to do to support the LGBT community make it safer for them to freely express themselves. So to everyone over 18 and living in the European Union or Croatia, your input is much needed!
The survey is online, and asks a variety of questions about LGBT people’s experiences including:
REALLY, Rick?? You just make it too easy for us bloggers. Are you honestly so homophobic (and ignorant) that even pink bowling balls are a threat to you?
For those who don’t know, Rick Santorum recently told a young man in Wisconsin that he wasn’t allowed to use a pink bowling ball! I can only guess why he was so adamant about it, but I suspect it was about not wanting the boy to appear gay or effeminate. Or maybe he is so homophobic that he didn’t even want to be around someone who MIGHT be gay. I wonder, though, how he can stand to be in the presence of his supposedly gay friends.
“Is anyone saying same-sex couples can’t love each other? I love my children. I love my friends, my brother. Heck, I even love my mother-in-law. Should we call these relationships marriage, too?”-Rick Santorum
This is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve heard anyone say about gay marriage. Presumably, he is not in a romantic relationship with his children, friends, brother, or mother-in-law. I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt here, whether justified or not. His statement doesn’t even make sense to me. Is he denying that same-sex couples have a romantic relationship, which is why it makes sense to compare it to other non-romantic, non-sexual relationships? Or is he trying to suggest that, if people of the same sex are in a relationship, then they are also prone to having ‘inappropriate’ relationships with others in their lives? Continue reading
I received this update from Eric Harrison, formerly of Love Honor Cherish, and I thought I’d pass it along for our readers. I wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors.
Spring is here! A time of new beginnings. It’s also the time of the year that I’m anxiously anticipating blowing out the candles again, especially as I’m about to turn 35. The years go by all too fast as loved ones pass on, metabolisms slow down and the world evolves rapidly around us.
Hey everyone! I just wanted to do a quick update and let you all know that we have updated our Pride page! We have added Prides from Long Beach, Chicago, Boston, Houston, Washington DC and many others, so click over and check out a pride near you!
For a short while those in Indiana could spread the love and show support for the LGBT community with an awesome Indiana Youth Group license plate, but now thanks to Republican legislators that has come to an end.
In the beginning Republican legislators tried to sneak a law through at the end of the last legislative session that would revoke the IYG license plate, and targets the use of specialty plates in general. Failing that, 20 Senators signed a letting sent to the BMV challenging Indiana Youth Group’s contract because they were giving low-digit plates as “thank-you’s” to those who donated (which I guess is a bad thing).
Drink safe, and luck of the Irish be with you!
While the (sane) wold protested and condemned St Petersburg’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ bill, the regional governor went ahead and sign the bill into law last Sunday. The ban doesn’t take effect for 10 days however, giving protesters and until next Wednesday to continue speaking out against such bigotry without paying steep fines (but in all likelihood still getting arrested). Continue reading
