Saturday, January 31, 2009

LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)


PinkNews.co.uk

Anti-Gay Marriage Donors Fear Increased Threats After California ...
FOXNews - 21 hours ago
By Joshua Rhett Miller Supporters of Proposition 8, the California constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage in the state in November, ...
Judge: Anti-gay marriage donors must be public San Jose Mercury News
Judge rules public can see names of donors to Calif.'s gay ... USA Today
Federal judge refuses to block names of gay marriage supporters Los Angeles Times
The Associated Press - On Top Magazine
all 351 news articles

guardian.co.uk

Gay Entertainment Report: 'Milk' Buzz At Berlinale
On Top Magazine, OH - 50 minutes ago
By On Top Magazine Staff American gay rights activists found solace and inspiration in the release of director Gus Van Sant's Milk, which was released weeks ...
Gay rights activist urges younger generation to continue Harvey ... Oakland Tribune
Sean Penn says America's first openly gay politician had a big ... Appleton Post Crescent
‘Milk’: uplifting and surprisingly funny Aspen Times
Ithaca College The Ithacan - Brisbane Times
all 81 news articles

New York Daily News

Fallen Pastor Makes Peace With Sex Scandal
Washington Post, United States - 11 hours ago
Fallen evangelical pastor Ted Haggard says he doesn't consider himself gay, but rather "a heterosexual with issues." In an interview shown this week on "The ...
Video: Pastor's Complicated Sexuality CBS
Gay and hating it Isthmus
Ted Haggard: I Deserve What I Got CBS News
Atlantic Online - Entertainment Weekly
all 1,395 news articles

DiMasi’s departure a blow to LGBT community
EDGE Boston, MA - 13 hours ago
by Laura Kiritsy The LGBT community lost one of its most powerful allies on Beacon Hill this week, as House Speaker Sal DiMasi bid farewell to his ...

Gay mayor receives one LGBT paper’s backing
Bay Area Reporter, CA - 21 hours ago
A day after a California gay paper called on embattled openly gay Portland Mayor Sam Adams to resign, Washington, DC based gay paper the Washington Blade ...

PinkNews.co.uk

Hundreds of events planned for LGBT History Month
PinkNews.co.uk, UK - Jan 30, 2009
By Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk • January 30, 2009 - 12:18 The fifth annual LGBT History Month looks set to be the biggest ever with hundreds of events ...
Gays hope to gain from new political scene Denver Post
Creating Change in Denver Examiner.com
Celebrate LGBT History Month Watford Observer
The Santa Clara - Out In America
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What to Watch in 2009: A Roadmap to GLBT Politics in the New Year
Lavender Magazine, MN - Jan 30, 2009
Depending on what happens at each, GLBT America either will be celebrating new victories or doubled over from freshly inflicted wounds 12 months from now. ...

GLBT praise new measure
UND The Dakota Student, ND - Jan 29, 2009
The bill has been championed by the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition to protect those who identify as GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered) or any ...
Bill could permit weapons on campus Wahpeton Daily News
all 2 news articles

Cards embrace diversity
The Olympian, WA - 3 hours ago
What does he suggest for the GLBT shopper? "We have cards that will work. They're not necessarily heterosexual cards, they're not necessarily homosexual ...

Straight for Equality and PFLAG National request the pleasure of your company at the first annual Straight for Equality Awards Gala.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Reception: 7:00 PM
Dinner, Awards, Auction and Dancing: 7:30 PM

(Formal or Business Attire)

At the New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York City

Tickets: $500 individual / $5,000 full table (10 seats)

Straight for Equality, launched in October 2007, is a national outreach and education project created by PFLAG National to empower allies in supporting and advocating for LGBT people.

The project invites, educates, and engages straight allies to move equality forward.

Our 2009 honorees are Dr. Maya Angelou, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Arts & Humanities Award; Sigourney Weaver, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Entertainment Award; Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Education Award; and IBM, recipient of the Straight for Equality in Business Award.

Join Gala Chair Ted Childs, our emcee, CNN's Soledad O'Brien and auctioneer Judy Reyes in New York City!

For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.

Metro Weekly has snapshots in today's issue from PFLAG's D.C. reception with actor Scott Bailey from Prayers for Bobby.

Check our MW's online gallery of photos, here.
Happy New Year from Straight for Equality!

At this time of year everyone is celebrating all things new: new year, new beginnings, etc. So, in the spirit of the season, let’s take a look at all the brand-spankin’-new things that Straight for Equality has to offer:

Straight for Equality message boards! Here you can connect with other allies and discuss anything your heart desires, from current events to personal stories. Start a conversation today!

Training programs: they’re not all new, but they’re all improved! Interested in moving equality forward at work? Check out Straight for Equality in the Workplace! For a straight ally 101, take a look at our How to be an Ally training. Are you an experienced advocate for equality looking to reach out to and engage more allies? Give The Care and Feeding of Straight Allies a try.

Updated Resources! On our new Resources page, you’ll find an updated recommended reading list, a selection of films for allies, a great glossary of helpful terms, and even an “Ask an Ally” column.

And coming soon in 2009…

The First Annual Straight for Equality Awards Gala:

On Thursday night, February 5, 2009, in New York City’s Times Square, PFLAG and Straight for Equality will make history by hosting the first annual Straight for Equality Awards Gala. At this event, we take time to honor and celebrate a few straight allies that embody the values of PFLAG and Straight for Equality.

This year, we are proud to recognize Dr. Maya Angelou, Sigourney Weaver, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and IBM. We’ve also got CNN’s Soledad O’Brien as emcee, Gala Chair J.T. (Ted) Childs, Jr., and Judy Reyes from ABC’s Scrubs as our auctioneer.

Click here to purchase tickets and learn more about this fabulous event!

Also coming in 2009: Straight for Equality in Healthcare! Are you a straight ally in the healthcare field? We’re in the process of developing Straight for Equality in Healthcare, a set of resources for anyone who works in healthcare, from doctors to nurses to psychologists to receptionists working in doctors’ offices, and anyone in between. Look for Straight for Equality in Healthcare on www.straightforequality.org in early 2009!

Happy New Year everyone, and have fun exploring Straight for Equality!

- Julie Handy
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