Gore Vidal Dies at 86

Gore Vidal, author and playwright has died of complications of pneumonia. I remember seeing him on The Tonight Show when I was a kid.

Read about his life and career here

The Homosexual Menace

httpv://youtu.be/yhaXh1UY7-4

I have seen this video before, but it always makes me laugh.

Enjoy

A Rant Against the Rants

I came across this article in a link from Purple Unions. Author Bill Hanson, in dot429, decides to rant on the tired old anti-gay rhetoric – and he does a really good job. The areas tackled are:

Homosexuality is not “natural
Homosexual couples cannot reproduce
The Bible states that homosexuality is wrong
Allowing gays to marry will cause the American society to collapse

But I love how he addresses my least favorite of the vile, bigoted remarks I read or hear so often…

God made Adam & Eve, not Adam & Steve – “Anyone who uses this argument to justify their anti-gay sentiments is not worth talking to. Turn around, walk away, and don’t look back. Normally, stupidity is not contagious. However, in extreme cases like this, it’s not worth the chance. Entertaining this argument might actually be a sin itself. Approach with caution.”

It’s a good, quick read (catch it here) and really drives the point home…. there really are no good arguments against equality.

Watch: Zach Wahl’s Supports Obama

httpv://youtu.be/oQYN9ZUsj88

Zach Wahl’s, the engineering student from Iowa with two moms, has made a video supporting President Obama. He is such a great speaker and has become a great advocate for the LGBT community on marriage equality. If you haven’t seen his speech to the Iowa House of Representatives, check it out below.

httpv://youtu.be/yMLZO-sObzQ

and his petition to the BSA

httpv://youtu.be/gTJL61ojIJg

What an eloquent voice for equality!

National Same Sex Kiss Day

Mark your calendars! Friday, August 3, 2012 is the “National Same Sex Kiss Day at Chick-Fil-A. The event was launched on Facebook. The invitation reads:

“Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week you’ll have noticed that Chick Fil A has officially come out against the LGBTQ community. (For those of you who have been living under a rock, or just want to read it again, here’s the article http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-chick-fil-a-gay-marriage-20120719,0,5713061.story)

In honor of their support for love, equality, and the real definition of family, we’re holding a NATIONAL Same Sex Kiss Day at Chick Fil A’s around the country. So grab a friend (or 20) and head out to your nearest Chick Fil A! And don’t forget to post photos/videos of it here! For all the world to see!”

Follow us on twitter! @ntlsamesexkiss

The site also added the following:

“We would also like to clarify that this event was NOT created as a response to Mike Huckabee’s appreciation day, this event was created on July 19, several days before Mike Huckabee announced his plans for Wednesday August 1.”

My husband is not much for public displays of affection, but I’m hoping he’ll give me a little smooch on 8-3!

Six Things Straight People Should Stop Saying About Gay People

I came across this article yesterday. The author states that, 10 years ago, she had said all of these things. I have heard all of these statements too many times to count. Its a good article with real facts to support it. Share it with your friends – So much of the discrimiation we face is based on ignorance rather than malice. Educating people is our greatest weapon in our fight toward equality

From the Article:

“You can choose to continue oppressing fellow citizens, offend gay friends and family members, and push people away from the benefits of faith communities by repeating the above statements OR you can get informed and and stop saying ignorant, hurtful things.

Remember:

Gay people have lives, not “lifestyles”.
God is a clever designer; the parts do fit and work quite well for same-sex loving couples.
Homosexuality is a natural expression of human sexuality.
People do not change sexual orientation.
Marriage is a civil right in the US.
The Bible is being wrongly used to discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

We are guilty in families, society, workplaces and churches of oppressing a class of people because of our own ignorance and isolation. Be better than that. Get into relationships with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and get informed.

And stop saying stupid stuff.”

Read the whole article here.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Same Love

httpv://youtu.be/g1TBgcctcco

My 19 year old daughter showed me this video – Beautiful. Macklemore just got a new fan…. Enjoy!

Thanks Taylor – you keep me young!

George Clooney: “I Don’t Give a Shit”

via Wipe Out Homophobia on Facebook

The Muppets Tell Chick-Fil-A Buh Bye

Jim Henson Company has issued a statement on their Facebook Wall:

“The Jim Henson Company has celebrated and embraced diversity and inclusiveness for over fifty years and we have notified Chick-Fil-A that we do not wish to partner with them on any future endeavors. Lisa Henson, our CEO is personally a strong supporter of gay marriage and has directed us to donate the payment we received from Chick-Fil-A to GLAAD. (http://www.glaad.org/)”

The entertainment company has sold the chain its Creature Shop toys for their children’s meal.

This is important. We are seeing more companies supporting equality and choosing to call out those who are not just vocal about being anti-gay, but are actively trying to deny us our rights. Chick-Fil-A has donated heavily to anti-gay organziations in the past.

Office Depot Partners with Lady Gaga

Office Depot has started a campaign of inclusiveness and acceptance. The office supply store has paired with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, and is offering an assortment of back to school supplies with the messages “Be Brave,” “Be Amazing,” “Be Yourself,” “Be Kind,” “Be Accepting,” and “Be Involved.” The products include Gift Cards, Post-It(R) Notes, limited-edition Sharpie(R) pens, and “Bravery Bracelets,” each of which feature Born This Way Foundation’s logo, as well as the same six messages. Twenty-five percent of each sale go to the foundation, with a guarnateed $1 million dollar donation.

I encourage everyone to support this great cause! You know it’s a good idea, because the certified hate group American Family Association is freaking out!