Jun

18

Daily Tweet Digest

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What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 15:05 * Responses to Chicago Gay Bar Banning Straight Bachelorette Parties tr.im/oQ2M #
  • 17:40 What kinda bullshit games are going on at the White House? Obama claims he plans to repeal DOMA: tr.im/oR1d #
  • 17:48 Repost of the Obama/DOMA link: tr.im/oR3V (sorry!) #
  • 18:48 I love the soundtrack for season 5′s CSI: NY. I’m watching all episodes online. tr.im/oRoP #
  • 20:06 * Did You Miss Out and Proud Gay Musician Tom Goss on SistersTalk Radio? tr.im/oROW #

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Jun

17

Did You Miss Out and Proud Gay Musician Tom Goss on SistersTalk Radio?

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Tonight on SistersTalk Radio, we interviewed out and proud musician Tom Goss.

Tom grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He spent his childhood in the gym with his gymnast parents and brothers, but switched to wresting in junior high—a better outlet for some serious teenage aggression—and stuck with it through college.

Music was another, more enduring passion. His mom bought him a guitar as a high-school graduation present, and he quickly taught himself to play. Inspired by Dave Matthews and David Gray, he soon started writing songs of his own. Through it all, Tom felt a strong spiritual calling.

Hear Tom discuss:

* His musical influences

* Memories of his very first performance

* His desire to become a priest

* His coming out story

You’ll also hear samples of Tom’s music.  Download the podcast now.

Jun

17

Responses to Chicago Gay Bar Banning Straight Bachelorette Parties

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Bachelorette parties banned at a Chicago gay bar: http://tr.im/oJXD – how do you feel about this?

Some of my Facebook friends responded with:

Jessie Dana Lehua Baum at 9:17pm June 16: that’s freakin lame

Jackie Meyer at 9:22pm June 16: Why do straight women need to have parties at the gay bar? I know I’m old fashioned, but I think it’s disrespectful.  I can see how it makes sense for some people who maybe have a lot of gay friends and frequent the bars with them, but for those that don’t? I don’t know, I guess I’m rather conflicted about straight people frequenting gay bars when they aren’t there to be with their gay friends.

MoBetta James at 9:25pm June 16: Wtf?

Jackie Meyer at 9:34pm June 16: At the same time, I also agree that you don’t solve discrimination by discriminating. This is why I’m torn. Perhaps a sign that says “until gay marriage is legal, we ask you don’t have your bachelorette party here”, since that points out the issue without discriminating.  Granted, I don’t think drunk people stop to read, but it’s a middle ground.

Cherie Davis at 9:35pm June 16: A good conflict…sweet…Ok I frequent my local pub which you could probably label as a straight hang out…so what about gay people hanging out at straight establishments??? Tell me what the difference is???

Jackie Meyer at 9:42pm June 16: The difference is that one group is discriminated against, while the other isn’t. But, if I went to a bar where I wasn’t welcome, I wouldn’t go back! It’s not worth the drama, and wouldn’t be fun. Now, I don’t go to bars to begin with, and I’m still definitely conflicted. For instance,I think there’s a difference between people going to watch a drag show, which is a show, and just going to a club which has no entertainment,just the presumed lack of straight guys to hit on them. Then, I think that it’s probably safer for them to go to the gay bar where there is less chance of them being taken advantage of. lol aaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!! My head hurts

Cherie Davis at 9:48pm June 16: Lets not drag discrimination into it because everyone is discriminated against at some point of their life no matter of their sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, disability blah blah…the list truly is endless…  What if they just liked the venue, the crowd, etc???  I went to a new place Sat night and thought…yeah nice place…a lot of straight people but yeah nice digs…I’ll be back…  Its a head doer innerer lol for sure mate

Jackie Meyer at 9:51pm June 16: In the end, I don’t know. When you’re in the majority, you have so many options. When you’re in the minority you have so few.   To have your few options taken over by those who already have so many options,  what happens to your options?

Cherie Davis at 9:57pm June 16: Put it this way…I live my life…I dont give a rats what any tom dick or harry has to say about it…I dont live my life by some set of rules some wanker made….I dont care that they dont include me…I make these rules in my own personal life and I live by them…to argue and cry wolf over issues is stupid…make friends and peace with everyone and be happy

Cherie Davis at 9:59pm June 16: omg I go to gay dude bars cause I like the guys…Does that put me in the same boat as the straight people going to lesbian bars???…  I know many a gay dude who goes to lesbian bars and I think sweet…hope he has fun

Jackie Meyer at 10:04pm June 16: Not everyone wants peace. And it’s very easy to just live until the laws prevent you from getting the very basics of life, such as critical health care. Every day I have to wonder if we’re going to the emergency room, if I’ll be allowed in the room and if they’ll listen to me or tell me anything. Every day I have to watch my wife suffer because I can’t put her on my insurance because our canadian marriage isn’t recognized here. Will I lash out at straight people who haven’t personally done anything against me? no. But will I question their motives when they celebrate their marriage in a space with people who aren’t even allowed to get married? Yes. As long as I have to try to explain to my wife why we can’t get her the medical care that she needs to survive, I will question and I will not stand by and say it’s good enough, because it isn’t.

Cherie Davis at 10:11pm June 16: I think that is crap…Here I cant even add my nephew onto my policy and hes my blood relation so figure that one outl…But I add gfs on my car insurance policy as my partner…but anyway…If things are that bad get her her own policy… I have my own policy and wouldnt add a partner because of the crap if things dont work out

Jackie Meyer at 10:12pm June 16: There’s no insurance that covers pre-existing conditions, so we’d be paying thousands of dollars that cover absolutely nothing. That’s not a solution. And you could add your nephew if you were his legal guardian.

Cherie Davis at 10:16pm June 16: Of course I can do that…but I cant simply to help his mum out whos a single parent and hes a kid with needs…see I think thats crap but it is what it is and I would happily pay top dollar for him to have anything he needs…See your medical system is screwed up period and always has been…I reckon thats where the problem lies…as for pre-existing conditions…Im pretty sure we cover them after like12 months

Jackie Meyer at 10:22pm June 16: All states have children’s medicaire, which is meant for poor children. But if you make too much, you’re screwed most of the time. Health care is messed up. And paying a few hundred dollars a month for insurance to eventually cover things isn’t possible. Who has that extra moneylaying around? But it’s beside the point. The point is, in a month where rights are being refused by the very person who said he’d grant them,I have no sympathy for people not being able to party where they want. I just don’t have that available right now. Maybe tomorrow, but not today.

Cherie Davis at 10:24pm June 16: This got like way off topic didnt it??? lol

Lee Marshall at 11:01pm June 16: Yes, it did. I understand the bar owner who is making a statement by not letting het brides have bachelorette parties at his gay establishment, but I think the bar owner who asks them to sign the petition for gay marriage is being smarter. I think we need to win people to our side, rather than just “fighting back.”

Genia Stevens at 12:06am June 17: Lee: that’s a great solution. Have the straight brides sign a petition for gay marriage rights – instead of kicking them out. I wonder if any of them have ever refused to sign the petition.

Linda Hudson at 9:10am June 17: The constant need of the HUGE Umbrella ella ella of the LGBTQRXYZ’s of having this practically political “cultish” front… has always disturbed me. Zaharakis is making HIS political statement. It’s his. He has NOTHING to apologize for/explain. Just as the owner having het brides sign petitions is making his own political statement/action. I don’t think every political statement has to be necessarily polite/catering. If het brides are offended/angered w/ALL their privilege, banned from an establishment, because THE owner/patrons of that establishment are not entitled to the same rights… then it’s up to the privileged to check their own outrage & why. If they don’t “get it”, then in my experience, these are the same “allies” who don’t have a problem w/”de gheys” just as long as the gays know their place. Oh how the tune would change if a het male bachelor party showed up at a dyke club coyote ugly night? Oh their “allies” all right. **smirk**

Lance A Worth at 9:14am June 17: i say the whole party oughta sign. Strength in numbers!

Jun

17

Shame on Obama for Letting Hillary Clinton Show Him Up

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Update 5:35pm Here’s the final text of Obama’s memorandum.  Note the section highlighted in yellow.   I don’t get it.

After Obama’s Justice Department filed a legal brief against same sex marriage in which it compared gay unions to incestuous ones and that of an underage girl, his administration (compliments of Sec of State Hillary Clinton) turns around and releases a memorandum that outlines federal benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees in the civil service and the foreign service.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2009

Fact Sheet: Presidential Memorandum on Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination

In an Oval Office event later today, President Barack Obama will sign a Presidential Memorandum on Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination. The Memorandum follows a review by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management ant the Secretary of State regarding what benefits may be extended to the same-sex partners of federal employees in the civil service and the foreign service within the confines of existing federal laws and statutes.

Over the past several months, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of State have conducted internal reviews to determine whether the benefits they administer may be extended to the same-sex partners of federal employees within the confines of existing laws and statutes. Both identified a number of such benefits.

For civil service employees, domestic partners of federal employees can be added to the long-term care insurance program; supervisors can also be required to allow employees to use their sick leave to take care of domestic partners and non-biological, non-adopted children. For foreign service employees, a number of benefits were identified, including the use of medical facilities at posts abroad, medical evacuation from posts abroad, and inclusion in family size for housing allocations.

The Presidential Memorandum to be signed today will request that the Director of OPM and the Secretary of State act to extend to same-sex partners of federal employees the benefits they have identified. The Memorandum will also request the heads of all other executive branch departments and agencies to conduct internal reviews to determine whether other benefits they administer might be similarly extended, and to report the results of those reviews to the Director of OPM.

The Memorandum will also direct OPM to issue guidance within 90 days to all executive departments and agencies regarding compliance with, and implementation of, the civil service laws, which make it unlawful to discriminate against federal employees or applicants for federal employment on the basis of factors not related to job performance.

Is anyone else confused? If I didn’t know any better, I’d say Hillary Clinton is trying to prop herself up as the gay community’s savior – even though she helped Barr write the very anti-gay DOMA. Her timing couldn’t have been any better. She waits until Obama’s DOJ files a very offensive brief defending her precious DOMA, then she steps in with great news for same-sex partners of federal employees? Coincidence? I think not.

If I were Obama, I’d fire that Bush-era holdover who recently filed the brief defending DOMA and I’d fire Hillary Clinton’s shadey ass. Between the two of them, he has way too many enemies on his team.

Michelle Obama’s new job ought to be keepin’ an eye on Hillary Clinton. I think Mrs. Obama can handle that wicked witch just fine.

Jun

17

Daily Tweet Digest

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What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 14:11 Out and proud gay musician @tomgossmusic on SistersTalk Radio: tr.im/oHAP #
  • 14:54 Outraged By Obama Legal Brief, Gay Democratic Donors Boycotting DNC Bash: tr.im/oHWf (via @cindyscott54) #
  • 15:33 While Twitter is down for maintenance, check out our podcast archives: tr.im/ikIk (there’s something for everyone!) #
  • 18:00 The first openly gay reality star in BET’s 25 year history: tr.im/mYJV #
  • 21:11 Bachelorette parties banned at a Chicago gay bar: tr.im/oJXD (via @ChristopherSays) #

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Jun

16

Daily Tweet Digest

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What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 17:11 I think I’m getting old. I’m exhausted from this weekend’s activities. #
  • 18:01 Lesbian musician Sarah Bettens: tr.im/kPlL #
  • 22:24 I think I’m coming down with a cold. I hate summer colds. #
  • 22:25 Same-Sex Marriage Gains Traction in D.C. – tr.im/oCq9 #
  • 22:26 Former Republican NY Senate leader now supports gay marriage – tr.im/oCqz #
  • 22:32 This web site will piss off more than a few Democrats AND Republicans: tr.im/oCsp #
  • 22:46 Planning another panel discussion on SistersTalk Radio. Subject: Should the LGBT community plan a march on Washington? Why? Why not? #
  • 22:57 Anybody planning on going to the march on Washington in October? I’m considering it. #
  • 23:12 @etoile If I make it to the rally, I will allow you to buy me a bacardi & diet. I hope I can make it – just for the drink, of course. :-) #
  • 23:19 @ldfarah Cleve Jones and Andrew Sullivan, so far. Still open to suggestions. #
  • 23:24 @ldfarah I’m looking for people who are very politically active – and people who know something about the pros & cons of marching. #
  • 23:36 @rockmanac The Sarah Bettens interview/podcast was one of the most downloaded ones I’ve done. I was pleasantly surprised. #
  • 23:37 @ldfarah The Cathy DeBuono/Jill Bennett/Suzanne Westenhoefer interview had THE most live listeners of any show I’ve done. Thanks! #
  • 23:43 My cold meds are kickin’ in. Time for bed. Have a good evening everyone. #

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Jun

15

Daily Tweet Digest

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What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 11:02 Did you miss the interview with transgender icon, Kate Bornstein? tr.im/j932 #
  • 17:00 * Lesbian Comedian Karen Williams on SistersTalk Radio tr.im/otFY #
  • 20:04 * Cathy DeBuono, Jill Bennett and Suzanne Westenhoefer on SistersTalk Radio tr.im/oulT #
  • 21:11 Andrea and the AIDS Network need your help: tr.im/odlu #

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Jun

14

Cathy DeBuono, Jill Bennett and Suzanne Westenhoefer on SistersTalk Radio

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If you missed tonight’s show, you missed a treat. We interviewed Cathy DeBuono, Jill Bennett and Suzanne Westenhoefer – AFTER we talked to lesbian comedian Karen Williams.

We had a few technical issues, but we were still able to make this wonderful show happen. Cathy & Jill discuss:

*Their coming out stories
*When they knew they were lesbians
*How they each dealt with their familes after they came out
*Their web series “We Have to Stop Now”
*Their relationship (yes, Cathy and Jill are a couple)
*Working with lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer
*The second season of “We Have to Stop Now”
*Sweet’s Lesbian Caribbean Cruise (Cathy, Jill and Suzanne will all be on board)

Hear Suzanne Westenhoefer discuss:

*Her appearance on David Letterman
*Working with Cathy and Jill in “We Have to Stop Now”
*Her coming out story
*How being an open lesbian has affected her career
*Her favorite comedians
*The worst show she’s ever done as a comedian (great story there!)

Download the podcast now.

Jun

14

Lesbian Comedian Karen Williams on SistersTalk Radio

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Tonight on SistersTalk Radio, we interviewed lesbian comedian Karen Williams.

As a single lesbian mom living in Berkeley in the 1980s, Karen Williams started doing stand-up comedy “because it was something I could do that didn’t cost anything.” Known for her quick repartee, insightful commentary and audience rapport, Williams is a comic craftmaster, a gifted actor, a multitalented writer, and an inspirational lecturer. Armed with her “heal with humor” philosophy, she gives humor workshops specifically designed to build self-awareness and self-confidence, and to encourage tolerance and respect for the dignity of human life.

Hear Karen discuss:

* Her childhood
* Her first performance as a comedian
* The HaHa Institute (using laughter to heal the body)
* Her experiences as a lesbian comedian of color
* Her coming out story
* Her favorite comedians
* Future projects

Download the podcast now.

Jun

14

Daily Tweet Digest

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What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday:

  • 10:00 Catholic Theologian says anti-gay Christians have it all wrong: tr.im/muyi #
  • 10:11 Help this lovely lady raise money for the AIDS Network: tr.im/odlu #
  • 10:49 Heading to Milwaukee Gay Pride. Brandy’s performing tonight. Cyndi Lauper was there last night. #
  • 11:14 @roxiebeane Yes, I’ll be in Milwaukee all day. Should get there by 12:30. #
  • 12:36 Just arrived at Milwaukee Pride. Only a handful of "christian" anti-gay protestors. #
  • 13:16 Great Queer Church booth at Milwaukee Pride: www.queerchurch.org #
  • 13:33 Check out www.diverseandresilient.org #
  • 13:37 Everytime my girlfriend and I see a mullet at Pride, we yell "High five for Jesus." Inside joke. #
  • 14:46 Check out www.FairWisconsin.com. (Still tweetin from Milwaukee Pride) #
  • 16:05 Great booth at Milwaukee Pride: www.vetsdoaskdotell.org #
  • 16:33 twitpic.com/7bjd2 – SistersTalk and Mrs. SistersTalk at Milwaukee Pride #
  • 17:45 twitpic.com/7brpw – Straight girl walking around in her underwear at Milwaukee Gay Pride. #
  • 20:35 twitpic.com/7cb61 – Most interesting outfit I’ve seen all day at Milwaukee Pride. #
  • 20:41 twitpic.com/7cbvh – Snow White at Milwaukee Pride! Her skirt’s a little short. #
  • 23:49 Leaving the park. No more Pride tonight. My feet are killing me. I had a blast today. #

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