Monthly Archives: April 2010
God Hates Fags church will picket lesbian student’s graduation The Westboro Baptist Church has announced it will picket the graduate of lesbian student Constance McMillen, who challenged her school’s anti-gay policy. The Kansas-based church, which has achieved notoriety for picketing the funerals of dead soldiers, is vehemently homophobic. In a press release, it said: “[We] will picket the graduation of Itawamba Agricultural High School to remind the parents, teachers and students of this nation that God said ‘Thou shall not … Continue reading
One of the most traditional ways to celebrate high school graduation, especially in the US, is with class rings. Many men and women wear their commemorative jewelry for the rest of their lives, some day to day some just on special occasions. Class rings are traditionally made with a few general “rules” (keep in mind that rules are made to be broken and you can have your graduation ring look any way you want!): * A large stone or jewel … Continue reading
TEENAGE GIRLS TRY TO PUSH LESBIAN PEER OFF CLIFF TO HER DEATH Three teenage girls in Kentucky allegedly attacked Cheyenne Williams, a lesbian classmate, last Friday (coincidentally, the national Day of Silence) and tried to push her off a cliff. Johnson’s mother says she was attacked because she’s openly gay, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports: “Those charged in the alleged attack — who attended Jackson County High School with Williams — are Ashley N. Sams, 18, of Annville; Corrine M. Schwab, … Continue reading
Save Up to 50% off on Love and Pride Jewelry Love and Pride LGBT jewelry store has a whole new line of gay and lesbian jewelry for us to enjoy. They are one of the first to carry this brand new creative venture actually and what sets it apart from the rest and makes it so much more special than other jewelry on the market today, is that this honors one of the most inspirational, and socially-conscious artists of all … Continue reading
WTF is this all about?? Read this and tell me it isn’t the most effed up thing EVER! It is terrifying. And tragic. Thank you Belerico.com for bringing it to my attention. Clay and his partner of 20 years, Harold, lived in California. Clay and Harold made diligent efforts to protect their legal rights, and had their legal paperwork in place–wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives, all naming each other. Harold was 88 years old and in frail medical … Continue reading
Courtesy of The Sydney Morning Herald OLYMPIAN Daniel Kowalski has joined the small group of elite Australian sportsmen who have publicly announced they are gay. Kowalski, a winner of four Olympic swimming medals, said he was ”tired of living a lie” and wanted young gay people to know that others have had their experience. The few elite male Australian athletes who have announced publicly that they are gay include retired rugby league player Ian Roberts and Olympic gold-medal winning diver … Continue reading
Washington (CNN) — President Obama has asked the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a rule that would prevent hospitals from denying visitation privileges to gay and lesbian partners. The president’s Thursday memo said, “There are few moments in our lives that call for greater compassion and companionship than when a loved one is admitted to the hospital. … Yet every day, all across America, patients are denied the kindnesses and caring of a loved one at their … Continue reading
Do you love the silky shine of onyx? How about the clean sprightly sparkle of peridot? This silver peridot necklace has a beautiful onyx heart at the center, one that is show shiny you could use it as a mirror! It’s an old fashioned design with a modern twist, it’s a gem! This is an affordable piece of green jewelry that comes with the black cotton cord you see pictured. I think you could give this to any girl in … Continue reading
Move over Ricky Martin. The hunky Latin-pop singer who announced last month that he is gay has company: veteran Christian musician Jennifer Knapp. In interviews with Christianity Today and Advocate.com, Knapp, 33, a Dove Award-winning folk rock singer, acknowledges that the rumors are true: she’s in a same-sex relationship. “I don’t want to come off as somebody who’s shirking the truth in my life,” she tells Christianity Today. She calls the rumors that she left music for a seven-year sabbatical … Continue reading
Save Up to 50% off on Love and Pride Jewelry My favorite gay and lesbian jewelry store is forever changing the shape and style of dog tag fashion. Their pendants have a lot more sleek sophistication and a LOT more bang for your buck. The old fashioned military shape is still great, don’t get me wrong, but when you want to spruce yourself up a bit, these are going to be a big hit. They are softer, more like real … Continue reading
