07/16/2009
News: Hate Crimes, Whitney Houston, Volcanoes, Taylor Lautner
Outlook improves for hate crimes bill?
Some really hot volcanoes.
I Look To You: Whitney Houston unleashes new album cover.
Transgender woman attacked by two men in Queens. Men face felony hate crime charges: "The
victim, Carmella Etienne, told police the two assailants chased her
down last week near the intersection of 199th Street and 116th Avenue
while throwing rocks and bottles, yelling slurs and threatening to kill
her."
One person dead, several injured after Madonna's tour stage collapses in Marseille, France.
Howard Bragman on the "Hollywood machine" that keeps actors closeted: "It's not in an agent's interest to tell a client to come out of the
closet. They don't want to shake things up. Because, in
the end, it's all about money, and they don't want anything to hurt the
bottom line."
Former Portland Mayor Tom Potter explains why he's backing recall of Sam Adams: "...during his time as City Commissioner and Mayor, Sam Adams has
demonstrated his serious lack of judgment, a complete lack of
integrity, his serial lying to win an election and his callous
disregard for others. What this issue is about for me is the mayor's
attempt to deny and cover up his actions."
San Diego News Network talks to Cleve Jones.
International Mr. Leather President Chuck Renslow bans barebacking vendors, videos and paraphenalia from 2010 IML Event.
Shia LaBeouf heads out for a shirtless jog.
GLAAD to step up efforts to thwart hate speech in online gaming: "This Saturday, Electronic Arts is hosting a panel discussion on the
topic and will look at what gaming companies can do to limit this
behavior, create more gay-friendly games and educate gamers about the
need for more sensitivity. Justin Cole, director of digital and online media at GLAAD and the
panel moderator, said the problem is widespread among online gamers."
Bay Area Reporter: LGBT gamers fight online closets.
Mystery goo moves through sea in Alaska: "The Coast Guard is sure the mystery gunk is a biological creation and has ruled out an oil spill or hazardous substance.
But the goo remains a puzzle, as Alaskans can’t remember seeing anything similar before, the ADN reported.
Taylor Lautner for Interview magazine.
How hetero is your Twitter?
Trevor Project named favorite LGBT non-profit in poll.
Episcopal Church takes a step forward in voting to consider blessings for recognizing same-sex marriages.
MSNBC: Silly Hillary.
The Horror: Dolce and Gabbana give Madonna and Whitney Houston the same dress to wear on the very same night.
Tsunami "shadows" may offer early warning of danger to coastal areas.
WWE Champ Batista needs no water wings.
ILGA Europe executive director Dirk De
Meirleir leaves abruptly: "The sudden departure was announced in a short email
from ILGA-Europe’s executive board to its membership, partners and funders.
A copy of the email was obtained by UK Gay News. It read: 'The
Executive Board of ILGA-Europe would like to inform ILGA-Europe membership,
partners and funders that the employment of Dirk De Meirleir as Executive
Director of ILGA-Europe has ended. The
Executive Board wishes Dirk De Meirleir all the best in his future career. The
Executive Board in the coming month will proceed with the recruitment
process of a new Executive Director. The Board and the
management team have set up a deputising
system which will enable effective day-to-day management and running of the
organisation."
Posted 3:05 PM EST by Andy Towle in Cleve Jones, Crime, Episcopal Church, Gay Marriage, GLAAD, Hillary Clinton, Howard Bragman, Madonna, News, Sam Adams, Taylor Lautner, Transgender, Video Games, Volcanoes, Whitney Houston |
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"International Mr. Leather President Chuck Renslow bans barebacking vendors, videos and paraphenalia from 2010 IML Event."
Will the dog fucking booth still be allowed?
Posted by: Mike | Jul 16, 2009 3:08:04 PM
"International Mr. Leather President Chuck Renslow bans barebacking vendors, videos and paraphenalia from 2010 IML Event."
Yes because politicizing a sex act will stop HIV. I have been listening to preaching/lecturing from both the pious and the hypocritical about safe sex for almost 30 years. I cant say its helped much.
Posted by: ggreen | Jul 16, 2009 3:34:57 PM
Thanks for the Shakesville link on HRC. They make a great point in the media's selective use of photographs.
Twice in one week - the other being that supposed Obama butt stare, which when the video its taken from shows he's actually helping a woman down the stairs, while Sarkozy is really the sleazy one.
Posted by: AERES | Jul 16, 2009 3:40:59 PM
Er... I definitely agree it's somewhat offensive to hear "You're so gay" and such on online games (in fact, that's, like, the ONLY insult I hear), but... the only way that they're going to ever stop it is to help society itself change and realize it's not a good thing to say. Trying to change the games themselves won't help at all.
Posted by: Yuki | Jul 16, 2009 3:51:40 PM
Impressive volcanic fireworks!
Re: The Electronic Arts panel - I agree that there's not much the game developers themselves can do.
However; EA seem to in control of all manner of good franchises these days (Sims, The Old Republic & Free Realms for instance), so anything that makes them more likely to include further gay-friendly content and 'wallpaper' can only be good for my gaming.
Posted by: PM | Jul 16, 2009 6:04:26 PM
Cleve Jones and Dan Choi interview with us last week.
Both were extremely gracious to be on our show. One day we'll snag Andy for a sit down! ;-)
http://208.78.109.250/In%20the%20LV/LV070809.mp3
Posted by: Derek Washington | Jul 16, 2009 8:04:12 PM
Shakesville link was awesome. Some great points. MSNBC is a mess.
Posted by: Daveynyc | Jul 16, 2009 8:51:24 PM