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Get Your Girl-on-Girl Fix With These Lesbian Web Shows

June 30, 2009 Lesbians 10 comments

Update 2: We need to add Venice to this list. 

Update: B.J. Fletcher, Private Eye is a GREAT lesbian web series! I missed it in the original post. Watch the first 2 seasons here.

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If you were a huge L Word fan and you’re missing your weekly girl-on-girl action, check out one of these lesbian web series:

Apples, the first lesbian web series featuring Hispanic women, premiered in 2007. Even though the first season was met with much enthusiasm from its fans, the show’s producers haven’t released a second season.

The Lovers and Friends Show is a lesbian web series featuring Black and Hispanic lesbians. The show made its debut on January 1, 2008. Lovers and Friends focuses on six main characters and their life experiences as lesbians from various backgrounds.

We Have to Stop Now is a lesbian web series that follows a lesbian couple (both therapists) as they struggle to keep up the pretense of staying together while a documentary film crew watches their every move.

Seeking Simone is a lesbian web series filmed in Canada. The series follows lesbian actress Simone as she attempts to find love in her new home, Toronto.

Anyone But Me is a lesbian web series that introduces a new generation searching for love and belonging in the post 9/11 age.

None of these shows will provide the amount of nudity and sex you saw in The L Word; but, you won’t have to hear any horrible L Wordish theme songs either.

If I missed a web series, please add it to the comments section.

Update – July 9, 2009: SheWired has a list going as well.

Anti-Gay Religious Groups to Announce New Coalition

June 30, 2009 Religion, WTF? 4 comments

Reuters reports:

Today at 1:30pm eastern time, The Freedom Federation, a group of anti-gay religious organizations will announce a new movement:

The Freedom Federation is a new and unique federation of some of the largest multi-ethnic and transgenerational faith-based organizations in the country committed to plan, strategize, and work together on common interests within the Judeo-Christian tradition to mobilize their grassroots constituencies and to communicate faith and values to the religious, social, cultural, and policymaking institutions.

(bold emphasis is mine)

Who’s involved?

— American Association of Christian Counselors
— American Family Association
— Americans for Prosperity
— Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny (BOND)
— Campaign for Working Families
— Catholic Online
— Concerned Women for America
— Conservative Action Project
— Eagle Forum
— Exodus International
— Faith and Action
— Family Research Council
— High Impact Leadership
— Liberty Alliance Action
— Liberty Counsel
— Liberty University
— Life Education and Resource Network (LEARN)
— Marc Nuttle
— Morning Star Ministries
— National Clergy Council
— National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference
— Renewing American Leadership
— Strang Communications
— Teen Mania
— The Call to Action
— Traditional Values Coalition
— Vision America

This sounds a lot like a modern day Holy War – the Christians against the gays.

More details to come.

ht: Ex-Gay Watch

Wisconsin Gov. Signs Bill Enacting Domestic Partnerships

June 30, 2009 LGBT No comments

Fair Wisconsin reports:

Wisconsin will become the first state in the nation with an existing constitutional amendment banning marriage equality and civil unions to enact domestic partnerships today when Governor Doyle signs the biennial state budget. The bill grants important and limited protections to same-sex couples in caring, committed relationships, including hospital visitation and the ability to take Family Medical Leave to care for a sick or injured partner. This makes Wisconsin the first state in the Midwest to legislatively enact protections for same-sex couples – putting the state whose motto is “Forward” back on a progressive track with this important step towards equality.

Embedded links added by me.

Before gay Wisconsin residents jump for joy, remember that Wisconsin’s domestic partnerships “do not confer a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals.” To be eligible to register as domestic partners, “two individuals must be of the same sex, both be at least 18 years old, share a common residence, not be nearer of kin than second cousins, and neither party can be married or in another domestic partnership with anyone else.”

I guess this is a step in the right direction. But, if the rest of gay Wisconsin is anything like me, they’re turning their nose up at this pathetic attempt to make us feel like we’re being treated fairly, like heterosexual taxpaying Wisconsin residents.

Obama Calls on Congress to Repeal Anti-Gay DOMA and DADT

June 29, 2009 Barack Obama, DADT, LGBT, Politics 2 comments

At a press conference designed to appease Obama critics in the LGBT community, President Obama said “I’ve called on Congress to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act to help end discrimination to help end discrimination against same-sex couples in this country.”

I’ve called on Congress to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act to help end discrimination — to help end discrimination against same-sex couples in this country. Now, I want to add we have a duty to uphold existing law, but I believe we must do so in a way that does not exacerbate old divides. And fulfilling this duty in upholding the law in no way lessens my commitment to reversing this law. I’ve made that clear.

I’m also urging Congress to pass the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act, which will guarantee the full range of benefits, including health care, to LGBT couples and their children. My administration is also working hard to pass an employee non-discrimination bill and hate crimes bill, and we’re making progress on both fronts. Judy and Dennis Shepard, as well as their son Logan, are here today. I met with Judy in the Oval Office in May — and I assured her and I assured all of you that we are going to pass an inclusive hate crimes bill into law, a bill named for their son Matthew.

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And finally, I want to say a word about “don’t ask, don’t tell.” As I said before — I’ll say it again — I believe “don’t ask, don’t tell” doesn’t contribute to our national security. In fact, I believe preventing patriotic Americans from serving their country weakens our national security.

During the press conference, Obama also called out anti-gay Black Americans – a move I’m sure will make those upper-class white male homosexuals over at HRC very, very happy:

Now, even as we take these steps, we must recognize that real progress depends not only on the laws we change but, as I said before, on the hearts we open. For if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll acknowledge that there are good and decent people in this country who don’t yet fully embrace their gay brothers and sisters — not yet.

That’s why I’ve spoken about these issues not just in front of you, but in front of unlikely audiences — in front of African American church members, in front of other audiences that have traditionally resisted these changes. And that’s what I’ll continue to do so. That’s how we’ll shift attitudes. That’s how we’ll honor the legacy of leaders like Frank and many others who have refused to accept anything less than full and equal citizenship.

The LGBT community has heard Obama promise to repeal DADT and DOMA for quite some time now. WHEN will we actually see some action?

Daily Tweet Digest

June 29, 2009 Twitter No comments

What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 12:53 Billy Mays died. Did anybody else dislike his commercials as much as I did? #
  • 14:32 I love, love, love this picture taken at Seattle Gay Pride: tr.im/q4Rc #
  • 17:26 Radio show for tonight rescheduled. Burgers on the grill. Beautiful girl sittin’ next to me. Perfect. #
  • 19:31 twitpic.com/8psc9 – Someone PLEASE tell my girl she needs new shoes. Converse? #
  • 19:50 twitpic.com/8pum4 – My girl calls this the other woman. #

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Daily Tweet Digest

June 28, 2009 Twitter No comments

What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 10:19 Is it just me, or has BlogTalkRadio had problems with slow loading pages for about 3 days now? #
  • 12:48 Great article on URL shorteners: tr.im/pZiT #
  • 13:14 RT @blacklooks WTF – i want to attack whoever is behind this with jam and set loose a hive of crazed bees tinyurl.com/lvavm3 #
  • 14:42 @davidbadash Those #TCOT losers meant to say: ‘Most conservative males prefer beautiful women over smart women’ #
  • 14:43 Requesting an invite for Tweetboard Alpha (tweetboard.com) by @140ware, for my site: sisterstalk.net/blog #
  • 15:08 Tweetboard is an AWESOME idea. I love how it shows all the replies to your tweets as "comments." #
  • 15:56 @140WARE Hopefully Tweetboard’s updating delays won’t be a permanent issue. posted.at/4yg #
  • 20:32 Nice storm passing through town. #
  • 20:36 Leinenkugel’s (wheat beer) is horrible. Sweet beer just seems wrong to me. #
  • 21:23 I just played around with the Google Search mobile app using voice commands. It needs some work. #
  • 23:13 If it’s true, this story burns me. tr.im/q1Az #
  • 23:31 * Sources: Jordan Chandler Admits He Lied About Being Sexually Abused by Michael Jackson tr.im/q1Az #
  • 23:59 The BEST purchase I’ve ever made: an electric full body massage – tr.im/q1IN (my girl drools when I give her a massage – for real!) #
  • 00:01 @timemaychangeme If anyone reads the post I made, it clearly states I didn’t know if it was true – AND I posted the hoax link as well. #
  • 00:36 @Suavecita72 The massager works very well. I bought it at a conference about 2 years ago. It’s not meant for people who have diabetes tho. #

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Sources: Jordan Chandler Admits He Lied About Being Sexually Abused by Michael Jackson

June 27, 2009 WTF? 16 comments

UPDATE 11:30pm: Is this story a hoax?

Original post published at 11:15pm

I just read a few blog posts that state Jordan Chandler, the young boy who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse in 1993, has admitted he lied. I haven’t seen this story confirmed on any major mainstream news sites yet so I don’t know how true it is.

With the news of the passing of Michal Jackson, the truth about who MJ really was has been coming to light these pass days. And, now the little boy who claimed that Micheal Jackson “molested” him when he was younger has now issued a statement saying “I lied for my father, I’m sorry Michael’! WOW!

In 1993, Jordan Chandler told a psychiatrist and police that he and Jackson had engaged in sexual acts that included oral sex, the boy gave detailed description of Jackson’s genitals. The case was settled out of court for a reported $22 million, but the strain led Jackson to begin taking painkillers. Eventually he became addicted.

Now maybe for the remorse of his death Jordan Chandler decides to tell us the truth. ” I never meant to lie and destroy Michael Jackson but my father made me to tell only lies. Now i can’t tell Michael how much i’m sorry and if he will forgive me ”.

His father, Evan Chandler was tape-recorded saying amongst other things, “If I go through with this, I win big-time. There’s no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever…

Under the influence of a controversial father (Evan Chandler) told his son to tell that Jackson had touched his penis. Evan Chandler then told a psychiatrist and later police that he and Jackson had engaged in acts of kissing, masturbation and oral sex, as well as giving a detailed description of what he alleged were the singer’s genitals.

“Now for the first time i can’t bare to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all was my father lies to escape from being poor.” says Jordan.

If Jordan Chandler did indeed lie, how many other children were encouraged to lie in order to extort money from Michael Jackson?

Daily Tweet Digest

June 27, 2009 Twitter No comments

What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 13:57 I’ve been very productive today. Pretty good for someone functioning off only 4 hours of sleep. #
  • 14:00 @debontherocks I won’t be attending BlogHer. You’ll have to be my ears and eyes for that function. Yes? #
  • 14:01 @Suavecita72 Yes, my friend is doing ok. Other than his mental health, he’s good. #
  • 14:02 Thriller is my LEAST favorite Michael Jackson song. I love "Do You Remember the Time" #
  • 14:05 A YouTube user said (re: MJ): "About time the King of ALL Niggers? is DEAD. Good riddance." His screen name? MarijuanaGood4U #
  • 14:11 @debontherocks I’m not sure what conferences I’ll attend. I’ve changed my focus a bit. But I’m sure I’ll see ya around soon. #
  • 14:33 @Veronique_B I had a little ice cream last night/early this morning. I don’t feel guilty at all but I told my kids to make it disappear. #
  • 14:40 Oh.dear.lord. After posting a link to the gay exorcism story, 3 "ministers" who perform exorcisms started following me. Creepy. Go away. #
  • 16:07 Sponsor www.GayWallet.com’s next Summer Prize Giveaway. Donate a freebie gift. Email me for details: geniastevens@gmail.com #
  • 17:02 Screw Clinton’s DADT! Please sign Lt. Dan Choi’s petition. Help him fight his discharge. tr.im/pUM3 #
  • 17:19 I don’t think the porn pimps read the Twitter rules that state: no pornographic avatars and no pornographic background images. #
  • 17:37 ? Listening to the Dave Aude club remix of Beyonce’s Halo – tr.im/pUXC (love it!) #
  • 17:43 I didn’t know the infamous author Alice Walker has a very, very beautiful daughter: @rebeccawalker #
  • 17:49 My girl and I are staying in tonight. Anything good playing on TV? Movie suggestions? #
  • 17:51 twitpic.com/8idfv – My girl is so much prettier than I am. That just ain’t right. #
  • 18:03 @ActsofFaithblog We saw Secret Life of Bees. It was really good. Made me cry! #
  • 18:31 * Gay History Project Available as New iPhone Application tr.im/pUKP #

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Gay History Project Available as New iPhone Application

June 26, 2009 Gays, Lesbians, LGBT One comment

The Gay History Project is a global interactive project started in 2009 by John Clevesy in an attempt to spread awareness about LGBT historical figures and events. It also features personal stories by Clevesy and any contributors who wish to share their experiences. Users can also contribute new articles about events as they occur to keep the project constantly growing. This is the first and only iPhone app to be solely based on providing LGBT history to its users.

Clevesy says:

I recently learned that my British husband wouldn’t be allowed to apply for a green card because the US Federal Government doesn’t recognize our marriage. Although we have yet to be united, the saddest part is that we aren’t the only ones going through this. Over 30,000 same-sex couples are being kept apart, and even more are denied basic rights. It is because of this that I decided to see what has happened around the world in regards to gay rights. This app includes over 150 LGBT historical events, places, and influential people and a forum in which new stories can be added, allowing the amount of information to grow every day, so people can think more carefully in the future about equality.

As of June 2009, the Gay History Project features over 150 built-in articles about LGBT events and people from around the world. The articles span over four-thousand years of history and are ordered chronologically. They are divided into nine categories: Ancient Times, The Roman Empire, England & America (1000CE – 1800CE), Life in the 1800s, The early 1900s, Social Revolution (1960-1979CE), The eighties, The nineties, and A new millennium. Clevesy’s personal story is also featured in a separate section entitled “Forward.” Each section contains articles relating to the time-period in which the user has selected along with an article that lists additional events that occurred during that timeframe. The sections relating to periods after the 1700s also include color-coded maps which display information about laws regarding homosexuals in various territories around the world.

I don’t own an iPhone (I’m a BlackBerry kinda girl), but it looks like an interesting application for iPhone fanatics in the LGBTQ community.

Daily Tweet Digest

June 26, 2009 Twitter No comments

What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 15:12 Anybody else excited about Google Voice? tr.im/pLDS #
  • 15:30 House Leaders Plot Gay Rights Agenda – tr.im/pLLP #
  • 15:31 Majority of Texans support same-sex unions – tr.im/pLMs (PDF document) #
  • 15:45 Southern Baptists eject Fort Worth church over gay issues – tr.im/pLTi #
  • 15:47 House Dems urge Obama to halt gay discharges from the military – tr.im/pLTW #
  • 15:55 Michael Jackson has a heart attack? tr.im/pLXQ #
  • 16:01 "Canada’s Next Top Model" contestant comes out before getting sent home by the judges – tr.im/pLZU (via @afterellen) #
  • 16:05 Looking for guest bloggers at SistersTalk. Send email if interested: geniastevens@gmail.com #
  • 16:07 Apparently, it takes awhile for Twitter’s trending topics to catch up with what’s REALLY trending. #
  • 16:32 Anti-gay organization AFA publishes pathetic fluff story about lyin’ cheatin’ Gov. Sanford: tr.im/pMe5 #
  • 16:35 * Church Performs Gay Exorcism on Teenager tr.im/pMgi #
  • 16:35 @Veronique_B I didn’t think that had anything to do with Rebeccah being sent home. I don’t think she’s attractive at all. #
  • 16:38 @thejoshuablog @KarlRove is just mad that Obama’s not payin’ him to lie, lie, lie like Bush did. #
  • 16:42 @Rootsology "They" say things like this happen in 3s. Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, . . . now Michael Jackson? #
  • 16:44 RIP Michael Jackson. TMZ reports MJ had died. #
  • 16:47 @Shawndlite Report on Michael Jackson’s death: tr.im/pMla. Still waiting for CNN or NYT to report it. #
  • 16:54 @mamatales_com Still waiting for other sources to confirm Michael Jackson’s death. Nothing yet. #
  • 17:09 @ButchtasticKyle Same here. Still waiting for additional sources. Watching CNN live right now. #
  • 17:28 CNN just stated that Michael Jackson has died. #
  • 17:30 @mamatales_com First they said he was in a coma, then 30 seconds later they said they just learned he died. #
  • 17:50 Even though CNN & NYT are slow in reporting news lately, no one was willing to accept MJ’s death until one of them confirmed it. #
  • 18:52 Watch episodes of United States of Tara free online: tr.im/pNgw (ad supported) #
  • 19:07 Adding content to www.ireport.com – seems like a great place to promote your work. Anyone using it already? #
  • 21:30 Anyone know a great home remedy that keeps garden snakes out of your home? #
  • 21:37 RT’ing this since it was lost after announcement of MJ’s death: Church Performs Gay Exorcism on Teenager tr.im/pMgi #
  • 21:38 @app103 and @mspachy – My cat just plays with the garden snakes. She thinks they’re toy strings. #
  • 21:40 Loser @PerezHilton claimed Michael Jackson was faking his death: tr.im/pO7h #
  • 21:46 Matthew Shepard Foundation rejects @PerezHilton’s offer to donate BEP lawsuit funds to their organization: tr.im/pO8I #
  • 21:48 RT @mashable: Perez Hilton’s Despicable Michael Jackson Coverage Creates Backlash – bit.ly/URmTz #
  • 22:06 @KasandraR I don’t own a garter, but I do have a garden. And snakes seem to like it a lot. #
  • 22:12 @musingsfromme I saw a story earlier that said Farrah’s son was NOT allowed out of jail while his mom was dying. #
  • 22:14 I suddenly need a glass of wine. It’s been an exhausting day. #
  • 22:19 @KasandraR Is Snake Away pet friendly? I have a couple of cats. One prefers living outside. #
  • 23:29 Lesbian rapper Melange Lavonne has a bone to pick with The Advocate & maybe even the HRC: tr.im/pOCy #
  • 23:35 Did we break Twitter’s trending topics function with all the tweets about MJ and Fawcett? #
  • 23:37 RT: @janewishon – Help @ltdanchoi – he needs letters of support by Monday #DADT #lgbt bit.ly/18C1Ia #P2 #
  • 23:59 I need a distraction from today’s bad news. Looking for tv shows to watch online for free. #
  • 00:03 * Does Lesbian Rapper Melange Lavonne Openly Criticize the HRC and The Advocate on Her New Album? tr.im/pOCy #
  • 00:06 Ok, so I found The L Word online – and I’m watching the last episode for free. #
  • 00:11 Til the very end . . . I HATE, HATE, HATE the L Word’s theme song. #
  • 01:59 A friend sent me a text implying he was going to kill himself. I called the police. A cop came over to see the text message. What a day! #
  • 02:23 The police found my friend. They called me to let me know they’re taking him to the hospital. I’ll check on him tomorrow. #
  • 03:46 Oh hell. I forgot I had ice cream in the freezer. It’s the LAST thing I need at 3:45am. #
  • 04:21 Stop all the rumors about Jeff Goldblum. You’re pissin’ off @KevinSpacey. #
  • 04:26 @docmarkx I have insomnia. I’ve had it for almost 2 weeks – getting about 3 hours of sleep a night. #
  • 04:31 BTW, whoever said the last episode of L Word was a wasted hour . . . I concur. #
  • 04:34 @docmarkx I don’t have any valium, honey, or milk – and my massage girl is home in bed. Heading to bed to try sleeping without all that. #

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