Tag: identity

Justice and Power. Now, We Wait.

A few minutes ago, I received an email which started: A few minutes ago, the California Supreme Court heard the final oral arguments in the case to overturn Proposition 8. Within 90 days, we will know whether the court will

PA House Bill Introduced to End LGBT Discrimination

House Bill Introduced to End LGBT Discrimination (Harrisburg, PA) – Legislation prohibiting discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in housing, employment, and public accommodations was introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today. Rep.

Unite the Fight!: A Compromise for Marriage Equality?

Perhaps like many bloggers, I want to be saying something- something important in the midst of this very important week for the gay rights movement. And I’m falling far too short of that goal. There are so many things in

How Anti-Discrimination Ordinances Impact Everyone

Here is a link to the JMG site- a followup to a brutal murder in New York.  This case is really about Hate Crimes, which is a different beast from anti-discrimination  laws, but there is a connection. anti-discrimination laws protect all

Metro – We’re missing Milk’s legacy

Really nice piece inspired by Dustin Lance Black’s acceptance speech the other night. Mark is speaking mostly to Hollywood, wondering where are all the gay and lesbian actors who are living out the message of Harvey Milk, but the same question

14 Things You Can Do to Change Your World

Woke up this morning with so much on my mind that I needed to blog and get it all out. Here is my list of 14 things you can do to change your life, and by changing your life, you

Suspect Arrested in Murders

This is a follow up to a post I linked to last week.  I’m not sure if anyone is reading me who isn’t reading the Bilerico Project directly, but here are 2 follow up posts with the first being about

Queers United: Diversity Lesson 101: GenderQueer/Intergender

Interesting blog post about gender, identity and orientation. Seems like following up on my earlier post. These issues fascinate me so much! For me, my identity is so connected to my body/gender. I have no point of reference for grasping

Identity and Sexual Orientation

This is a follow up to my post a few days ago about queer identity for men and women being different.  Saw this post over on the Big Gay News blog: http://biggaynews.com/male-bisexuality-research-evolving/2361 If you appreciate reading my posts, would you

Is identity Different for Gay Men and Lesbians?

Overheard discussion at dinner Sunday night… After bowling Sunday, Brad and I went to eat at the Elbow Room, this fun neighborhood restaurant we like for the turkey burghers. The place attracts a varied clientele and that too makes it