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"This phenomenon, in which bisexuality is denied or concealed, is called 'bisexual erasure' – part of the phenomenon of biphobia."

What are your thoughts?

It's time to stop ignoring bisexuality - Opinion

http://www.haaretz.com

British diver Tom Daley came out as bisexual, but you would hardly know it by reading the media reports.

"11 Things You've Always Wanted to Know About Lesbian Sex But Were Afraid to Ask"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jincey-lumpkin/10-things-youve-always-wa_b_4414539.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Creative Role Model Stories, Created by Sean DeLong Creative services. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-DeLong-Creative-Services/173201069396165?ref=br_tf

2 Transgender Murders in 2 Days. Very sad news. Prayers go out to the LGBT Community in Cleveland, OH.

"If we want to truly protect young gay men from HIV, we must share our life experiences and struggles openly and honesty, and we must release our judgments and biases about their lives and loves in a new and very different culture and world. Together, as one group, older and young, positive and negative, we can battle the true enemy: the virus that has plagued us for way too long."

Opinion: 'Gay generation gap' over HIV?

http://www.cnn.com

Unprotected sexual behavior among men who have sex with men has risen steadily since 2005, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control.

"Backpedal on AIDS, and you'll pretty much guarantee that we'll be dealing with it for generations to come."

Opinion: Wrong time to reverse course on HIV/AIDS

http://www.cnn.com

As we mark the 25th observance of World AIDS Day, we have a golden opportunity to begin to end HIV/AIDS.

Condomania.com, an online site that sells condoms and other sex-related products, has been tracking sales of condoms by penis size.

See where your home state falls in line!

Penis envy: Does your state get bragging rights?

http://www.sdgln.com

We've all heard rumors that everything is bigger in Texas. So did the Lone Star State finish at the top of the heap among U.S. states for condoms ordered by penis size? Nope, Texas limped in at No. 41.

Gender Justice LA, the Los Angeles Gender Center, and The Relational Center are hosting a training for transgender and gender non-conforming leaders on storytelling for social justice on December 14th! Looks Interesting! Save the date and Register!

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. has announced the location for the Annual New Year's Eve Sobriety Pow Wow!

Save the date for #BOOM! coming up on New Year's Eve at the West Hollywood Auditorium.

Interesting article about unprotected anal sex.

Can Unprotected Anal Sex Ever Be Safe?

http://www.slate.com

Last Wednesday, the CDC published a report noting that barebacking, or unprotected anal sex between men, is on the rise, increasing almost 20 percent between 2005 and 2011. The news prompted a concerned outcry from public-health experts and a dismayed finger wagging from veterans of the AIDS crisis,...

"More than 130 Native American tribes embrace mixed-gender roles where certain members can take on both masculine and feminine traits and responsibilities. Two-spirits, as they are commonly known, traverse the male and female spectrum in both work and recreation."

Some Native Americans tribes support gay marriage

http://www.sfexaminer.com

Thanksgiving was originally a one-time celebration by the Pilgrims to thank the Wampanoag tribe for letting them settle in Plymouth, Mass., and for teaching them how to avoid starvation in the new continent. This week, we should take time to thank the Native American tribes that have recently embrac...

Visit http://www.navajoequality.org/ for more information!

Marriage Equality for the Navajo Nation

We are the Coalition for Navajo Equality, founded with the end goal of repealing the discriminatory Dine’ (Navajo) Marriage Act of 2005.

Our mission is to support all families & advocate for the freedom to marry on the Navajo Nation. This is a movement for all families.

Our colors are significa...

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Interesting to see how Same Sex Marriage is unfolding in Indian Country!

Gay Indians wed as more tribes give blessings to same-sex unions

bangordailynews.com

PHOENIX, Ariz. — At least four American Indian tribes have legalized same-sex marriage this year — in some cases creating islands of marriage equality in states that otherwise ban the unions. As a growing number of states have moved to allow gay couples to wed, with Illinois poised to bring ...

Another Native Nation weds its first Gay Couple!

Leech Lake Native American Tribe of Minnesota Weds First Gay Couple |News | Towleroad

http://www.towleroad.com

Leech Lake Native American Tribe of Minnesota Weds First Gay Couple -- News |-- Gay Marriage, Minnesota, Native American

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Red Circle Project's 3rd Annual Spirit of CommUNITY Awards Event and our 10th Year Anniversary Celebration a success!! Looking forward to another decade of serving our community!!

We are excited for tonight's 3rd Annual Spirit of CommUNITY Awards and 10th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Red Circle Project! See you at 6:00PM at the West Hollywood Library! And join us for the After Party at the House of Blues immediately after the event!

Kenneth Ramos posted a photo to Red Circle Project's timeline.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at the Red Circle Project!

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Rocking my Mocs at work today! Happy Native American Heritage Month! #rockyourmocs — with Red Circle Project.

By: Kenneth Ramos

Red Circle Project added 4 photos.

Photos from last night's Fall Feast!! Thank you to everyone for attending!! Looking forward to tomorrow's big event!!

After a long day of work at the Red Circle Project, we are ready for tonight's Fall Feast Event!

After gardening at the museums indigenous garden and then I toured the Pueblo Pottery exhibit. Saw this and thought I'd share it with you

Join us this Thursday evening for a screening of the film, "Two Spirits," with panelists Michelle A. Enfield, Gabriel Estrada, & Shawn Imitates-Dog, at Pomona College!

Join the Red Circle Project in celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary after our CommUNITY Awards Event this Friday, 11/15, at our After Party Celebration at the House of Blues!

Join the Red Circle Project in celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary after our CommUNITY Awards Event this Friday, 11/15, at our After Party Celebration at the House of Blues!

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Had a great time at the "Behind the Scenes" with Sydney Freeland at the Autry Museum.

Representing the Red Circle Project at today's City of Los Angeles Native American Heritage Month Celebration!

The LA Kings are having Native American Pride Night on Thursday, November 21st! Save the date! See you there!!

Event this Saturday, November 9th, with a sneak peak of the Drunktown's Finest film, along with a Panel Discussion!

Join the Red Circle Project Staff at the event!

Sundance Institute Sneak Peek: Behind The Scenes Of Sydney Freeland's Film Drunktown's Finest |...

theautry.org

The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, a...

“'The main similarity between being queer and Native for me,' admits Chrystos, 'is the amount of hatred...we have to endure. Some...is genocidal but all of it is detrimental to our mental and physical health, not to mention spiritual health.'"

Without Reservations: Native American Lesbians Struggle to Find Their Way - Curve Magazine - Web...

http://www.curvemag.com

Curve, the nation's best-selling lesbian magazine, spotlights celebrity interviews, news, politics, shopping, pop culture, style, travel, social issues and entertainment.

Red Circle Project shared Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission's event.

The Red Circle Project will be attending this event this Friday!! Hope to see you all there! Make sure you RSVP for parking, etc!

Red Circle Project added 5 photos.

The Red Circle Project went to the Transgender Awareness March yesterday to kick-off West Hollywood's Transgender Awareness Month!

More information on Transgender Awareness Month here: http://www.weho.org/index.aspx?page=23&recordid=2362

Article about the Drunktown's Finest film.

"Since long before the LGBT movement, the Navajo have had a sensitivity for people born with gender identities across the entire spectrum of possibility. ... This seemingly postmodern concept of gender is actually hundreds if not thousands of years old and still informs Navajo culture today."

Native American Transsexual Actress Stars in New Film

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Playing the role of Felixia is a real-life transgender Navajo woman, Carmen Moore, who says that just about everything that Felixia experiences in the film is something that she's gone through in her life. There is no glamorization in Drunktown's Finest, and the emotion is raw.

Happy Halloween from the Red Circle Project and the AIDS Project Los Angeles - APLA Health & Wellness Center Staff! Have a fun and safe night!

Happy Halloween from the Red Circle Project Program Coordinator, Michelle A. Enfield!

Get ready for the LA Skins Film Festival next month!

We are looking for Native Two Spirit/Gay men, HIV positive and negative, to participate in Focus Groups with one of our RCP Partners!

This is an incentivized event, so please come and participate!

If you are interested in participating, please email kramos@apla.org and you will recieve more information!

Hi Friends! Red Circle Project will be celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary at our 3rd Annual CommUNITY Awards Event on Friday, November 15th, 6-8:00PM, at the West Hollywood Library (625 N San Vicente Blvd).

Mark your calendars and save the date! Come and celebrate with us! See you there!

Save the date for United American Indian Involvement, Inc.'s Annual New Year's Eve Pow Wow!

Hi Friends! The Red Circle Project will be celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary at our 3rd Annual CommUNITY Awards Event on Friday, November 15th, 6-8:00PM, at the West Hollywood Library (625 N San Vicente Blvd).

Mark your calendars and save the date! Come and celebrate with us! See you there!

Hi Friends! The Red Circle Project will be celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary at our 3rd Annual CommUNITY Awards Event on Friday, November 15th, 6-8:00PM, at the West Hollywood Library (625 N San Vicente Blvd).

Mark your calendars and save the date! Come and celebrate with us! See you there!

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"Gay marriage is banned in Oklahoma, but the men will marry legally under Native American tribal jurisdiction."

Oklahoma couple draw attention with tribal gay marriage

http://www.latimes.com

CONCHO, Okla. — Darren Black Bear and Jason Pickel hadn't even planned to send invitations to their upcoming wedding.

The Red Circle Project is pleased to announce the hiring of Kenneth Ramos as our new Prevention Training Specialist! Kenneth is Diegueño Indian from the Barona Band of Mission Indians, and grew up on the Barona Indian Reservation in East San Diego County. He recently earned is BA from UCLA, where he was actively involved with HIV/AIDS Education programs in the Art & Global Health Center, the Community Programs Office, and most notably with the American Indian Student Association, where he served as President for 2 years. We are excited to have Kenny join the Red Circle Project Team! Please welcome him to the RCP Family!

Red Circle Project shared American Indian Community Council's event.

Heading out to the 7th Annual Native American Heritage Month Community Pow Wow at Rosemead High School, sponsored by the American Indian Community Council! Hope to see you there!!

"Perhaps this uncertainty shouldn’t matter — because the word has an undeniably racist history, or because the team says it uses the word with respect, or because in a truly decent society, some would argue, what hurts a few should be avoided by all."

How Many Native Americans Think ‘Redskins’ Is A Slur? - CBS DC

washington.cbslocal.com

The name of a certain pro football team in Washington, D.C., has inspired protests, hearings, editorials, lawsuits, letters from Congress, even a presidential nudge. Yet behind the headlines, it's unclear how many Native Americans think

"The bill the governor signed Tuesday, AB1121 by San Diego Assemblywoman Toni Atkins, authorizes the state registrar to issue a birth certificate with a corrected sex to a transgender person who provides proof of having undergone appropriate medical treatment."

Brown OKs Transgender Birth Certificate Bill - CBS Sacramento

sacramento.cbslocal.com

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill designed to make it easier for transgender Californians to obtain birth certificates reflecting name and gender changes.

" According to Cardom, therapists working with bisexuals may have to take into account that the experiences of bisexuals may differ from their gay or lesbian peers and may require additional counseling."

Study shows

http://www.metroweekly.com

"Those who identify as mostly gay may be expressing an ambivalence about identifying as gay or lesbian due to living in unsupportive environements or ...

"Lesbian couples more likely than gay men to end civil unions in the UK
Data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics showed that ‘divorce’ among gay and lesbian couples jumped 20% in 2012, and about six out of 10 splits involved female partnerships."

"This Saturday in Las Vegas, Orlando Cruz, which is his real name, will become the first openly gay boxer to win a world title if he can overcome the odds and beat Orlando Salido for the vacant WBO featherweight title."

Orlando Cruz: The gay boxer who is breaking barriers

http://www.independent.co.uk

A few years ago there was a boxer on the white-collar circuit in London known as the Pink Pounder and he had a loyal following and a good sense of humour. He was gay and like all boxers, at all levels, he was judged on whether he could fight and not on his sexual preferences; the Pounder, who wore p...

"We're taking a proactive approach," Old Coyote said of sending employees home. "There's no guarantee (that tribes will be repaid), and we don't want to be out millions of dollars."

Government shutdown's hit magnified for Native American tribes

http://www.masslive.com

American Indian tribes have more than access to national parks on the line with the government shutdown, as federal funding has been cut off for crucial services including foster care payments, nutrition programs and financial assistance for the needy.

"While 50 has been accused of being insensitive to the LGBT community in the past, the mogul says that he never had any issues with gay and transgender people.
“I don’t have homophobia. I never did,” 50 told The Wrap."

50 Cent Says He's Not Homophobic; Offers Support To Transgender Teen

allhiphop.com

50 Cent: "I Don’t Have Homophobia. I Never Did"

""I don't talk about what I do with my vagina, and they're all intrigued," she told Entertainment Weekly."

Michelle Rodriguez Reveals She's Bisexual: I Am Too [Bleeping] Curious

http://www.eonline.com

Is she a lesbian? Is she straight? Does she play for both teams? Apparently, a lot of people wond...

"Joe: We have a lot of gay friends and gay fans. It’s a boy band stereotype; people assume, but we don’t take offense.

Nick: Prior to us being a band, I was a super theater geek. I loved theater and I still do, and I care about fashion, and I care about a lot of things that I feel like stereotypes are attached to.

Joe: [Being in 'Out'] is a moment for us for sure. We keep saying, 'Well, it’s about time.'"

Jonas Brothers Speak Out About Gay Rumors

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

The sexuality of the three Jonas Brothers -- Joe, Nick and Kevin -- has been speculated about for some time now -- and their latest decision to pose for gay magazine "Out" might add fuel to the fire in some people's minds. However, the musical trio sought to clarify the rumors surrounding their sexu...

"Under the new plea deal, Hunt would plead no contest to five charges, including two counts of misdemeanor battery, misdemeanor contributing to the dependency of a child and two counts of felony interference with child custody."

Prosecutors offer 3rd plea deal to gay Florida teen

http://www.cnn.com

Prosecutors offered a new deal to the 19-year-old who faces charges after police learned of a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.

Men hearing, sharing and speaking from the heart.
Don’t forget to RSVP for the circle of caring & supportive men at the October CalComMen Heart Circle, to be held this Sunday October 6th @ 6 pm in Studio City. This is a free event and includes a hearty Potluck!
Our Heart Circle is a group of men who share, one at a time, how they are feeling. Each person speaks from the heart. No one interrupts and all listen respectfully. It is not a discussion group…it is not for us to offer advice, to comment or to “fix. Complete and total confidentiality within the group is assumed as a given ground rule. It is absolutely fine to say nothing if you don’t feel moved to do so. Simply ‘being there’ to witness and hold space for others is equally important. You do not need to worry about “getting it wrong” -- speaking from the heart is a skill we all develop over time, learning from each other and noticing our heart felt feelings (For more info on Heart Circles, go to http://tinyurl.com/b3ndj9f.)
Please join us! RSVP to info@CalComMen.com with any questions and for October’s location. The Potluck begins @ 6 pm, followed by the Heart Circle @ 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive promptly at 6 pm.
To receive emails for future CalComMen events, just send your email to info@CalComMen.com.

About Heart Circles | Edward Carpenter Community

http://www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk

� � � � � � A Heart Circle is a group of men who share, one at a time, how they are feeling. Be aware whether what you say is from the heart, genuine and expresses your real feelings.

Red Circle Project shared American Indian Community Council's photo.

Saturday, October 26, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Rosemead High School
9063 E. Mission Dr., Rosemead, CA 91770

All Drums & Dancers Welcome!
Gourd Dance 11:00 A.M. ~ Grand Entry 12:00 P.M.

7th Annual Native American Heritage Month Community Pow wow

Saturday, October 26, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Rosemead High School
9063 E. Mission Dr., Rosemead, CA 91770

All Drums & Dancers Welcome!
Gourd Dance 11:00 A.M. ~ Grand Entry 12:00 P.M.


General Public Welcome Free Admission Information Booths
Native American Arts & CraftsNative American FoodRaffles Cake Walk — with Lynda Wilson and 2 others at Rosemead High School.

By: American Indian Community Council

Sat., October 5th, 2013 • 10 am to 4pm. United American Indian Involvement, Inc. American Indian Day, 12th Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic. Health Fair, 10am to 2 pm. Celebrate the day, mini powwow, music, food, arts/crafts, games, entertainment, raffle prizes, and more! Bring your chairs! http://www.uaii.org LOCATION: Crystal Springs Picnic Site • Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles CA 90027. CONTACT: (213) 241-0979, ext. 7153.

Red Circle Project shared AIDS Project Los Angeles - APLA's photo.

APLA Health & Wellness is proud to introduce the newest member of our team, Frankie Darling-Palacios, who will serve as our Healthcare Outreach Specialist.

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APLA Health & Wellness is proud to introduce the newest member of our team, Frankie Darling-Palacios, who will serve as our Healthcare Outreach Specialist.

Over the next year, while healthcare reform is being implemented here in Los Angeles and across the country, Frankie will help individuals and their families navigate through the complex web of new healthcare laws, connect people to an enroller and reach out to as many people as possible online, in person and over the phone. During that time Frankie will conduct workshops for APLA and APLA Health & Wellness clients and their friends and family about the new insurance plan options, answer questions unique to individual needs, and continue to find creative ways to get the message out about affordable healthcare so that as many people as possible know the options they have available to them in the new year and can enroll into coverage.

Open enrollment for various coverage options that begin in 2014 opens on October 1, 2013; and the federal government will provide tax credits and subsidies to make healthcare affordable for people who are currently uninsured or wishing to change their health care plans in the new year.

APLA will soon be hosting a website to make more information available to the many thousands of Angelenos that we serve. In addition, California has created its own user-friendly website, http://www.CoveredCA.com, in order to help prospective enrollees understand their options and their projected costs for health care coverage.

If you have any questions for Frankie, you can reach her via phone at (323) 329-9926 or via email at fpalacios@apla.org.

By: AIDS Project Los Angeles - APLA

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Two Native American tribes sue New York State for going after online lending businesses

http://www.nydailynews.com

The Oklahoma and Michigan-based tribes filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, saying Gov. Cuomo's crackdown on 35 lenders offering payday loans is an assault on their federal sovereignty.

Red Circle Project shared a link.

Transgender woman dies after assault in NYC

http://www.usatoday.com

Hate crimes task force detectives were investigating Friday the death of a transgender woman who was assaulted last week on a New York City street and later died.

"The event, described in an invitation by White House LGBT liaison Gautam Raghavan as a session focused on “issues of importance to the bisexual community,” was first reported Thursday by the Washington Blade."

White House to hold closed-door session on bisexual issues next month

http://www.washingtonpost.com

The White House will hold a Sept. 23 closed-door roundtable on issues facing bisexuals

“There was nothing to repent about,” he added. “They certainly couldn’t judge her on that because that was between her and her God, and it was not their place to judge her for that.”

Tenn. Church Under Fire After Allegedly Forcing Mother of Lesbian to Choose Between the Church...

http://www.theblaze.com

The Ridgedale Church of Christ in the Chattanooga area of Tennessee is drawing international attention after allegedly forcing the mother of a lesbian detective to choose between the church -- which she has attended for roughly 60 years -- and her daughter. According to the Times Free Press,...

"Wentworth's letter, which is posted on GLAAD's website, thanks festival organizers for an invitation but states "I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government.""

Wentworth Miller reveals that he's gay

He made the revelation in a letter declining an invitation to a film festival in Russia.

"In December 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released startling new data that showed HIV was still plaguing the gay community. While new HIV infections had remained steady in the general public between 2008 and 2010, infections had risen by an incredible 22 percent in young gay men. Gay men represented two-thirds of new infections. And nearly 6,000 gay men were dying of AIDS every year."

Gay Community Won Battles on Marriage, But May Be Losing the War on HIV/AIDS

http://www.usnews.com

The Human Rights Campaign spends millions on gay marriage, but almost nothing fighting HIV/AIDS.

"The potential benefits of renewable energy development on Native American tribal lands seem clear. Representing two percent of U.S. land, Native American tribal lands hold an estimated five percent of national renewable energy resources, according to a comprehensive study commissioned by the Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs undertaken by the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)."

Native Americans, Renewable Energy and Environmental Justice

http://www.triplepundit.com

The potential is apparent, but will renewable energy revise the legacy of natural resource development and environmental justice for Native Americans?

"“That video is just a hateful embarassment,” National Center for Transgender Equality executive director Mara Keisling said. “[The people at MRC] know that there are real trans people."

Trans activists slam ‘hateful’ conservative video opposing new California law | The Raw Story

http://www.rawstory.com

A trans activist group blasted the Media Research Center’s (MRC) video objecting to California’s new trans-inclusive legislation in an interview with The Raw Story on Monday.

""The following is not recommended for use in this field: bisexual. Your app may be rejected if you use this term."

Prager, based in Berwyn Heights, said she was shocked because she knows Apple has "an LGBT-friendly track record" and didn't expect "bisexual" to raise any flags."

App maker petitions Apple to remove 'bisexual' from flagged list

articles.baltimoresun.com

Update: Quist owner Sarah Prager received a phone call from an Apple representative Tuesday telling her that the use of "bisexual" is no longer flagged in the company's App Store. "I'm very pleased...

"PETALUMA FIRM ACCUSED OF ANTI-GAY DISCRIMINATION

A Cloverdale woman is suing a Petaluma computer company for discrimination, saying she was recruited to move from out of state for a job, then dismissed after she, a lesbian, objected to being shown a religious video by an outspoken preacher who believes gays are sinners."

Petaluma360.com | Petaluma Argus-Courier | Petaluma, CA

http://www.petaluma360.com

A Cloverdale woman is suing a Petaluma computer company for discrimination, saying she was recruited to move from out of state for a job, then dismissed after she, a lesbian, objected to being shown a religious video by an outspoken preacher who believes gays are sinners.

"In a note accompanying the bill, Christie said he believes people are born gay and that homosexuality is not a sin. That view is inconsistent with his Catholic faith, which teaches that homosexual acts are sins."

NJ Governor Signs Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy

abcnews.go.com

Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill Monday barring licensed therapists from trying to turn gay teenagers straight, making New Jersey the second state to ban so-called conversion therapy, along with California. The bill passed both houses of the New Jersey Legislature with bipartisan support...

"Culturally, our people have always looked after one another."

Clifford M. LaChappa, Chairman: NMAI’s Meet Native America Series

indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com

The National Museum of the American Indian interview series Meet Native America continues today with Chairman Clifford LaChappa.

""I was born male, and always felt more female than male as a child growing up, to the point of before I could talk, [I thought] 'I should be over there with the girls in dresses. I'm over here wearing pants -- I don't understand it,'" he explained to host Alex Berg."

WATCH: Former Transgender Woman: I Was An NFL Cheerleader

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Texas native Philip Porter spoke to HuffPost Live about his apparent decision to transition back to his birth sex (male) after living for 32 years as a transgender woman.

"District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Marquez-Montiagudo learned of the 55-year-old victim was bisexual when they met up with a friend at a taqueria on July 20 in San Mateo. As the trio left to have drinks elsewhere, the suspect allegedly told the victim not to walk with him. "

San Mateo beating of bisexual man charged as hate crime

http://www.mercurynews.com

Santos Manuel Marquez-Montiagudo, 36, of San Mateo, faces hate crime charges after he fractured a bisexual man

"I could go on, but this isn’t supposed to be about all the great new female heavy metal bands out there. It’s about how heavy metal music made me the woman I am, and without Ozzy Osbourne, I probably wouldn’t be the queer I am."

Op-ed: How Ozzy Osbourne Made Me the Lesbian I Am Today

http://www.advocate.com

Think heavy metal music isn't for queer girls? Think again.

“That’s not true,” Churkin retorted. “No gay people have been killed or harmed because they’re gay,” and if that were proven it would violate Russia’s constitution which guarantees equality to everybody “no matter what.”

Activists Confront Russian Envoy Over Anti-Gay Law | TIME.com

world.time.com

(UNITED NATIONS) — Gay rights activists confronted Russia's U.N. ambassador Thursday and tried to hand over a petition with more than 340,000 signatures urging world leaders to help eliminate anti-gay laws in Russia ahead of next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Congratulations Gender Justice LA!!

Gender Justice LA

Just announced! GJLA has been chosen as a recipient of Liberty Hill Foundation's 2013 Queer Youth Fund grant.

This will go to support the next 3 years of GJLA's Transgender Leadership Development Program, which is a 6 month long skills building training for emerging trans and gender non-conforming leaders.

We're so grateful for the continued support from Liberty Hill and their investment in building trans leadership!

Red Circle Project shared AIDS Project Los Angeles - APLA's photo.

1989. Madonna. Dance. Memories.

Timeline Photos

This was a great event! Were you there?

By: AIDS Project Los Angeles - APLA

Red Circle Project shared Southern California Indian Center, Inc.'s photo.

Southern California Indian Center, Inc. is excited to announce we will be hosting a Welcome Back to School Pow Wow and SCIC Fundraiser on September 7, 2013 to take place at Sherman Indian High School 11am-9pm


*parking fee of $3.00 will go directly to the students at Sherman Indian High School

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SCIC is excited to announce we will be hosting a Welcome Back to School Pow Wow and SCIC Fundraiser on September 7, 2013 to take place at Sherman Indian High School 11am-9pm


*parking fee of $3.00 will go directly to the students at Sherman Indian High School

By: Southern California Indian Center, Inc.

"Healy noted that having some -- but not all -- ways to vote does not constitute equality. He also referred to Natives as a "protected class" of voters, as defined by the permanent sections of the Voting Rights Act, which were not struck down and remain in effect. Because Native Americans have historically had less opportunity to participate in the electoral process and have been subject to official discrimination, any abridgment of their rights draws special scrutiny."

Native American Vote-Suppression Scandal Escalates

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

The VRA decision provided an opening for those who are uncomfortable when minorities, the poor and other marginalized citizens vote. Since the decision, new measures to limit enfranchisement have swept the country -- mostly gerrymandering and restrictions on allowable voter IDs.

Red Circle Project shared a link.

""I was excited to hear today that more states legalized gay marriage. I, however am not currently getting married, but it is great to know I can now, should I wish to," she said."

Raven-Symone says she's a lesbian, grateful for legalized gay marriage

http://www.cnn.com

Raven-Symone, who played 3-year-old Olivia on the 1980s sitcom "The Cosby Show," indicated for the first time Friday that she is a lesbian.

"While fellow candidate Anthony Weiner's extramarital sexual transgressions have dominated the headlines, a perplexing reality of the race for mayor of the nation's largest city is Quinn's failure to lock up the votes of women and gays, even though she herself is both."

NYC Lesbian Candidate Struggles to Win Women's Vote

http://www.newsmax.com

At Cubbyhole, a popular New York lesbian bar, for every two revelers who praised City Council speaker Christine Quinn in her race to become the city's first woman and first openly gay mayor, one complained about her style and political policies. Just because she's a...

"“[Shefler] was forced out of Russia over 10 years ago and has been in courts around the world as the Russian government has tried to get the brand back,” SPI North America president John Esposito says. “Hurting Stoli in the U.S. is actually probably going to make the Russian government happy, given that they’ve been fighting us for the last 13 years. They’re probably going to be sitting there chuckling.”"

The Faulty Logic of the Russian-Vodka Boycott | TIME.com

nation.time.com

Corporate ties and political fighting complicate the protest of Russia's LGBT crackdown

""It was something that just happened. There's something about me — things just don't embarrass me. From the moment I found out I was positive, I told everybody. My mom thought I was crazy and my uncle told me not to go around telling everybody. But, even though at first I was shocked to find out I was positive, I wasn't embarrassed or ashamed," she said."

Native American AIDS activist to speak - News - The Daily Ardmoreite

http://www.ardmoreite.com

"Currently, federal and state officials administer the vast majority of Indian interactions with the hunger and nutrition safety net in America. In some cases this leads to poor outcomes for Indians, who are sometimes underserved, or not made aware of opportunities under the programs."

What Else the House Farm Bill Left Out for Native Americans

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The U.S. House passed a farm bill July 11 that cut the national Food Stamp program, but that wasn’t the only Native-friendly part that was chopped.

"The study titled “Still Serving in Silence: Transgender Service Members and Veterans in the National Transgender Discrimination Survey” is authored by Jody L. Herman, Williams Institute manager of transgender research, and Jack Harrison-Quintana, policy institute manager at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force."

New study: Transgender troops face rampant discrimination

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Big news today: Study shows that transgender servicemembers are suffering severe discrimination and a forum at The Center will be about “Lift the Ban: Transgender Military Town Hall.”

"Although the 21-year-old character will love women, Lorre reveals that Jenny will love all people, and won't always limit herself to just one gender. "It's probably going to lean more into the bisexual elements of the whole thing," he says."

Two and a Half Men: New Details on Charlie Sheen's Bisexual and Ballsy Daughter

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There's a new Harper headed to Two and a Half Men, and she's going to be a whirlwind of awesome! ...

"Prosecutors said the law does not apply to Clary's spouse because Case is a woman and Kentucky does not recognize civil unions or same-sex marriages. The state passed a law by referendum in 2004 that makes it unconstitutional to recognize same sex marriages or unions."

Woman May Be Forced to Testify Against Wife

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The murder trial of a Kentucky woman could become an important gay rights case after the woman's partner in a civil union was asked to testify at the murder trial.

"Vidal said he was bisexual, but his family and friends say he was gay. Vidal adamantly believed “gay” referred to a sexual act, not a sexual identity."

How Gay Was Gore Vidal?

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Sure he had sex with men, but just try to call him gay. A year after the famous writer’s death Tim Teeman reveals new details about his ambivalence toward identifying as gay.

Red Circle Project shared a group: TWO SPIRITS: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez.

TWO SPIRITS: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez

TWO SPIRITS interweaves the tragic story of a mother’s loss of her son with a revealing look at the largely unknown history of a time when the world wasn’t simply divided into male and female. A time ...3,015 members · Join Group

"“Today’s meeting underscores President Obama’s commitment to build effective partnerships with American Indian and Alaska Native communities and make the federal government work more efficiently to find solutions to the challenges facing Indian Country,” said Jewell."

White House Council on Native American Affairs Begins Implementing President’s National Policy...

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First meeting of Council advances Administration’s commitment to Tribes through federal coordination

"I think there are men who are in a woman's body," he said. "It's very rare. But it's true -- or women that are in men's bodies -- and that they want a sex change. That is a very permanent thing, believe me, when you have certain body parts amputated and when you have shot up with various kinds of hormones. It's a radical procedure. I don't think there's any sin associated with that. I don't condemn somebody for doing that."

Pat Robertson Makes Surprising Comments About Transgender Community

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Pat Robertson has said a lot of shocking things, but his latest comment about the transgender community might be the most surprising yet. The 83-year-old televangelist sat down on Sunday for the "Bring It Online" advice portion of his Christian Broadcasting Network show, "The 700 Club."

"Only 28 percent of bisexuals said most or all of the important people in their lives knew about their sexual orientation, compared with 71 percent of lesbians and 77 percent of gay men, Pew found."

Most bisexuals still in the closet, study finds

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LOS ANGELES As gays and lesbians have become far more willing to come out amid stunning strides in equality, the vast majority of bisexuals remain in the closet, a recent Pew Research Center survey found.

""As other countries move forwards (on gay rights), Russia is moving backwards," Jeremy Joseph, founder and owner of the G-A-Y Group, told AFP on Tuesday."

British gay clubs boycott Russian vodka

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Some of London's biggest gay venues are boycotting Russian vodka as part of a global movement to highlight the Kremlin's anti-gay laws.

"Some states' gay marriage laws require in-state residency to dissolve a relationship. Gay-rights advocates contend the requirement is more than an inconvenience because it can put lives on hold for those who have moved to different states."

First gay divorce finalized in Colorado

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Supporters of Colorado's new civil unions law say the first state ruling of its kind declaring a same-sex divorce final sets a precedent for gay couples married in other states who want to get divorced.

"While Mercier and other members of his tribe lifted their canoes into the water at Roger's Landing in Newberg, the elders of Portland's Native American Youth and Family Center excitedly gathered at Champoeg Park to greet the travelers."

Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest launch annual spiritual Canoe Journey in Newberg

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Elders of Portland's Native American Youth and Family Center are in training to join the annual sacred quest by 2016.

Red Circle Project shared a link.

Transgender fighter Fallon Fox signs to fight Ashlee Evans-Smith in the CFA tournament finals

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Controversial transgender WMMA competitor Fallon Fox has been booked to face Ashlee Evans-Smith in the CFA women's Featherweight tournament finals on October 12 on AXS-TV.

"A shocking new report regarding Tim Duncan's divorce claimed that his estranged wife, Amy Duncan had concerns that the NBA All-Star was in a relationship with another man."

Panic Button - Tim Duncan Divorce With Wife Amy Duncan Fuels Bisexual Rumors Surrounding Spurs...

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I listened to Robin Roberts speech the other day and I think this could benefit so many people if Tim Duncan were to just come out and admit what's been going on.

"Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman, but it’s bloody great being a lesbian."

Why it’s great being a lesbian | Lesbilicious

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I went for a drink with one of my straight female friends the other day who wanted to have a moan about her boyfriend. She was getting weary of his addiction to video games and his poor personal hygiene.