All Gender Restrooms Signs on sale this week.

Celebrating Facebook's important decision, MyDoorSign put their All Gender Restrooms Signs on sale this week. Share the message with schools, town halls, and restaurants in your area. Just use the code FB4ALL for 10% off the order. 

A restroom should be a safe place for everyone, including those that identify as transgender. Restroom use can be fraught with confusion and, often, intense anxiety. These signs try to reduce this uneasiness, while fitting in the rest of your building’s wayfinding and signage systems. Pick an all-gender or gender neutral restroom sign.

http://www.mydoorsign.com/transgender-signs


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Most Eligible Bachelor from OUT magazine

The results are in for this year’s Most Eligible Bachelor from OUT magazine. We provided a list of 100 of the most dateable gay guys on the planet and asked you to vote. And here are the results. Adam Lambert took the Top Spot as the Most Eligible Bachelor with a landslide of votes from his loyal fans (the No. 1 spot was held by Chris Colfer last year, who is at No. 6 in 2014). We were informed that Chris Salvatore, at No. 2, is actually dating boyfriend Patrick McDonald (check out their adorable Instagram couple shots), so he may not be as available as we had previously supposed.

Actor Darryl Stephens easily took the No. 3 spot due to his stunning good looks and a fair amount of social media lobbying (thanks!). There were several new faces that hooked hearts and minds, including androgynous male model Andrej Pejic (No. 10). For the first time ever, we have a politician in the lineup, Brian Sims at No. 5, with Israeli entrepreneur and party promoter Eliad Cohen, just in front, at No. 4. Surprisingly newly single Ricky Martin was nudged out of the Top 10 (landing at No. 11) and Jonathan Groff split his vote since many people voted for his Looking character, Patrick, rather than the actor himself (sorry for the confusion!). But in our book, all these guys (and many more) are wonderful winners.

OUT’s Most Eligible Bachelors for 2014 are:

• 1. Adam Lambert (musician/actor)
• 2. Chris Salvatore (musician/actor)
• 3. Darryl Stephens (actor)
• 4. Eliad Cohen (entrepreneur/party promoter)
• 5. Brian Sims (politician)
• 6. Chris Colfer (actor)
• 7. Steve Grand (musician)
• 8. Christopher Rice (author)
• 9. Wentworth Miller (actor/screenwriter)
• 10. Andrej Pejic (model)

Read the whole list at:
http://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2014/02/14/top-10-most-eligible-bachelor-adam-lambert

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Clay Aiken's Political Ad Rocks

 Clay Aiken is running for Congress and has launched his campaign with this heartfelt ad that is so refreshing to see.



http://www.clayaiken.com/


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Anton Hysen Wears Efva Attling Rainbow Freedom Pendant to Support LGBT Rights

Swedish soccer player Anton Hysen 

 

After numerous reports of human rights violations around the world and specifically in Russia where Olympic Games start this week, jewelry designer Efva Attling creates a piece of jewelry to support LGBT rights.

Being gay and vocal about it, Efva was inspired to do something for LGBT community. 30% of all proceeds go to Hetrick-Martin Institute.

HMI Is the oldest and largest agency in the country that provides services and programs to at-risk LGBTQ youth.



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Moovz.com Hosts Exclusive Live Broadcast Event

Moovz.com, a new social networking platform for the gay community, announced today collaboration with DWV, the Los Angeles-based pop group consisting of drag queens Willam Belli, Detox Icunt, and Vicky Vox. In celebration of this collaboration, Moovz will be hosting a live broadcast show featuring the trio on February 13, 2014 during which Moovz’s worldwide user-base will be invited to digitally attend a DWV special broadcast.

The famous drag queens will give fans and Moovz users the opportunity to check out a special compellation of the trio’s greatest hits, pictures and much, much more. The members have previously been seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Nip/Tuck, and found viral success with their music videos "Boy is a Bottom" and "Chow Down (at Chick-Fil-A)."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr51afj7eJY

With over 25 million interactions since its launch, Moovz provides a friendly community in which gay men can connect with like-minded users locally and globally.

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Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) Remembers Friends of Russian LGBT Family in Tribute Video, Footage From 1999

 As Sochi, Russia prepares for the 2014 games, and as the international community remains divided about recently-passed anti-gay laws in that country, members of Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) continue to stand in solidarity with their Russian friends as they searched their archives and pieced together a video dedication to the LGBT Community.

In October of 1999, GMCLA traveled to Moscow to perform at Tchaikovsky Hall with famed Russian pop star Alla Pugachova. Nearly 2,000 LGBT persons and their allies filled the concert hall to stand together in harmony as one of the largest ever gatherings of LGBTs in the country. The Chorus sang various songs, including "We Shall Overcome," which is featured in the recently rediscovered footage

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Teaching The Cat To Sit

 In 2010, Michelle Theall and her partner were living in Boulder, Colorado and had their adopted son enrolled at a Catholic school. When the school announced that all children of gay parents would be expelled, it quickly brought various aspects of Michelle’s life into perspective.

She had been raised in the Texas Bible Belt in a devoutly Catholic family. Her childhood was marked by various painful moments like being outed and kicked out of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes all before even realizing for herself that she was gay. She made steps towards self-acceptance with the passage of time, but was always seeking her mother’s approval. Then the controversy of the expulsion brought long-buried shame to the surface that led her to truly stand up for herself and her family – both publicly and privately with her parents. It was in this process that Michelle realized that in order to be a good mother, she may have to be a bad daughter.

A book about coming-of-age under difficult circumstances, TEACHING THE CAT TO SIT is ultimately a story about family and reconciling one’s past and present.

Michelle describes the project beautifully in this video that is receiving heavy traffic online: http://on.aol.com/video/michelle-theall-on-teaching-the-cat-to-sit-517955301.




You can buy the book on Amazon.


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New Gay Slang Dictionary Launches

For all the gays traveling the globe this holiday season or in the New Year, and who want to find out if that hot guy who’s serving them breakfast is a dom, sub, kinky or vanilla …but aren’t quite sure what to say…well, we’ve got good news!

Thanks to SCRUFF’s newly created Gay Slang Dictionary, you will know exactly how to say who you are and what you're into in San Francisco, Sao Paulo or Shanghai.

SCRUFF knows that the opportunity to connect can strike at any moment. After collecting feedback from members around the globe, SCRUFF has created a website containing 23 gay terms that are translated into 41 languages.
Starting now, you can visit http://www.scruff.com/slang, and explore the various ways to foster genuine global connection with that special bjørn (bear), جوجویی (twink) or rowwe moffie (jock).



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Transgender, CrossDressing Shoppers Gain Access to Innovative New Fashion Website

 

 Suddenly Fem™ -- a dynamic force in crossdresser - transgender clothing and lingerie for over 20 years -- has launched an extraordinarily innovative new website that is as bold and exciting as the market it serves.

"Today's cross dresser or trans woman is not like her counterpart from 20 years ago," says Tyler DeSouza, designer and Vice President of the fashion line. "She is just as likely to be out on the town as home in the closet.  She demands fashion-forward styling, an excellent fit, and, perhaps most importantly, a convenient, effective way to shop online."

The visually stunning new Suddenly Fem™ website offers updated menus and categories that simplify shopping for customers who are new to cross dressing and trans fashion.  An easy-to-use interface enables shoppers to effortlessly navigate through the site's innovative features:

Exclusive Interactive Size Chart – Shoppers input their measurements and are quickly directed to the best size for their bodies.  (SuddenlyFem clothing is designed to fit cross dressers' slim hips, longer arms, wider shoulders, and longer torsos.) This feature makes the often-confusing transgender clothing conversion simple. It also provides optional metric conversions for the European trans fashionista.

"We are very excited to unveil this fantastic new platform," says DeSouza. "Our goal has always been to elevate fashion and style for cross dressers and trans women. This site clearly represents our vision. It highlights the beauty of our fashions while helping to raise the level of respect for the transgender and cross dressing community overall."  

Suddenly Fem™ has successfully merged fashion, style and beauty with ease, functionality and information.  They plan to add more specialized features with each coming season - keeping their site fresh while offering a shopping experience over and above their customer's (and the world's) expectations.


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Out In The Line-Up

Being gay in the line-up has always been something you don't mention. Ridicule, threats, bashing and ostracism were often what was at stake. For the first time, members of the surfing community, both professional and amateur, have spoken on camera about this hidden side of surf culture. Former world champions are among the many surfers who have participated in OUT in the line-up, a feature documentary uncovering the taboo of homosexuality in surfing.

The film has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $30,000 by 13 December 2013 to secure funds for its release in early 2014.

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DATA SHOW THAT EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LGBT PEOPLE IS PERSISTENT AND PERVASIVE

 Surveys, polls and wage data indicate that employment discrimination against LGBT people is persistent and pervasive, according to new research conducted by UCLA's Williams Institute. Research further indicates that enforcement of anti-discrimination protections is not overly burdensome and business generally support non-discrimination policies.

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would protect against sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, now awaits consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. Williams Institute research released earlier this week shows that a majority of Americans in every congressional district supports laws that protect against sexual orientation discrimination.

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Marquis Vodka Marks Unprecedented Commitment to Charitable Giving Donating 20% of Its Retail Revenue to Charitable Partners

 Marquis Vodka, the ultra-premium vodka that is among the fastest growing spirit brands in the world, is currently being launched at fine restaurants, nightclubs, bars, hotels and retail stores throughout the New York metropolitan market, Florida and California.

Marquis Vodka aims to creates a world where virtue and vice are not opposing forces; where the pursuit of pleasure is justified by quality, not quantity; and where passionate desire yields spiritual satisfaction.  Marquis Vodka believes in a world where a vice should be tempered by virtue. This is why the brand is proud to donate 20% of its retail revenue to its charitable partners.

By either scanning the QR code found on the bottle, downloading the charitable giving APP, or by following the web address provided on each bottle of Marquis Vodka, the retail consumer will be able to select 1 of 4 charities to direct the charitable giving and immediately see the value of their gift.  The charitable donations are as follows:
 
Meals on Wheels

1 bottle = 1 hot meal delivered to a Senior Citizen

Trevor Project
1 bottle = Anti-bullying outreach to 10 LGBT adolescents

Blacksmith Foundation
1 bottle = 5 lbs of Borax given to miners in the developing world to minimize the use of highly toxic mercury in gold extraction

Footprints
1 bottle = 1 maternity kit provided to a pregnant woman in the Congo

Should the consumer not participate, Marquis will instead take the amount of the donation and evenly distribute it among each of the 4 charities. In addition, Marquis provides the consumer with the ability to share their participation in Marquis Vodka’s charitable giving program through their social media accounts which, in turn, recognizes and incentivizes the retailer where the bottle was purchased and involves the charities as well.


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