November, 2014 News (50 Articles with 391,538 total views)
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for November, 2014 Michelle Michaels performs at the Pink FACE Breast Cancer Weekend drag show at The Zone. Michelle organizes the annual benefit, and announced that this year’s event had raised $2,047 for StringsforaCURE.
Photo by David Reese
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Local and Regional News
Young Adult Relationships and Intimate Partner Violence
ERIE, Pa. – Nov. 10, 2014 – Intimate partner violence is most prevalent among young adults, but what causes this serious — but preventable — health problem to develop?
Support the Warming Center at Bob Evans Restaurants
Bob Evans' Restaurants partner with the Mental Health Association of NW PA (MHA) to raise funds for the Warming Center at MHA on Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16.
9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend at the Zone
The 9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend was held October 10-12, 2014 at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA. The event included a bake sale, a ribbon sale, a Pink Party on Saturday and a special Pink FACE Breast Cancer Weekend drag show on Sunday. Michelle Michaels organizes the annual benefit, and announced that this year's event had raised $2,047 for StringsforaCURE.
Photos by David Reese
Candidate Night update
About 30 people attended the Oct. 2 "Meet the Candidates" night organized by NW PA Pride Alliance. Candidates attended included Patrick Harkins (PA State House District 1 D-Incumbent), Juanita Shutsa (PA State House District 6 - D) and Chris Mitchell, representing Curt Smith (PA State House District 4 - D.)
2014 Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Nov 23
This year, at 1pm on Sunday, November 23rd, the TransFamily of Erie and Erie Sisters transgender support groups are proud to host a candlelight vigil in the Avalon Hotel courtyard to honor those who were lost during the past year to the horrendous violence that our community continues to endure around the world as a result of transgender- or prejudice-based hate.
Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc
NWPA Pride Alliance is looking for applicants to fill positions with our board of directors, as well as establish a volunteer corps to assist with event set up and advisory panel. NWPA Pride Alliance is seeking to diversify its membership to best address the needs of the LGBT community, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identifications, marital status, ethnic backgrounds and educational experiences are welcome to apply. All positions are unpaid, volunteer positions. We are looking for people who want to become more involved with the LGBT community, working with our members to extend outreach to the community as a whole.
Drenched Fur 11 Video News Update
It's here! The first of our run news video updates has posted on our YouTube channel and we're happy to give you an update on a couple of things regarding when run registration and hotel booking will begin. Also we're announcing our theme for Drenched Fur 11. The DF Committee is excited to host another weekend of fun and looks forward to providing news update videos over the coming months on the most recent information regarding Drenched Fur activites, host hotel details, and more!
All Saints Day at Community United Church, Theology on Tap
Theology on Tap, hosted by Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie PA, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, from 7-9 PM at Calamari's. Come grab the drink (or dinner) of your choice, relax, and share your experience and insights or ask your theological/spiritual questions! As the conversation flows, we will challenge, encourage and teach one another without a set curriculum, reading assignments or the pressure of "finding the right answer." Though CUC is a Christian congregation, people of all faiths are welcome to come and share. Our goal is conversation not conversion!
Trans* 101 with Dr. Helen Boyd
On Thursday, October 23 at 7 PM, Behrend will present Trans*101 with Helen Boyd at the Autditorium in the Reed Student Union Building. Professor Helen Boyd is an award-winning writer, speaker, and professor. Author of My Husband Betty and She's Not the Man I Married, both of which are about being partnered to a trans person, she has appeared on a variety of media in including PBS, the Dr. Keith Ablow Show, and Dan Savage's "Savage Love" podcast. Boyd has been blogging on trans issues for a decade. Currently, she teaches gender studies at Lawrence University in Wisconsin. Her talk is free and open to all!
Panel Discussion on LGBT Rights at Edinboro University on October 23
One Campus Experience presents a panel discussion on LGBT Rights in Pennsylvania and the US: How Far Have We Come, and How Far Do We Have to Go? The event happens Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 7:00 PM in Butterfield Hall 134 at Edinboro Univesity, Edinboro PA. Panelists: include Reverend Shanea Leonard, Head of Equality Pennsylvania for Western Pennsylvania; T.J. and Wendy Titus, A married couple from Erie who have filed a lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's marriage laws; and Dr. Robert Rhodes, Professor Emeritus of Edinboro University, representing ACLU Erie. Moderator: Dr. Gerald Hoffman, Professor of Chemistry. Sponsors: President’s Commission on the Status of LGBTQIA and the student organization, Identity. One Campus Experience is program of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education Committee of the President’s University Diversity Council
Political, Activism and Legal
Sixth Circuit Rejects Legal Challenges to Bans on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
(Cincinnati, OH, November 6, 2014)—In a 2-1 decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled today that state bans on the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in four states—Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio—do not violate the U.S. Constitution. Judge Martha Craig Daughtry dissented from the decision, which was authored by Judge Jeffrey Sutton.
ACLU Reaction to 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Overturning Lower Court Decisions that had Struck Down Marriage Bans
NEW YORK- November 6, 2014– The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today reversed the district court rulings of six cases from Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Kentucky. In each of these states, a federal judge had ruled in favor of marriage for same-sex couples and all six rulings were appealed to the 6th Circuit. Today's ruling essentially upholds marriage bans in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Kentucky and denies same sex couples the right to marry or have their marriages recognized in these states.
Wrong Side of History: 6th Circuit Rules Against the Freedom to Marry, Creating Split in Circuits
New York - Nov 6, 2014 – Today the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati became the first federal appellate court in over a year to rule against the freedom to marry. The ruling overturned lower court decisions out of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, all of which found that denying marriage to gay couples is unconstitutional. The 6th Circuit's decision is in conflict with favorable marriage rulings in virtually every court up until this point, including the 4th, 7th, 9th, and 10th circuits and a strong majority of the American people.
New Report: Inconsistent Marriage Laws Cost Businesses $1.3 Billion Annually
SAN FRANCISCO, November 6, 2014 — Today Freedom to Marry and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates released a new report estimating that the remaining patchwork of marriage laws for same-sex couples across the United States costs businesses in the private sector $1.3 billion every year. Over the next five years, the private sector is expected to spend $6.6 billion in order to accommodate laws that allow same-sex couples to marry in some states, but prohibit them from marrying in others.
Judge Affirms the Freedom to Marry in Missouri
New York - November 5, 2014 – Today St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison ruled that denying marriage for same-sex couples in Missouri is unconstitutional.
Federal Judge Affirms the Freedom to Marry in Kansas
New York - November 4, 2014 – Today U.S. District Judge Daniel D. Crabtree ruled in favor of the freedom to marry in Kansas.
Voters Guide
Candidates for US Congress PA-3 and PA-5, PA State Senate and PA State House were asked about their positions on GLBT issues. Their responses appear below.
Arizona Becomes 31st State with Same-Sex Couples' Freedom to Marry
New York - October 17, 2014 – Today Arizona Republican Attorney General Tom Horne announced that he will not appeal a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge John Sedwick, which held that Arizona's law denying the freedom to marry to same-sex couples is unconstitutional. Arizona is now the 31st state where same-sex couples can marry, up from 19 at the beginning of October.
ACLU of Arizona Celebrates Decision Striking Down State's Marriage Ban
PHOENIX - October 17, 2014 – The ACLU of Arizona is celebrating District Court Judge John W. Sedwick's ruling this morning finding the state's ban on marriage for same-sex couples unconstitutional.
Federal Judge Hears Marriage Equality Case in Wyoming
(Casper, WY, October 16, 2014)—Today, U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl of the District of Wyoming heard argument in the challenge to the State of Wyoming's refusal to permit same-sex couples to marry and to respect the legal marriages of same-sex couples who married in other states. Judge Skavdahl said that he will issue his ruling by 5:00 PM, Monday, October 20th.
ABC Family To Join Millions in 'Going Purple' For Spirit Day in United Stand Against Bullying
New York, NY, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 – ABC Family cast members from across all of the network's original series Pretty Little Liars, The Fosters, Chasing Life, Switched at Birth, Melissa & Joey, Baby Daddy and Young & Hungry, as well as the network's staff are among the millions that will 'go purple' for Spirit Day on October 16 in a stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, GLAAD announced today.
Task Force welcomes Vatican discussion on LGBTQ people
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 13, 2014- Today the Vatican issued a discussion paper called "Relatio" where it proposes a new position on LGBTQ people.
Federal Appeals Court Enters Order Permitting Idaho Couples to Marry Beginning Wednesday
(San Francisco, CA, October 13, 2014)—Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit entered an order requiring the State of Idaho to permit same-sex couples to marry beginning at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Wednesday morning. The court's order came in response to a request by the plaintiff couples who successfully challenged Idaho's marriage ban for an order allowing couples to marry as soon as possible.
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Tenth Circuit Decision Striking Down Utah's Marriage Ban, Permits Victory to Stand
(Washington, DC, October 6, 2014)—The United States Supreme Court today declined to review the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision striking down Utah's marriage ban for same-sex couples, thereby permitting that decision to stand, as well as a similar decision from Oklahoma. The Court also denied review of decisions by the Fourth and Seventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, which had struck down marriage bans in Virginia, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
Health
Great American Smokeout at the Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA has one of the highest tobacco use rates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Let’s make Erie tobacco-free for a day! The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity to prove to yourself that you can quit for the day and for life. Join the Northwest Pennsylvania Tobacco Control Program at the Community Booth at the Millcreek Mall on November 20th between 4:00-7:00PM to sign a pledge to quit smoking for the day or to remain smoke-free for life. All participants will be entered into a drawing for one of many gift cards donated by local organizations to help us support the Great American Smokeout. We will have activities for the kids as well as trained tobacco cessation facilitators to help you decide which resources will be most helpful to you during your quit. Remember to set your quit date for November 20th and together we can make our community tobacco-free. Begin your holiday season with a healthier choice. You-CAN beat tobacco!
Hooked On Twinks?
I am 38 years old, handsome and successful. My problem is that only young guys turn me on. I like them between 21-24. Guys over 27 do nothing for me. Unfortunately, the guys I like are too young for a long-term relationship, so I've had a series of short relationships. But I want a long-term relationship. Am I doomed to be hooked on twinks as I get older and older? And why does the thought of being with someone my age terrify me? I'm ready to grow up (I think). Help!
Letters, Columnists and Opinion
The Amazon Trail: Cheetos and Chipmunks
Married life is all it's cracked up to be. For which I am very grateful since my sweetheart became my wife four years ago on 10/10/10. Next year, for our fifth anniversary, we'll have a huge party: the two of us, our cat, our dog and maybe a bag of Cheetos.
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Win Men of the Manor: Erotic Encounters between Upstairs Lords and Downstairs Lads PDF ebook by Rob Rosen!
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Win An American Queer: The Amazon Trail from Lee Lynch!
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Miscellaneous
Rural Transgender Survey
Individuals who identify as transgender and currently live in a rural area (defined as a non- metropolitan area with less than 50,000 inhabitants) are sought for participation in an anonymous academic study aiming to explore the experiences of transgender men and women living in rural areas. If you identify as transgender, live in a rural area, and are age 18 or over, please take time to visit this website to complete an anonymous online survey. If anyone that you know identifies as transgender and lives in a rural area, please take time to share the link for them to participate in the survey. Participants have the opportunity to be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 Amazon Gift Cards.
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