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MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comBlogger23382125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-40314528838316347902024-03-18T16:37:00.001-06:002024-03-18T16:37:03.111-06:00Ben Platt Set to Perform Exclusive Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre for "Honeymind" Album Release<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOx8FuviQdBontFAg6k7SEq53J5VMz_v_sXvAbDzRm3TZtSTF7GEkeXBjeRPI-StSZ1ZcvBhvzXPcFbEjSOie8DAka0l5CfywtJ4VYkDD6G7m7Fg5HwLuQ2c2D7svEoxeSgQv2sUlM1y3bFbyh1vV9q8ZXxBWmaDpT7vyJFfx5s6yWecC8lSjCnapSkWIX/s900/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOx8FuviQdBontFAg6k7SEq53J5VMz_v_sXvAbDzRm3TZtSTF7GEkeXBjeRPI-StSZ1ZcvBhvzXPcFbEjSOie8DAka0l5CfywtJ4VYkDD6G7m7Fg5HwLuQ2c2D7svEoxeSgQv2sUlM1y3bFbyh1vV9q8ZXxBWmaDpT7vyJFfx5s6yWecC8lSjCnapSkWIX/s320/unnamed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Broadway enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Ben Platt, recipient of Tony, GRAMMY, and Emmy Awards, will be headlining an exclusive concert residency at the recently renovated Palace Theatre. The series of 18 performances will run from May 28 to June 15, coinciding with the release of Platt's third album, <a href="https://benplatt.lnk.to/Honeymind" target="_blank">"Honeymind," on May 31 via Interscope Records</a>.<br /><br />Under the direction of Tony Award winner Michael Arden, known for his work with Platt on the 2023 Tony Award-winning revival of "Parade," the residency promises an intimate experience for fans. Tickets are now available for purchase through Broadway Direct.<br /><br />Steeped in Broadway history, the Palace Theatre has hosted legendary performers like Josephine Baker and Judy Garland. After undergoing extensive renovations, including a notable 30-foot elevation, the venue is ready to welcome audiences once again.<br /><br />Platt expressed his anticipation for the residency, stating, "I'm thrilled to be performing at the Palace Theatre and sharing this special experience with fans."<br /><br />During the performances, audiences can expect to hear tracks from "Honeymind," as well as selections from Platt's previous albums, "Reverie" and "Sing to Me Instead." With surprises in store, the evening promises to be a memorable celebration of Platt's career.<br /><br />For a sneak peek, Platt's first single from "Honeymind," titled "Andrew," is available now, along with its music video directed by Sam Wrench.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-11209638721908243722024-03-18T16:22:00.001-06:002024-03-18T16:22:26.183-06:00Emerge: The Anthology for the 2023 Lambda Literary Writers Retreat is here!<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKviQZ3r4u98srFtcixyJ6H7Y3Em5QJ-LjIWVVTZLZLfnP4qcU_l11ArnVLBEq3Lko5pTbjTN_0TyOJbJoVSKXdV2OhYnSJWmZu1j2X4U1gEFxnDEoEfAURWrhvpKgsfJisJxfvdoTGY8MJbz2o0QgRsThPJv4R4mrHjUUFIK8FSFG-0B4tri57stN9rd/s1379/unnamed.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKviQZ3r4u98srFtcixyJ6H7Y3Em5QJ-LjIWVVTZLZLfnP4qcU_l11ArnVLBEq3Lko5pTbjTN_0TyOJbJoVSKXdV2OhYnSJWmZu1j2X4U1gEFxnDEoEfAURWrhvpKgsfJisJxfvdoTGY8MJbz2o0QgRsThPJv4R4mrHjUUFIK8FSFG-0B4tri57stN9rd/s320/unnamed.png" width="209" /></a></div><a href="https://itascabooks.com/products/emerge-the-anthology-for-the-2023-lambda-literary-writers-retreat?mc_cid=c4db71ea52" target="_blank">The Emerge Anthology is a collection of work from Lambda Literary's Retreat Fellows and Writers </a>in Residence, exhibiting literary work in seven genres: Fiction, Nonfiction, Young Adult Fiction, Poetry, Screenwriting, Playwriting, and Speculative Fiction.<br /><br />It showcases the vast talent of the Lambda Literary Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices and serves as an archive for this special once-in-a-lifetime experience. Established in 2007, The Writers Retreat is an unparalleled opportunity to be mentored by the very best LGBTQ writers, develop one's craft, make connections with publishing industry professionals, and build a strong community of peers.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-91449119211607704982024-03-04T12:24:00.001-07:002024-03-04T12:24:14.680-07:00Want to Connect with Denver's Gay Community? 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Registration closes on February 28th, 2024, at 9 pm.<br /><br />Exhibitors can find registration details on the FAQs page.<br /><br />Featured exhibitors include Colorado Teletherapy Services, focusing on counseling and technology, and Mary Lloyd Medium, known for intuitive readings.<br /><br />Attendees can explore various healing modalities such as astrology, tarot, and energy balancing. The fair also offers healthy drinks, supplements, and skincare products from local vendors.<br /><br />Join the community at The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds, and discover holistic wellness practices while connecting with like-minded individuals.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-74519995382406252162024-03-04T12:11:00.002-07:002024-03-04T12:11:47.486-07:00U.S. Department of Education Launches Investigation into Nex Benedict’s School District in Response to Formal Complaint from HRC<span style="font-family: verdana;">On Friday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization, <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC6R-2B3rZKTGcUPZEogeuc7wz9NeCmd-2BfNK89L0VfpL7Y8fXQ63IrzhNaG9dX8DdA8WKHXkX-2B5AWs1i7flaFhSBHJfBCpSOVjszIlZ5Gci0JLF_Y_r_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg69PpM-2BoPS5ewOV1NF-2BGjtsXingMtJ-2FZMvXxo7OajWMR1q7mEi7bHbti9L526KmXtW4B-2FkaW1VfOFLsixXRYFb-2BUeoSBxSvQZxtHVRaTk-2FeWeUX0cwHy4ypkzW-2BBr-2FqSZXZHZgJOF6BylgDvt89pcaVgR3Q046n-2FG89gZLc46sz1HjMEu3fkJj9imk35Z9PwV9D9WxFZdq-2Ff0gA2J1z2jQA1oziH8bTfGgS1BcuIyEY-2FrkhEZogWuieVtVOx0KwoBmMBBarRthTG7yH-2B7UMSZXj1ibW0ZdqBij-2F0iD-2FMt1-2F-2B7gwKUkQ8kE6Mh5E9H4cqrNAGKSyX0-2B-2F94PeGkPjyW9U-3D">received notification</a> from the U.S. Department of Education that an investigation has been opened in response to <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC6R-2B3rZKTGcUPZEogeuc7wz9NeCmd-2BfNK89L0VfpL7Y8ilq23EFF-2BTIeorDW3hiTkDt72hFsH-2BcmOm5RfsWqe9bHG6GL5pV84U1oJ1E-2F-2FnheWJTkjUbI-2B1cUfu7wb5fDSgotuLbT-2Fj-2F-2BafLesWDP6zzZvlvSN41VKmeBLfGEPq9HkLHT_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg69PpM-2BoPS5ewOV1NF-2BGjtsXingMtJ-2FZMvXxo7OajWMR1q7mEi7bHbti9L526KmXtW4B-2FkaW1VfOFLsixXRYFb-2BUeoSBxSvQZxtHVRaTk-2FeWeUX0cwHy4ypkzW-2BBr-2FqSZXZHZgJOF6BylgDvt89pcaVgR3Q046n-2FG89gZLc46sz1HjMEu3fkJj9imk35Z9PwV32cbtqdZYNFuzrSD-2FTerVqQ7LMn7XveP0zykqo7InxgbUCId5HPvU0b8gFvy-2FyjNM2wCCcqGxsbEYLDCJICzhvhK3Xx8tPtcTwybkRkmtGylhPGkcbkge0dxiX1vM3hNbagksS4-2Bh3mH15qswaigjo-3D">a formal complaint from HRC</a> regarding the Owasso School District - where 16-year-old Nex Benedict (he/they), a 2STGNC (two spirit, transgender, or gender non-conforming) student of Choctaw heritage died one day after being attacked in a school bathroom.<br /><br />In a <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC1TNKazeDm52lD84sDkyifC2tiD7AsVxqliEsB-2FQvSQSMg4GUGdj7Uea7Zb7yg34xXx12Fe8WEwD-2Bc-2Fq-2FUVyxTQR91K0o5qsh7vmoQ0tJW6Qk16bxYZcrYs7ef5pLaorsvmlEJ4AqK5U5fWhFvY0HtQpSvEyz4gwjRZTUTgJsk9AFTTftLs5gTb03d0irhI2pEzi-2BbzEOpBjwLALSI6dZXX8XKUwFhLjn6lTngjCqHQFIVJX_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg69PpM-2BoPS5ewOV1NF-2BGjtsXingMtJ-2FZMvXxo7OajWMR1q7mEi7bHbti9L526KmXtW4B-2FkaW1VfOFLsixXRYFb-2BUeoSBxSvQZxtHVRaTk-2FeWeUX0cwHy4ypkzW-2BBr-2FqSZXZHZgJOF6BylgDvt89pcaVgR3Q046n-2FG89gZLc46sz1HjMEu3fkJj9imk35Z9PwV-2FjduFnYxSq9JL0mIuFoerXuqbFXcE31QgWLNByWZgg28pReTPqcbfvHqilf132AjOAqgptmd6A8dZiNld2lTYeau2Gd-2B7YzgV-2BuMdeqbgeL0DjXL2e3N2cWuyAIhVdAcG3Koy6CvV3NHi-2FiQtKDbX4-3D">release</a> late Friday evening, Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, issued the following statement:<br /><br />“Nex’s family, community, and the broader 2SLGBTQI+ (two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex+) community in Oklahoma are still awaiting answers following their tragic loss. We appreciate the Department of Education responding to our complaint and opening an investigation–we need them to act urgently so there can be justice for Nex, and so that all students at Owasso High School and every school in Oklahoma can be safe from bullying, harassment, and discrimination.”<br /><br />On Saturday, Robinson <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC0sA2ifa1G8yJeuQZiZY9ToekuUolHF0mm0Hrld2A8wMxAYlTAjFkaNpaQG9h4rOgwDDoQQRZ6xPc1xk28TDzkM-3Dgiiy_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg69PpM-2BoPS5ewOV1NF-2BGjtsXingMtJ-2FZMvXxo7OajWMR1q7mEi7bHbti9L526KmXtW4B-2FkaW1VfOFLsixXRYFb-2BUeoSBxSvQZxtHVRaTk-2FeWeUX0cwHy4ypkzW-2BBr-2FqSZXZHZgJOF6BylgDvt89pcaVgR3Q046n-2FG89gZLc46sz1HjMEu3fkJj9imk35Z9PwVwdfl4LtPPGPMsLpREPRyPpZURKcM0xi6pHTbkbJaNUC1zs-2Bq2afB1FAwzDI8FuEVF5SMrDAyeWX3IWZNrud31t1QD129lkPihM7D4M16ohy2Xz2KZHrIGBukdcyporsfvaZeLC-2FMQ118NMFf3ZRTLc-3D">joined CNN’s Victor Blackwell</a> to discuss the development. Watch more:<br /><br /><a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC0sA2ifa1G8yJeuQZiZY9ToekuUolHF0mm0Hrld2A8wM7-2FZ-2F6H8jvsteJsQg7mMwQQ-3D-3Duli7_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg69PpM-2BoPS5ewOV1NF-2BGjtsXingMtJ-2FZMvXxo7OajWMR1q7mEi7bHbti9L526KmXtW4B-2FkaW1VfOFLsixXRYFb-2BUeoSBxSvQZxtHVRaTk-2FeWeUX0cwHy4ypkzW-2BBr-2FqSZXZHZgJOF6BylgDvt89pcaVgR3Q046n-2FG89gZLc46sz1HjMEu3fkJj9imk35Z9PwV-2B5zX6dLvPThwy9enpBBr-2FUD2Lnaqb87avWZLMZhXy89y4x3k6CaDrIynYyJVHANxPZK4xYhUcN-2Fs7wGutmTb1M6SuaTOWVt-2BGbrn4cfP9mMMTQsJZ54DdhcFLTxDxQ-2F1wvKRqAQ448WLbaeVOgwDqU-3D"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjTShNPoDHPsYChBOHeOJUdNX3FHrk1a6GtUs2qEHsMbn0_ouELuxiZBCNbnE6n4z2UvaZds78yX1bg3QPYqi_OF5oNG28-FLcujMcj5AtLD-m6pgxFdRCqGxmQMPyGUEr_ly4nnvD4lvdNnFU-XdL_G2OmS5mEd4Q1Itpb7cZW1V_l6PgvrZdV7LlkUTIBMZONm1Vdll5dt3OLWJb_qZMS34K_0acnAA=s0-d-e1-ft" /></a><br /><br />HRC has also sent <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC6R-2B3rZKTGcUPZEogeuc7wz9NeCmd-2BfNK89L0VfpL7Y8fXQ63IrzhNaG9dX8DdA8WAHYqkG41peFz0QPxZTj1ltG3HcffhtF6HWaeSjwhU0AtUmk3-2FrAXaj0CotTKLYRpWXUcGAIJsmm2oGkZCNBoTkgh4gbEaQmPMzphtKYNeFLxkHwUYcNXQXHYhVjINfHbHRFm-2BvP4uTGoifeVyerfhU-3DmeZb_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg69PpM-2BoPS5ewOV1NF-2BGjtsXingMtJ-2FZMvXxo7OajWMR1q7mEi7bHbti9L526KmXtW4B-2FkaW1VfOFLsixXRYFb-2BUeoSBxSvQZxtHVRaTk-2FeWeUX0cwHy4ypkzW-2BBr-2FqSZXZHZgJOF6BylgDvt89pcaVgR3Q046n-2FG89gZLc46sz1HjMEu3fkJj9imk35Z9PwV21o-2BfGJVOSuQbpq-2FZX-2FqymSyrje74RWXVWX9zzc2oASMTt1xDuInkgHxwLlSwnQtHk6PK3TGYbDOjVJytn68wKfhz3r20389E-2FUGJiMosBvvA-2FAkWULxmaTbZVhMwJu58nW5yTc5kVRFg-2FZPRRvPRk-3D">a second letter</a> to the Department asking it to promptly begin an investigation into the Oklahoma State Department of Education, as well as the current State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-87321584617599181172024-03-04T12:07:00.004-07:002024-03-04T12:07:18.799-07:00GAYC/DC Recruits Members of Armored Saint, L.A. Guns and King's X for "Highway To Hell" Video<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YfKLCfNepew?si=sKW_TBHI3a7tKDaA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">“This new video is gonna ‘blow’ your mind (as well as other parts of your body),” laughs </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Johnny Martin</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;"> of </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">L.A. Guns </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">about the new video “</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Highway to Hell'' </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">by those feather boa-sportin’ gay rockers </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">GayC/DC</strong><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">. </em><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Starring as the geek/nerd whose fatal car accident thrusts him into the Hades-headed tour bus, Martin joins </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">dUg Pinnick </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">(</span><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">King's X</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">) and </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">John Bush </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">(</span><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Armored Saint/ex-Anthrax</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">) in the rock star-studded tribute to the popular AC/DC anthem which is released today. The band will also hit the road this year (</span><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">tour dates below</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">).</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Df67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984%26id%3Dffb4f8beb6%26e%3Dec08cb60b3&source=gmail&ust=1709665119660000&usg=AOvVaw1d2eA5soyfSfajAKUgwxhl" href="https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ffb4f8beb6&e=ec08cb60b3" style="background-color: white; color: #007c89; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><img align="right" class="CToWUd" data-bit="iit" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEixetbv23F7-DxdLDQ5RkNdmwaZ05Ai2MkMWKy19ad3DMbKuYmCbUH7He2n6i2YZxk5fqBGTxAppU4aD5nHjUzrjdW7kFYWoiayCP3e1h9zAJCYxFx89qjaaklRUPPp2N219CSOhgyHmv9apgozEmmj97vZZQAEKQvuc8tKkV6M7SgaUaKf2A-vDh3_v_2ozvDhFY99DiY0UV5OteikxDB3VNYk=s0-d-e1-ft" style="height: 170px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 216px;" width="216" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">“When GayC/DC decided to do the ‘Highway To Hell’ video, </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Brian</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;"> [</span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Welch</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">, drummer] asked me if I would be interested in doing a cameo,” says Bush. “He said dUg and Johnny were also doing it, so I said, ‘Let’s do it!”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Adds Martin about his decision to be part of the video, “It's quite simple, actually. I've known the sweet, amazingly talented, freakishly handsome GayC/DC gents for a while now, and they know that I'm always down for joining them onstage ... or in a music video ... or in a bear bar ... or … When they said that they wanted to cast me as a geek/nerd, I knew that I was born for the role.”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Df67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984%26id%3Da790a89feb%26e%3Dec08cb60b3&source=gmail&ust=1709665119660000&usg=AOvVaw27wIiBeDjkhU98awBEtZSZ" href="https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=a790a89feb&e=ec08cb60b3" style="background-color: white; color: #007c89; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><img align="left" class="CToWUd" data-bit="iit" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiyrf3ovYMKaMK2NHi4BVG_uHqKQcdeVjKgTjJCqUZ00Hv3RuNaFp38kwpIEvy_nNkPOIoXUPK3bXBPo0geDsdxVhQ_VuQ0T3zA8NBdZLfXzFjh3rnKgxBw_PyTpdMhGJ08pTs3f5z5gEXp4fautSFeiJpmfGzeYbCLcmXzYiYWpxwCcG8NEGBkKBPboBDj7rFI9PnDB6taBFw479XZbhcx-C5r=s0-d-e1-ft" style="height: 147px; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 216px;" width="216" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Directed by the multi-hyphenate </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Frank Meyer</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;"> (</span><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">director, journalist, musician in Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs and new guitarist for FEAR</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">), the “Highway to Hell” video finds the band lovingly paying tribute to the Aussie band with their trademark irreverent eye.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">“We wanted to do something fun, so I immediately thought of one of my favorite videos from the ‘80s, Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher,’ for inspiration,” recalls vocalist </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Chris Freeman</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">. “I also thought of one of my favorite road movies, </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">From Dusk Till Dawn</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;"> and tried to think of a storyline involving the band that would somehow combine the two. I worked with director Frank on putting together the script and final shot list and we realized that there were now extra characters we had to cast.”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3Df67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984%26id%3D79b16c3c06%26e%3Dec08cb60b3&source=gmail&ust=1709665119660000&usg=AOvVaw2Pwp_ge5CHeZNdW69x0szv" href="https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=79b16c3c06&e=ec08cb60b3" style="background-color: white; color: #007c89; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><img align="right" class="CToWUd" data-bit="iit" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgmq-59xhwiEW6-Xs0rsI6QIzDg2XbtfNi2PnCN207GAC7eu9NFbUDvO-nmIQPnM4OTn0wLouC_BWQCwo107BcA764kuC0mGB4f2q5MObrQyMlERSaUY-nSapXVljOk_XNHO-_NpJ88-rx08LvUeYG5eNfxwCYFtTcx9AxJZTdQpDsUdpe-9CcSIJjDngNtwX0LsJvSDml6LSAlmk31qAQMdkdd=s0-d-e1-ft" style="height: 139px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 216px;" width="216" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Pulling together their friends, the band and Meyer whipped up a sequined-studded version of Hell, with dUg Pinnick playing Satan (“It was quite an honor to be asked to be Satan in one of my favorite band's videos. I love GayC/DC. I love everything that they do and everything they stand for,” dUg says of his starring role). “Watching dUg get made over as Satan was uh-mazing,” chuckles Freeman. “Everyone was laughing and enjoying it, and Frank did a great job of keeping the energy and fun factor up. He was definitely the right director for this; he totally understood what we wanted. It was all filmed in one long day.”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Their cover of “Highway to Hell” comes at a pivotal time for GayC/DC. Having lost their long-time guitarist </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Clint Yeager </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, they were tasked with finding a new guitarist for the ‘Malcolm Young’ position. “Losing Clint was a huge blow to the band and to each of us personally,” Chris says. “He was a long-time friend before he was even in the band. It was so sudden and there was no closure. We had shows that we were scheduled to play, so we had our original rhythm guitarist, </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Karl Rumpf </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">step in to help us fulfill our obligations, as well as original Gay Gay’s lead guitarist, </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Chris Ganser </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">and original Pansy Division guitarist, </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">Patrick Goodwin</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; text-align: justify;">. After that, we took several months off to find our center again.”</span></span></div>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-54820610927971079242024-03-04T12:03:00.007-07:002024-03-04T12:03:59.066-07:00Conan Gray Announces Global Found Heaven On Tour <span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw172WhcL1krbSpHQcyf7whRpz6FOppwVqeEp-EYeEeB7mZ6SESL5k1OTc3obCC-rdv9Gke0U3ZRvMjUpM8xjYT98-XR16EoEg-UUoXIgE3euuXh6r280KfseiZxY7I-NwydFqoUN1JaQL6ZmcmSdSxPimk4bNrimrZ4TlB2reXodIdAXjOZEvv4IiSOXo/s1335/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="1335" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw172WhcL1krbSpHQcyf7whRpz6FOppwVqeEp-EYeEeB7mZ6SESL5k1OTc3obCC-rdv9Gke0U3ZRvMjUpM8xjYT98-XR16EoEg-UUoXIgE3euuXh6r280KfseiZxY7I-NwydFqoUN1JaQL6ZmcmSdSxPimk4bNrimrZ4TlB2reXodIdAXjOZEvv4IiSOXo/w640-h266/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Today, Conan Gray has announced his worldwide Found Heaven On Tour hitting 16 countries around the globe. The tour kicks off in Melbourne, Australia at John Cain Arena on July 11 before proceeding with 4 additional tour stops in Australia. Gray arrives in North America on September 19 with a kickoff performance at Minneapolis’ Armory then continues his Live Nation produced U.S. and Canada dates with 16 performances in Toronto, ON; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Austin, TX and more. The tour wraps up in Europe with 5 final performances in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; Manchester, UK; and London, UK. The North American tour dates will be supported by singer-songwriter Maisie Peters, and the European shows will be supported by electro-pop duo Between Friends.<br /> <br />Fans can sign up now<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D3051269687d98ad95ab882a80%26id%3D85490c9c82%26e%3D06fb27f466&source=gmail&ust=1709665117419000&usg=AOvVaw00z6DvPWF-ZVc2tEIVT1-l" href="https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3051269687d98ad95ab882a80&id=85490c9c82&e=06fb27f466" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">HERE</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> to access the presale beginning on Wednesday, March 6th at 10am local time. Additional presales including a Verizon presale a will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Friday, March 8 at 10am local time </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D3051269687d98ad95ab882a80%26id%3D075226be09%26e%3D06fb27f466&source=gmail&ust=1709665117419000&usg=AOvVaw18ck4kBpyg8ZRUJ7I14dQv" href="https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3051269687d98ad95ab882a80&id=075226be09&e=06fb27f466" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">HERE</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">.</span><br /> <br />Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Conan Gray’s Found Heaven On Tour in the U.S through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday, March 5 at 10 am local through Thursday, March 7 at 10 pm local. For more details visit </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D3051269687d98ad95ab882a80%26id%3D52a1d9521a%26e%3D06fb27f466&source=gmail&ust=1709665117419000&usg=AOvVaw0zf3dEeHWoEl0WIXCGZQ9A" href="https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3051269687d98ad95ab882a80&id=52a1d9521a&e=06fb27f466" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Verizon Up</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">.<br /> <br />Conan Gray’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, <em>FOUND HEAVEN</em>, will arrive on April 8th via Republic Records and is co-produced by the legendary Max Martin (The Weeknd, Adele, Ariana Grande), Greg Kurstin (Adele, Beck, Sia, Pink), and Shawn Everett (Kacey Musgraves, The Killers). Pre-order/Pre-save <em>FOUND HEAVEN</em> </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D3051269687d98ad95ab882a80%26id%3Decb60927f9%26e%3D06fb27f466&source=gmail&ust=1709665117419000&usg=AOvVaw2Ba_1BHEpTZrw5FRWEFx_H" href="https://republicrecords.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3051269687d98ad95ab882a80&id=ecb60927f9&e=06fb27f466" style="background-color: white; color: #336699;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">HERE</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">.<br /><em>FOUND HEAVEN</em> will include new single <em>“Alley Rose”</em> arriving Friday, March 8<sup>th</sup> in addition to previously released <em>“Lonely Dancers”,</em> <em>“Killing Me”</em>, <em>“Winner”</em>, and <em>“Never Ending Song”</em>.</span></span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-78265025325629951242024-02-26T12:50:00.001-07:002024-02-26T12:50:17.408-07:00DLCC Condemns Oklahoma Republican Senator For Calling LGBTQ+ Oklahomans “Filth” While Referencing the Tragic Death of Nex Benedict<span style="font-family: verdana;">Following the tragic death of nonbinary Oklahoman Nex Benedict after they were <a href="https://an.dlcc.org/ss/c/atcYNHk4Eh2YdGnwBh-YDEExEI53_vY9EcJJVe_LtItgqGzzLWA-JtSryE3Tvc76QgOK23wal29_egMhT6ScRm0HVSPg0durXof2GvBePRQ9uvFG4oD7YtUDh4Slwui0rJvPpBM4GhKuTByXWa8MHdTtx1rozPjalgucsKRsuElN4Kxqw-9RIwb3h7p6pzm7Krsc0TI__-AF2QTBQGPo1mSNI6DjxbM63TSzzww9RKWpVAlwg6JDb6iE10pTx1n4ELTsz_2y9UyWylmHVF4s1Ac7Zphpgkxmb76pUaqTnKBVS3IEe2lhuN1INWCgFnJk6h0YzTgr7wY2Sms19tRe_v7_Rvh1_65l-ClHtJKEj27-OpDica8InXABFZyfQGMNPyAMLYgXZV2g2QsxM40dUZqzW_EQR7wViXEHQdLf8BHh2RZjj5IBENIpdtaKoWCBFzoTYAT5qyCAIyVDOe7xOum6UpygkDetsS82yl9Qh5Gj4_PPTZEXpazYjEXBiXxKrATd1YxgB6t2aJ0TtDZlZYSzWW4UooqcDLrMDQML4Mziq2I_PHbESbcePup0QcdxvKB5CcwIGWaitJstcgjTwNPKRa7gq1B_LGfKHJ4uGTo/446/SIjR2-XDTie-DwR4TAqu0g/h0/tvZ80A7fOTN4urbSxaYpBULjoS4et1cTLdsvq8mkSYY">reportedly</a> bullied and beaten in a high school bathroom, Republican Oklahoma State Senator Tom Woods called LGBTQ+ Oklahomans “filth” when referencing Benedict’s death.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><span style="color: red;">"I represent a constituency that doesn't want that filth in Oklahoma" – Republican Oklahoma State Senator Tom Woods</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Make no mistake: the most disturbing thing in Oklahoma is state Republican lawmakers like Tom Woods, whose bigoted policies, words, and actions have made LGBTQ+ Oklahomans feel unsafe and unwanted in their state. Nex Benedict’s death is the latest in a long string of <a href="https://an.dlcc.org/ss/c/atcYNHk4Eh2YdGnwBh-YDIiAmPVWPrVgAYPxjEt_FT8sMUXyisjYg3oLJ75_mnadiz0Au_Xg71887UwrMGBKb92kf5XgxDxtloiTTzzeOw-WP6kBzVyb0wUKcQgNV1o07WdQR4gTi6w4Iw08FEvX396k32-d_u3FpXNuiQpwl-6Ka6kNDoZoNq6jmQPwBZFeXyl9NdJgeyQ9uu0_tzzGwyTi5ePPaCYuYort6gYeChKaQtetLuLhdV0XdbTzg4edOMxPC34--m4I89HvxCrY3uRdR7EkdNC2Gdu2CL8Ot0kZSSjf2NE8PU4Vuj1BDNUVGrHXa5pfIv0ID3dvinxt_pTs6fg6iNP3FNydIUGM5mdNwcIVwoRSlgepLmh0BuHLbLwu5L0xTHOlMubMZOPn7Xlcuemj7s5WUL-ZnEf00eYtlSGux2kujOW76MrNkSHCMa6M0C7xlBUCz1WC1dk9Vg0lNdklYo5Lr9dR_fPn2xMSi0RNU9zPPiSHoHwuu9fl6qQ5IqT8yIrUVRILylYqiwgr1G8kQNUaRgSs_ja6VXGQ2aXDJE30VWvuyNLvDXjCcOTR8f96GzU4e0QKUEWnhdhw-x7WoC6kBhleveT-LFk/446/SIjR2-XDTie-DwR4TAqu0g/h1/4y4L2wNR0jgoRvjYk4Ed7M6Z1U9kJvcljQ-FlIhzIQ8">violence</a> against LGBTQ+ folks. Oklahoma and <a href="https://an.dlcc.org/ss/c/atcYNHk4Eh2YdGnwBh-YDFgMaK0JYun25rKOU3ZcDX5QZDi5_oVh4y0qrvR2cN0bV8xkWKJdhRLKAiRrmrKtyea5tH7LSNoRO3FAKWQ4LJBpdRMHkt1olDXGsbgEF85Qc1sB-si2aqnb-BoiDR7ocgzYdzWvn4eKOnRvSWCG3un9hBVDboF6C2P-Ya9gn2kWgdymYWpaeTqX4WD8L5pIMBmLJbp702moy3mHdicGZdg4gKNM2Di5dgdJT2ndL9YZIuF7qrFitygLoYALw6SWo7JUjCN3FSFfOW_g70YlyFxkz3cvZvHPk-r0QwBt9RBgDSBT5yMwibf_1r5rgNKJWb-qpPc42SyqhMm2hRxC8pBsxqdScVgVyB_rUxRfkw3SHL0OrIKB2fnnKW2GX5mavKr_cDxoHkzs79an_zmrv0H9Y2J-jqHZJJsxZrk_0H-_zIdSRv27Rr0vqB_Vv1ri2UOq_mw4cDLNW5MryIlH3XoU3K1Nkh01_B2MtP-y-oVWbGaRSxs6zyWP5rPPpHkCg4ybi9B-6yQe7cw_j4uJqso/446/SIjR2-XDTie-DwR4TAqu0g/h2/URErNWTWgbGYbczgjxx7Phhm4cEvuhkLz-PnNTSmx-c">12</a> other states don’t include hate crime <a href="https://an.dlcc.org/ss/c/atcYNHk4Eh2YdGnwBh-YDGyXrj0vWnavxZlzeIj8FJzocC_-pVGIdcAk3h6UWSVgri-f76cG3BY02vGcWMJmY4YprleRxF2tbvKRu7e2SgCz5gSCJR3XLxGOQs-EpG4V26uJGdmMDwJfunTrkMzaENVC-iAWpohkV7MXIY1XVnDzQknvG9AuP3pe62hUpg1mE9hyXT9lkD3wgK0QmCorvbIM0SCZV5ijtJWA048Bb4tsIT4i7Ney417NOqmtmZVZ9qza7UIS81TKdl-kd_zLngmtkdrMQO65ZK47VZiHHhwAfr_ndnnB402t-htoG_7JxUSpmKZKdXfh9Irmz-y8KKgvvUJqX5UHZA1lRxW8LEYJVaKWb4I8pFSk1NNzArMMwICDxc0qHOBZIS4rOjIDeTk7S7Ej4vJ5ijJXQZGABss_txsipQXt99QoS9pW_guHgX7q4oQRKjxFGQcj-GQs4YXZ_tvyjFUuH5URoky5sSGLTawB6iv5Wl2WxyXMELM7p9jSAyuNLna4LYkm91qcx80CJP8OA6-ccAzzxYdds7TA_5e52Mex-hjO_ranTmdY_bAtWTZh7SCE1AqL6UaXdw/446/SIjR2-XDTie-DwR4TAqu0g/h3/TNBU8luOWFkz3QAmJYI0EI6R6xeKq4Mr8x1m7JWknLE">protections</a> for gender identity or sexual orientation, while four states have no state-level hate crime protections at all. <br /><br />From <a href="https://an.dlcc.org/ss/c/P8Elou2Rvc0qoMPEUZrMXTEBokwJ0izHXMWrpJl2hHwQX0zqlIwsUYA7MeJAjyi9WKo5-WQR_LWVcZgrq8V8dCSPK1EWBDAvSOsQJ3uf996CiIxgvbDFq1z0xPfvMRVJxccAwaKU-ftqNc1e9xjpYo6000wdTLHEp5n0RQtnqUKtTekQW90mCxWmS3eb_PXSrV8j-7oLO7u0APZxTkmHcYZcc0WY3eOCNfu4KG6aeDxmCxew7Aimf65QtJ-ZApc4oV_0MJ00X1_09vMZwd1wFURCm_6aX1hfqjcCXixS13c94-Crc9fASShHoZEO1fK3Evjrpryt_OmnzQqqSuVzV-M7-98I2LyNqXj79loV0qUl2A_xWyaujq-bgI7sRaJ6nSoCQvEGRhOZ_veaj4NbJjQi3kP75rjfPack2tDXL6shzF8x7Y6dnPlLUgRSBjN0dsmgZlcooiy1fKYnVfc9awrTyPljyiXSpMRtwd5HT3anwQd0NNv6sC9dZXrThFZl9W8QkShhdb-Z5EGP6xlY4ftiARPTmieDFNRdSmpluOJfNBhKsi4upAkpXQXa1bBmtBnyVnN6oVm7eCs68AN3GqZJyPqWcoW9KF60UeN1Ytw/446/SIjR2-XDTie-DwR4TAqu0g/h4/Q2dmfyX_30whxKtkq5fl1GvU3iXSIl4nDRlI7uYcmRY">criminalizing</a> gender-affirming care to <a href="https://an.dlcc.org/ss/c/P8Elou2Rvc0qoMPEUZrMXTEBokwJ0izHXMWrpJl2hHyqcGHLbV1Edz2qUZQYMWIWJ_P8MkV-xrTChZWgxuZFiaQdmytOCuTaBBBazI58u-w46KYC674I2kHIgpHo4qSlQO7DK83VzfE9hvVvs3Y1Bp2X_2i_zJCgxFH8a5EJVPlYLSbvBHXnB4Y629U2YBH-WLudxam8z4Ldr7e218kRsNjPIPoiAl2qRPy8ac0V7Nh_Rj6e5fRO1DHNFGeOiudzkg7qt4lPXCHAh9QGh1dyEHx77aQE7fPTdXw1PeJAVftVNv5yvSAe_3cEnChfUf1Lf3a0t3ZMJxE0dcb4mzvlwtT9PyFgWaYomP-JjPoOuSF7CJsB-qA4eb8V9aC-Uz7sXv1GcLB86vGIkEQrXiqa_nkjkyp8lwkNUvYm2GjVc2XXW9_y3w2-Jw-DMfqNq6FzDGtnGsp7Jy76AWWfgKq27hjMowNFHVkqpPCRFfBRb0M8TpMVppb9tmyvcuYMlBq-D2Togp-DTZKU6Rf6yCeTrztAFIu7Yb_gnjiYaMu10dcWpWNook0VRKOgFwI-LDrQ/446/SIjR2-XDTie-DwR4TAqu0g/h5/-W_kbYSb7w9X8AyxbNgKK4oJ0_B-OeM9efmNfnA0Saw">restricting</a> bathroom use, the Republican-controlled legislature in Oklahoma has become a hotbed for anti-LGBTQ+ extremism. Oklahoma is unfortunately not unique – Nex’s tragic death highlights the dangerous landscape for LGBTQ+ people that Republicans in legislatures across the country are making worse every day. <br /><br /><b>Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Communications Director Abhi Rahman issued the following statement:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b>“Nex Benedict’s death in Oklahoma is a tragedy and never should have happened. Republicans across the country continue to prioritize and pass extreme legislation that puts LGBTQ+ folks directly in danger. Our hearts break for Nex’s loved ones – they were taken too soon after facing senseless, bigoted violence, and their death has left the Oklahoma community reeling. <br /><br />“Oklahoma Senator Tom Woods’ comments are disgusting and appalling, but not surprising. The true threat in this country is state legislators like Tom Woods, who use their positions to create environments of hate and legislate our fundamental freedoms away. From Alabama’s IVF ruling to Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ laws, our fundamental freedoms are under attack in the states. We must elect Democrats everywhere and create a society that allows people to be who they are and love who they want to love. The escalating anti-LGBTQ+ agenda of GOP legislators has deadly consequences. The DLCC will never back down to hate and we condemn Woods’ comments and actions in the strongest possible way.”</span></div>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-29647353870562053652024-02-26T12:33:00.004-07:002024-02-26T12:33:42.060-07:00Julio Torres' "Problemista" Hits Theaters March 1st!<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zbsk4okRUds?si=ln3EUya7rEKmOrul" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mark your calendars for March 1st as "Problemista," the latest film from writer-director and star Julio Torres, makes its debut in select theaters. This intriguing film boasts a stellar cast including Tilda Swinton, RZA, Greta Lee, Catalina Saavedra, James Scully, and features narration by Isabella Rossellini.<br /><br />"Problemista" follows Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, as he navigates the challenges of bringing his unique ideas to life in New York City. With his work visa expiring, Alejandro's only hope to stay in the country and realize his dreams lies in a job assisting an eccentric figure in the art world.<br /><br />Directed by Julio Torres, "Problemista" offers a surreal adventure through the vibrant backdrop of New York City and the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Join Alejandro on his quest for creative fulfillment and self-discovery in a world where imagination knows no bounds.</span></div>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-23219162153293591622024-02-26T12:15:00.003-07:002024-02-26T12:15:47.866-07:00Americana Artist David Starr Coming to Swallow Hill Tuft Theatre<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IdJxRtOGeDRc_MKQFE8o_tRthyphenhyphenjFM-B88_noemakLlfGgQfDt7c_oFAgbmKYAbOZ-dU1bhtZKondLUpVm5tt92YhwscxHtb2E4LDD52kUSH4PBQPwBam7uCF33LDk5gD8roS7nqQNVstqwSX2Kn_i_OFPvNvJdR3CuwvSntAFHxkRTaxJpjhVHM8mJW-/s1024/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IdJxRtOGeDRc_MKQFE8o_tRthyphenhyphenjFM-B88_noemakLlfGgQfDt7c_oFAgbmKYAbOZ-dU1bhtZKondLUpVm5tt92YhwscxHtb2E4LDD52kUSH4PBQPwBam7uCF33LDk5gD8roS7nqQNVstqwSX2Kn_i_OFPvNvJdR3CuwvSntAFHxkRTaxJpjhVHM8mJW-/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Don't miss an intimate evening of acoustic music with Colorado-based singer/songwriter <a href="https://swallowhillmusic.org/event/david-starr-w-erik-stucky/" target="_blank">David Starr and special guest Erik Stucky at Swallow Hill Tuft Theaatre on March 23</a>. The Arkansas native has honed his decades-long career touring internationally and sharing the stage with esteemed artists such as John Oates (Hall & Oates) and John McEuen, as well as opening for acts like America, Karla Bonoff, Survivor, and more. In 2022, he was a showcasing artist at Folk Alliance International, AmericanaFest, and Southwest Regional Folk Alliance. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">His latest project <i>Better Me</i>, features acoustic-driven songs such as the title track and “Closer To You,” the feisty blues-rock “Poison The Water,” as well as “Any Chance Of Going Home,” showcasing Starr’s masterful storytelling. For his 2020 Touchstones project, Starr covered the music that shaped his own, including "I've Got To Use My Imagination" (Gladys Knight) and "These Days" (Jackson Browne). His critically acclaimed album Beauty & Ruin is a collection of songs inspired by Of What Was, Nothing Is Left, a novel written by Starr’s grandfather in 1972. Produced and arranged by John Oates, it is a southern gothic tale beautifully told through Starr’s own musical lens.</span></div>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-25597024027494761822024-02-21T16:11:00.003-07:002024-02-21T16:12:20.593-07:00Ballet Ariel completes its 25th season with three ballets in Denver and Lakewood this April<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcWWooEoxmLMzwHS6hOE5XgUUliiovA0QLc2L4GUJ73D3u5vvXBbsNO-yZj3CN9Q3Hfpo_eV36Z58AoX8e9nyUg9LUNMD0nymaw-xsoDPEQiX5nrurxAviRjyIzsLBeSe-BJTV73oC1CM5rAnCyBgB0cx3siK7mJjNPcxqRodJpNBzxG9NtiKsCRy4ZBH/s600/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcWWooEoxmLMzwHS6hOE5XgUUliiovA0QLc2L4GUJ73D3u5vvXBbsNO-yZj3CN9Q3Hfpo_eV36Z58AoX8e9nyUg9LUNMD0nymaw-xsoDPEQiX5nrurxAviRjyIzsLBeSe-BJTV73oC1CM5rAnCyBgB0cx3siK7mJjNPcxqRodJpNBzxG9NtiKsCRy4ZBH/w640-h426/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://balletariel.org/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Ballet Ariel </span></a>rounds out its Silver Anniversary celebration season with a performance featuring “An American in Paris,” “Appalachian Spring,” and “Dances from Le Corsaire,” April 13, 27 and 28 in Denver and Lakewood.<br /><br />“An American in Paris,” Ballet Ariel-style, combines Gershwin’s sweeping orchestral classic with a charming storyline to create a narrative ballet about a young American woman’s first visit to Paris. She is transformed by the magic and vibrancy of the beautifully historic and undeniably romantic city. Her awakening to life and its possibilities is exhibited in the jazzy undertones of Gershwin’s score. Ballet Ariel’s Director Ilena Norton, and Ballet Ariel’s choreographer Gregory Gonzales, have created whimsical dances that capture the joy of Paris.<br /><br />“Appalachian Spring,” as explored by Norton, is a fresh interpretation of the music composed by Aaron Copland for modern dance pioneer Martha Graham. The ballet depicts the wedding day at a Pennsylvania farmhouse in the early 20th century. The young couple experiences a range of emotions over the course of the day many couples can relate to – apprehension, excitement, and finally, serenity. Ballet Ariel brings new life to the American classic from one of the great contemporary composers of the 20th century, incorporating classical movement and a dramatic narrative. Performed on pointe, Norton’s ballet includes choreography from Gregory Gonzales, whose contemporary style integrates wonderfully.<br /><br />“Le Corsaire” (The Pirate) selected dances will also be part of Ballet Ariel’s Spring program. In its full three acts, the ballet is the story of Conrad who falls in love with the beautiful Medora during the Ottoman Empire. She and the three Odalisques are purchased by the Pasha for his harem. Conrad rescues her and they sail off for their life ahead, together. Dances from the ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa are staged for Ballet Ariel by Oleg Dedogryuk, assisted by Patricia Renzetti.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-61536631600132335362024-02-21T16:06:00.003-07:002024-02-21T16:13:41.084-07:00Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents Latin Sounds from Legendary Artists: Jobim, Mendez & More!<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQF7uwjlYZnYTi-ySF3sFyjJXzx27aC2uJSp4U5LF7AgltTvNfh8hx8h57DOChpumNjCa6jmo24LlEY1P-2Q3LmlhvSZu-gEtCOrmDF97EVl6pRggxn0bNdS4TzEC0uBL3om1tU1zMfIk5QvKgwWU5ybPOcZmzDc8T77r1q-FgK7AnOSANCX-l7qlVVNB/s1000/web1_Sergio-Mendes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="1000" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQF7uwjlYZnYTi-ySF3sFyjJXzx27aC2uJSp4U5LF7AgltTvNfh8hx8h57DOChpumNjCa6jmo24LlEY1P-2Q3LmlhvSZu-gEtCOrmDF97EVl6pRggxn0bNdS4TzEC0uBL3om1tU1zMfIk5QvKgwWU5ybPOcZmzDc8T77r1q-FgK7AnOSANCX-l7qlVVNB/w640-h374/web1_Sergio-Mendes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The <a href="https://www.coloradojazz.org/" target="_blank">CJRO </a>continues their annual winter tradition of performing a concert featuring music of Latin America on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003. Tickets are $24-$38 ($15 Student) and available at <a href="https://www.coloradojazz.org/concerts"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">www.coloradojazz.org/concerts</span></a> or by calling the Arvada Center box office at 720-898-7200.<br /><br />This year the CJRO will feature an evening of Brazilian jazz and funk honoring legendary artists from the past and now. Internationally known Latin guitarist Gabriel Santiago will join the big band orchestra along with celebrated pianist, Victor Mestas, bassist, Bijoux Barbosa, and Carl Dixon on percussion. Marion Powers will be featured on vocals.<br /><br />Brazilian born, now Colorado resident, Gabriel Santiago is a Composer/Arranger/ Acoustic and Electric Guitar Player with 14 albums (including CDs and DVDs) to his name. His music is fresh and carries all his influences that range from Brazilian music to Jazz and Classical music. “The CJRO is thrilled to have Gabriel to join us on this concert.” Commented CJRO artistic director, Drew Zaremba. “His style is perfect for our Brazilian jazz program and the audience will love his take on this passionate genre of music.”<br /><br />Antônio Carlos Jobim was a songwriter, composer, and arranger, who transformed the extroverted rhythms of the Brazilian samba into an intimate music experience. Sérgio Mendes created a mix of bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk and is best known for his critically acclaimed band Brasil ‘66. He also played with Jobim in the 1950s and considered Jobim his mentor and close friend.<br /><br />Since its inception in 2012 by founder and executive director Art Bouton, the CJRO has been dedicated to performing outstanding concerts with the finest professional musicians in the region. This year, artistic director Drew Zaremba has curated a dynamic season that includes everything from classic swing to soul. The CJRO consistently pushes the boundaries of the standard big band and small ensembles featuring exceptional artists from both within and outside the jazz genre.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-71817537765329297992024-02-21T15:51:00.003-07:002024-02-21T15:51:53.593-07:00HRC President Responds to the Tragic Death of Nex Benedict<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWi2xLCGV83Iz6mvhE-pMynCgSanZnUvp5jcmdCbPJyZdx84os0jtF1x7LRwC0eGAgaMMqAFdGw6Ko4qwIEo-Vmd8wjXEUYuyKjPGfC3OOxjoeuzo4K0aAmvcatw4kdbyCCIQafb-CgJyyqPfFuo5r1XAMN81uHmUlJ4Jx2x6t3Gu57Jor-Vyzj9Pi6XJ/s614/Screenshot%202024-02-21%20at%203.51.08%E2%80%AFPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="614" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWi2xLCGV83Iz6mvhE-pMynCgSanZnUvp5jcmdCbPJyZdx84os0jtF1x7LRwC0eGAgaMMqAFdGw6Ko4qwIEo-Vmd8wjXEUYuyKjPGfC3OOxjoeuzo4K0aAmvcatw4kdbyCCIQafb-CgJyyqPfFuo5r1XAMN81uHmUlJ4Jx2x6t3Gu57Jor-Vyzj9Pi6XJ/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-21%20at%203.51.08%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="320" /></a></div>Following the tragic death of Nex Benedict (pictured), a 16-year-old non-binary high school student from Owasso, Oklahoma who proudly <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUaSp-2BN9tnAcI5VSxIezu-2B2sWXmCCC07GxEwyaFT5rzXsEBGu5vVPpn4CK4GNHjvzkTqPlK98maWtO5YiPSXxmWeRytx3nMSqVJFJldcZrc9UIANK_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09evIvAfrakr9T4WzkOVIH1Ib50WuZghcjB0USKrCf94hLqG6t1IfAitCoiPvpGY1Q4k-2BJaMFdC1VqdbglvyvAnwijD1byMa1BlHaFO7k2Wir9D6uVXilU4ItFYv-2B7Ax6KDdFeHWwD1RoZMu8346PLkFqL9xPgHflpIc-2BmqQNXOo7jFA-2BLJBy3aRIvHRAOoV-2BmnJE8DOp4wADSIA3CFWK2BHrnhupwOlR-2B5ze6JPVn5Xs-3D">embraced</a> their Choctaw roots, HRC is sharing a statement from Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC):<br /><br />“The death of Nex Benedict, a non-binary teenager who died after being brutally assaulted in their high school, is a gut-wrenching tragedy that exposes the chilling reality of anti-trans hatred. The depths of this cruelty is sickening. Nex's life demands justice. We are reaching out to the DOJ, we are encouraging the community to speak out. We are determined to fight for Nex and their family.”<br /><br />“Nex – you deserved so much more than your too-short life. You should have had the chance to make headlines for your life, not your death. LGTBQ+ children, our children, deserve more than fear, bullying, and premature obituaries.”<br /><br />HRC has also published a blog honoring Nex’s life, which you can read <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZvgM66jOPEl7A2-2BCbxjC-2BrUL534Rsj2mfQrDWJote0c7QDMqGRzL8lxTOZc3JMoVRbMEgu3nul7fV-2BwVWMkw-2FUMuHvHLPgbbjJjwbXCs62dD4-2F4FQ517NzdBevGUzZlCcFy0tZZeN7OyO31nYE6nc3WqQm1Rj-2FXlcUbU4crScw2TQuY_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09evIvAfrakr9T4WzkOVIH1Ib50WuZghcjB0USKrCf94hLqG6t1IfAitCoiPvpGY1Q4k-2BJaMFdC1VqdbglvyvAn7VsW7aFGSPPrONrFut-2FI171MLyt8FmCazIK5LXzdRjpVRElfaFmB1tWUZjXFkzsBUNGBl7uLzrQRj2QwvTC8OizQVpIOapSz8PQsi8pOqS1-2BE6FDESNIeGdky3FB0GHwbLZtZ5Lcq2b36gHoY0IwjU-3D">here. </a>Tori Cooper, Human Rights Campaign Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative, writes:<br /><br />“All students, including trans and gender-expansive students like Nex, have the right to feel safe and protected while attending school. That Nex was only 16 years old compounds this tragic injustice and they should have lived to see a fulfilling and authentic life. We continue to see a horrifying amount of violence against our community, and our community’s youth seem to be bearing the brunt of it all. Extremist anti-LGBTQ+ hate accounts, like online troll Chaya Raichick, the woman behind “Libs of TikTok”, who was recently appointed to Oklahoma’s library advisory board, are perpetuating a vile and hateful narrative that is permitting these types of public attacks. Their hateful speech is having a direct, negative impact on the lives of trans and gender-expansive folks, including young students like Nex.”</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-14052512381458355882024-02-21T15:42:00.005-07:002024-02-21T15:42:55.514-07:00Kayne the Lovechild Releases New Single "Banjee Girls"<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N3Epncm5130?si=kPtfaHlRQdcbyhbv" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> <div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bronx native Kayne the Lovechild has kicked off the year with his newest release, “</span><a href="https://kaynethelovechild.lnk.to/BanjeeGirls" style="font-family: verdana;">Banjee Girls''</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> is strongly rooted within the glamorous Ballroom culture. It is a delicious combination of infectious 808’s beats on a drumming bass line accompanied by Kayne’s commanding vocals. We are transformed into his world of cat walks and serving face, while he pays homage to the queer community that has inspired him on the way. This power anthem is one truly made for the dancefloor and it’s main motive is to encourage us all to unleash our inner Banjee Girl!</span></div>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-53501202719544549662024-02-21T15:40:00.000-07:002024-02-21T15:40:10.399-07:00Hulu's "Vanderpump Villa" Premieres Apr. 1<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vZ_yFO3qbNk?si=bkLLAr69hLztSQkl" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> <div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;">Decadence and debauchery collide in “Vanderpump Villa,” a new unscripted docu-drama following Lisa Vanderpump’s hand-selected staff as they work, live, and play at an exclusive French estate: Chateau Rosabelle. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Each scintillating episode follows the elite staff as they try to provide luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime, Vanderpump-curated experiences for guests while dealing with rivalries, romances, and raucous misadventures that come from living and working together 24/7.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">From firework-filled proposals and opulent events at the chateau to unbelievable excursions and outrageous confrontations in the French countryside, each day at the Chateau brings nonstop heartfelt, humorous, and heated moments, from staff and guests alike. All the while, Lisa evaluates whether this is the team to make her “pop up” experience a permanent reality and add to her ever-growing empire. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">But will this unparalleled–yet unorthodox–crew be able to rise to the occasion and meet both the guests’ and Lisa’s great expectations?</span></span></div>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-58551214297675390202024-02-21T15:35:00.005-07:002024-02-21T15:35:52.317-07:00Federal Housing Administration Launches New Option to Help Struggling Borrowers Keep Their Homes<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjoQfVelgmJr_ZQax_glr3iVkH0GlyH2QHtnN4uR82ZDZGNLLEb-0tmrgzG8FM1GjkcK9T_tatc03l1iAgJsf0dLFoLfuNQbbRfLcQpe3LE_IcPGoTzfKioUmvzKutecvzPvBQNHCIhIfofIaHSk1_4MF8DtsqzrcUCpNcoFX2-HPRi8qqvg1h8t6yWai/s126/unnamed-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="118" data-original-width="126" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjoQfVelgmJr_ZQax_glr3iVkH0GlyH2QHtnN4uR82ZDZGNLLEb-0tmrgzG8FM1GjkcK9T_tatc03l1iAgJsf0dLFoLfuNQbbRfLcQpe3LE_IcPGoTzfKioUmvzKutecvzPvBQNHCIhIfofIaHSk1_4MF8DtsqzrcUCpNcoFX2-HPRi8qqvg1h8t6yWai/s1600/unnamed-2.png" width="126" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced a new loss mitigation <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWyFzLuDly2RaCb-2FixnvQHYJuAotlinLxfZ4NURhClN5LIMWpoKdV1efEHEwfb9YdAuZDaBaNoiNR0226Cjkhmk-3DIFHi_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTCec-2BPOZwtydqAuDlM2m26aPr7BA-2FxnQfNU7-2Bq04QhcUsWwqZtVzp2hySiJYjttRgGbIycigM7-2BMQbxxVuCNlrdPNXaKYoZQNYlN9F1Mxmz-2BdAJFXDlwJglAzycJ2YDc-2BC-2FI3-2FJC3UQvEp8JodoBoiCc-2FOblk0wbP7owSFUg-2BT7OgI7sxlQ6BIW0VDO-2F1f24ls5zzsySiPs2AI60JZ8TXMiiVoiuF9NQABK48BLyoyCoZ7N4Nvca-2FuveFQ5Ig5a7u4QRMr6dPPEpyw5DNBgJ-2BYc-3D&source=gmail&ust=1708640382994000&usg=AOvVaw1ATpRrpwsznKqcCXxRRWC0" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWyFzLuDly2RaCb-2FixnvQHYJuAotlinLxfZ4NURhClN5LIMWpoKdV1efEHEwfb9YdAuZDaBaNoiNR0226Cjkhmk-3DIFHi_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTCec-2BPOZwtydqAuDlM2m26aPr7BA-2FxnQfNU7-2Bq04QhcUsWwqZtVzp2hySiJYjttRgGbIycigM7-2BMQbxxVuCNlrdPNXaKYoZQNYlN9F1Mxmz-2BdAJFXDlwJglAzycJ2YDc-2BC-2FI3-2FJC3UQvEp8JodoBoiCc-2FOblk0wbP7owSFUg-2BT7OgI7sxlQ6BIW0VDO-2F1f24ls5zzsySiPs2AI60JZ8TXMiiVoiuF9NQABK48BLyoyCoZ7N4Nvca-2FuveFQ5Ig5a7u4QRMr6dPPEpyw5DNBgJ-2BYc-3D" style="color: #467886;" target="_blank">home retention option</a> for borrowers with FHA-insured single family forward mortgages who are behind on their mortgage payments. The new offering, called the Payment Supplement, provides mortgage servicers with an additional tool to temporarily reduce a borrower’s monthly mortgage payment by up to 25 percent without modifying the mortgage’s current interest rate. The Payment Supplement is meant to help those borrowers who cannot sufficiently be assisted by existing FHA home retention solutions because the interest rate on their mortgage is lower than current interest rates. It is the latest addition to a successful suite of FHA loss mitigation options that has kept more than 1.6 million struggling borrowers in their homes since the start of this Administration.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“HUD uses every tool in our toolkit to ensure we can help struggling borrowers avoid foreclosure,” <strong>said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. </strong>“Today’s new policy will enable the families we serve to get back on their feet while staying in their homes.”</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When implemented, the Payment Supplement will allow mortgage servicers to temporarily reduce a borrower’s mortgage payment by using funds from a <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUV3hl0m50NqasRkI1NNYadquty5lmDUHBYqfefFjhbu7S-2FLXeA9mAZKvjHMSGJ-2FhDV6jje2G5orn93deRIPwN41l3vCmCt3fdaPaEui7j33j9Uw6AC4qW575e8ai3BJJwA-3D-3DlIOn_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTCec-2BPOZwtydqAuDlM2m26aPr7BA-2FxnQfNU7-2Bq04QhcUsWwqZtVzp2hySiJYjttRgGbIycigM7-2BMQbxxVuCNlrdPNXaKYoZQNYlN9F1Mxmz-2BdAJFXDlwJglAzycJ2YDc-2BJDU0xlfhFYO8Yax6pwlfFU7ugPpx4kmQLWI6iWNYpMvzDAx-2Bo8rmsd-2BDYskcP-2BZI08awg04F-2FjbDqARktnZInhtVloTygKj-2FL0AanO2lEeK42rfGc8HTHbvj5mow1HVYly0I-2BuxezQSToJ0KSBlS8c-3D&source=gmail&ust=1708640382994000&usg=AOvVaw3FakN3HsVnyx-JelOztqr1" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUV3hl0m50NqasRkI1NNYadquty5lmDUHBYqfefFjhbu7S-2FLXeA9mAZKvjHMSGJ-2FhDV6jje2G5orn93deRIPwN41l3vCmCt3fdaPaEui7j33j9Uw6AC4qW575e8ai3BJJwA-3D-3DlIOn_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTCec-2BPOZwtydqAuDlM2m26aPr7BA-2FxnQfNU7-2Bq04QhcUsWwqZtVzp2hySiJYjttRgGbIycigM7-2BMQbxxVuCNlrdPNXaKYoZQNYlN9F1Mxmz-2BdAJFXDlwJglAzycJ2YDc-2BJDU0xlfhFYO8Yax6pwlfFU7ugPpx4kmQLWI6iWNYpMvzDAx-2Bo8rmsd-2BDYskcP-2BZI08awg04F-2FjbDqARktnZInhtVloTygKj-2FL0AanO2lEeK42rfGc8HTHbvj5mow1HVYly0I-2BuxezQSToJ0KSBlS8c-3D" style="color: #467886;" target="_blank">Partial Claim</a> which enables the borrower to access up to 30 percent of the outstanding balance of their FHA-insured mortgage. The Partial Claim amount is placed in a junior lien and paid back when the homeowner sells or refinances the home or the mortgage otherwise terminates. Under the Payment Supplement, the Partial Claim funds are used in the following way:</span></span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">First, the Partial Claim is used to pay any arrearages and to bring the borrower’s mortgage payment current.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 15px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Next, the remaining funds are deposited in an FHA custodial account managed by the mortgage servicer and used to temporarily supplement the principal and interest portion of a borrower’s mortgage payment each month, with a target of up to a 25 percent reduction in monthly principal and interest payments.</span></span></span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“FHA developed this innovative tool because after interest rates rose the FHA Recovery Modification could no longer reliably provide payment reduction to borrowers facing a hardship,” <strong>said Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon.</strong> “Payment Supplement will bring borrowers current and temporarily reduce their monthly payments for up to three years, which we hope will enable them to weather their hardship and once again begin making their full mortgage payments.”</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Payment Supplement option is available to all borrowers who have not already exhausted their Partial Claim allowance through previous loss mitigation actions.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mortgage servicers may begin implementing Payment Supplement on May 1, 2024, but must implement the solution for all eligible borrowers by January 1, 2025.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In addition to the publication of the Payment Supplement policy, FHA also announced today that it is extending its full suite of temporary loss mitigation options through April 30, 2025. The existing loss mitigation options, originally developed as part of FHA’s COVID-19 recovery efforts, are currently available to mortgage servicers for all borrowers who are behind on their mortgage payments, regardless of the reason for their hardship. The options were originally set to expire on October 30, 2024.</span></span></span></p>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-89452430548505523222024-02-12T14:59:00.002-07:002024-02-12T14:59:44.360-07:00Miami and Miami Beach Expand Rainbow Spring LGBTQ+ Program Ahead of Pride 2024<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4GRQzTwcp4sq6Tw_t0RIMjlQi-9fd6IJ7jM92diBv417wOcU2RQ26LEVg0OvTIwe-1GSIPDLLChhV-46sY_1z9r-duGzGKyT0e_wHNpPNev9W9pac0YaKieoogfF_nh3wiru-e0Mr_009ez_fJHHwhvjx4pxaU1mIE0XO4plSInOMcsiS84UVlaALNEJ/s1000/shutterstock_449408050-2_Ocean_Drive_neon_1440x900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4GRQzTwcp4sq6Tw_t0RIMjlQi-9fd6IJ7jM92diBv417wOcU2RQ26LEVg0OvTIwe-1GSIPDLLChhV-46sY_1z9r-duGzGKyT0e_wHNpPNev9W9pac0YaKieoogfF_nh3wiru-e0Mr_009ez_fJHHwhvjx4pxaU1mIE0XO4plSInOMcsiS84UVlaALNEJ/w640-h400/shutterstock_449408050-2_Ocean_Drive_neon_1440x900.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is excited to announce the launch of its second annual <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTl2jZk6t0eeXyJPTXm93rYC0vScx4dZE7JptiC-2Ba-2FA7wJh52PCeDvHLmKiwTM-2FkAjTmCHLgLJnmFmmeJsJ8tznsRb4KSxQeKuwzQ8d92e5eoNjZI2IgqecYpmN9WeRH-2B3f01EkxbNHnp-2FdIK-2FkrsEDLL0lAReAWUwiuUt8L08PwdQ-3D0K7L_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrMqc5K9gqNpXz6TzhU2MvZzbnBeXxnmnTHHUqwFaTdq5P0MfR7ToqKniOHXS48YYSM2-2FA8ObA4P1H5-2Bb8ZjmqLQw-2FmJcxio0rMuBfROUIRgPaZ6QLkl2GxcahYOkSULBath-2FGTu5NLJIn-2Bk9F-2BkKd6E">Rainbow Spring</a> program this February. Diversity is at the heart of Miami and Miami Beach, and this initiative is tailored to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with a spectrum of unique programming and promotional offers, enhancing their experience in Miami and Miami Beach throughout the spring season. Building on the success of its inaugural year in 2023, which resulted in more than 27,000 bookings from LGBTQ+ travelers in the U.S., the GMCVB is expanding the program to target visitors in international markets such as Toronto, London, Mexico City and São Paulo. For comprehensive LGBTQ+ information and exclusive offers, visit the program's website at <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTlCL-2FzHN1lSsasBMV-2Fru6KJQvgiHAPLnWZS0pljr6ijAaxpmYbG9mm4LxGrjh-2FEOt1MDdLPsTNH4DKJDm4Mhyr27jh0NMwSKjDM8HsulP0HHo-3DqXdg_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrOEaOM0J4LI8Xi2FFs-2FWhhRkFW-2Bo9Vd-2F3jV2emzM2UOP7EvZ3eTp2skK0djFFUlDeuOexltDdTyqDTW4AOFa-2F2jOV1HOL-2FOH-2BNP3Tk7qC5u18-2B9veNAae-2FZ9vIMD5iCWT4SiZI9NNQRm6yngVp2zqOp">RainbowSpring.com</a>. The site will feature special discounts on hotels and attractions, as well as deals at restaurants.<br /><br />Miami Beach's two LGBTQ+ owned hotels, <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTl9QDNyNwSPY0K1Alfj4ASDeIIQCME4v8DBgd15A1MG9F2KlOvSSROA0xMPKOFUA9nZcF0DT-2BuZ9Is0L9S8irdfKrEirlNQTMsoWEAvAwkSYiPt-2Bodz7dKRMr3KBLTzAnYfMiHsWzrQRNtkcJX1qmt9SaYqaGdq3fdO6xWEdKh7eg-3DmyRt_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrMTicaTN0QjymfzmjA81QskM97iTHQW5h9TzRZtnIIXnbhFppFzitDVgmdnc7-2BUtJX8PVk5qucT7Y0fYqQPuhTFqFt-2BW8pHoFY-2FnLJfUQzUBRYQYv6-2BQLUAla-2FAaMytqtMmGvYuWDgr12CfI6HvfvGQ">Axel Beach Miami</a> and <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTlCl14arAu-2Fk8fm1PdkGs8vV0DUPvNaTZrajaxNyq5aRfa5QaHZGyyKC9TCMMRld6B9RieM-2FzlP252Vv7EIW8LRbyNVuuzjAi3w6lVympYmRQ-3DvHFD_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrPxx5uxcTInxHF3i-2BjyR7IxgCSaS5op7Y-2BL-2BLdoHU4ChSpscqw8iVDkQuTEX7B-2BlMTtolUdcInsm5M2dBvMRV9Y42ZSWU3Z9U9KiV6bdFELllQW26I4fGNatn2vD3VfZdRiIw8SWQFqoNP3LWrVa6XN">Hotel Gaythering</a>, will be the program's mainstays, offering events including karaoke, trivia night, bingo, martini night, and sports events.<br /><br />Greater Miami and Miami Beach is packed with a vibrant array of LGBTQ+ experiences and events year-round, and this spring will bring diverse experiences that draw in all members of the LGBTQ+ community.<br /><br />"Greater Miami and Miami Beach takes pride in being a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ travelers year-round," said Dan Rios, GMCVB's Director of LGBTQ+ Tourism Marketing. "As a leading destination for the LGBTQ+ community, Rainbow Spring is another way we can offer experiences to ensure they feel seen and represented when they visit."<br /><br />Greater Miami and Miami Beach has a diverse offering of LGBTQ+ owned and operated restaurants that visitors can enjoy. Asian fusion restaurant <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTlHgpnlDzqBbGgYwehzZFK-2FwVoN1me15gouevFJ6Tb-2B0bc1-2FCkxhCGbpVtjzekgK-2BtJ8SHto-2F8mi5hXI8WhJdpvDQkIFtLHFA03ggYAQFW666PFHFad-2BrQdTB-2Bfnty3c6Kmapr1eDiQ9r-2B-2FntD-2BBBBRw-3D-3DRla2_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrMQzuc-2B7C-2BwfC2Ikr4vzarwZrDURooEq9v2LA9RhDlZrMc-2Bz9EAlDax7WVw8k8Upkwa57XVNmGk4ENN7BwnZ-2F9pmTGki3VTEuJl7tGZKL2PSoij1bBaIaL6lxt67bkqF-2F87uCmqlg8xAelvVxssyxfi">Phuc Yeah</a> offers a menu infused with a queer influence, including the popular "Say Gay" cocktail—a spicy twist on a mezcal margarita. For dazzling drag performances, <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTl96Ssdd5pAUb4ff-2B8k-2F-2FxP1uG8MoWjwoRZGR3u6O8lFgnEaQsxzKJO0PPM6srx-2FiE9e-2Fd6CIx5jcniCAjWNDmQ6FNSlJjcJ1y4AupqIvOufJ4bo5X3-2FCmpy8zzSUhwdq4bHhdQa8ntiDeQGEq9OBx0CnF3Kj6Ka5WlkbwfdYqv2tY-2Bj9rstdUvRwKBFNGjoY9bxpw_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrM4SxmHD5NLEQAnQt-2BNK96aRsftGEvAKuOi7EHpL0cZBtrnpO7NVVl222-2Fm8LvGt-2Bq-2Fhvx4VuuGWVJpSsOl1xhXmA6K3LqNtAcBlqnkyAY3ak2xNenqVRqD706iZB5OJ6DiMLv0Ce2pgXUk-2Fvpr9UQX">Palace Bar & Restaurant</a> and <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTlpjT6n1i5N3Ce-2BhY2Cqg3KYTHoyPnU29-2FUWarZwHW0Q4xhT68pTKNYVsBjwKL7yno9usNLoRnl45oBAGPlh8w3QKbq7tH98uV1tlZc6Kc3S-2FzelIEQFUvoyT3V2jEIYCPrmCXgYtRyVFzcR0aoDnqzA-3D-3DA3Lf_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrPoDV0GbCtZl3EYw2jlEmrp1QHJl8qEBlOQ5bangppT8PA3UNAVuGCdFhYB35WuWu0BJKmwBpqaAiII7yrZ1adz21aUFS1IqjbU-2B79brFbNOJp7ozt4QnsQWvak3YA56U3af0JeZ6It6zvQ49eqX4oJ">R House</a> offer eclectic and nationally acclaimed food and entertainment. For an upscale dining experience, businesses such as <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTlrVeoZn1bSntw2sz41ndaLx6oxWAC5Dx88G-2FOBcAQbkxsg9nH9ZJropUC9R8BlGOLS-2FC7BtDy0G2xgzt86Mriymth65JVb8h7dWmbDgF4-2FuEo4IZU3AdLkBikj1DaffZkC2EscNwS4NoddKzp0RFSGA-3D-3DSlh1_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrNoyV6HIUGGDNUUpXHeXY0LLSp0wEIZIkj0q8J8O43Qfxx145t5wPBaaJ8BuqJCr4z96p70lr-2B08Hck-2BracrSYoLOWEYz4zcQDH9K9R9XuBy5vNel8IgaHLgL2UHePvPFQHTK6-2BmYnOe-2B-2FAc1hQh-2FLA">Klaw Miami</a> and <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTlIbxayndVJBzqEye0nHs1CHHmePm18zRGFq-2FIMBjBgsH4fyqSZnX43OXhbTwGMmFlUFORtFSDaEnwRdNxXNreMVHe3HKAniR78vp40S-2FDI6wV8gyn9RQgzynk3Q88QjS4d9mDpXd-2FjSyWdLalQ5uau9JgU49kOq9Y3ReI-2BZCB5BudzI0L3dIhdjbK0vyNYE4GTham_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrOf1YrKicHOifwtYWcsf6beLT8NAjKKakAQYB4-2FrYynW-2B4Vk41HxjEL08YwX-2BdP4DV-2BvqGEd5Klzd3gMq9JTxHIQjlRpDThFpF4MtgdHmHVLcwNoyNbtx7LoP-2F3pZsYUvg3yt0cFGMk9gAOC8A6AU12">Pez Loco</a> incorporate sophisticated coastal-inspired menu items.<br /><br />For additional details about Miami and Miami Beach, visit <a href="http://email.prnewswire.com/ls/click?upn=OXp-2BEvHp8OzhyU1j9bSWuwMvMWelqIco5RbfBrouY-2BT3DNSfvhHGaCaPPW-2BZpFTlu3IcRHLc5tnCHLkcM4fDBbwfLhSfgFZJoxpgoyQMnsyWR34da5x-2BJ7gQhbM28rbu6RfGeHvjkQCqIKlVHxeXs6R58MvO9HRVFVVkR-2BeM90UnBOrpq-2FcF48K4Ov2CEo4QPrdX_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2FxeCB9bRRALQqPZeGqsrluCQAWeDoiI8bEaBgbt9KpG9VgFCgffcDzqrHkfR2F-2FQt4tIjKwERVotInPUWF3slyrpwrFCtLIv2B9cNPF9Y8WGoLUAt-2Flp5lWjlbGQTuY6R7U97AsNrSShKyDJd1mFZ1iZaEOhrzkHDNkk5OjgHN5-2FrN1WNLuX6h0tLJ2gR2CrBxhQ0B7F4NWI3bK-2BLUCT-2F3yA6syZHsrIjjYptKq7RzroPodslcYf9BR2yag2KAbTjhJVRY28Y0AorhCPIBbZl8YmKMcTstEPu6zgFkbP9ZB6sGc2VRuAAzOJ0SN3rK0-2F0ko">www.MiamiandMiamiBeach.com</a>.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-54661479134783892462024-02-12T14:43:00.001-07:002024-02-12T14:43:01.887-07:00Want to Connect with Denver's Gay Community? 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Scheduled for August 17th - 18th at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel, this two-day event promises a diverse lineup of creators and special guests from the LGBTQ+ community, along with panels, performances, and cosplay.<br /><br />Reflecting on the event's growth, Nic Gitau, President of Geeks OUT, remarks, "Flame Con has become a home for queer fans, championed queer stories, and celebrated queer creators as their careers have sparked and exploded."<br /><br />This year, Flame Con is pleased to welcome Molly Knox Ostertag, acclaimed author-illustrator, as one of its special guests. In addition, the con will host Fireball: The Official Flame Con After Party on August 17th, featuring Megami from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 as host.<br /><br />Last year's event featured a range of queer-oriented vendors, creators, and special guests, as well as panels and presentations covering various topics in geek culture. Notable attendees included Josh Trujillo and Anthony Oliveira, who both praised Flame Con for its unique atmosphere and sense of community.<br /><br />Tickets for Flame Con are available through Eventbrite, offering options for daily and weekend passes, as well as access to the official 2024 Flame Con party. </span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-76691872860233101222024-02-12T14:06:00.003-07:002024-02-12T14:06:12.348-07:00WalletHub Study - Denver Ranks in the Top 15 Best Places for Valentine’s Day<iframe src="https://cdn.wallethub.com/wallethub/embed/10056/geochart-valentine-2024.html" width="556" height="347" frameBorder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><div style="width:556px;font-size:12px;color:#888;">Source: <a href="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-valentines-day/10056">WalletHub</a></div>
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;">With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and 46% of Americans saying inflation is affecting their plans this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-valentines-day/10056&source=gmail&ust=1707858097785000&usg=AOvVaw1V9pux0_QBypwExVNl7Ld8" href="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-valentines-day/10056" style="background-color: white; color: #007c89; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Best Places for Valentine’s Day in 2024</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;">, alongside its nationally representative </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wallethub.com/credit-cards%23survey&source=gmail&ust=1707858097785000&usg=AOvVaw22ZBWsfLb-QHbRjwleN4XB" href="https://wallethub.com/credit-cards#survey" style="background-color: white; color: #007c89; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2024 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202020;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020;">To determine the most romantic yet affordable cities for Valentine’s Day, WalletHub compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities across 25 key metrics, ranging from florists per capita to forecasted precipitation to the cost of a three-course meal for two.</span></span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-31864606025778311692024-02-12T13:47:00.001-07:002024-02-12T13:47:22.929-07:00Celebrating Courage and Community: Stonewall National Museum Gala 2024<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjA4NdlNHo666R3X5Kbd8F7gjT7xtuTSZ9KiOcA24RixSrAzfgUUxkGbO3PXmviJ6oJI-ptQuxeWotQTt93REcxgqaykhGJ7OFwPhJEs3MwUvVYpnixBYmxCkiDD6bgZewHWlrn7LHPQsznot3DiCuiGw_4KeOgnjDHqA8hkr_w9vafVJth3VEMacTJ_y-/s447/unnamed.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="447" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjA4NdlNHo666R3X5Kbd8F7gjT7xtuTSZ9KiOcA24RixSrAzfgUUxkGbO3PXmviJ6oJI-ptQuxeWotQTt93REcxgqaykhGJ7OFwPhJEs3MwUvVYpnixBYmxCkiDD6bgZewHWlrn7LHPQsznot3DiCuiGw_4KeOgnjDHqA8hkr_w9vafVJth3VEMacTJ_y-/s320/unnamed.png" width="320" /></a></div>In Fort Lauderdale, the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library (SNMAL) is gearing up for its annual <a href="https://stonewall-museum.org/gala-2024/" target="_blank">Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes Gala 2024</a>. Set to take place on February 24, 2024, at The Venue, this event will honor individuals whose stories embody resilience and strength within the LGBTQIA+ community.<br /><br />Among the guests of honor are Diana Nyad, known for her remarkable swim from Cuba to Florida, Kristen Lovell, the subject of the HBO documentary "The Stroll," and Stacy Ritter, president/CEO of Visit Lauderdale. Ritter's efforts to maintain a welcoming atmosphere in Broward County, despite challenges such as book bans and restrictions on healthcare, will be recognized.<br /><br />The gala holds significance as SNMAL has been dedicated to preserving LGBTQIA+ history for over 50 years. With over 500 guests expected, the evening will feature speeches, dining, entertainment, and a fundraising auction to support SNMAL's ongoing mission.</span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-67669039590058337832024-01-22T15:39:00.002-07:002024-01-22T15:39:12.619-07:00Equity, diversity concerns top American Bar Association meeting Feb. 1-5 in Louisville<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKt48rw7GJNGst96fJxeKj0OUp86xe6Je-63uHuMLOO4UHG6othtRmpwwXn8gdvpGGoZXe1bfHU7Z0gMN26NpkDn28kzVQ2YzPRDCWa3KHHD0bQzOzm14-534a6_Pmu0sNrXaKBgfskGebiEOyuTrpXF43wnbwTyU-C_FwtwbIFuUmR5Wu5eh44izFhom/s640/img.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKt48rw7GJNGst96fJxeKj0OUp86xe6Je-63uHuMLOO4UHG6othtRmpwwXn8gdvpGGoZXe1bfHU7Z0gMN26NpkDn28kzVQ2YzPRDCWa3KHHD0bQzOzm14-534a6_Pmu0sNrXaKBgfskGebiEOyuTrpXF43wnbwTyU-C_FwtwbIFuUmR5Wu5eh44izFhom/w640-h360/img.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Legal measures to achieve a more equitable U.S. justice system, celebrations of champions of diversity and hot-button topics such as qualified immunity and gun control are chief among legal concerns that will be explored at the 2024 American Bar Association <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWVlN6sB0LaB0Ul0WQO1REaQFx0GvdkULZtWYPt1rR8g-2BUDbaU5OOl7DYQRwRE48bhf4-2B7YlNXmXNT36bDHJSfuNhtHxEOiUQ9ynd4GS-2BbjMJ4pNSRCrcD-2BQEEpdcoKw0w-3D-3DSu2N_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTMbKBOTlGAVrCbkQFG-2BuG7itMjIFuzIVwTtoTuQLHLn8fCRLPPI00AJnxjAH4hhrxHCyvx2Q-2B-2BxsXdiMn8EX8U96X8Z2JqK7rMac-2FDVEYuLmVl1GXSzKtJvIVwfMEKsf9U6AkAcaanlLiBvo-2FAqXQyVZ5gJr4ouV7nOiEGb1-2FS-2FYEvEjs3swxXDZiIMHnsMub0HvNfWRGKs3eCJGEy38R9eMTUefOyOPAYaVcOYdeMRSehDCLArEcfGvMI-2FXTYVRorAQu-2Ff4YYrOO7dCV7ojhcA-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706049086332000&usg=AOvVaw2gj2SzVO2Gjd_QIlx3aiTH" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWVlN6sB0LaB0Ul0WQO1REaQFx0GvdkULZtWYPt1rR8g-2BUDbaU5OOl7DYQRwRE48bhf4-2B7YlNXmXNT36bDHJSfuNhtHxEOiUQ9ynd4GS-2BbjMJ4pNSRCrcD-2BQEEpdcoKw0w-3D-3DSu2N_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTMbKBOTlGAVrCbkQFG-2BuG7itMjIFuzIVwTtoTuQLHLn8fCRLPPI00AJnxjAH4hhrxHCyvx2Q-2B-2BxsXdiMn8EX8U96X8Z2JqK7rMac-2FDVEYuLmVl1GXSzKtJvIVwfMEKsf9U6AkAcaanlLiBvo-2FAqXQyVZ5gJr4ouV7nOiEGb1-2FS-2FYEvEjs3swxXDZiIMHnsMub0HvNfWRGKs3eCJGEy38R9eMTUefOyOPAYaVcOYdeMRSehDCLArEcfGvMI-2FXTYVRorAQu-2Ff4YYrOO7dCV7ojhcA-3D" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Midyear Meeting</a> in Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 1-5.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With several dozen top-quality legal programs, events and presentations by America’s foremost law experts and speakers, the ABA Midyear Meeting is the nation’s premier gathering of legal professionals.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The ABA House of Delegates — the association’s policy-making body — will meet in-person on Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. EST at the Kentucky International Convention Center (221 South Fourth St). For details on the proposals for debate and vote during the one-day session, click <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWVlN6sB0LaB0Ul0WQO1REbbjtfl-2FntQ2fvf6r-2FBlhLxCCk4FIXj5zJg3xMHZmiKR6FkAvHfrbgVBTsxfJw7MQfgWLgwrickLOL8B6TYAK27Afwl0-2F-2B1wI0apTEt7ggd6GtIIKBDm-2BJcnfKY70jtK10-3DSB-W_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTMbKBOTlGAVrCbkQFG-2BuG7itMjIFuzIVwTtoTuQLHLn8fCRLPPI00AJnxjAH4hhrxHCyvx2Q-2B-2BxsXdiMn8EX8U96X8Z2JqK7rMac-2FDVEYuLmVl1GXSzKtJvIVwfMEKsf9b9enr8B7ZCU97hb-2BZL5pRkx4Pn0KO0LR7bqt7CvNOwE8F0tZbF0bGN-2BD4rTDSf2IjbkR98CTxOgtLUPIx1f5kvj9RJ4RDJXaWHOBa0LTj0v-2F-2F95um-2FXVHwm67KfOH7SMHYsJeGIKspGf6vrdm1zUuQ-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706049086332000&usg=AOvVaw1U5-l_EzaYzsaW8n68Ua5r" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWVlN6sB0LaB0Ul0WQO1REbbjtfl-2FntQ2fvf6r-2FBlhLxCCk4FIXj5zJg3xMHZmiKR6FkAvHfrbgVBTsxfJw7MQfgWLgwrickLOL8B6TYAK27Afwl0-2F-2B1wI0apTEt7ggd6GtIIKBDm-2BJcnfKY70jtK10-3DSB-W_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTMbKBOTlGAVrCbkQFG-2BuG7itMjIFuzIVwTtoTuQLHLn8fCRLPPI00AJnxjAH4hhrxHCyvx2Q-2B-2BxsXdiMn8EX8U96X8Z2JqK7rMac-2FDVEYuLmVl1GXSzKtJvIVwfMEKsf9b9enr8B7ZCU97hb-2BZL5pRkx4Pn0KO0LR7bqt7CvNOwE8F0tZbF0bGN-2BD4rTDSf2IjbkR98CTxOgtLUPIx1f5kvj9RJ4RDJXaWHOBa0LTj0v-2F-2F95um-2FXVHwm67KfOH7SMHYsJeGIKspGf6vrdm1zUuQ-3D" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-1323118312479688242024-01-22T15:34:00.001-07:002024-01-22T15:34:55.358-07:00HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art For LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_dzoB-tC8Bo?si=Mda5EaAhQN_XbNiI" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">HBO has released the official trailer and key art for the original documentary LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO, produced by RadicalMedia, directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, debuting SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00-9:35 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.<br /><br />LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO captures the creative dynamo and mesmerizing star power of Lil Nas X, the groundbreaking, Grammy award-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter, as he prepares for and embarks on his first-ever headlining U.S. tour. With unparalleled access, the film follows the genre-breaking artist on a personal journey of self-investigation and discovery as he creates, rehearses, and performs nightly in front of his legions of devoted fans.<br /><br />Spanning 60 days of the “Long Live Montero” tour in 2022/2023, the verité-style film delves beneath the surface of Lil Nas X, a boy from Atlanta born Montero Hill, whose musical career exploded with his 2019 crossover hit “Old Town Road.” Mirroring the stage show, the film is divided into three acts—Rebirth, Transformation, and Becoming—and chronicles Montero’s own odyssey as he navigates the pressures of his meteoric rise to stardom, his desire to inspire his fans and accept the naysayers, and his place within the pantheon of Black, queer icons. Capturing this provocative performer at a transformational point in his life, Montero’s elaborate stage show transports the audience through the highs and lows of his life via his deeply personal music, while behind the scenes, the film reveals a sensitive young man still exploring his own queer identity, complicated relationships with family members, and his aspirations as a force for self-expression and acceptance. Vulnerable and raw off stage, dazzling and spectacular on stage, LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO is a testament to an artist who continues to push boundaries, transcend genres, and reshape expectations on his quest to become the truest and greatest version of himself.<br /><br /><br /></span><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="m_6012564302646636165layout" style="color: #222222; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="m_6012564302646636165column m_6012564302646636165scale m_6012564302646636165stack" style="margin: 0px; width: 680px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-82359331690025483202024-01-22T15:29:00.002-07:002024-01-22T15:29:49.026-07:00National and State Groups petition the UN about the Human Rights Crisis for LGBTQIA+ Texans<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUhwwM0YWIVnN7nfhrgvDln0xXw78dPuBf3ITxDkIVO2QhErMGxdzbLLKAVFTBqKtSrz4XPZnK460g0yFWxvPTPlZggxqLOLXEh0BjvRnYjDQPpcZ7mSfblWAZiZlMcJyaAScCN3heP2hs2BoIbSpJGlCAz2BVrS8cfp-yUaIrvmNIEhTIhwkoCBSrfvV/s958/Screenshot%202024-01-22%20at%203.29.22%E2%80%AFPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="958" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUhwwM0YWIVnN7nfhrgvDln0xXw78dPuBf3ITxDkIVO2QhErMGxdzbLLKAVFTBqKtSrz4XPZnK460g0yFWxvPTPlZggxqLOLXEh0BjvRnYjDQPpcZ7mSfblWAZiZlMcJyaAScCN3heP2hs2BoIbSpJGlCAz2BVrS8cfp-yUaIrvmNIEhTIhwkoCBSrfvV/w640-h366/Screenshot%202024-01-22%20at%203.29.22%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Today, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVB5gmeHKMZ7sGfNI7zdkWai-QVS_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcOG-2B6JSkLKl3g-2BJHBPMQhjFAzbEJZNf28nokG-2FyGlHDgK2u1V3z9CrlO4j5pRNZ8x41xc-2F4kn4UT20SglEn6ESi5dU4sfmun7gTxeltIG-2Fud4aqasFiR3yFXVsk7Ee9wfo8lF-2FzS11zMSBd05xK8fqw-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw1j3Z8F4M3LJ4tm3hcnVIH1" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVB5gmeHKMZ7sGfNI7zdkWai-QVS_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcOG-2B6JSkLKl3g-2BJHBPMQhjFAzbEJZNf28nokG-2FyGlHDgK2u1V3z9CrlO4j5pRNZ8x41xc-2F4kn4UT20SglEn6ESi5dU4sfmun7gTxeltIG-2Fud4aqasFiR3yFXVsk7Ee9wfo8lF-2FzS11zMSBd05xK8fqw-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>Equality Texas</u></a>, the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATURiKDtDxlDsv9VwZDapRIrY-3DEW57_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcLLz6oIlY-2FoFzQSTt-2BLC-2FJBYil66sqkBdoOdc-2B9oXRuFw-2FI-2FeAGTwSgfA4TboowvNh0miFnHvOtZ5CgFSLEvSdc4-2FEoW9PnsRs8BIMmmQPSZhBq1vmN-2F8iuHMFZX4boIwbS7oVBq2aNvJ5HZCtm5xI4-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw38ySijRG0kHHPbwiSqfI7X" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATURiKDtDxlDsv9VwZDapRIrY-3DEW57_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcLLz6oIlY-2FoFzQSTt-2BLC-2FJBYil66sqkBdoOdc-2B9oXRuFw-2FI-2FeAGTwSgfA4TboowvNh0miFnHvOtZ5CgFSLEvSdc4-2FEoW9PnsRs8BIMmmQPSZhBq1vmN-2F8iuHMFZX4boIwbS7oVBq2aNvJ5HZCtm5xI4-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>ACLU of Texas</u></a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUYejRj7hg8faIZ-2FdHaS-2FUvQ-3DLImg_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcFqAn-2FwIh0iaMrG4SUQCaSW3hi4XNomHIgDqBITAOu84t2BV-2By8kKorsihpFUsio8ELA3c75TpXuE4jCvQ7JkWNUM3V6HSP6owQyyjumnTeaprot-2BnR8VhMVy3V3WC3H0tebpFnaEWyojGnDzSVtLvw-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw2vYOP9u9xxN-jg77b2rQaL" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUYejRj7hg8faIZ-2FdHaS-2FUvQ-3DLImg_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcFqAn-2FwIh0iaMrG4SUQCaSW3hi4XNomHIgDqBITAOu84t2BV-2By8kKorsihpFUsio8ELA3c75TpXuE4jCvQ7JkWNUM3V6HSP6owQyyjumnTeaprot-2BnR8VhMVy3V3WC3H0tebpFnaEWyojGnDzSVtLvw-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>GLAAD</u></a>, and the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTOf-2BdR40yZ7qnE1yVRZPus-3DQbAO_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcHkOXxUS-2BIwUL99zE1gWF6EZ0EdZbxRadyVqjAE3bFoY45I8-2BGS6mocnwczKr1Ewbld532nlUpByL6sAkjdE4oFEJvOzKrqCZ4q-2Faypy-2B2IstqnRcpbpF1tw1CQkildF4la4Wh9wjYPh7OzYktdONkk-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw1Zsxg-eBbORS3FucdDfVeB" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTOf-2BdR40yZ7qnE1yVRZPus-3DQbAO_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcHkOXxUS-2BIwUL99zE1gWF6EZ0EdZbxRadyVqjAE3bFoY45I8-2BGS6mocnwczKr1Ewbld532nlUpByL6sAkjdE4oFEJvOzKrqCZ4q-2Faypy-2B2IstqnRcpbpF1tw1CQkildF4la4Wh9wjYPh7OzYktdONkk-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>Human Rights Campaign</u></a> with the support of the Human Rights Clinic at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law submitted a <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVDZ-2FCLSOicN76V1HEoHA7DbixuOjAGplgLlYtQOjx8AUheQ434aztI4-2Fvlsj5J3UkICuNb6EHH-2BFa-2FWSJqOx52L6bGXWeMA-2BfNLYwEjk-2Fj-2FqKCiUYk8-2BhWvAu-2BEtBg4UeE-3DHo7L_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcKPNp8MvS2lmxxRW-2BsXUTaLFACY0sdUeuXCCFuKpx1liTgo2onuCccidWoBxKkZ9dwQGqIE6hD-2Ftfw1kqvuDbNDxwBEisViKshKJbSQc2wEADqIxcxuRdkFrAANIo01h48ZgABTuRoe4gCp-2B5yta1P8-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw3EPMcL6xheb___9bxhOWra" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVDZ-2FCLSOicN76V1HEoHA7DbixuOjAGplgLlYtQOjx8AUheQ434aztI4-2Fvlsj5J3UkICuNb6EHH-2BFa-2FWSJqOx52L6bGXWeMA-2BfNLYwEjk-2Fj-2FqKCiUYk8-2BhWvAu-2BEtBg4UeE-3DHo7L_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcKPNp8MvS2lmxxRW-2BsXUTaLFACY0sdUeuXCCFuKpx1liTgo2onuCccidWoBxKkZ9dwQGqIE6hD-2Ftfw1kqvuDbNDxwBEisViKshKJbSQc2wEADqIxcxuRdkFrAANIo01h48ZgABTuRoe4gCp-2B5yta1P8-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>Joint Allegation Letter</u></a> to 17 independent experts, working groups, and special rapporteurs at the UN about the human rights crisis facing LGBTQIA+ Texans. </span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After a record-breaking legislative session in Texas—<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVDsSc7e2gPw2y9-2BuN5Y-2BuJATOs5VecqzXIsYHy6MBEOqYAl3Lur9dJxZiupdsDuWwRlUvRu80a7IURgLj0Oag-2FMGF3s_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcMqCHz-2BJcT-2FzqIMEAhOMXj8-2BMIHK43KJ6yLDMURSYDSPgpH9cmrHQdZf1fbguVP5fqAPvgs0BssNvht7XGXDLn6m8fsNk6o-2Bn4fXmGaqPGwC-2FJDPi3o9yi-2FVOzf0qJe-2B7GzWj-2FbNEWvYl4SPzt-2FRl-2B8-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw0FTkar2jZSxtY_HFNceOwK" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVDsSc7e2gPw2y9-2BuN5Y-2BuJATOs5VecqzXIsYHy6MBEOqYAl3Lur9dJxZiupdsDuWwRlUvRu80a7IURgLj0Oag-2FMGF3s_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcMqCHz-2BJcT-2FzqIMEAhOMXj8-2BMIHK43KJ6yLDMURSYDSPgpH9cmrHQdZf1fbguVP5fqAPvgs0BssNvht7XGXDLn6m8fsNk6o-2Bn4fXmGaqPGwC-2FJDPi3o9yi-2FVOzf0qJe-2B7GzWj-2FbNEWvYl4SPzt-2FRl-2B8-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>over 140 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills filed</u></a>, Texans are now struggling with a collection of new laws that eliminate medical freedom for trans youth, censor school libraries, ban trans athletes from participating in collegiate sports, end DEI practices at public universities, threaten drag performance, and undermine local government's already limited power. Together these laws are a systemic attack on the fundamental rights, dignities, and identities of LGBTQIA+ persons that opens the gates for discrimination by both public and private actors. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The state's discrimination has gone unchecked to the point that state officials are <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTch0XgImj4ZkmIvhiIl7n9j57IWVtJfeg7-2BG95-2FFRrtrSHBKjwvMtxj0nboh0Z9TZXlWGpMLmms1l91tpOqdumDomgaT47BeIWnVIBTAbojUnBn_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcN8iZb-2B-2BSecgOHFQHrkvfS5aS0fI1jbLkatHfIcuKaRcdLRrUlEaNXu0Bcom8zNQ9DgSpMw-2BbJnCIJyst2te2LtI-2F4DpnEOBNE3xdiM7Vfnm73g5XAnBkDG0akRSS08cUmkYQNXzsAvx7JuH2j1US60-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw2EsNjMhJc2bW-uTYIYSdQO" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTch0XgImj4ZkmIvhiIl7n9j57IWVtJfeg7-2BG95-2FFRrtrSHBKjwvMtxj0nboh0Z9TZXlWGpMLmms1l91tpOqdumDomgaT47BeIWnVIBTAbojUnBn_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcN8iZb-2B-2BSecgOHFQHrkvfS5aS0fI1jbLkatHfIcuKaRcdLRrUlEaNXu0Bcom8zNQ9DgSpMw-2BbJnCIJyst2te2LtI-2F4DpnEOBNE3xdiM7Vfnm73g5XAnBkDG0akRSS08cUmkYQNXzsAvx7JuH2j1US60-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>now policing </u></a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTch0XgImj4ZkmIvhiIl7n9j57IWVtJfeg7-2BG95-2FFRrtrSHBKjwvMtxj0nboh0Z9TZXlWGpMLmms1l91tpOqdumDomgaT47BeIWnVIBTAbojmjEY_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcBOGij5acSqiBPag5VTnzPj86l1RYQo7JbHGLSM5naZfl89bJ7ANeuKTpu9rm8cwlC9dZ6uPkBjeUNMj9tr6SnAvGIsoDYa0zPTQ7nwSYBTj362tO2Z0rDaDr-2BtVSbxj4K8QV97au0rLFp515hMIujM-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684385000&usg=AOvVaw1vXfjKacDatkD4F6tQcSHq" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTch0XgImj4ZkmIvhiIl7n9j57IWVtJfeg7-2BG95-2FFRrtrSHBKjwvMtxj0nboh0Z9TZXlWGpMLmms1l91tpOqdumDomgaT47BeIWnVIBTAbojmjEY_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcBOGij5acSqiBPag5VTnzPj86l1RYQo7JbHGLSM5naZfl89bJ7ANeuKTpu9rm8cwlC9dZ6uPkBjeUNMj9tr6SnAvGIsoDYa0zPTQ7nwSYBTj362tO2Z0rDaDr-2BtVSbxj4K8QV97au0rLFp515hMIujM-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u><em>other</em></u></a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTch0XgImj4ZkmIvhiIl7n9j57IWVtJfeg7-2BG95-2FFRrtrSHBKjwvMtxj0nboh0Z9TZXlWGpMLmms1l91tpOqdumDomgaT47BeIWnVIBTAbojbMZZ_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcPT-2BRgJDfuQEu8gVcPI-2FAi9HatNenIVm5rJ-2BYKqPDXRwfCIoghfmglZoYte59WgNFNAoLfY-2BkXPQr6PqacSkA8UpU8TMrvHmFwdWIz2pWheyt5dnPxD6TAW-2FhqeDAdp-2Fe7UhHQmjbKCWSoSyUJcjfdw-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684386000&usg=AOvVaw35jpiKMa3MIwC2rvnQ115A" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTch0XgImj4ZkmIvhiIl7n9j57IWVtJfeg7-2BG95-2FFRrtrSHBKjwvMtxj0nboh0Z9TZXlWGpMLmms1l91tpOqdumDomgaT47BeIWnVIBTAbojbMZZ_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcPT-2BRgJDfuQEu8gVcPI-2FAi9HatNenIVm5rJ-2BYKqPDXRwfCIoghfmglZoYte59WgNFNAoLfY-2BkXPQr6PqacSkA8UpU8TMrvHmFwdWIz2pWheyt5dnPxD6TAW-2FhqeDAdp-2Fe7UhHQmjbKCWSoSyUJcjfdw-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u> states with unconstitutional laws</u></a>. Just as state laws must defer to federal laws, so too the Constitution states that they must <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUQn-2BElkQnroKCVhP-2Bp6vNoFHCtXPscyJ8B8zbpN7C-2F072DLqrIJgCUa04crL-2BwO4KkmF1Wz3hQtdcuAUyWgdtLU-3Dc0ZQ_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcJPc7DdvGy9MrVxyyghn58Je2rj4AM5IGcJXi7zvjtN1BPDONixCVH3sxQkG9tjrS1nt4xGM2GgU8NnUuFynaC13vzhqcPB6gFpJGRn-2FhcM055GebZpp4LSUBvkx0oebVpKS5sZENItRvt8xewxcw-2Bo-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684386000&usg=AOvVaw3KbU7SxSu8F-CeE9Am3PV9" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUQn-2BElkQnroKCVhP-2Bp6vNoFHCtXPscyJ8B8zbpN7C-2F072DLqrIJgCUa04crL-2BwO4KkmF1Wz3hQtdcuAUyWgdtLU-3Dc0ZQ_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcJPc7DdvGy9MrVxyyghn58Je2rj4AM5IGcJXi7zvjtN1BPDONixCVH3sxQkG9tjrS1nt4xGM2GgU8NnUuFynaC13vzhqcPB6gFpJGRn-2FhcM055GebZpp4LSUBvkx0oebVpKS5sZENItRvt8xewxcw-2Bo-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>yield to international treaties</u></a> that have been ratified by the federal government. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVDZ-2FCLSOicN76V1HEoHA7DbixuOjAGplgLlYtQOjx8AUheQ434aztI4-2Fvlsj5J3UkICuNb6EHH-2BFa-2FWSJqOx52L6bGXWeMA-2BfNLYwEjk-2Fj-2FqKCiUYk8-2BhWvAu-2BEtBg4UeE-3DbVpr_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcOAMuPNnv4SmPRLWcj69DfYSBOpaYEvGEu9-2BtF-2BZeAjpXQEPvRQVhjA751nTVXMWqMS0mOst1yfhZpd9m8XeJkEu-2FdXh2-2Fuu6jPrPRhT8xe4eeru0kwtziu2n0sQRgqISuYep6j05A-2FR6l9-2Bvuy75-2B8-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684386000&usg=AOvVaw1fCZLji_JzzqsuIz9tcVS3" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZ4MaAE1ye788vrkD4ELlVDZ-2FCLSOicN76V1HEoHA7DbixuOjAGplgLlYtQOjx8AUheQ434aztI4-2Fvlsj5J3UkICuNb6EHH-2BFa-2FWSJqOx52L6bGXWeMA-2BfNLYwEjk-2Fj-2FqKCiUYk8-2BhWvAu-2BEtBg4UeE-3DbVpr_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcOAMuPNnv4SmPRLWcj69DfYSBOpaYEvGEu9-2BtF-2BZeAjpXQEPvRQVhjA751nTVXMWqMS0mOst1yfhZpd9m8XeJkEu-2FdXh2-2Fuu6jPrPRhT8xe4eeru0kwtziu2n0sQRgqISuYep6j05A-2FR6l9-2Bvuy75-2B8-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u>Joint Allegation Letter</u></a> focuses on 7 bills that intentionally target or disproportionately impact LGBTQIA+ Texans: SB 14 (banning essential health care for trans youth), SB 17 (preventing public universities from maintaining DEI programs), SB 15 (preventing trans athletes from competing at the collegiate level), SB 763 (allowing chaplains to counsel school children, without any limit on proselytization or official training), SB 12 (banning public drag performances by labeling them as “sexually oriented”), HB 900 (enabling schools to ban LGBTQ+ books through a broad and vague definition of “sexual explicit” content), HB 2127 (encroaching on local power and threatening local non-discrimination ordinances). The letter spells out how these laws violate the U.S.’s obligation under the ICCPR and other human rights treaties. Specifically, they violate Texans’ right to non-discrimination, right to privacy, right to health, right to freedom of expression, and right to education. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We fought in the legislature, we fought in the courts, we pushed back in local communities, and waited on the federal government to intervene. Now we are looking to the UN for leadership. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>In a </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUYibxzFIZK7AFWBrjNgG1fRYtrGALvzIqGtc5h1Yz7vEWGHpW9Mwoe-2FeKZVZM1vYmYgNGaYY99omId3winqq-2FZX3rm9-2FxS-2FoGjssZ9YrSmcu-2BMgTP92xPkOcc86iTV-2BI37C6j75vN8XJ7viwTvx85yg-3DmN6r_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcD0xQEeNiOEUCvJivPqmN03AYIBn8ZBoR-2FBl7HUOHsUcF5Z1HJMjBgu0AWY4SyoTkTbK8NmGHNIVxlIYw1aBkO8jwNsKIiXOo1wktbBuWSq4xBt8hPvbT5lYi6CAMLPbKItq9gTfO4DbdP8wd8gBUMA-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684386000&usg=AOvVaw0oqSbr5CyyUlzNKfKpZr_R" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUYibxzFIZK7AFWBrjNgG1fRYtrGALvzIqGtc5h1Yz7vEWGHpW9Mwoe-2FeKZVZM1vYmYgNGaYY99omId3winqq-2FZX3rm9-2FxS-2FoGjssZ9YrSmcu-2BMgTP92xPkOcc86iTV-2BI37C6j75vN8XJ7viwTvx85yg-3DmN6r_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcD0xQEeNiOEUCvJivPqmN03AYIBn8ZBoR-2FBl7HUOHsUcF5Z1HJMjBgu0AWY4SyoTkTbK8NmGHNIVxlIYw1aBkO8jwNsKIiXOo1wktbBuWSq4xBt8hPvbT5lYi6CAMLPbKItq9gTfO4DbdP8wd8gBUMA-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u><strong>December 2023 report</strong></u></a><strong> on the state of human rights in the United States, the UN Human Rights Committee said:</strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“While noting the various legislative and policy initiatives adopted at the Federal level, the [Human Rights] Committee is concerned at the increase of state legislation that severely restricts the rights of persons based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, such as laws that, inter alia, ban and, in some instances, criminalize gender-affirming health care for transgender persons; forbid transgender individuals from using restrooms or from participating in school sports that corresponds with their gender identity; and limit discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity issues in schools.” </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>Statement from the </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUcxbHSLb3uDoOHVOancuYFzOH6Ybr4B1vcNeeGnEOIrcarIHAGt1WIB27pKzRhEw0eDtPyCUxnhjbbN10A6sZG5U-2FczRQTlw3TQJurkgxmxPDCQu-2F6-2FuvaORZu3Vy2vJijx2XVvYNiU9IEIXksACd6w-3DZts1_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcAyBxA7SQ2-2Bb0uucEitaW2NoMAKpXBrUIjeOewqu1b2x8hHSsECK1WCXdhONC-2B5viywAXTUe-2BNY-2Bwb8VVVnl-2FMm5Uy4W2zAMhMoCF07udpBd25QBa-2BemFFYrFIoYo6JKzDS6S98L93XOUg2lSk4soE0-3D&source=gmail&ust=1706048684386000&usg=AOvVaw1KgiYdQ5QJKSHaeJAZqVxT" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUcxbHSLb3uDoOHVOancuYFzOH6Ybr4B1vcNeeGnEOIrcarIHAGt1WIB27pKzRhEw0eDtPyCUxnhjbbN10A6sZG5U-2FczRQTlw3TQJurkgxmxPDCQu-2F6-2FuvaORZu3Vy2vJijx2XVvYNiU9IEIXksACd6w-3DZts1_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuIZWAtKmg4ULTufcG6E7l-2F8ZWOFszmj06jKV7q5tp-2Fxe1WMXNMelc9H9U4FywM6YTAOC9PJmVZpbshrBGy-2Bd5T6-2FgNRL3oMEIEHCEGtkim09HranyWNTIobCwMkOafcYvyHw9Q3R3uX6SUSrr5U5h-2BDQtwNLdUKApX9VZqKxBWTRFWkT0U7hlgN3nv-2BgMu6gcAyBxA7SQ2-2Bb0uucEitaW2NoMAKpXBrUIjeOewqu1b2x8hHSsECK1WCXdhONC-2B5viywAXTUe-2BNY-2Bwb8VVVnl-2FMm5Uy4W2zAMhMoCF07udpBd25QBa-2BemFFYrFIoYo6JKzDS6S98L93XOUg2lSk4soE0-3D" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><u><strong>website</strong></u></a><strong> of the Independent Expert of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity:</strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Discriminatory laws and socio-cultural norms continue to marginalize and exclude lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender-diverse persons from education, health care, housing, employment and occupation, and other sectors. This environment of exclusion lends itself to violence and discrimination. Exclusion also leads to inequality of opportunity and of access to resources.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>Statement from Ariel Dulitzky, Director of the Human Rights Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law:</strong> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #212121;">“Today is a sad day for Texas. Our state has not satisfied its obligation to safeguard the fundamental pillars of freedom, equality, dignity, and rights enshrined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We hope that with the United Nations’ involvement, the rights of LGBTQI+ persons will be fully recognized, respected, and protected in Texas.”</span> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>Statement from Ricardo Martinez, CEO of Equality Texas:</strong> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Failing to meet the minimum standards of international human rights treaties highlights the dire state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Texas. When state leaders fail us, we turn to the courts and the federal government, when they fail us we turn to the world. We cannot pretend to be a beacon of freedom when our state is slipping behind global human rights standards that have been in place for nearly 50 years. Our nation is only as strong as our weakest link, and right now, Texas is dragging our nation into a human rights crisis that will do more than damage our global reputation, it will harm our LGBTQIA+ neighbors at home.” </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>Statement from Oni K. Blair, Executive Director of the ACLU of Texas:</strong><strong> </strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"As a former U.S. diplomat who currently leads the ACLU of Texas, I believe there is sufficient evidence for the United Nations to investigate the barrage of civil rights abuses in Texas, especially those targeting the LGBTQIA+ community. Doing so would bring international awareness, clear recommendations to rectify human rights issues, and undeniable pressure on U.S. public and private entities to ensure equality for LGBTQIA+ Texans in our state. We join a long line of advocates who have appealed to international organizations to hold U.S. institutions accountable for protecting the human rights of all people, no exceptions."<strong> </strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>Statement from Melodía Gutiérez, Texas State Director at the Human Rights Campaign:</strong><strong> </strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“By delivering relentless attacks on the rights, dignity, and very existence of LGBTQ+ people for years, lawmakers in Texas are sending a clear message that members of our community are neither welcome nor safe in their state. This is not only creating a dire situation for queer and transgender Texans, but it is also forcing countless families to uproot their lives and flee to other parts of the country so that their children can simply grow up safe as their true selves. This should never be the reality for anyone in the United States. More than ever before, we will continue to activate our coalition, challenge political extremism, and reinforce the fact that LGBTQ+ Americans are fighting back and not going anywhere.”<strong> </strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>Statement from Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD:</strong> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 14.95px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">“There is a human rights crisis in the state of Texas. As a result of the 2023 legislative session and other regressive efforts, LGBTQ citizens from across the Lone Star State are forced to openly wonder if they can access necessities such as health care, inclusive education, creative freedoms and more. The governor and other leaders are failing in their basic responsibilities to keep all Texans safe and free. Discrimination against LGBTQ Texans, especially in the transgender community, is of international concern. We stand with our partners in Texas and nationwide in ensuring our concerns are heard by the United Nations and to urge all voices to speak up and act to protect LGBTQ Texans from state-sponsored misinformation, discrimination and violence.”</span></p>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341319332349439853.post-48553900454630771372024-01-16T12:14:00.004-07:002024-01-16T12:15:28.812-07:00One Colorado Presents "A Night for Every Body"<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #343541; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #d1d5db; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9M0UIakPgciofQ2kC-L_liKAFU4-KWKxzriJW683yBFaF9zzdvXQo2ajBbNhOSy4ZAyZffKua5qrW6T6Knrh4ml2hs0bpfqWUtDo977w_FkGgSyG_Jb8Qpid4dtvw42nCoUkpwGNFB4Y103OQGqoVnPgvdimLZkYeHCzMZtn8p0fWwxzVj9ONYPqI9xc/s1200/659c80d4b7865c55b52d085d_Email%20Header%20(%E2%80%9Ca%20night%20for%20every%20body%E2%80%9D).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="1200" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9M0UIakPgciofQ2kC-L_liKAFU4-KWKxzriJW683yBFaF9zzdvXQo2ajBbNhOSy4ZAyZffKua5qrW6T6Knrh4ml2hs0bpfqWUtDo977w_FkGgSyG_Jb8Qpid4dtvw42nCoUkpwGNFB4Y103OQGqoVnPgvdimLZkYeHCzMZtn8p0fWwxzVj9ONYPqI9xc/w640-h214/659c80d4b7865c55b52d085d_Email%20Header%20(%E2%80%9Ca%20night%20for%20every%20body%E2%80%9D).png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Join One Colorado in a celebration dedicated to raising awareness for our intersex community! This exciting and free event takes place January 31 at <a href="https://www.one-colorado.org/events/every-body?emci=62990871-15af-ee11-bea1-0022482237da&emdi=668569d1-99b4-ee11-bea1-0022482237da&ceid=768513" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Sie FilmCenter and features a movie screening of "Every Body," </span></a>a compelling panel discussion with intersex activist Alicia Roth Weigel, and an exclusive book signing for Alicia's latest release, "Inverse Cowgirl".<br /><br />As we come together for this evening in community, it's essential to delve into the interconnected fight for intersex rights, trans rights, and queer rights. Bring along a friend and an open mind for a thought-provoking and engaging experience.<br /><br /><br /></span>MileHighGayGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07042369517590483047noreply@blogger.com