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New LGBT affairs director says 'it's time to jump in'

New LGBT affairs director says 'it's time to jump in' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Amber Hikes was just a year into a new job in California when she watched President Barack Obama give his farewell address and felt his words pulling her back to Philadelphia.

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‘Puppy play’ and mental health in the queer community

‘Puppy play’ and mental health in the queer community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

THE core rule of puppy play is that there are no rules. Consent must be omnipresent however one’s sexuality, gender, or proclivities in the bedroom have no bearing on how one chooses to adopt a pup persona and engage in the subculture.


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Despite its growing prevalence in queer communities around the world, puppy play is still shrouded in misconception and stigma.
Some deride it as akin to bestiality, others regard it with a mild ‘sex panic’ that would sit comfortably in the 1950s, and many have never heard of it. But for those who don fake dog ears, knee pads, and a tail, puppy play is not only an entirely safe and consensual form of self-expression – it also alleviates existing mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

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A Sergakis Bar Has Been Forced Shut For A Litany of Liquor Law Issues

A Sergakis Bar Has Been Forced Shut For A Litany of Liquor Law Issues | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Village bar Sky Pub has been forced closed for three weeks by Quebec’s liquor authority, the Régie des alcools, des courses, et des jeux, according to Le Journal de Montréal.

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The best gay bars in London

The best gay bars in London | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Discover the best gay, lesbian and LGBT-friendly bars and pubs in central, north, south, west and east London, from G-A-Y to Yard Bar
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Ralliers urge SUSD to stand by pro-LGBT policies

Ralliers urge SUSD to stand by pro-LGBT policies | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

San Joaquin Pride Center Executive Director Nicholas Hatten walked among friends draped in rainbow flags on North Madison Street, showing their support for the Stockton Unified School District’s commitment to pro-LGBT policies.As cars drove past and honked horns in support, the peaceful demonstration of about 25 people showed while they may appear small, their voices are as loud as ever.

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Orlando Parker Jr. ‘Transcends’: Recording artist, model and LGBT activist makes his way in music scene

Orlando Parker Jr. ‘Transcends’: Recording artist, model and LGBT activist makes his way in music scene | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
It’s a fragile road, taking a stand when you’re making your way in the music business, according to soul singer Orlando Parker Jr. Parker, who is also a model, will
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'It means a lot to me': LGBT project for new Canadians in Calgary sees big demand

'It means a lot to me': LGBT project for new Canadians in Calgary sees big demand | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A new program designed for new Canadians who are also LGBT is filling up with clients before it even officially launches, one of its organizers says.
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Phoenix Art Detour highlights and tips: Live painting, special exhibits

Phoenix Art Detour highlights and tips: Live painting, special exhibits | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Experience the diversity of the Phoenix arts scene at the four-day extravaganza Art Detour, presented by Artlink.
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Gay, trans, black and homeless: Inside Philly’s LGBTQ Home for Hope

Gay, trans, black and homeless: Inside Philly’s LGBTQ Home for Hope | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
It’s a Thursday night on North Hutchinson Street, a few blocks from a Save-A-Lot and Kicks USA, where kids are laughing and fooling around outside on an unusually warm night. The neighborhood, a mix of shopping plazas and burnt out buildings, shows signs of decay along with promising new commerce. Two cats streak down the street, one dodges under a car and another climbs a fence. A few men sit on a nearby porch drinking from paper bags. A couple mingles close in the shadows of a streetlight, their faces obscured after dark.
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Beware The Ides Of March (And LGBT Parental Roadblocks)

Beware The Ides Of March (And LGBT Parental Roadblocks) | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
If you are LGBT and want kids, it’s time to call your local ART attorney, as well as your tax lawyer.
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A mayoral candidate tweeted an image of a pooping dog. Here’s why he’s apologizing.

A mayoral candidate tweeted an image of a pooping dog. Here’s why he’s apologizing. | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
North Carolina senator and Charlotte mayoral candidate Joel Ford has apologized to LGBT activist Matt Comer over a tweet some found offensive, though the fight is likely to carry over into the city’s Democratic mayoral primary, where he’ll face Jennifer Roberts and Vi Lyles.
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Award Recipients Announced for the 18th-Annual Black-Tie GayBINGO

Award Recipients Announced for the 18th-Annual Black-Tie GayBINGO | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
"Favorite Straight Person of the Year" is one of the many special awards the AIDS Fund will be giving out on March 25th.
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This Spring, Experience PARADISE With The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus

This Spring, Experience PARADISE With The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
In addition, the Chorus welcomes the international sensation Na Lei Hulu Dance Company as special guests. [sponsor]
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Washington Spirit’s Lohman profiled in LGBT documentary ‘They Bruise’

Washington Spirit’s Lohman profiled in LGBT documentary ‘They Bruise’ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
By virtue of both personality and play, Joanna Lohman has become one of the NWSL’s most beloved cult heroes – and underrated midfielders, too. As the countdown to the 2017 season begins, a new documentary is shining a light on the Washington Spirit veteran’s advocacy as an openly gay athlete.
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10 Must-See Dance Shows In Philadelphia This March

10 Must-See Dance Shows In Philadelphia This March | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The end of winter coincides with the heart of Philadelphia’s dance season, with numerous performances of contemporary and classic choreography hitting the
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First Openly Transgender Professional Athlete Retires

First Openly Transgender Professional Athlete Retires | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Harrison Browne announced his retirement from the National Women's Hockey League. He says the support since coming out last October, has been overwhelming.
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Video: Inside the world of South Florida’s drag queens

Video: Inside the world of South Florida’s drag queens | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

South Florida’s drag community, according to two drag queens, is an incredibly supportive one. Stavros Stavrakis, known as Athena Dion, and Alex Velez, known as TP Lords, share their insights.

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LA LGBT Center to Break Ground on Rosenstein Campus

LA LGBT Center to Break Ground on Rosenstein Campus | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The L.A. LGBT Center will break ground Saturday on the Anita May Rosenstein Campus, a complex in Hollywood that will offer multi-generational services and housing, including 135 units of affordable housing for seniors and young people, 100 beds for homeless young people and new centers for young people and seniors.

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'OUT at the Park' 2017 bigger than ever for the LGBT community

'OUT at the Park' 2017 bigger than ever for the LGBT community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
San Diego Pride and the The Padres announced their annual OUT at the Park event today.The annual sporting celebration will see the Padres take on the Marlins at 7:10 pm on Friday April 21, at Petco Park.You may remember last year an error in the DJ booth caused the wrong song to be played as the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus took to the field for their performance. But it was through that error that the Padres and the LGBT community have become better allies, promising to make this year’s better than ever.
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Vancouver researchers broach silence about suicide and LGBT issues with photo exhibit and studies

Vancouver researchers broach silence about suicide and LGBT issues with photo exhibit and studies | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
While suicide rates have traditionally been higher for men than women, rates are even higher for queer men.
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Canada's LGBTQ Movement Began in Toronto Gay Bars and Bathhouses

Canada's LGBTQ Movement Began in Toronto Gay Bars and Bathhouses | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Two events at Myseum's Intersections festival, which runs to the end of March, are highlighting queer history in Toronto.

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LGBT Resist March: 5 Things To Know About The Protest Replacing LA Pride Parade

LGBT Resist March: 5 Things To Know About The Protest Replacing LA Pride Parade | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
With many politicians like President Donald Trump threatening to take away their rights, the LGBTQ community is in no mood to party. That’s why LA Pride is replacing its annual parade with a #ResistMarch. Find out all the details about this change and what it means for Los Angeles’s Pride Week.
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Beloit College group plans events to discuss LGBT issues

Beloit College group plans events to discuss LGBT issues | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A student group at Beloit College will be hosting two events focused on issues facing the LGBT community.

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The Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), a student-led LGBT advocacy group at Beloit College will be hosting Sam Brinton, an advocate for LGBTQ+ youth who will be speaking about eliminating conversion therapy at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Wilson Theater in the Oscar Meyer building at Beloit College. The community is welcome to attend.

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Transgender and Jewish in Philly? 'It's not so simple when Moshe becomes Marsha'

Transgender and Jewish in Philly? 'It's not so simple when Moshe becomes Marsha' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In the last few years, the battle over transgender rights has roiled school districts, courtrooms, statehouses, and the national political stage, most recently via a Trump administration directive rolling back protections for transgender students in schools.

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'White Men Only': The Troubled Past Of Studio One, A Historic Gay Disco

'White Men Only': The Troubled Past Of Studio One, A Historic Gay Disco | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The ongoing preservation efforts largely overlook Studio One’s racist past.
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