LGBTQ2: O Canada, eh

the site blogger is a Canadian Lesbian and this blog uses the Canadian naming convention of “LGBTQ2” where the 2 is the indigenous term Two Spirited

and I think that the q should be removed and queer is how to pronounce LGB& T2 as the phrase.

the rest of the blog post is merely Canadian:

Canada’s unofficial national anthem writer: Hockey Night in Canada

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/dolores-claman-hockey-night-canada-theme-song-composer-dies-94/Dolores Claman, ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ theme song composer, dies at 94Dolores Claman, the woman behind the catchy tune that used to introduce CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts, has died at 94.www.sportsnet.ca

canada news headline about sun screen. a climate change indicator, eh

https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada/340296/Neutrogena-Beach-Defense-and-Ultra-Sheer-aerosol-spray-sunscreens-recalled-by-Health-Canada-due-to-elevated-benzene-levelsNeutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer aerosol spray sunscreens recalled by Health Canada due to elevated benzene levels – Canada NewsA recall was issued on Saturday by Health Canada for Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer sunscreens in aerosol spray form due to high levels of benzene.www.castanet.net

One usually expected Canada news to include Moose, Beavers and Mounties

who needs articles when there’s headlines?

words and actions across headlines

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/amazon-workers-petition-two-quit-over-anti-lgbtq-book-sales-n1273870Amazon workers petition and two quit over anti-LGBTQ book salesFed up Amazon workers petition and quit over anti-LGBTQ book saleswww.nbcnews.com

see also

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/29/why-workplace-equality-is-key-for-lgbtq-equality.htmlWhy workplace equality is key for LGBTQ equalityIn the United States, the struggle for LGBTQ rights has often revolved around employers and business owners discriminating against LGBTQ people.www.cnbc.com

lesbian space, not women space – words are being lost

https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-study-looks-how-toronto-s-lgbtq-spaces-were-impacted-pandemicU of T study looks at how Toronto’s LGBTQ spaces were impacted by the pandemicA University of Toronto study is shining a spotlight on how the city’s LGBTQ community is being disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.www.utoronto.ca

representation matters

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/16/1016801763/lgbtq-characters-got-more-movie-screen-time-in-2020-glaad-study-findsNew Study Finds LGBTQ Characters Got More Screen Time In 2020 Movies : NPRThe advocacy group just released its annual film survey, which found the percentage of LGBTQ characters of color also increased. But it still cited issues with lack of transgender representation.www.npr.org

and around the world; lives those words describe

https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-the-humanitarian-sector-is-failing-lgbtq-survivors-of-conflict-100356Opinion: The humanitarian sector is failing LGBTQ survivors of conflictDespite global commitments to inclusion, humanitarian support for queerness and queer activism is failing members of the LGBTQ community in conflict and crisis areas.www.devex.com

https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/2021/7/16/the-killing-of-samuel-outrages-spains-lgbtq-communityThe killing of Samuel Luiz outrages Spain’s LGBTQ community | LGBTQ News | Al JazeeraFollowing the death of Samuel Luiz, members of the LGBTQ community in Spain are asking for the law to protect them.www.aljazeera.com

Lest We Forget says laws against demographics is the problem.

and it is an imaginary thing to be bothered that non heteros exist

https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-orban-lgbt-eu/31361695.htmlHungarian PM Says EU Action On LGBT Rights Amounts To ‘Legal Hooliganism’The legal action launched against Hungary by the European Commission over measures it said discriminated against LGBT people amounts to “legal hooliganism” and is “shameful,” Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on July 16.www.rferl.org

https://www.rt.com/news/528354-slovenia-eu-lgbt-hungary/Slovenian PM says EU’s ‘imaginary values’ could trigger ‘collapse’ of bloc, amid Hungary LGBT row — RT World NewsSlovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has condemned the EU’s western states for imposing “imaginary European values” without respecting local cultures. Jansa supports Hungary in its fight against LGBT content in schools and TV.www.rt.com

https://thehill.com/policy/international/europe/563413-euopean-commission-takes-legal-action-against-hungary-poland-forEuopean Commission takes legal action against Hungary, Poland for LGBT policies | TheHillThe European Commission on Thursday announced it will take legal action against Hungary and Poland for recently enacted anti-LGBT policies.thehill.com

a war of words. to war

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/563242-wyoming-bar-sold-t-shirts-bragging-about-shooting-lgbtq-peopleWyoming bar sold t-shirts about shooting LGBT people | TheHillA Wyoming motorcycle bar has reportedly decided to stop the sale of a shirt it carried that bragged about shooting members of the LGBT community, and included use of a homophobic slur, according to the thehill.com

MEANWHILE: why is this so difficult?

Lufthansa Group’s airlines — which include Lufthansa, Eurowings and Brussels Airlines — have historically welcomed travelers on board by referring to them as “ladies and gentlemen.”
In a statement, the airline said that on future flights travelers will be referred to as “guests,” or simply greeted with a cheerful: “Good morning here on board.”

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/lufthansa-gender-neutral-language/index.htmlLufthansa switches to gender-neutral plane greetings | CNN TravelEurope’s largest airline group, Lufthansa, announces plans to move away from greeting travelers as “ladies and gentleman” to gender-neutral welcome language.www.cnn.com

July 16 for LGBTQ2

1967

Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Judy Collins, Janis Ian, David Blue, Mike Settle, Tom Paxton and Eric Andersen all appeared at the Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island.

1977

Barry Manilow had the #1 LP on the Billboard Hot 200 album chart with “Barry Manilow Live”. It has since been certified quadruple Platinum.

Barry Manilow Live was the new #1 album, dislodging Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours from the top spot temporarily. at six  Streisand Superman from Barbra

1995

Rap singer Queen Latifah was the victim of a car-jacking attempt that went wrong, leaving her bodyguard shot and wounded.

2012

2012

Queen’s 1975 classic Bohemian Rhapsody was voted as the UK.’s “Favorite No. 1 Single,” narrowly beating out Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ for the top spot. The poll conducted by the Official Charts Company had The Beatles ‘Hey Jude’ at No.5, with Adele’s hit ‘Someone Like You’ at No.3.

2021

https://www.economist.com/china/2021/07/15/how-nationalism-is-making-life-harder-for-gay-people-in-chinaHow nationalism is making life harder for gay people in ChinaThey are increasingly viewed as agents of foreign influence | Chinawww.economist.com

https://kgab.com/cheyenne-bar-called-out-for-selling-violent-anti-gay-t-shirts/Cheyenne Bar Called Out for Selling Violent, Anti-Gay T-ShirtsWyoming Equality says the fact that a Cheyenne biker bar is being called out over the sale of violent, homophobic T-shirts shows the times are changing.kgab.com

https://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/books/vp-db-book-overlooked-obit-adams-071621-20210716-u4g44acjuzfnpmtszzbughryji-story.htmlOverlooked No More: Eve Adams, writer who gave lesbians a voice – Daily PressEve Adams published an early example of American lesbian literature written by a lesbian. Her “Lesbian Love,” a collection of short stories and illustrations, was published in February 1925. She was a target of what’s now the FBI, was arrested by police, and was deported in 1927.www.dailypress.com


https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/07/16/hungary-writers-bookstores-brace-for-ban-on-lgbt-content/Hungary: Writers, bookstores brace for ban on LGBT content – CityNews Torontotoronto.citynews.ca

Lest We Forget says laws against demographics is the problem.

and it is an imaginary thing to be bothered that non heteros exist

https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-orban-lgbt-eu/31361695.htmlHungarian PM Says EU Action On LGBT Rights Amounts To ‘Legal Hooliganism’The legal action launched against Hungary by the European Commission over measures it said discriminated against LGBT people amounts to “legal hooliganism” and is “shameful,” Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on July 16.www.rferl.org

Bisexual: the Gender Difference

why no means no

  1. Bisexual need role models. No question.
  2. Sexuality representation is overrepresented by white gay men and to a differing degree white lesbians.

https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/2021/7/12/legally-blonde-screenwriter-just-shut-down-queer-ending-rumor‘Legally Blonde’ Screenwriter Just Shut Down the Queer Ending Rumor“I wrote the movie. I’m in the picture you just posted.”www.advocate.com

so. with those two grains of salt.

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/07/rapper-aquinas-states-that-he-came-out-as-being-bisexual-to-give-courage-and-support-the-lgbtq-community

Rapper Aquinas comes out bisexual in a culture hostile to non heterosexuality is a brave action.

Reality Genre tv personality Sarah Beth coming out as well as admitting vulnerability in a somewhat safe to do so in culture is as much a role model courage.

“Growing up in a religious family, I’m really lucky in that they accept me and they love me, but I know it still hurts them. I think I struggle a lot with feeling guilty because I am bi, and I could just date a guy and make things easier,” Sarah Beth told her fellow houseguests, apologizing for tearing up during the conversation.

Later in the Diary Room, Sarah Beth opened up more about her experience, explaining, “I know I’m still on a journey for myself because of how I was raised, and, you know, what society has told me.” She added, “I’m still personally working through the prejudices that were put into my head. Even though I am a bisexual woman, and even though I know what I believe is right, I still have to not only accept myself, but make sure I’m also accepting everybody else.”
https://decider.com/2021/07/15/big-brother-contestant-admits-she-feels-guilty-about-being-bisexual/‘Big Brother’ Contestant Admits She Sometimes Feels “Guilty” for Being Bisexual‘Big Brother’ contestant Sarah Beth opened up about being bisexual during last night’s episode of ‘Big Brother,’ telling her fellow houseguests that she sometimes still feels guilty about her sexuality.decider.com

to reject being labelled – was the way bisexuals self identified to gay men and lesbians.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/17/opinion/bisexuals-coming-out-anna-paquin.htmlOpinion | Why Bisexuals Should Come Out and Embrace the Label – The New York TimesWe need you. You could use us, too.www.nytimes.com

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/lesbian-bisexual-women-successful-ballot-box-gay-men-study-finds-rcna1365Lesbian, bisexual women more successful at the ballot box than gay men, study finds<p>Last September, Marie Pinkney beat incumbent Delaware state Sen.www.nbcnews.com

the phrase “queer woman” does not signify anything

Bisexual women and lesbians are different.

and those who identify as “gay women” are lesbians who can’t say lesbian

the current decade emergence of pansexuality

along with an apparent reversal of describing the human spectrum

which begins with heterosexuals owing to being the largest portion of the human population in a sexually reproducing mammal species.

heterosexuality, being a monosexuality of attracted to opposite of own gender.

then the monosexual gay men and lesbians, attracted to own gender.

Bisexuals being both attracted, which remains relevant to the manner english language with latin origins words work

group identity formed from individuals sharing characteristics.

so, for the majority of the human population, self descriptions of gender and sexuality are from lived experience, including being one’s own expert and describing oneself in terms of who one is attracted to pair to orgy with

in a kink aware and informed consent about stds, genitals, sexual positions and scenes and safewords, which, when anyone is denied a no to a date, that is a dire warning of what to expect a no will mean.

lesbians are not biphobic as lesbians do not rape and murder bisexual women for being in the same room – and homophobic and transphobic are the words of defense that heterosexual men use to explain why they have raped and or murdered a gay or bisexual man who asked for a yes or a transwoman who the hetero male feels tricked them. and often assaults on those who fail to conform and have not been involved in a sexual situation, for which, informed consent is required for everyone’s saftey.

so telling lesbians that we do not get to say no to dating tranwomen is to tell lesbians to accept being raped, as without a no to a date, one does not have a no to sex – and this from a community that is supposed to be against violence to women, and understand basic and kink consent.

telling lesbians we are bad for not dating bisexual women is almost as bad

every person has a choice of who they date

and everyone dates for sexual reasons

which is determined by what genitals one finds sexually attractive

and no one should be shamed for not finding one or the other unattractive

sexual violence occurs primarily against women

and all violence is primarly done by men

no woman can self identify out of harm

and no woman should be shamed or named called for not wanting to date

but especially lesbians – other demographics who expect validation and allies, also have to be allies and respect lesbian boundaries

we helped hetero women get rights for women

we helped gay men with aids

transwomen are fetizishing lesbians and cotton ceiling is a confession of not being allies to lesbians and directing anger and contempt for lesbians having and asserting our human rights to our demographic and decades of commonly understood to the public the meaning of lesbian.

July 15 for LGBTQ2

1967

On the Lp Charts at three: the Soundtrack to “The Sound of Music”

1972

Elton John lands his first #1 album in America as Honky Chateau blasts to the top thanks to the hit “Rocket Man.” and remains there five weeks His next five albums also enter that orbit, going to #1.  toppling the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street.

at # six USA charts:  Elton John’s “Rocket Man”

July 15, 1974

Elton John signed a new recording contract with MCA that would pay him $8 million for his next five albums.

1978

 ABBA remained at 3 with “Take A Chance On Me” 

1985

Wham released “Freedom”.

1995

Sinead O’Connor announced that she would not perform at Lollapalooza because she was pregnant.

2002

VH1 confirmed that it was working on a reality TV show that would follow Liza Minnelli.

2003

Lisa Marie Presley performed an acoustic version of her new single “Sinking In” on “Live with Regis and Kelly.”

2012

Queen were crowned top of the patriotic pops in a survey of 100,000 music fans. The band’s anthem We Are The Champions was named number one by fans who were asked what song made them proud to be British. The track, which got to number two in 1977, picked up 13,000 votes in the survey carried out among users of the Lucky Voice website. It was followed by the Oasis hit Wonderwall which was nominated by 11,000 karaoke singers and then Let It Be by The Beatles which got 10,000 votes. Elton John’s Candle In The Wind and London Calling by The Clash rounded off the top five.

2021

https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/sex-and-love/how-i-came-out-bisexual-polyamorous-sex-therapistWhy It Took Me Until Age 32 to Live Fully As My Polyamorous, Bisexual Self | ShapeA sex therapist shares her personal journey towards accepting her sexuality and relationship orientation, and explores why it was so difficult even as a sex therapist and growing up in a sex-positive, accepting home. Read about her journey and how to explore our own sexuality.www.shape.com

Loki was Thor’s buddy

https://www.out.com/television/2021/7/14/so-will-loki-get-male-love-interest-season-2So Will Loki Get a Male Love Interest in Season 2?Director Kate Herron discusses what could be on the horizon for our fave bisexual trickster god.www.out.com

so a nonbinary category is needed, like there needs to be more sport categories and public bathrooms

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/14/1015863360/nonbinary-gender-neutral-emmy-awards-oscars-tonys-mj-rodriguez-asia-kate-dillonNonbinary Performers Say Gendered Award Categories Ignore Their Identity : NPRThere’s a growing call for entertainment award categories to no longer be split by gender. Some nonbinary performers say these gendered divisions erase their identity.www.npr.org

https://www.accessonline.com/videos/jojo-siwa-tells-demi-lovato-about-her-gay-awakeningJoJo Siwa Tells Demi Lovato About Her ‘Gay Awakening’ | AccessJoJo Siwa is opening up about being part of the LGBTQ+ community. She joined Demi Lovato on their podcast, “4D with Demi Lovato,” and explained how the “Cool For the Summer” singer played a part in her realizing who she truly was. “I think I realized that my very first gay awakening was Jenna Dewan’s performance on ‘Lip Sync Battle,’ I think that was one of them,” she said. “But do you remember your dancer, her name is JoJo Gomez, and you did ‘Cool for the Summer’ together? I remember seeing that and just being a little too interested.” Although, JoJo started dating her current girlfriend, Kylie Prew, in January they waited to go public with their relationship. “The only thing that held me back from telling the world right away was my girlfriend’s family and my girlfriend because I wanted to make sure she was ready,” she told Demi.Show Morewww.accessonline.com

that still means no lesbian spaces

https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/ct-food-drink-lesbian-gay-bars-evolving-queer-lgbtq-chicago-20210715-275673b33vco3fa36gg5loujri-story.htmlChicago lesbian bars aren’t dying, but becoming queer-inclusive – Chicago TribuneChicago queer bars like Nobody’s Darling in Andersonville and pop-ups like Peach Presents parties are evolving beyond lesbian and gay bars of the past.www.chicagotribune.com

Violence is not a point of view

uttering threats to an individual is a crime and threats against a group is a hate crime

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/wyoming-bar-fire-selling-shirt-advocating-anti-gay-violence-rcna1410Wyoming bar under fire for selling shirt advocating anti-gay violence<p>A bar in Wyoming is facing criticism after selling T-shirts that appear to advocate for violence against LGBTQ people. </p><p>Eagle’s Nest, in Cheyenne,www.nbcnews.com

masculinity and feminity varies across cultures and the connection between bigorty on ethnicity and sexuality is toxic masculinity of seeing other men as lesser than, but the least man still more valuable than the best women.

of which, there is not one way to be either; which is why there is a range of persons

https://www.out.com/news/2021/7/14/russian-printer-thinks-bts-pictures-are-gay-propagandaA Russian Printer Thinks BTS Pictures Are ‘Gay Propaganda’The owner reportedly declined an order featuring the popular K-pop group, suggesting the band was too “overtly gay” and “a threat to children.”www.out.com

https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico-mex/story/4428938/how-allegiance-to-an-anti-gay-fan-chant-at-mexico-soccer-games-might-sink-el-tris-world-cup-fortunesHow allegiance to an anti-gay fan chant at Mexico soccer games might sink El Tri’s World Cup fortunesIs a four-letter slur in Spanish deployed at stadiums capable of sinking El Tri’s World Cup fortunes for the next two cycles?www.espn.com

https://www.advocate.com/news/2021/7/14/la-gay-chorus-member-assaulted-palm-springs-possible-hate-crimeLA Gay Chorus Member Assaulted in Palm Springs in Possible Hate CrimeThe victim was in critical condition with injuries to his head and neck.www.advocate.com

meanwhile. blasphemy is needed owing to religion being the cause of oppression

the movie should not be called lesbian

https://people.com/movies/basic-instinct-director-paul-verhoeven-blasts-critics-who-call-his-new-lesbian-nun-film-blasphemy/Paul Verhoeven Blasts Critics Calling His Lesbian Nun Film ‘Blasphemy’ | PEOPLE.comDutch director Paul Verhoeven’s new movie Benedetta premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival where it has been criticized for its “blasphemous” sex scenespeople.com

https://www.rt.com/news/529174-three-sex-algae-discovery/Scientists discover algae with female, male, and ‘bisexual’ sex cells, signaling it may not be so rare in nature — RT World NewsA species of algae with three sexes, including “bisexual,” that can all breed with each other has been identified by Japanese scientists for the first time. Researchers suggest the phenomenon might be present in other species too.www.rt.com

last century, the religious argument against gays and lesbians having marriage equality was partly the non-procreative sex and partly that claim that sexuality was a choice and gays and lesbians were merely rebelling for perverse reasons

while accepting science to having laws based on ethnicity around marriage and reduced rights owing to ethnicity being clearly inherited.

there has been science to show genetic markers for sexuality

and that we continue to exist despite being oppressed and genocided

July 5 for LGBTQ2

July 5 1974

David Bowie played at the Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1975

Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John was #1 on the Album chart, where it had been every week since its release back on June 7.

1986

Control from Janet Jackson became the new #1 album, with Whitney Houston falling to 3 after 67 weeks.  Patti LaBelle stayed put with Winner In You at #2. 

1993

Whitney Houston opened her world tour at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.

Björk releases her first post-Sugarcubes solo album, titled Debut. Featuring the tracks “Human Behaviour” and “Big Time Sensuality,” it sets the stage for her rise as a solo star.

1997
Organized by Sarah McLachlan, the all-female Lilith Fair tour kicks off with a show in The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State. The lineup includes Jewel, Suzanne Vega and Paula Cole, with Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow and Fiona Apple joining on subsequent stops.

2008

the queerbaiting hit song: Katy Perry‘s “I Kissed a Girl” hits #1 in the US, where it stays for seven weeks. Perry’s first chart-topper, it’s a startling turnabout from just seven years earlier, when she was a gospel singer recording under her real name: Katy Hudson.

2021

https://www.rt.com/sport/528395-transgender-olympics-weightlifting-petition/‘Women feel betrayed’: Online petition against transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s Olympic status hits over 20K signatures — RT Sport NewsThe issue of transgender athletes in sports has been a divisive one – and again hit the headlines after thousands of sports fans signed a petition in opposition to transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s Olympics participation.www.rt.com

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/non-binary-passports-1191386/Nonbinary Designation for Passports Announced by Biden Administration – Rolling StoneMusic, Film, TV and Political News Coveragewww.rollingstone.com

https://www.rt.com/russia/528392-retailer-sorry-lesbian-parents/Russian retailer says sorry for ‘unprofessionalism’ after health food advert featuring lesbian vegan parents sparks row in country — RT Russia & Former Soviet UnionA popular chain of upmarket Russian grocery stores that prides itself on fresh and healthy fare has issued a formal apology after running an advertisement that featured a lesbian couple and their children talking about veganism.www.rt.com

https://www.euronews.com/video/2021/07/05/vkusvill-russian-retail-chain-criticised-for-removing-lgbt-family-from-ad-campaignVIDEO : VkusVill: Russian retail chain criticised for removing LGBT family from ad campaign | EuronewsVIDEO : VkusVill has faced backlash for removing and apologising for a recent advert campaign that featured a lesbian family.www.euronews.com

I got sally ride

https://www.autostraddle.com/quiz-which-lesbian-or-bisexual-woman-in-space-are-you/Quiz: Which Lesbian or Bisexual Woman in Space Are You? | AutostraddleHello quiz fans, are you ready to boldly quiz where no-one has quizzed before?!www.autostraddle.com

dear bisexuals: a trickster deity is not the representation you seek

https://screenrant.com/loki-show-bisexual-confirmation-sophia-di-martino-response/Sophia Di Martino Responds to Loki Coming Out as Bisexual in the MCUWhile MCU fans have given different reactions to the God of Mischief finally coming out as bisexual, Loki star Sophia Di Martino has her own opinion.screenrant.com

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/protests-spain-against-suspected-lgbt-hate-crime-2021-07-05/Protests in Spain against suspected LGBT hate crime | ReutersPeople took to the streets of Spain’s biggest cities on Monday evening to express their anger at the death of a man in a suspected homophobic attack at the weekend.www.reuters.com

https://www.voanews.com/europe/georgian-lgbt-activists-call-pride-march-after-violent-attacksGeorgian LGBT Activists Call Off Pride March After Violent Attacks | Voice of America – EnglishLGBT campaigners in Georgia have canceled a planned Pride march after opponents attacked activists and journalists and the government and church spoke out against the event.

Hundreds of violent counter-protesters took to the streets of Tbilisi against the Pride march scheduled for the evening.

At least 15 journalists were attacked by mobs at different locations, including two RFE/RL reporters, while covering the Tbilisi Pride events.

Videos showed anti-LGBT groups waving Georgian flags scaling the Tbilisi Pride headquarters, tearing town pride flags, and ransacking the office.

In a statementwww.voanews.com

July 4 for LGBTQ2

1895

The song “America the Beautiful” was first published.

written by Katharine Lee Bates, a lesbian who quit the republican party for it’s isolationist views….

Katharine Lee Bates and Katharine Coman were a devoted lesbian couple. ” One of the many pieces included in the Yellow Clover poetry collection is “If You Could Come,” which Bates wrote soon after Coman’s passing. … Her love for Coman is as evident as her love for her country in “America the Beautiful.Jun. 30, 2015
A gay feminist badass from Massachusetts wrote ‘America the …

1942

The Irving Berlin musical, “This is the Army”, opened at New York’s Broadway Theatre.

1964

Barbra Streisand spent a second straight week at the top of the Easy Listening chart with “People” and was #6 on the pop chart

Louis Armstrong’s Hello, Dolly! was the #1 album with the Soundtrack to the movie #2.  Funny Girl from Barbra Streisand was #3 

1969

July 4, 1969

Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Johnny Winter, Delaney and Bonnie, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Canned Heat, Joe Cocker, Blood Sweat & Tears, Chuck Berry, Spirit, Chicago and Paul Butterfield all appeared at the two-day Atlanta Pop Festival, Byron, Georgia.

1970

Cliff Richard released his 50th single, “Goodbye Sam, Hello Samantha”.

1976

Elton John and Kiki Dee release their No. 1 duet, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

1987

Pet Shop Boys go to No. 1 in England with “It’s a Sin.”

1998

at # 8  Backstreet Boys were still hanging around after 45 weeks with their debut LP

1999

Sir Elton John, 52, collapses. Tests show that he has an irregular heartbeat. John soon has a pacemaker fitted at a London hospital.

2001

All 80,000 tickets to Madonna’s concerts at London’s Earl’s Court arena sell out in just four hours.

2002

George Michael took part in a live phone interview on US news channel CNN, defending his new single ‘Shoot The Dog’. Americans were upset by the controversial video, which had President Bush in bed with Tony Blair.

2008

All four members of ABBA were at the premiere of the movie Mamma Mia! in Stockholm, Sweden.

2010

George Michael was arrested after he crashed his car into the front of a Snappy Snaps store in Hampstead, North London. The singer was returning home from a Gay Pride parade when the incident was spotted on CCTV. He was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive and charged with possession of cannabis and with driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

2012

Bonhams of London announced that Freddie Mercury’s black and white harlequin stage costume had sold for £22,500 at their Entertainment Memorabilia sale. The harlequin costume was one of Freddie’s most recognisable stage designs, which he wore at a number of high-profile concerts in the 1970s. Also a pair of Freddie’s ballet pumps exceeded the pre-sale estimate of £1,500 – 2,000, selling for £4,000 to an overseas internet bidder. Freddie had worn the white leather ballet shoes during Queen’s legendary Hyde Park performance in 1976.

Barry Manilow sang “Let Freedom Ring” and Neil Diamond belted out “Sweet Caroline” in celebration of The Fourth Of July at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

2019

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1149097/Elvis-Presley-movie-actor-odds-Harry-Styles-One-Direction-Baz-Luhrmann-Mick-JaggerElvis Presley movie: One Direction’s Harry Styles surprise FRONTRUNNER | Films | Entertainment | Express.co.uk

2021

pronoun reveals are a thing now?

https://www.justjared.com/2021/07/03/shazam-actor-jack-dylan-grazer-comes-out-as-bisexual-reveals-his-pronouns/‘Shazam’ Actor Jack Dylan Grazer Comes Out as Bisexual, Reveals His Pronouns | Jack Dylan Grazer : Just Jared‘Shazam’ Actor Jack Dylan Grazer Comes Out as Bisexual, Reveals His Pronouns Jack Dylan Grazer is opening up about his sexuality. The 17-year-old actor is best known for his roles as Eddie Kaspbrak in the It movies, as Freddy Freeman in…www.justjared.com

https://torontosun.com/life/sex-files/sex-files-an-honest-discussion-on-bisexualitySEX FILES: An honest discussion on bisexuality | Toronto SunIt’s been four years since I came out as bisexual and over 20 years since I first noticed that I was attracted to more than one gender.torontosun.com

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/tory-mp-fighting-gay-blood-ban-says-parliament-could-have-worked-better-on-c-6-1.5495948Tory MP fighting gay ‘blood ban’ says Parliament could have worked ‘better’ on C-6 | CTV NewsAn openly gay Conservative member of Parliament says it is unacceptable that a review on blood donations from men who have sex with other men could mean a ban stays in place for another year or two, but sees the situation through a “glass half full” because of the renewed spotlight on it.www.ctvnews.ca

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/madrids-gay-pride-returns-after-covid-cancellation-2021-07-03/Madrid’s gay pride returns after COVID cancellation | ReutersThousands of people danced, beat drums and waved flags through the streets of Madrid on Saturday as the Spanish capital’s gay pride parade returned after being canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.www.reuters.com

https://www.outinperth.com/on-this-gay-day-in-1981-the-first-mainstream-media-report-about-aids-was-published/On This Gay Day: In 1981 the first mainstream media report about AIDS was published | OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and CultureIn 1981 the New York Times ran the first article in the mainstream media that covered that would later be recognised as HIV/AIDS. www.outinperth.com

https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/julie-hinds/2021/07/04/detroiter-behind-i-carry-you-me-praised-gay-love-story/7810969002/Detroiter behind ‘I Carry You With Me’ praised for gay love storyHeidi Ewing, the documentary filmmaker who co-directed “Detropia,” makes her first narrative feature, “I Carry You With Me.”www.freep.com

Lesbian Role Models

I met them..


“Bridget Coll’s story shows that there is an LGBTQ+ story in almost every strand of Irish emigrant history,” he says.

The couple showed enormous foresight, bravery, courage, principle and humility, Mr Casey adds.

“They phrase it as though they put one foot in front of the other. But it required an enormous capability.”

Canada claims Bridget Coll and Chris Morrissey as part of their country’s history, he says, now Ireland should claim them too.
https
://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57555518Bridget Coll: Catholic nun was lesbian, militant and a history maker – BBC NewsBridget Coll from Donegal was a nun, a lesbian and an anti-torture activist in Pinochet’s Chile.www.bbc.com

Being Offensive is not defensible

oppression of demographics is the issue, not a more powerful or the majority getting to make jokes or continue to be able to use words or have laws that resulted in oppression

given how few people are in demographics that do not experience a lessor status

one would not think it was a difficult thing to not belittle, denigrate or co-opt others,

otherwise, we admit rights are meaningless and done wrong for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many – who sacrifice the few for own comfort, while individuals do so for the group or greater good.

oppression is a hierarchy , first gender, then ethnicity, then sexuality, then all other off whatever norm and averages are deemed.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/denigrating-and-demeaning-maori-haka-appropriated-in-spain-for-lgbt-pride-day/VR7GRV6THEBPUIIIUPIE2VV5NA/‘Denigrating and demeaning’: Māori haka appropriated in Spain for LGBT pride day – NZ Herald“How would you feel if we did that to the rainbow flag, in a way that demeaned it?”www.nzherald.co.nz

colonialism and religion

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/25/asia/malaysia-stricter-sharia-law-lgbt-intl-hnk/index.htmlMalaysia seeks stricter sharia laws for ‘promoting LGBT lifestyle’ – CNNA Malaysian government task force on Friday proposed amendments to sharia law that would allow action to be taken against social media users for insulting Islam and “promoting the LGBT lifestyle.”www.cnn.com

#LestWeForget

https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/the-congress-calls-on-poland-to-withdraw-anti-lgbt-ideology-resolutions-and-to-protect-the-rights-of-lgbti-peopleThe Congress calls on Poland to withdraw anti-“LGBT ideology” resolutions and to protect the rights of LGBTI people – NewsroomCongress of Local and Regional Authorities
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Diminuer la taille du…www.coe.int

the problem is professionals know sexual orientation is not a choice.

this is religion pretending to be therapy

https://pressprogress.ca/conservative-mps-produced-video-highlighting-benefits-of-professional-counselling-to-challenge-gay-sexual-behaviour/Conservative MPs Produced Video Highlighting Benefits of Professional Counselling to ‘Challenge’ Gay ‘Sexual Behaviour’Conservative MP won’t say if public money was used to produce campaign video featuring social conservative activistpressprogress.ca

anyone surprised?
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/07/anti-gay-priest-trial-allegedly-sex-men-help-heal-homosexual-desires/Anti-gay priest on trial for allegedly having sex with men to help “heal” their homosexual desires / LGBTQ NationThe priest has been accused of fondling a 14-year-old boy. He is also accused of giving naked massages to help “heal” men’s homosexuality…www.lgbtqnation.com

there are more pedo priests than any other group. except maybe teacher and coaches and other adults who career in children and teens, heterosexual dad and step dads and older brothers , male family friends, these are the majority of molestors, of which , girls are the primary targets, then boys, certainly children and teens who do not hetero conform, but rarely adult women being molestors

and there only being male pedophile organizations, either direct such as NAMBLA or organized religion.

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/07/pastor-says-doesnt-hate-gay-people-just-thinks-theyre-pedophiles-executed/Pastor says he doesn’t hate gay people, he just thinks they’re all pedophiles who should be executed / LGBTQ Nation“Anybody that loves children,” the Christian pastor said, would want gay people “to be executed through the proper channels…www.lgbtqnation.com

is not not a personal opinion that others be oppressed or genocided

any only those who agree and bystanders suggest so

being told you belong to be group that deserves death and that others think it is a valid opinion is social oppression and when the civil authorities carry out genocide or limit rights, is it oppression

oppressed groups respond with suicide rates, outsources oppression

or violent revolt – which even the British Suffragettes did

but western Gay men and Lesbians, used peaceful protest, the courts and having parents and hetero friends who supported us and social views and the laws changed to be inclusive

the wrong people bear the consequences of bigotry on too many levels

https://www.espn.com/soccer/mexico-mex/story/4425063/mexico-womens-team-may-serve-part-of-punishment-for-anti-gay-chant-from-mens-gamesMexico women’s team may serve part of punishment for anti-gay chant from men’s gamesMexico could have its senior women’s national team serve part of the punishment for fan behavior during matches involving their men’s under-23 side.www.espn.com

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