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Arizona Governor Vetoes ‘Anti-Gay’ Bill

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Jake Simpson – TheGayUK.com

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed the anti-gay bill, which could have seen LGBT people discriminated against by business owners.
by Newsdesk | 27th Feb 2014

The bill would have allowed business owners, who cite religious beliefs to refuse service to LGBT people.Ms Brewer said the law could have had “unintended and negative consequences”.By vetoing the bill Ms. Brewer has sided with big corporates including… Read the rest

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Arizona Governor Vetoes SB 1062

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SB 1062 Generated Huge Public Outcry Over Potential for Discrimination
Arizona governor Jan Brewer today vetoed a controversial law that would have opened the door for discrimination against any group based on religious objections. In particular, SB 1062 would have allowed businesses and service providers to refuse to serve LGBT people.
“Discrimination has no place in Arizona, or anywhere else,” said Alessandra Soler, executive director… Read the rest

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Ugandan President Signs Horrific Anti-Gay Bill into Law

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni today signed an archaic anti-gay bill into law. The bill, which once even included the death penalty, calls for gay Ugandans or anyone “promoting” homosexuality to be jailed – potentially for life. Museveni made the decision to sign the bill after consulting with a panel of “medical experts.” The co-chair of that panel has publicly claimed that being gay “is just… Read the rest

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Anti-Gay Bill Making its Way through Mississippi State Legislature

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

The “Turn Away the Gays” bill is similar to controversial Arizona legislation; would allow businesses to deny services to LGBT people
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is calling on Mississippi lawmakers to reject anti-gay legislation that would allow businesses to deny services to LGBT people. SB 2681, which passed the Mississippi Senate in… Read the rest

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Here TV Presents the Network Debut of “From Here on OUT”

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

Here TV (www.heretv.com), America’s only gay television network, today announced the television premiere of From Here on OUT, the premium network’s first-ever original sitcom. Written and created by Terry Ray, who also stars, the first two episodes of From Here on OUT make their television broadcast premiere on Friday, March 28, 2014, exclusively on Here TV.
“This series brings a full-frontal sensibility to a retro… Read the rest

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Elton, Alan Carr and The Archers featured in star-studded Stonewall Silent Auction

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The Silent Auction – which supports Stonewall’s ongoing work to stamp out homophobia in Britain and around the world – is open online to bids from everyone.
Bidders have a chance to scoop two tickets to see Elton John in Paris as well as to take home Marlene Dietrich’s cufflinks from an exclusive collection of her life. Also up for grabs are a meet-and-greet with… Read the rest

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Lesbian band seeking contributions for LGBT-equality themed music video

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With the ongoing persecution occurring against LGBT individuals world-wide, the band wants to show the world that love looks the same, no matter who it is you love.
How to Participate
The band is seeking the following types of content:

Show your love: A short 10 second video that shows the world what love means to you as an LGBT person. Examples:

Cuddling with your… Read the rest

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TX Federal Court Rules in Favor of Freedom to Marry

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Michael Lamb – Echelon Magazine

Today a federal judge in San Antonio joined judges in Utah, Ohio, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Virginia in ruling that bans on same-sex couples marrying or recognizing out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples are unconstitutional.
Evan Wolfson, founder and president of Freedom to Marry, released the following statement:
“Today the 6th federal judge in a row has ruled – in Texas – that there is simply no… Read the rest

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Christ-Centered Consciousness by John Ryan

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Through a spiritually guided journey from an unconventional gay Christian, author John Ryan showcases how he was led to his true identity. After establishing a relationship with God through a concentrated state of consciousness, Ryan pens how Christ revealed his love for both hetero and homosexual Christians. Illustrating ways to overcome prejudices against the LBGT community, “Christ-Centered Consciousness” pulls back the blinds of insecurity to… Read the rest

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Anti-LGBT Forces Fail In Attempt to Target California Transgender Youth

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Groups sought to challenge law aimed at ensuring all students are provided the same opportunities
Today it was announced that a coalition seeking to put California’s recently-passed School Success and Opportunity Act up for referendum failed to collect the signatures required to qualify the matter for the November 2014 ballot.
“The forces of discrimination tried to go after California’s LGBT young people, and it’s a… Read the rest

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Dave Aude teams up with half of Erasure

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What happens if you take Andy Bell, lead singer of legendary synth pop band Erasure and Dave Audé legendary remixer (and producer) of songs? A good dance song is your answer!
by George McPhail | 26th Feb 2014

It’s out on March 18th and you can pre-order the song from iTunes (link below) where you can also hear a 90 second snippet as a little… Read the rest

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BOOK REVIEW: Rags & Bones Edited By Melissa Marr and Tim Pratt

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Rags & Bones is an anthology of classic stories retold with their own twists. It’s successful authors include: Melissa Marr, Tim Pratt, Carrie Ryan, Charles Vess, Garth Nix, Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Rick Yancey, Margaret Stohl, Kelly Armstrong, Kami Garcia, Saladin Ahmed & Gene Wolfe.
by Antony Simpson | 26th Feb 2014★★★★

This eclectic mix of stories are short stories at their best. They all… Read the rest

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Disney Princesses – I Don’t Need A Man

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We’re loving this video. Suddenly Disney Princesses have had enough of their men and they’re not afraid to break out into song about it.
by Newsdesk | 26th Feb 2014

The song, which is led by Elsa from Disney’s newest blockbuster, Frozen, is called Princess Role Models – you can watch the hilarious video here.Starring: Michelle Cameron (Queen Elsa), Elizabeth Oldak (Belle), Tanja Nagler (Cinderella),… Read the rest

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Disney Princesses – I Don’t Need A Man

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by Jake Simpson – TheGayUK.com

We’re loving this video. Suddenly Disney Princesses have had enough of their men and they’re not afraid to break out into song about it.
by Newsdesk | 26th Feb 2014

The song, which is led by Elsa from Disney’s newest blockbuster, Frozen, is called Princess Role Models – you can watch the hilarious video here.Starring: Michelle Cameron (Queen Elsa), Elizabeth Oldak (Belle), Tanja Nagler (Cinderella),… Read the rest

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UK’s Deputy Prime Minister: Uganda Anti-Gay Law ‘abhorrent’

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The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister has said that the new Ugandan anti-gay law is an ‘abhorrent backwards step’.
by Newsdesk | 25th Feb 2014

The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, is joining the number of world leaders that are openly speaking out against Uganda’s newly signed law which could see gay people jailed.The new law proposes that anyone engaging in homosexual acts could face… Read the rest

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UK’s Deputy Prime Minister: Uganda Anti-Gay Law ‘abhorrent’

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The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister has said that the new Ugandan anti-gay law is an ‘abhorrent backwards step’.
by Newsdesk | 25th Feb 2014

The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, is joining the number of world leaders that are openly speaking out against Uganda’s newly signed law which could see gay people jailed.The new law proposes that anyone engaging in homosexual acts could face… Read the rest

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UGANDA President Gays ‘Are Disgusting’ and ‘Abnormal’

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The Ugandan government has signed into law a bill that will see gay people serving lengthy jail sentences for gay sex.
by Newsdesk | 25th Feb 2014

In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Zain Verjee, Ugandan President Museveni stated that he found homosexuality ‘disgusting’ and ‘abnormal’.Museveni told Verjee that his message to human rights groups and US President Obama was that they should ‘respect African… Read the rest

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UGANDA President Gays ‘Are Disgusting’ and ‘Abnormal’

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The Ugandan government has signed into law a bill that will see gay people serving lengthy jail sentences for gay sex.
by Newsdesk | 25th Feb 2014

In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Zain Verjee, Ugandan President Museveni stated that he found homosexuality ‘disgusting’ and ‘abnormal’.Museveni told Verjee that his message to human rights groups and US President Obama was that they should ‘respect African… Read the rest

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CASTING CALL: Are You The Next Danny La Rue

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Looking for a new, glamorous Drag Artiste to follow in the footsteps of the late Danny La Rue, we are looking for a fabulous performer who is quick witted, very sexy, can sing well and has a wardrobe to die for.
Open auditions on Saturday the 8th March for talented emerging drag artists to develop their act, and give back to the community.
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Russia: Legacy of Olympic Games tarnished by arrests

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“The Olympic Games are meant to contribute to a peaceful and better world. This goal was not achieved in Sochi. The reason is simple: Russia’s repression continued unabated throughout the Games, and the Olympic movement failed to challenge the host country on its pledge to promote human rights,” Sergei Nikitin, Amnesty International’s Moscow Office Director.
“The harassment, detentions, arrests, fabricated charges and unfair trials meted… Read the rest

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