Activists are calling for justice and for the media to focus on the suspect’s acts instead of the behavior of the victim.
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force released a statement saying:
“We urge local law enforcement authorities to continue their expedient work on this case. Fortunately, Puerto Rico has a local hate crimes statute, but it is imperative that federal authorities continue to monitor this ongoing investigation and step in if necessary or assist if asked, as allowed by the new federal hate crimes law.”
Body Breakthroughs Participatory Somatic Movement Healing Lab
Theatre
of Praxis is hosing Body Breakthroughs Participatory Somatic Movement
Healing Lab for restoring the body and stirring the soul. Join others
with chronic health challenges and their supporters in using a mixture
of fun, accessible creative body based abd performance activities to
create the space for exporation and healing. Movement, vocalization,
body awareness, group dances and more are combined with great music and
soul stirring personal process. Come ready to move. 6-8 pm. At Dunaya
Dance Studio, 3380 19th St (Mission) SF. 415-467-4653. $15-$18 (first
time pay what you want). http://www.theatreofpraxis.com
excerpt via Huffington Post
Stephen Colbert took both Carcieri and the Catholic Church to task last night, the latter for threatening to close its homeless shelters in DC if gay marriage becomes legal there. “I mean, they have no choice. After all, as Jesus said, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go and sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, unless a couple of dudes register at Pottery Barn, in which case, f**k the poor,’” Colbert quipped.
I do so love you, Mr. Colbert.
excerpt via Alternet
You can almost see Thomas squirming at the idea of women’s equality or the varied gender expressions feminists have championed. And then there’s his obvious discomfort with power-wielding females. “A woman can manipulate, dominate and control a man to the point that his manhood is slowly eaten away like a cancer,” he raves. Finally, there’s the ultimate rightwing putdown: “Too many women seek value by trying to become men, lead as men, and be aggressive as men.”
For Thomas, the call is not only to criminalize abortion and homosexuality, return prayer to the schools, get women out of the workplace, and declare the U.S. a Christian nation, but also to impose Biblical rule on all who reside within our national borders. Furthermore, he’s going for blood — and I mean that literally. “Whether we like it or not, ours is a bloody religion,” he explains. “Beginning with God slaying the animals to cover Adam and Eve after the fall…to the final sacrifice by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, one theme rings true. Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins.”
“Polysaturated” is a term for a polyamorous individual not currently open to more partners either due to to the number of partners, or time constraints.
The police agent that is handling this case said on a public televised statement that “people who lead this type of lifestyle need to be aware that this will happen”.
excerpt: via NPR
I believe that there is no God. I’m beyond atheism. Atheism is not believing in God. Not believing in God is easy — you can’t prove a negative, so there’s no work to do. You can’t prove that there isn’t an elephant inside the trunk of my car. You sure? How about now? Maybe he was just hiding before. Check again. Did I mention that my personal heartfelt definition of the word “elephant” includes mystery, order, goodness, love and a spare tire?
We are a diversified group of people, working toward creating a charitable medical fund to assist female to male transexuals with the finances related to chest reconstruction surgery.
We are trans men and women, gay, lesbian, bisexual and straight people that believe every trans person should have access to the medical process of transitioning.
Kentucky Fried Woman & Jay Walker, In conjunction with NOLOSE and the Queer Cultural Center present:
Flabulous! - An Evening of Performance By and For People of Size & Their Allies
Two Shows: Saturday, November 21st 7pm & 9pm
SomArts, 934 Brannan St, San Francisco
Tickets: $15/20 premium, are on sale at http://tiny.cc/Flabulous and will be sold at the door on a first come first serve basis
This historical event will thrill you as some of the most influential and inspiring performers of size from the west coast come together for two shows on one night! Tickets are on sale now. You will not want to miss this event.
Featuring:
Malcolm Pecs & Tyrone Peaches
Drew Montana & Jake Danger
Leigh Crow and Ruby Vixen
Rubenesque Burlesque
Pidgeon von Tramp
Jukie Sunshine
Brock Cocker
Lady Monster
Phat Fly Girls
Alotta Boutté
Holy McGrail
Juicy D. Lite
Phenix Love
Mz. Amy
OBEAST
CHUBB
