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Uncomfortable with your living situation
...I was taken aback, I was shocked, I was in denial. After all, my mom was the first one I “came out” to... and she seemed to give lip service to accepting me unconditionally... ...I was taken aback, I was shocked, I was in denial. After all, my mom was the first one I “came out” to... and she seemed to give li... more
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Sweet surrender...
What does a word like surrender conjure up for you?
Growing up and through much of my early adult life here is a picture I had of the word “surrender”:
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My night with Lindsay Lohan
[...] I know what you are thinking. Was it 'Freaky Friday' cute Lindsay Lohan? Or was it all dragged out and overexposed Lindsay Lohan? I’m not sure. I think it was more the latter because [...] [...] I know what you are thinking. Was it 'Freaky Friday' cute Lindsay Lohan? Or was it all dragged out and overexposed Lin... more
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LGBT seniors in aged care services face discrimination
A study of the experiences of LGBT seniors in aged care services has revealed that they regularly experience discrimination and invisibility.
The report, 'My People - a Project exploring the experiences of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Seniors in Aged Care Services', was conducted by La Trobe University.
Researcher Dr Catherine Barrett, from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), based at La Trobe University, explained that the report ‘reveals the hidden terror confronting gay baby-boomers and other older seniors who are not sexually mainstream – the prospect of confinement to the darkest closet of their lives: old age in Australia in the 21st century’
“A major problem is that aged care service providers don’t understand how discrimination can be manifested, and they don’t realise that if they see an older gay person being discriminated against they are expected to intervene,” Barrett told MCV.
“They don’t know that it’s unlawful to discriminate against GLIBT people.”
The study was initiated in response to anecdotal reports of discrimination against sexual minorities in aged care.
“Many recounted threats, harassment, ridicule and/or invasion of privacy; sometimes from staff or carers, sometimes from other residents. Most expressed some form of grief, loneliness or depression and a longing for intimacy, physical contact or sex.
“People don’t expect seniors to be sexual and they also don’t expect them to be sexually diverse,” she said.
The study also showed that, for many older gays and lesbians, even those long out of the closet, impending old age means going back in again, and the associated risk of being deprived of companionship and quality care when they need it most.
Over 50 percent of LGBT seniors aged over 65 will have home care at some stage, Barrett said, which resulted in some participants in the study revealing that “they have to hide who they are in their own home.”
The report’s results will be used as a blueprint for urgent reform in the aged care sector.
There is currently no specific federal policy for aged care services in relation to LGBT clients. A study of the experiences of LGBT seniors in aged care services has revealed that they regularly experience discrimination and invisi... more -
Lindsay Lohan Confirms Lesbian Relationship
After months of refusing to comment on the public speculation about their relationship, actress Lindsay Lohan and DJ Samantha Ronson finally publicly confirmed their relationship in a L.A. radio call-in show last night, in a short, casual exchange confirming that they've been together "a very long time."
Lohan and Ronson called into the radio show Loveline last night to chat with DJ Ted Stryker about DJ AM's recent survival of a plane crash that killed four other passengers.
In wrapping up the conversation, Stryker casually asked Lindsay on air, "Now, you guys, you and Samantha have been going out for how long now? Like two years? One year? Five months? Two months?" Lohan responded, "A long...a very long time."
"I hope you guys stay together, you're a very lovely looking couple," Stryker added, to which Lindsay replied, "Thank you very much." After months of refusing to comment on the public speculation about their relationship, actress Lindsay Lohan and DJ Samantha Ronson f... more -
Awaiting the fate of Oregon Dom. Partnerhsips
Last week, on July 8th a panel of 3 judges from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from both sides of Lemons v. Bradbury. There are folks on both sidelines of Lemons v. Bradbury who feel very strongly about the whole issue.For the opposition we’ve got [...] From the other side of the issue, here is an article from [...] Wherever you read news on this story, all agree that it may be weeks before we hear the final decision... Last week, on July 8th a panel of 3 judges from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from both sides of Lemons v. Bradbury... more
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Top ineffective ways to "convert" gay Christians
More than a dozen examples given in this article of highly ineffective ways that Christians and Ex-gay proponents attempt to "convert" convince, coerce, cajole or otherwise change gay Christians. (Excellent comic created by slapupsidethehead.com) More than a dozen examples given in this article of highly ineffective ways that Christians and Ex-gay proponents attempt to "con... more
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Could CA. gay marriage bring aftershocks for Measure 36?
Some in Oregon have watched the unfolding CA. gay marriage victory with a sense of detachment, maybe even skepticism. But, with the new victory for gay marriage in California comes an undercurrent, or maybe aftershocks. Some are starting to wonder what this could mean for OR. "for all those imagining Measure 36 has silenced discussion in Oregon... Some in Oregon have watched the unfolding CA. gay marriage victory with a sense of detachment, maybe even skepticism. But, with the ne... more
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Oregon Equality News
Last week BRO reported that the OR Supreme Court issued their decision regarding 2 of the 3 IP ballot titles: 'In the decisions, the Court agreed with some of the issues raised in the briefs on IPs 144 & 145 and returned both titles...' Next week, U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Lemons v. Bradbury. This may be the last... Last week BRO reported that the OR Supreme Court issued their decision regarding 2 of the 3 IP ballot titles: 'In the decisions, ... more
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Dobson doesn't speak for me either
I stumbled across a website that is actually titled: 'James Dobson Doesn't Speak for Me.' Although that site was set into motion by..., the points made can translate across the board to a variety of reasons why I have believed for decades that Dobson doesn't speak for me either: not in politics, not on the Bible and not on family! I stumbled across a website that is actually titled: 'James Dobson Doesn't Speak for Me.' Although that site was set in... more
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Is there really a “homosexual agenda”?
I have heard mentioned the concept of a 'homosexual agenda,' but scoffed at it thinking it was a joke. Among people I know of who are gay, I don't ever hear about or see any evidence of a 'homosexual agenda.' So, my question: is there really a 'homosexual agenda'? I read some things on a site that were very disturbing to me. Things like... I have heard mentioned the concept of a 'homosexual agenda,' but scoffed at it thinking it was a joke. Among people I know o... more
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Gay and Christian: contradiction?
This generated church sign was inspired by a post from yesterday...
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Number of Domestic Partnerships in Oregon
I have been wondering how many domestic partnerships have been registered here in Oregon since the Oregon Family Fairness Act went into effect. I had not seen any numbers in any BRO updates lately, but I did see a little snippet tucked into an article in the Oregonian recently... I have been wondering how many domestic partnerships have been registered here in Oregon since the Oregon Family Fairness Act went int... more
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What do Mormons and gays have in common?
I would have surmised "very little." However, Republican Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon appears (in the video below at the first article link) to be likening discrimination against gays (and their desire to have equal marriage rights) to the persecution faced by his Mormon ancestors for their views on marriage. I would have surmised "very little." However, Republican Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon appears (in the video below at the f... more
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Celebrating PRIDE weekend!
It was a beautiful and wonderful weekend in Portland Oregon for "Pride Northwest"! The weather could not have been more perfect! Here are some of our pics. from the festivities! It was a beautiful and wonderful weekend in Portland Oregon for "Pride Northwest"! The weather could not have been more perf... more
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OR Equality Law opponents throw in towel on Repeal Initiatives!
Reported by Just Out: "In a stunning turn of events, David Crowe’s Concerned Oregonians group has admitted defeat and abandoned their efforts in collecting signatures for three initiative petitions designed to repeal Oregon’s two landmark civil rights laws from 2007, the Oregon Family Fairness Act and the Oregon Equality Act..." Reported by Just Out: "In a stunning turn of events, David Crowe’s Concerned Oregonians group has admitted defeat and abandoned t... more
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Oregon equality, we can’t afford to be complacent
With an update from Basic Rights Oregon today I am reminded of all that is going on behind the scenes in Oregon right now as the battle continues over Oregon Domestic Partnerships and our anti-discrimination laws. With an update from Basic Rights Oregon today I am reminded of all that is going on behind the scenes in Oregon right now as the battl... more
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Time running out for opponents of OR. Dom. Partnership
With 29 days left until the deadline for anti-gay groups to turn in enough signatures to put our Oregon Domestic Partnership and anti-discrimination laws to a vote [...] Concerned Oregonians and their supporters actually may only have [...] With 29 days left until the deadline for anti-gay groups to turn in enough signatures to put our Oregon Domestic Partnership and anti-... more
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"Top 100 reasons I am glad I am a lesbian"-Part 4
These are my personal reasons why I am glad to be a lesbian & reasons why I am glad that I am no longer a [...] I am fully aware that things I describe in my 'Top 100 Reasons' are likely not the experience of every lesbian, nor the experience of every woman who is with a man. Some of my 'reasons' are serious, but many are intended to just be funny! These are my personal reasons why I am glad to be a lesbian & reasons why I am glad that I am no longer a [...] I am fully aware t... more
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And all God’s people said… (in an ideal world)
From the page: "AMEN! Hey, someday it could happen!!! Wouldn't it be nice to drive down a street in 'anytown' America and see a church sign with an affirming message such as this?" From the page: "AMEN! Hey, someday it could happen!!! Wouldn't it be nice to drive down a street in 'anytown' Amer... more
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