Open Forum: The Homophobic Side Effect - Queer Paranoia
on Jul 25, 2009 in homopbic side effect butterflies in stomach homophobia queer paranoia paranoia living in fear open forum gay repression anxiety self help Homophobia is heavily prevalent in society, in small towns and big cities alike, it is hard to escape the intolerance, and prejudice that surrounds the often taboo topic of queer sexuality. Whether one is closeted, struggling to come out, or out and...

Great Nationwide Kiss-In
on Jul 25, 2009 in great nationwide kiss-in same-sex couples same sex affection gay and lesbian public affection kissing solidarity action In response to recent events in three different U.S. cities, where gay or lesbian couples have been harassed, and detained or arrested, for the simple act of kissing in a public place, two gay rights bloggers have joined forces with the national gras...

Web Spotlight: Joy 94.9
on Jul 25, 2009 in glbtiq independent radio joy 94.9 web spotlight radio show gay radio melbourne radio station Australia Joy 94.9 is an independent radio station that serves the needs of the diverse GLBTIQ community by providing talks shows, news, current affairs, music and more by broadcasting on 94.9 fm in Melbourne and beyond.

Organization Spotlight: International Lesbian & Gay Law Association
on Jul 24, 2009 in law world lgbt rights laws international gay and lesbian law association ilglaw organization spotlight lgbt international The International Lesbian and Gay Law Association (ILGLaw) unites people around the world who are dedicated to the principle of equality under the law for lesbians and gay men, and bisexual and transgendered persons.

National Black Justice Coalition Defends Rev. Eric Lee
on Jul 24, 2009 in southern christian leafership conference reverand eric lee national black justice coalition people of faith sclc people of color The National Black Justice Coalition an organization comprised of LGBT people of color and allies is standing by a reverend threatened for his outspoken opposition to proposition 8.The Rev. Eric Lee's position as the Los Angeles chapter president of...

Word of the Gay: "Stealth Dyke"
on Jul 24, 2009 in word of the gay gay stereotypes straight acting stealth dyke passable A "stealth dyke" is a lesbian who does not exhibit certain stereotypes and can pass for a straight woman.

Changing the Conversation on LGBT People and Faith
on Jul 24, 2009 in religious inclusion HRC changing the conversation progressive religion people of faith religion faith ...

Missouri Senator Uses Gay Marriage as a Scare Tactic
on Jul 23, 2009 in senator missouri claire mccaskill scare tactic gay panic gun rights gay marriage Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill said in a statement defending her position against a senate bill to allow gun-owners to carry their weapons to states with similar laws on firearms:"This is a foot in the door that would require, for example, the law...

Web Spotlight: MyQueerPress
on Jul 23, 2009 in myqueerpress web spotlight queer bloggers lgbt bloggers MyQueerPress is a free service allowing GLBTQI people to create their own free blogs or participate on existing ones and raise their queer voices. The site allows members to subscribe to various blogs and groups of interest to the community.

Word of the Gay: "Gay Icon"
on Jul 23, 2009 in word of the gay judy garland celebrity gay superstar gay icon famous A "gay icon" is a historical, fictionial, or celebrity figure who is highly regarded in the LGBT community. Gay icons can have any sexual orientation or gender identity but usually exhibit characteristics of courage, flamboyance, confidence and andr...