The victors are often said to be writing history. Then why have terrorists defined the last decade of history as the “Post 9/11″ decade, if they aren’t the victors? Or are terrorists simply the excuse given by radical reformers in government who have now overtaken the previously cherished civil liberties that were rights for Americans […]
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Slap Upside The Head: Lobbyist Says GLBT People Don’t Exist
Linda Harvey, an anti-gay activist and lobbyist on behalf of Mission America, has announced that “there is no proof that there’s ever anything like a gay, lesbian, or bisexual or transgendered child, or teen, or human.” “There are no such humans,” she added. Well, that’s certainly surprise to me, a gay man. If I don’t […]
Continue readinggay persons of color: DADT finally officially repealed
After nearly two decades of the US government forcing gay and lesbian troops to lie about who they were in order to serve in the armed forces, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT), the US military’s ban on openly gay service personnel, officially ended on Tue…
Continue readinggay persons of color: Over 20,000 pages of Roman Catholic sexual abuse evidence delivered to ICC
Several boxes containing over 20,000 pages of evidence were delivered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) Tuesday in The Hague in a move to begin an investigation of Pope Benedict XVI (pictured above) and three cardinals – Angelo Sodano, Tarcisio…
Continue readingArt Threat: Art exhibit seeks to foster dialogue on 9/11 – September 11 — Past, Present, Future features work of 16 artists
Curated by Andrea Arrovo, “September 11 — Past, Present, Future” features work from 16 artists across the globe.
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: The Dumber You Are, The Harder You Fall… For The Trick
There’s a reason the Republicans and Conservatives seem obstructionist both while in government and in opposition. Prorogation at every turn in Canada, and filibustering every routine bill in the States has helped mis/uninformed or “low-information voters” conclude that government is ineffective at solving problems through collaboration, legislation, and science. This is an intentional trick being […]
Saskboy's Abandoned Stuff: September 11 Lost To Terrorism
This article appeared on PostMedia websites in the lead-up coverage of September 11th, Ten Years Later. A new generation is dawning, and they have no direct grasp of what it means to have lived through September 11, 2001. My experience may have been first hand through live TV, but like most Canadians, my life was […]
gay persons of color: Chicago Blackhawks visit gay community centre
Niklas Hjalmarsson Source: http://www.sharkspage.com/?p=1344Hockey is for Everyone™ is the mission statement and name of the NHL’s primary youth development and grassroots program that provides support to nonprofit youth hockey organizations tha…
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: WikiLeaks: Biggest Cock-up Ever
A collection of diplomatic history since 1966 to the present day. This sentence is changing the world, unintentionally. The US State Department would have given its left testicle for this code phrase until last week. Maybe they didn’t have to, because it was published in a fracking book by an arrogant ass of a journalist […]
gay persons of color: Watch: Philadelphia Phillies affirm It Gets Better
Yet another inspiring It Gets Better video, this time from the Philadelphia Phillies, which was released Saturday and features pitchers Roy Halladay and Michael Stutes, outfielders Hunter Pence and John Mayberry Jr., and second baseman Chase Utley.
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Continue readingSlap Upside The Head: Lesbian Couple Forced to “Unmarry” Before Entering The States
A married lesbian couple has complained to the media after being forced to declare themselves as non-family members in order to enter the United States for a vacation. Karen-Mary Perry and Andrina Perry were married back in 2008, and typically fill out a single US customs form whenever they travel. The forms indicate that “only […]
Continue readinggay persons of color: Watch: Tampa Bay Rays declare It Gets Better
In this It Gets Better instalment from the Tampa Bay Rays, manager Joe Maddon and players Johnny Damon, Sam Fuld, B.J. Upton, and Sean Rodriguez speak with conviction in a sincere message of support for LGBT teens who might be the victims of bullying. …
Continue readinggay persons of color: Roberto Arango resigns after Grindr scandal
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More hypocrisy from the United States Republican Party. Senator Roberto Arango, a Republican representing the capital of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and a staunch opponent of marria…
Continue readingAmericans pissed at politicians, particularly at the GOP
This has been a summer of discontent in American politics. According to The Pew Research Center, 79 per cent of the U.S. public are dissatisfied with the way things are going in their country and even more are frustrated or angry with their federal go…
Continue readingGoldman Sachs boss lawyers up
Will justice ever be done? This is a question U.S Investors have been asking about the recent financial crisis. Specifically, they have queried why no criminal charges have been laid against Goldman Sachs or any other investment bank whose greed and r…
Continue readingArt Threat: The deserted but beautiful homes of Detroit – A look at Kevin Bauman’s "100 Abandoned Houses" collection
Detroit has been the poster child of the American recession for number of years. While many Detroit organizations and residents are taking a “do-it-yourself” approach to rebuilding their city, their work is cut out for them, particularly when it comes to fixing up abandoned buildings. Yards need to be mowed, debris collected, seeds planted and […]
Continue readinggay persons of color: Tim Cook becomes Apple CEO
Hailed by some as the “world’s most powerful gay man,” Tim Cook was announced Wednesday to replace Apple founder, Steve Jobs, as CEO of the American multinational corporation. Jobs is stepping down from the role to face continuing health problems.
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Continue readinggay persons of color: Watch: D.C. United players promise It Gets Better
The Washington D.C Major League Soccer (MLS) club, D.C. United, has come out in support of gay youth by filming an It Gets Better video. Featuring striker Josh Wolff and midfielder Clyde Simms, the spot encourages young people who are suffering from a…
Continue readinggay persons of color: Watch: Straight Pride is for Queers!!
The video, below, shows one great rant by British stand-up comedian and controversial atheist, Richard (The Dick) Coughlan, who slams the hypocrisy of anti-gay American politicians, and the absurdity of the Orgulho Hetero (Straight Pride) day recently …
Continue readinggay persons of color: Watch: US Military Officer Comes Out To Fellow Soldier
As the US military’s ban on openly gay service personnel, aka Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT), approaches its final days, a gay US military officer currently serving overseas has uploaded a series of video diaries charting his experiences. In one of his …
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