Y-CARE

Today I have Y-CARE a short by the Trevor Project talking about suicide prevention. It has some good basics we should all know.

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It's Movie Night: Take III

Today I thought we should have another movie night. Maybe some thing to make us think and remember the many issues we all deal with in the LGBT community. So here are some short films.


No Son of Mine is a dark and sad film dealing with a couple of topics that have been too prevalent of late.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqH6rNadIMI

Pristine Books is a familiar tale of young and old, abusive relationship, and struggle with confidence. It made me sad and I think the implications go far beyond the description noted on the video description. It does have a lot to teach however.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wcu9nPq9to

Signage is a film about discrimination and fear. It is not the typical take on it however.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccZTx8Ka8Ew

Thirteen or so Minutes is about love, sexuality, and nature.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14YjJ1RI64c

Who We Are is another short film about discovery, coming out, and family. It's a story many have known.It has two parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LICqVSrxoc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BsUMPEaYrU

The Boy Next Door is a short film about fear, selflessness, and discovery. It has two parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3odPinqIcM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs_KzOnsMzo

One on One is a story about Pride and coming out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bFeSxNiWkY



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Gay Oregon III

Here are some more various links for Oregon.


Love, Commitment, Marriage is a marriage equality group. I believe they are part of Basic rights Oregon.

http://www.lovecommitmentmarriage.org/

CAUSA is an immigration rights group. They do however support LGBT rights as part of their core principles.

http://causaoregon.org/

South Oregon Pride Festival is a good social event that promotes equality, peace, and basic rights for all people.  The event is held in Ashland.

http://www.sopride.org/pages/home.html

http://twitter.com/#!/SOPrideFestival

http://www.facebook.com/SOPrideFestival

Queer Eugene is an online resource for many local events, resources, and other items for the LGBTQ community. They primarily serve Eugene and Springfield but also cover Lane County, Corvallis, and Salem.  They have a lot of good information. Be sure to check them out. 

http://www.queereugene.com/

Eugene/ Springfield Pride is a pride festival. Like most festivals they are a great resource to meet new people, gain education, and finds helpful resources.

http://www.eugenepride.org/

Rainbow Vista is a LGBT retirement community. It is gay owned and operated. They are located in Gresham.

http://www.rainbowvista.com/

Outside In helps homeless youth and others find self sufficiency. They are not LGBT specific but are friendly.They are located in Portland.

http://www.outsidein.org/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Outside-In/188763024041

Q Center is located in Portland and has many resources. Please Check them Out. One program I want to point out is their Persons with Disabilities group.  I usually don't find many of these so use it if you need it.

http://www.pdxqcenter.org/

http://twitter.com/#!/qcenter

http://www.facebook.com/PDXQCenter?ref=ts

http://www.youtube.com/portlandqcenter

Portland Pride or Pride Northwest is a festival offer many resources. Get out meet people, learn, and find support. We should all have pride.

http://www.pridenw.org/

Capitol Pride is a festival in Salem. They have resources online and offer many at their event.

http://www.capitolpride.org/



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Gay Oregon: Transgender Oregon

Today I have some resources for the Trans community in Oregon. I hope they are helpful.

Northwest Gender Alliance is a group fostering education, support, and social events.

http://www.nwgenderalliance.org/

Trans Active offers education, support, and advocacy resources.

http://www.transactiveonline.org/index.php

Laura's Playground is an online Chatroom and Suicide prevention help center.

http://www.lauras-playground.com/chat.htm

Salem Transgender Network is an online resource and referral site.

http://www.salemtg.net/




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Cold Star

I always try to support gay cinema and LGBT friendly shorts. So today I have Cold Star a unique short with many lessons to teach. Some not so blatant. So I hope you enjoy this link.

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Games

Today I have something light for your enjoyment. Games, most of us enjoy them but maybe now and then we want to get a perspective or just play with others who share who we are.

Gay Gamer is a gaming site focused toward the LGBT community.

http://www.gaygamer.net/



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The Power of Change

Since my friend Biki asked this question I thought I would answer it for everyone. How do we change people who bear us ill will?

In my experience such things come from from fear, ignorance, or anger. The first two are usually taught or a lack of willingness to change. Anger is usually a sense of being wronged or generally being upset their lot in life is being ignored.

Needless to say the power to change anyone's point of view is not yours. People have to change on their own. They have to be willing to change and as much as you will them to, you can not make them. In fact most people will rile harder against you the harder you try to force change.

So how can we make change. True and lasting change always begins in you. Will you get bogged down in a war waged in hate or rise above it and continue your life? Will you allow people to vent there venomous tirade while remaining calm and unwavering? Will you extend an olive branch even after a dagger in the back?

The path to change as I said begins in you. You have to be willing to love even when your hated. You have to be willing to do good when you are portrayed as evil. You have to educate when ignorance is afoot. You have to be you, a truer thing in deed.

Only tireless vigilance can begin the path of change but ultimately people have to make that change in themselves. So vanquish the fear with love, educate away the ignorance, and reply to anger with love. Then, and only then may change begin to occur.

If you want change, be it. Its that simple. You may not always succeed but change is not always about just what you perceive. Sometimes your efforts affect things in ways you never know. And that benefits us all.

So be the change and live a life of love.



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