Today is Blog Action Day and the topic is poverty. There isnt much talk about poverty and economic crisis in the LGBT community. There exists many people who suffer with terrible financial problems and many youth who are left homeless. Discimination and lack of opportunity because of sexual orientation and gender identity is unacceptable.So in honor of the day and the topic at hand I'd like to highlight an organization doing great work in this arena. Queers for Economic Justice. Find out how you can get involved in promoting economic justice.Tips for helping out underprivileged queers:1. Donate to Queers for Economic Justice or a local LGBT homeless shelter. Full story...
A "Canned Fruit" is a male homosexual who is closeted about his orientation. He usually is either celibate or tries to keep his sexuality a secret.
The group ImpACT Florida is organizing a statewide event on Dec 12th to "congratulate" Governor Charlie Crist on his wedding.
The proponents of Prop 8 usurped the role of the Legislature by putting the right for same-sex couples to marry directly on the ballot.
The term "Convertible" is a coy synonym for a bisexual person.
Winq is treading international waters and is becoming the first ever global queer magazine. Initially kicking off in the Netherlands, Winq magazine is now on a mission to go around the world bringing stories of queer culture every season.
An openly-gay contingent has never marched in a presidential inaugural parade. IN the Parade is hoping to change that this year with the new Obama-Biden administration.
The Catholic Church a body that has been staunchly opposed to the death penalty does not want to include international protections by the United Nations for gay people who face death penalty charges in countries where homosexuality is illegal.
A "significant other" is an individual who is regarded as special in anothers life, it could be their romantic and/or sexual partner or a close friend.
Equality Boycott is calling for a boycott of businesses tied to proposition 8 and investments owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mormon Church which heavily funded the anti-gay amendment eliminating state/federal rights for gay couples.
On December 1st, bloggers from around the world will unite for World AIDS Day 2008. Worldwide an estimated 33 million people are living with HIV.
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