“Suffice to say that I was already quivering with rage when the second WBW “model” suggested that letting trans women attend Michfest would let any man in a dress come here and rape their children. Our advocate gave an I-hear-where-your-fears-are-coming-from-but-politely-disagree type response, and I was done. After the hug, I asked our advocate for a word in private, and I let it all out.”

Source: Pretty Queer

My logic tells me to not go to cambridge. I’ll stick to my queers instead. 

danielextra:

I wrote this piece called “Don’t Ask, Just Tell” in MetroWeekly last September about sexual racism amongst gay men and recently, it’s gotten some traction, including some virulent responses. It would be fine if there were some who would bother to write erudite counter-arguments, but alas, name calling seems to be what passes as civility in the age of “It Gets Better.” 

Have a read, start a debate, be illuminated…or not.

*TRIGGER WARNING* POLICE 

anonymissexpress:

#J3 #NDAA Grand Central Arrest #ows

On January 3 2012 Occupy Wall St. protesters concluded a full day of action at New York’s Grand Central Terminal for a flash mob.
After one woman repeatedly used the human-mic to read our statement to the people at the terminal, the police decided to silence our dissent by arresting this one woman.

For more see: Cops Arrest Activist For Yelling About NDAA In Grand Central

(by udipl)

2012=1984 

This is a cat begging for money in Minsk, Belarus. He stays on one place with a note that reads “need money for meat and fish, bless you”. He doesn’t leave his place and protects the money. His owner, an old woman, was found nearby. She said that she had rescued the cat from the streets, but at that time she had already owned 6 cats and couldn’t feed them all, so she decided to let the cat earn money for itself.

northeast-first:serialwriter:

Today, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to pass the Transgender Equal Rights Bill.  The bill adds protections to the state’s civil rights laws against discrimination in employment, housing, education, and credit based on gender identity or expression and adds gender identity and expression to the state’s hate crimes law.  The bill will go into effect 90 days after it is signed by Governor Patrick.

KEEP READING

This is awesome.

Let’s also keep in mind the fight is never over. Public accommodations was stripped from the bill. Public accommodations subject to legal analysis can mean,

• Government-owned/operated facilities, services, and buildings
• Privately-owned/operated businesses, services, and buildings

“Government-owned/operated facilities and services. Government-owned facilities include courthouses, jails, hospitals, parks, and other places owned and operated by federal, state and local government. Government-operated services, programs, or activities provided by federal, state, or local governments include transportation systems and government benefits programs (such as welfare assistance).

Privately-owned/operated businesses and buildings. Privately-owned businesses and facilities that offer certain goods or services to the public — including food, lodging, gasoline, and entertainment — are considered public accommodations for purposes of federal and state anti-discrimination laws. For purposes of disability discrimination, the definition of a “public accommodation” is even more broad, encompassing most businesses that are open to the public (regardless of type).”

“During the trial, McInerney’s attorneys presented what prosecutors called a “gay panic” defense, arguing that the teenager was driven to violence by King’s repeated sexual taunts.”

“After the mistrial was declared and jurors left the room, McInerney turned and smiled at his family. When he spotted his former girlfriend, Samantha Cline, sitting in a back row, he threw her a kiss.

And then he was taken away by sheriff’s deputies.”