Posts tagged lgbt
Gay rights in the US, state by state | guardian.co.uk
In light of the disappointing news from North Carolina, the Guardian has put together an insightful, illuminating portrait of LGBT rights, state by state. Share this with your friends and everyone who cares about how far we’ve still got to go!
Every1Against1
This is a brilliant campaign to defeat North Carolina’s Amendment 1, which comes to a vote on May 1st.
“Simply put, Amendment One is an unnecessary, thinly veiled attack on civil rights — a gross injustice to North Carolina’s unmarried couples, children, families, seniors, women and businesses. If Amendment One passes, what’s next? It would mark the first time the North Carolina constitution was amended in order to discriminate against specific individuals. This flies in the face of the state’s tradition of amending the constitution to increase equality.”
Using images from the segregationist history of the South, Every1Against1 makes a powerful statement on the painful realities of discrimination.
After teen’s suicide, Ogden to hold community meeting, candlelight vigil | QSaltLake - Utah Gay and Lesbian News and Entertainment Magazine
From Q Salt Lake:
“On Monday, April 23, an 18-year-old Ogden resident on a community panel spoke about the dangers of bullying. Alex Smith told the packed room about the bullying his boyfriend, Jack, experienced at school.
What no one in the room yet knew, including Alex, was that Jack had already taken his own life.
The death of Jack Reese is the latest known suicide of a gay teen in Northern Utah.
One official told Ogden OUTreach director Marian Edmonds, off the record: “It happens here about once a week, but officially, you know, it doesn’t happen here.”
OUTreach is hosting a community panel and discussion, A Community Stands up – Northern Utah Addresses LGBT Bullying and Suicide on May 1, 6:30 p.m., at the Ogden Amphitheater, 343 E. 25th St., Ogden. The purpose of the event is for the community to stand in solidarity with queer youth, to speak out and express grief and outrage at yet another loss of life in Northern Utah, and to witness for the need for immediate change in schools, churches and society.”
SKI BUMS urges our LGBT friends and straight allies in SLC / Ogden to attend this rally if you can, and please spread the word!
Homophobic? Maybe You’re Gay - @nytimes
One of the authors of a compelling new peer-reviewed study writes in the New York Times:
“One theory is that homosexual urges, when repressed out of shame or fear, can be expressed as homophobia. Freud famously called this process a “reaction formation” — the angry battle against the outward symbol of feelings that are inwardly being stifled…
It’s a compelling theory — and now there is scientific reason to believe it. In this month’s issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, we and our fellow researchers provide empirical evidence that homophobia can result, at least in part, from the suppression of same-sex desire.”
The United States has created a series of beautiful new ads, promoting tourism to the USA. The latest video, with a song called “Land of Dreams,” includes a multi-ethnic display of American diversity, including a shot of a gay couple on a streetcar. The song features Roseanne Cash, Los Lobos and Brazilian star Bebel Gilberto.
“Our goal is nothing short of rekindling the world’s love affair with the US—the place, the spirit and the dream,” said Brand USA CEO Jim Evans in a statement. “We want to spread America’s message of welcome around the world and invite travelers to experience the limitless possibilities the United States has to offer.”
Pretty cool, if you ask us.
The night skiing at Niseko is getting us super stoked! Check out our trip — it’s already more than 1/2 full!
Silhouettes (by Thom Heald)
Torino, Italy’s LGBT film festival has released a short film ad that’s simply too awesome not to share!
Russian lawmakers target gay ‘propaganda’ - The Washington Post
Russia is hosting the next Winter Olympic Games (Sochi 2014). And yet, the anti-gay laws from St. Petersburg that have made headlines stand to hurt Russia’s international reputation. To what degree do LGBT civil rights advances in the USA and Europe stand to feel like a Western thing?
Learn the latest in a great article in the Washington Post >
Is Support for Gay Rights Still Controversial? (via @nytimes)
Has support for gay rights become less controversial, and maybe even an asset in fund-raising and campaigning? Or does it remain a risky issue for politicians? The NYT explores one of the year’s hot-button issues that’s only getting hotter by the day.
Awesome fun last night at the TeamDc SportsFest! Killer representation of #lgbt #skiers and #snowboarders! #DC #gay #lesbian (Taken with instagram)
I Broke Filmmaking Rules to Capture Anarchist Poet | Womens eNews
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We love it when the BUMS have cool accomplishments that we can all celebrate, and here’s one: Melanie LaRosa, a snowboarder and independent filmmaker, speaks about her upcoming flick “The Poetry Deal: A Film With Diane di Prima.”
Niseko, Japan’s Own St. Moritz - NYTimes.com
Niseko, Japan is cometimes called “The Whistler of Japan,” but the travel writers from the New York Times feel that it’s better compared to the crown jewel of the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz. It’s drawing international crowds because of it’s massive annual snowfall — more than 600 inches, on average — and it’s huge, open terrain. On a volcano.
Our trip to Niseko will be one for the ages; sign up begins soon!
Sweet! @Windells is gearing up for another summer of snowboarding youth camp fun at Timberline, Oregon. One day we wanna send a group of #LGBT teens to rock the halfpipe there! Start dreaming now, TeenBUMS!
Zermatt 6 Day Snow Forecast & Skiing Weather for 3820 m
Curious what the weather is typically like in Zermatt during the last week of March, when we’ll be visiting next season? Sunny and beautiful! On-mountain powder is plentiful, and new snow is pretty common. As one of the highest resorts in the Alps, Zermatt’s ski season stretches well into the summer. March is the perfect time to go!
Learn all about our trip & sign up at http://www.ski-bums.org/2013zermatt
Niseko, Japan - Downhill Skiing in the Land of the Rising Sun
Since this article was written in 2006, the Niseko international tourism industry has taken off. Regularly catering to Australians, this area is famous for huge, dry powder dumps — more than 630 inches per season, on average — and thermal hot springs which invite a therapeutic soak. We’re building our trip to Niseko for 2013, and we’d love any and all tips from the BUMS & friends!
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