House of Lords backs UK government plans for same-sex marriage
A few days ago, I’d caught wind that the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill was being debated by the House of Lords in the UK. I’m happy to report that the debate is finished and that there is good news! The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill was debated for two days, with many members voicing their concerns. Lord Dear insisted that the Same Sex Couples Bill would “completely alter the concept of marriage as we know it” and that the Bill was “ill thought through”, had no democratic legitimacy and was “fatally…
WNBA Player Brings Light to Baylor University’s Intolerance
Brittney Griner, who plays in the WNBA, told ESPN Magazine that her coaches at Baylor University told her not to be open about her sexuality. Griner says that they told her it was a “recruiting thing” and that if gay players were on the roster people might not allow their children to attend the school. When Griner’s former coaches were asked to comment on her remarks they said: “Brittney Griner represented Baylor University proudly on and off the basketball court, and she leaves behind an incredible legacy. I cannot comment…
“Brave” Director Slams Disney for Sexualizing Character
Recently Disney inducted Brave’s heroine Merida into the princess collection. There was a big celebration at the amusement park to mark the momentous occasion and like any star who hits the red carpet after having some work done, everyone noticed a change in Merida. No longer the cute spunky girl with wild curly red hair and a “normal” figure, Merida sported a larger bust, cinched waist, relaxed wavy auburn hair, and paraded around in a new sparkly off-the-shoulder dress minus her bow and arrows. Filmmaker and co-writer for Brave, Brenda…
Victim of “Revenge Porn” Fights for Justice
Holly Jacobs suffered a four year nightmare at the hands of her ex-boyfriend after he uploaded intimate pictures and video onto “revenge porn” sites. After Holly started to date again intimate pictures and video began to show up on mutliple “revenge porn” sites. Accompanied with the pictures and video were Jacobs’ email, personal address, and even her workplace. Because her personal information was attached to these images, Holly began to receive harassment through her email. She then feared that someone would begin to stalk her using the personal information that…
Magic Johnson Supports the Coming Out of his Son
Retired NBA basketball legend Magic Johnson did an interview recently where he talks about his son EJ coming out publicly for the first time. EJ announced he was gay when gossip site TMZ caught him on the street with his boyfriend walking hand in hand. Johnson shares that he and his wife had known about his son’s sexual orientation since he was 13 years old and have fully supported him. It doesn’t seem like such a newsworthy story for open-minded people, but I think that because our world is still…
