via The Advocate:
In his commencement speech at the historically African-American Morehouse College, President Obama gave an unexpectedly direct shout-out to gay graduates.
You can watch the speech here.
Protest against TRT’s cancellation of broadcasting of Eurovision Song Contest. (Pictures from KaosGL’s facebook page)
The station claimed that the cancellation was due to the low ratings, even though last year quarter of the households were tuned in to watch. Some LGBTQ organizations claim that this was due to the Finland’s entry “Marry Me” that included a lesbian kiss at the end of the performance.
Andre Banks Co-founder and Executive Director of All Out said:
“All Out members are not fooled by Turkey’s weak excuse. It is clear to the world that Turkey pulled the popular Eurovision show simply because two women expressed love through a kiss. Nothing could be more harmless than a kiss between two people.”
Even though the petition to urge the station to broadcast Eurovision by AllOut gathered over 35K signs, TRT did not broadcast the show anyway.
This also happened in Eurovision, during interval act. The kiss took place during the act after presenter/performer said “You may now kiss the groom”.
You can watch the full interval act here.
3 days ago · 19 notes
This has just happened, way to go #finland ! #eurovision #kiss #marriageequality
3 days ago · 25 notes · Reblogged from youcolormein
It's official! Marriage equality becomes law in France
French President François Hollande officially signed a marriage equality bill into law this morning, making France the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage. In addition, all married same-sex couples will now be able to adopt children.
Hollande is not doing well in terms of public opinion lately, and opponents of LGBT rights have retaliated against the marriage movement with violent protests and attacks. In the face of such adversity, the passing of the law is all the more significant.
Mr. Hollande signed the bill a day after the Constitutional Council dismissed a legal challenge by the right-wing opposition. “I will ensure that the law applies across the whole territory, in full, and I will not accept any disruption of these marriages,” he said.
Gay rights advocates praised the law, while a watchdog group, SOS Homophobie, said that France “has taken a great step forward today, although it is regrettable that it was taken in a climate of bad faith and homophobic violence.”
Félicitations, mes amis!
3 days ago · 299 notes · Reblogged from gaywrites
From Towleroad:
Gallup has revealed the results of a recent poll showing support for marriage equality at 53 percent, the third consecutive reading of 50 percent or higher in the past year.
Another poll shows the largest-gap ever measured between those who favor ‘nature’ over ‘nurture’ when it comes to sexuality.
Gallup states that, currently, 47% of Americans view being gay or lesbian as a sexual orientation individuals are born with, while 33% instead believe it is due to external factors such as upbringing or environment. That 14-percentage-point gap in favor of “nature” over “nurture” is the largest Gallup has measured to date. As recently as two years ago, the public was evenly divided.
Read more at the Gallup here.
MISSING HUSBAND
David and Jason’s story, shared by The DOMA Project.
From The Advocate:
David and Jason first met in a Los Angeles restaurant seven years ago. On September 7, 2012, they were legally married in New York, but since Jason is from the United Kingdom, it is nearly impossible for him to obtain legal citizenship, because the federal Defense of Marriage Act prohibits gay and lesbian Americans from sponsoring their foreign-born spouses for citizenship. Heterosexual couples in this country are readily allowed to sponsor a spouse for full citizenship.
Since they met, David and Jason have been separated 17 times. Each time Jason is allowed to enter the country, it is only as a tourist, with a 90-day visa. Together, the couple has been through enough tearful goodbyes to last them a lifetime.
For decades, same-sex couples have been separated due to DOMA, being forced out of the U.S once their visa expires, then laid at the mercy of their home country to approve their next visa. Many never even get that chance.
Before they were separated for the last time, Jason was hoping to file the H-1B three-year work visa. Days before their anniversary, he found out that he wasn’t approved. They still have no idea when they are going to see each other. They’ve spent nearly every anniversary apart.
This is incredibly strong and heartfelt; I couldn’t hold my tears. Make sure to not miss this and watch the video above.
Kirk & Tod by Urban Light Films on vimeo.
6 days ago · 55 notes
Picture from City of Minneapolis’ Facebook Page
The I-35W bridge was lit like last night in recognition of marriage equality in Minnesota, according to city’s facebook page.
LOOK: Homophobia In Russia Inspires Sweden To Launch Awesome Pride Campaign
From Huffington Post:
Last year a court in Moscow ruled that gay pride celebrations were prohibited in the city for the next 100 years and things are just as bleak in other parts of the country.
But, instead of waiting until 2112 to show their pride, the Russian LGBT community has been invited to go west to celebrate in Sweden.
Stockholm Pride has unveiled a new Twitter campaign, #GoWest, that welcomes their Russian friends to travel to Sweden for their Pride celebrations this summer. On the campaign page for #GoWest you can send out a tweet that will automatically be translated into Russian, inviting people to Stockholm Pride.
“To celebrate that love, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and gender identity is a democratic right, we have taken this opportunity to, with humor and love, direct a special invitation to all of Russia to celebrate Pride with us,” says Stockholm Pride, a generous offer to a population suffering in Russia right now.
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