Inhumanity

I look around and see young men marching int he streets. Some carry torches, all with rage. The systematic stripping of Human rights is discussed and done while the masses are distracted easily with flashy displays and rhetoric.

The usual minorities LGBT, Jews, Blacks, immigrants, and whoever else does not fit a racial view are harassed, tortured, and murdered. Fear & helplessness affect many, Some with no way to fight back.

Some religious leaders follow in rank and file along with men of business. The old guard views it as us vs. them. Then comes their time and their names are tarnished with the abuse of others so no one who is left helps them.

What a horrible picture it must have been living in Germany in the 1930's as the Nazi regime came to power. What a horrible picture to see it beginning in your own country more than 70 years later. What would the men and women who fought and died so long ago think upon seeing it now.

My observations are not lies, false, or inaccurate. Watch the news. Believe for yourself.

Any movement left or right, elitist or 99%, pious or common... must honor the individual. This is how we got here. People think it is alright to dismiss the wills of others to achieve their goals, for "the common good,"  I say the common good is what matters to us all, the commoners.

I have posted this link before. Maybe we need to view its stark similarities again. Maybe we won't have to relearn all the darkness we drove back into the deep dark night.

https://www.ushmm.org/


Usually I add some words here but I would rather another did that today.

http://remember.org/malka.html




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History

Maybe it is time we reviewed our history a bit. I know many people find history boring so I shall only give you a couple videos to watch. Please watch and learn. Knowing who we are and how we got here is important.

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When a Letter Says It All

I was going through my daily news and found this on Towleroad. Listen to the video if you can but at the very least read the text of the letter. Sometimes a letter speaks such truth and passion it becomes much more than what it is.

http://www.towleroad.com/2016/02/302056/



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LGBT Terminology

So many people new to the LGBT scene come across terms they have never heard or don't know what they mean so today I would like to offer some simple resources that offer definitions. Bear in mind some of these will not be kind or tasteful to some so read them with that warning.

Aaron's Dictionary of Gay Terms

http://www.aaronsgayinfo.com/termsTOC.html

Gay Words and Slang from About.com

http://gaylife.about.com/od/gaydictionary/Words.htm



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Our Chronicle So far

Continuing on my last post I would like to offer everyone some links to our history. This is only a fraction of what has been lost or hidden but it is a start. Find out who we are and what we have done. Like anyone we belong and have contributed. Maybe we can add volumes to our great chronicle. It only takes one to begin the pen's journey of revelation.

The Schwules Museum is located in Berlin and covers and exhibits many items and topics of gay life and history. The site is in German. (Germany)

http://www.schwulesmuseum.de/

Centrum Schwule Geschichte is a library and archive located in Cologne. The site is mainly in German with some English information.(Germany)

http://www.csgkoeln.de/index.htm

The GLBT Historical Society & Museum is located In San Francisco.

http://www.glbthistory.org/

The Tucson LGBTQ History Museum is a timeline style site with many links. 

http://www.tucsonlgbtqmuseum.org/

Southern California LGBT History. The site seems to still be under construction. However a timeline and some simple references are available.

http://lgbthistory.org/

Untold London is a site with many links to information about Gay art, history, and society. (UK)

http://untoldlondon.org.uk/

Plymouth LGBT Archive (UK)

http://plymlgbtarchive.org.uk/

The LGBT Religious Archives Network stores and collects history of LGBT religious movements around the world. Explore the deep faith many of us have.

http://lgbtran.org/

For an overview of LGBT history you could read the wikipedia on the topic. It is more a analytical review than a personal study.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_history


History and life stories are out there. These are but  a few. Find your heritage and contribute yours. Societies, Museums, Libraries, even archives exist and some may be very close to you. Take the time and learn.



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Links of Love International XIV

Today I would like to offer some more links to my international viewers. As always I try to offer help to anyone wherever they are.  I do have language barriers and would appreciate any reviews of listed sites. I hope these are useful.

GayEcuador seems to be a links/news/entertainment site. (Ecuador)

http://www.gayecuador.com/

Diverso Ecuador is a news/links site with several resources. (Ecuador)

http://www.diversoecuador.org.ec/

Proyecto Transgenero is an advocacy group for transgender rights. They available in Spanish or English. (Ecuador)

http://www.proyecto-transgenero.org/

Sociedad de Integracion Gay Lesbica Argentina or SIGLA is an advocacy group with several links as well. (Argentina)

http://www.sigla.org.ar/

Labrys is a multi service group. They offer news, entertainment, advocacy, and many helpful links. The site is available in Russian or English. (Kyrgyzstan)

http://labrys.kg/

Justice for Gay Africans is an advocacy and news group. Their mission is equality for Africa as a whole.

http://www.jfga.org.uk/

http://www.facebook.com/JusticeforGayAfricans?sk=info

http://twitter.com/jfgas

Boys of Bangladesh is a social and support group. (Bangladesh)

http://boysofbangladesh.org/welcome/welcome.htm

Coalition of Activist Lesbians or COAL is a Lesbian advocacy group. (Australia)

http://www.coal.org.au/

Sofia Pride is an LGBT pride festival. (Bulgaria)

http://www.pridesofia.org/

http://www.facebook.com/sofiapride

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

Accept LGBT is and advocacy group  The site is available in Greek, Turkish, or English. (Cyprus)

http://www.acceptcy.org/

The rainbow Alliance of the Bahamas is a blog style organization dedicated to advocacy and support. (Bahamas)

http://bahamianglad.tripod.com/



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OutServe

I have known about OutServe for some time now and have watched how they developed. Happily they are doing much good in the new openness with their main site, a new magazine, and recently a conference was held. So today I offer OutServe to our active duty US service members.

http://outserve.org/#

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

http://www.facebook.com/OutServe

OutServe Magazine

http://outservemag.com/

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

http://www.facebook.com/pages/OutServe-Magazine/189066961162918

http://www.youtube.com/user/OutServeMag



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Gay North Carolina: Transgender North Carolina

For my Trans readers I have some more links for you. Hopefully they are helpful.

Triad Gender Association is a social and support group for the larger Trans community. They have a few links and basic group information listed.

http://www.triadgender.org/

Phoenix Transgender Support is an education and support group in Asheville. Several links and resources are listed.

http://phoenixtgs.weebly.com/

Carolina Transgender Society is a education, social and support group. They include support for significant others as well. Several links and resources are available on their site.

http://www.carolinatransgendersociety.com/

North Carolina Transgender Unity is a education and support site for the Trans community. Many links to all sorts of resources and needs broken down by area. If you need information check them out.

http://nctgunity.org/



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Gay North Carolina II

Today I continue my resources for North Carolina with education links.

The University of North Carolina has two resources. The first is their LGBTQ Center with some resources and information. The second is GLBTSA which is a Gay-Straight Alliance style group. They have several links available.

http://lgbtq.unc.edu/

http://studentorgs.unc.edu/glbtsa/

The University of North Carolina Asheville has Alliance. It is a Gay-Straight Alliance style group with only basic group information available.

http://sites.google.com/site/uncaalliance/

Duke University has several resources for students. The first is their Center for LGBT Life that has several links and programs. The second is a LGBT student blog, Our Lives. Next is Duke OUT which is focused for graduate and professional students. Fuqua Pride is the LGBT group for their Business school. Finally their is
Duke LGBT Network for their LGBT Alumni.

http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/lgbt

http://www.facebook.com/DukeLGBT

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

http://www.bluedevilsunited.com/

http://www.duke.edu/web/gap/DukeOUT/

http://fuqua.campusgroups.com/pride/about/

http://www.dukelgbtnetwork.com/

North Carolina State has two LGBT resources available. First is their GLBT Center. They have many links and resources listed. Next is GLBT CommUNITY Alliance. This seems to be a typical Gay-straight Alliance group.

http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/glbt/

http://www.facebook.com/NCStateGLBTCenter

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

http://www.youtube.com/glbtcenter

http://ncsu.orgsync.com/org/glbtca/

Appalachian State University has GLBT/The LGBT Center. The site has little online but their is contact information and a few listed programs. Direct contact is necessary to find our their services.

http://glbt.appstate.edu/

Western Carolina University has Unity. They don't list all their resources but they are all inclusive and try to help with whatever your need. Check them out.

http://www.facebook.com/WCUunity?sk=wall

http://www.myspace.com/wcubglad

Davidson College has their Gay-Straight Alliance.This is a Facebook site with only limited information.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Davidson-College-Gay-Straight-Alliance/147499590317?sk=wall

Elon University has a few resources. They have an LGBTQ Office and Spectrum a Gay-Straight Alliance group. Little is available online. You will have to make direct contact for more information.

http://www.elon.edu/e-web/students/multicultural_resources/lgbtq.xhtml

The University of North Carolina Greensboro has PRIDE. Some basic links are listed but direct contact is recommended.

https://sites.google.com/a/uncg.edu/cap-pride/

East Carolina University has a GLBT Student Union with some links available.

http://eastcarolina.orgsync.com/org/glbtsu/

St. Andrews University has a Gay-Straight Alliance. It is little more than a listing.

http://www.sapc.edu/studentlife/club/GayStraightStudentAlliance.php

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has a LGBTQIA Resource Office. Limited resources online so contact them directly for more information.

http://www.uncw.edu/lgbtqia/



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The Right to Love: An American Family

I always try to support Gay families in our community when I can. Jay & Bryan are two wonderful guys who began sharing their family's life on YouTube after Proposition 8 passed in California. They are wonderful examples of family values and that being a gay couple is not so different than any family. We all have hopes and dreams, good times and bad. Most importantly we love and we open our hearts to others. This is the trailer for their upcoming story. Please check it out.

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Gay North Carolina I

North Carolina, the Tar heel state. Today is your day.

Outright Youth is a education, support, and social support group for LGBT and questioning youth. They cover cover western North Carolina. However i am quite sure they would help anyone int he state.

http://youthoutright.org/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-OutRight/130274756989790

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

GayCharolette.com or The Lesbian & Gay Community Center is a full service LGBT center. They have education, support, entertainment, Social events and health programs. Check them out.

http://www.gaycharlotte.com/

http://www.youtube.com/gaycharlottecom

PFLAG Charolette is only a cover page with groups email and links to the national PFLAG site. However most PFLAG groups have many resources available so by all means contact them if you need help with anything.

http://www.pflagcharlotte.org/

PFLAG Triangle covers the areas of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill. This is a simple listing with contact information and meeting times. SO contact them directly if you are in their area. 

http://www.pflagtriangle.org/

PFLAG Alamance is a nice and simple site with several resources and links to other sites. 

http://pflagalamance.org/

PFLAG Winston - Salem

http://www.pflagwinstonsalem.org/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pflag-Winston-Salem/150015191683799

PFLAG Greensboro

http://www.pflaggreensboro.org/

http://www.facebook.com/PFLAGGREENSBORO

PFLAG Gaston is a Facebook site. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gaston-County-Chapter-of-PFLAG/76006788191

PFLAG Flat Rock/Hendersonville is only a listing with contact info.

http://community.pflag.org/flatrockhendersonville

PFLAG Wilmington is a simple site with only contact info and meeting times. Direct contact is necessary for more info.

http://pflagwilmington.blogspot.com/

PFLAG Sandhills is only a listing with contact information. 

http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=224&srcid=229&chid=376&tab=6

PFLAG Salisbury  is a basic site with several education and support resources and helpful links.

http://salisbury-pflag.org/index2/

http://www.myspace.com/pflagsalisbury

http://www.facebook.com/people/Salisbury-Rowan-Pflag/100000514691518

Project Rainbow Net is a domestic violence site for all levels of violence against he LGBT community. From youth to seniors they offer many resources. They list resources by county so be sure to check them out.

http://www.projectrainbownet.org/

LGBT Center of Raleigh is a full service community center with many programs and resources. Simple and easy to use. They should be able to help with most any need.

http://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/site/

http://www.facebook.com/lgbtcenterofraleigh

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

Here is a wonderful listing of Crisis helplines for North Carolina

http://www.findcounseling.com/help/hotlines/north-carolina.html

Equality North Carolina is and advocacy group.

http://www.equalitync.org/

http://www.facebook.com/equalitync

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

http://equalitync.blogspot.com/

http://www.youtube.com/equalitync

Gay Straight Advocates for Education (GSAFE) is an advocacy group to make schools safe for LGBT youth and educators.

http://www.gsafe.org/

Time Out Youth is an advocacy, support, and education resource group for LGBT and questioning youth.Volunteers opportunities are available.

http://www.timeoutyouth.org/

http://www.facebook.com/timeoutyouth

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

The Charolette Lesbian & Gay Fund collects and donates funds to worthy projects throughout the LGBT community.

http://www.fftc.org/clgf

Campaign For Southern Equality is a advocacy and education group.

 http://southernequality.org/

The following list a Pride festivals with many resources and events. It's good to get out meet people learn more or even help out. Pride support us all.

Triangle Black Pride

http://www.triangleblackpride.org/

North Carolina Pride

http://www.ncpride.org/pride/

Pride Charlotte

http://pridecharlotte.com/



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Links of Love International: Gay Africa

Till now I have resisted posting links for Africa. Many nations there penalize or hurt those in the LGBT community. Today that ends. People need help and in spite the risks we are stronger together than alone. So for those in Africa these are for you. I hope they are helpful.

Gay Egypt is a news, information, and pride site. It has not been updated for a bit but it still holds use. (Egypt)

http://www.gayegypt.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Gay-Pride-March-for-Egypt-in-2020/189819907732875

Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL) is an equality and information site focusing on full equality and Human rights.(South Africa)

http://www.cal.org.za/

The Durban Lesbian & Gay Community & Health Center seem to offer a lot of resources but their web site is not fully updated on their services. (South Africa)

http://www.gaycentre.org.za/

The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project is an organization dedicated to full civil rights and equality for the LGBT community.(South Africa)

http://www.equality.org.za/

Behind the Mask is a wonderful news, information, and pride site. They have many resources available. Check them out.(South Africa)

http://www.mask.org.za/

Out in Africa is A LGBT film festival in Cape Town. Its a great way to meet people, learn more, and just have fun. By all means go and enjoy just being you. (South Africa)

http://www.oia.co.za/

http://www.facebook.com/outinafricaFF/?sk=wall

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

http://www.youtube.com/outinafricaFF/

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association's Africa site. They offer news and information nation by nation.

http://ilga.org/ilga/en/organisations/ILGA%20AFRICA

Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe is a news/equality site. (Zimbabwe)

http://www.galz.co.zw/

http://twitter.com/#!/galz1

http://www.youtube.com/user/GALZIMbabwe

African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights is a equality and rights organization dedicated to help all of Africa. It is not LGBT specific. The site is available in English and French.

http://www.achpr.org/

The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law, and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) is primarily focused on HIV/AIDS but they do have programs to help LGBT people.  (Botswana)

http://www.bonela.org/

Afrol New is a LGBT news site covering all of Africa. Some of the stories are  a bit dated so I am not sure if it is still active.

http://www.afrol.com/categories/gay_lesbian

Africanveil is sot a of news and culture site for the African LGBT community. They have helpful resources available as well.

http://africanveil.com/index.php?lang=en



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Gay Utah: Transgender Utah

For my Trans friends I have some new listings for you. I hope they are helpful.

Transgender Education Advocates of Utah I wish I could tell you more about this group but they don't have a lot listed. You will have to do direct contact to find out more.

http://www.teaofutah.org/

The Utah Pride Center has been listed before but if you search on their groups category they have many listings for Transgender. Check them out.

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

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Utah-Pride-Center/274806413960?ref=ts

http://www.youtube.com/UtahPrideCenter

Engendered Species is a social and support group for the greater Trans community and their friends and families.

http://www.es-transgender.com/index.htm




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Gay Utah II

With the advent of so many new attacks on LGBT people in Utah of recent I have decided to try and find more links for those of you in that state. If you need help seek it. If you can help do. Either way it shows there is much education to do and fears to allay. I hope these links help.

Utah State University Pride Alliance is a site that seems a bit dated with no new info for a while now but it may still exist.

http://www.usu.edu/pride/

The University of Utah has their LGBT Resource Center. Everything from safe zones, to scholarships, and library materials are available. They have a mentor program and a Pride week. Check them out.

http://www.sa.utah.edu/lgbt/

Southern Utah University has their Center for Women & Families. They have several resources listed.

http://www.suu.edu/cwf/lgbtq.html

Westminister College has their Diversity and International Center. It doe snot list what services they have so direct contact is necessary.

http://www.westminstercollege.edu/diversity/

Weber State University has a Gay Straight Alliance. It is in the process of reorganization so here is their old name and site. There are a few resources listed.

http://organizations.weber.edu/dlsu/

Utah State University: College of Eastern Utah has a Gay Straight Alliance. This is only a listing. Direct contact is necessary for more information.

http://www.ceu.edu/socialsciences/htm/political-science/clubs/

Logan High School in Logan has a Gay Straight Alliance. This is only a listing.

http://www.lhs.logan.k12.ut.us/clubs/organizations.htm

Pink Dot Utah. Pink Dot is a wonderful group I first came across in Singapore for my international viewers. There is now a group here in the Untied States. Pink Dot offers support, education, and advocates for equality. By all means check them out.

http://pinkdotut.org/

http://www.youtube.com/user/PinkDotUT

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pink-Dot-Utah/213814495341120






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Marriage Equality

I came across a wonderful and informative video today on the Joe My God news blog. It touched me and reminded me of a different perspective on LGBT marriage equality. The video is focused on Ireland but its message resonates globally. Please watch it.



Rory's Story

Marriage Equality (Ireland)

http://www.marriageequality.ie/

http://www.facebook.com/marriagequality

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

http://www.youtube.com/mequality



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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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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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My Fabulous Disease

My fabulous Disease is the interesting story of Mark S. King and his journey as an HIV + gay man. I have followed Mark for some time in his writings on Bilerico Project and now and then on his YouTube channel. I like his spirit and openness. He truly has things to teach you and share. So please check out his story and learn what he has to offer.

Here is Mark's YouTube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/MyFabulousDisease


Here is Mark's latest article on Bilerico Project.

http://www.bilerico.com/2011/08/im_gonna_wipe_that_aids_right_off_of_my_face.php

Mark's website, My Fabulous Disease.

http://www.myfabulousdisease.com/




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