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We’ll Queer the Census, Will You!?

We’ll Queer the Census, Will You!?
We know it’s a little clichéd – but here’s what we want to tell the census: We’re here. We’re queer. And we want you to ask us about it. It’s crazy – the U.S. Census Bureau wants an accurate count of everyone in the country – but there’s no question in the...
March 17th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

The U.S. Census Bureau utilizes social media to the max in effort to spread awareness

The U.S. Census Bureau utilizes social media to the max in effort to spread awareness
The U.S. Census Bureau is going to an awful lot of trouble to convince us of the importance of filling out this decade’s census survey. Currently, there is a 2010 CENSUS PROFILE PICTURE WEEK campaign hosted on Facebook. There is a YouTube channel, a Twitter profile, and even a MySpace profile!...
March 16th, 2010 | NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Front page gay kiss photo causes decrease in Washington Post subscriptions

Front page gay kiss photo causes decrease in Washington Post subscriptions
WASHINGTON — The Washington Post says more than two dozen people have canceled their subscriptions over a photo of two men kissing that ran on the front page. The photo was taken last Wednesday, the first day same-sex couples could apply for marriage licenses in Washington, and ran in the newspaper...
March 10th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

This is precisely why Michigan needs laws allowing second parent adoption

This is precisely why Michigan needs laws allowing second parent adoption
The Detroit Free Press reported today, the heart-breaking story of a jilted mother frantically fighting for the right to see the children she has supported and loved unconditionally. According to a study conducted by the UCLA School of Law, more than 22,000 same-sex couples lived in Michigan in 2007,...
March 8th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Elton John to perform in Grand Rapids for the first time in over 11 years

Elton John to perform in Grand Rapids for the first time in over 11 years
Elton John is to appear live in Grand Rapids in April. Although no stranger to Michigan, this will be the first time in eleven years that Elton has played a concert in Grand Rapids. The concert will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8PM at the Van Andel Arena. Elton and his band will perform their...
March 8th, 2010 | Entertainment, Music, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Xbox now allows “gay”mers

Xbox now allows “gay”mers
In a recent letter posted on Xbox’s web-site, the game company announced an update to its Code of Conduct that would now allow the creation of gamer profiles including the description of “gay,” “lesbian,” or “transgender.” According to the letter: “The...
March 8th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Washington state stands up to bullying!

Washington state stands up to bullying!
Yesterday, Washington state passed an anti-bullying law that mandates the formation of an anti-bullying policy in all Washington state public schools. What makes the law special, is that it also protects students from bullying on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression....
March 8th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Study reveals decrease in bullying amongst schoolchildren

Study reveals decrease in bullying amongst schoolchildren
(AP) — There’s been a sharp drop in the percentage of America’s children being bullied or beaten up by their peers, according to a new national survey by experts who believe anti-bullying programs are having an impact The study, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, found that the percentage...
March 8th, 2010 | Health, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

Get Active! Join us at the Unite+Fight Midwest Conference

Get Active! Join us at the Unite+Fight Midwest Conference
Chicago, IL — Friday evening at 7pm on March 12, 2010 activists from across the Midwest will welcome Chicago artists performing at an opening ceremony and event to kick-off an unprecedented three-day event that aims at uniting many Midwestern organizers and individuals at Chicago’s Columbia...
March 4th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More

What Would Jesus Do If Invited to a Gay Wedding?

What Would Jesus Do If Invited to a Gay Wedding?
The following was originally published via the Huffington Post by blogger, John Shore. To learn more about John Shore, you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, or simply visit his web-site johnshore.com! I’ve recently been invited to a couple of gay weddings. So — what with being Christian...
March 1st, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites, Society & Culture | Read More
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