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President Obama kicks off Gay Pride Month

2012-06-02T20:35:00.000-07:00

By Gautam Raghavan

June is Pride Month for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. This is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made, and recommit ourselves to the work ahead.

To help kick off LGBT Pride Month, today President Obama recorded the following video message to Americans across the country:

In addition, the President also issued a Proclamation where he describes the progress we’ve made over the last few years and our ongoing commitment to the rights of LGBT Americans. The Proclamation says in part:

Since I took office, my Administration has worked to broaden opportunity, advance equality, and level the playing field for LGBT people and communities. We have fought to secure justice for all under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and we have taken action to end housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We expanded hospital visitation rights for LGBT patients and their loved ones, and under the Affordable Care Act, we ensured that insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage to someone just because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Because we understand that LGBT rights are human rights, we continue to engage with the international community in promoting and protecting the rights of LGBT persons around the world. Because we repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans can serve their country openly, honestly, and without fear of losing their jobs because of whom they love. And because we must treat others the way we want to be treated, I personally believe in marriage equality for same-sex couples.

Throughout the month, we’ll be posting periodic updates at whitehouse.gov/LGBT. Check back often, and make sure you sign up for updates!

Gautam Raghavan is an Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement. This post originally appeared here.

PORNSTAR: Pride Edition

2012-06-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

Every second Friday, MANHUNT & DjTatiana present PORNSTAR - the HOTTEST MONTHLY PARTY that Denver has ever seen.

Beautiful gay men, sexy staff and the finest superstars of the adult film industry all under the same roof make this is a party not to be missed.

Next one is PORNSTAR PRIDE on Friday, June 15 featuring the one and only Colton Ford!

Magic Mike - It's Raining Men!

2012-06-01T09:40:00.002-07:00

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

Hallelujah! As part of The MTV Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week, MTV has released a new teaser clip from MAGIC MIKE. Warner Bros. Pictures will release MAGIC MIKE in theaters nationwide on June 29.

Advertise on MileHighGayGuy.com - Colorado's Best Gay Blog!

2012-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

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Denver Element LOVES gay men

2012-06-01T03:30:00.000-07:00

At The Denver ELEMENT … WE LOVE GAY MEN!

And we want all of us to be as Strong, Healthy, and Empowered as we can be. We promote the journey of mental, physical, and social well-being for all gay men. We achieve this by providing opportunities for community building, personal growth, HIV/Substance use prevention, education, and the celebration of life.

Check out our Boyfriend University, Touch Team, Probe Community Conversations, and Healthy Relationships programs to see what all the excitement is about.

Whether you’re young or old … tall or short … positive or negative … pretty or prettier … there’s a place for you at ELEMENT. Join us in transforming Denver’s Gay Male Community!

Find out what Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains can do for gay men

2012-06-01T03:00:00.001-07:00

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains provides services for gay men including STD Testing and Treatment, HIV Testing and Education, Prostate and Testicular Cancer Screenings, and Education and Referrals.

Join Denver's first-ever gay kickball league!

2012-06-01T03:00:00.000-07:00

The City of Denver is starting its first-ever gay kickball league.

The league kicks off June 10 and runs through August 12 with games on Sundays in Congress park.

Must be 21+ to play.

Contact Matthew.Draper@Denvergov.org to sign up or for more information.

Denver Tops and Bottoms wanted for HIV vaccine study

2012-06-01T02:30:00.000-07:00

Get on top of HIV prevention and volunteer for an HIV vaccine study through HopeTakesAction.org.

They are looking for HIV-negative, 18-50 year-old-men and transwomen who ♥ men to volunteer in a vaccine study. Don't worry ... you can't get HIV from the vaccine, and you will be compensated for your time.

The Male Form - Don Campbell Images Studio and Gallery

2012-06-01T02:00:00.000-07:00

On Friday, June 15 the member galleries of Denver's Art District on Santa Fe will be celebrating Gay on Santa Fay. The event is a kick off for the Denver PrideFest weekend.

As part of Gay on Santa Fay, DonCampbell Images Studio and Gallery is hosting 'The Male Form', an exhibit of fine art male nude photography, sculpture, and drawings. The photography and sculpture are the work of award winning artist Don Campbell and the male nude drawings are the work of deceased artist Will Laughlin.

Campbell's Photography has been exhibited in galleries throughout the country including the Leslie/ Lohman Art Museum in New York City, the Kinsey Art Museum at the University of Indiana, and the Los Angles Center for Digital Art.

His sculptures have also been exhibited throughout the country including the New Art Center in New York City, the Teal Gallery in Breckenridge, CO, Visions Gallery in Dallas, TX, and Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, CO. Campbell has won numerous awards for his photography and sculpture and some of his photographs are in the permanent collections of art museums.

Meet DJ Rockstar Aaron

2012-06-01T01:30:00.000-07:00

Denver-based DJ RockstarAaron is anything but typical. No stranger to big parties or at capacity dive bars, having spun them all. As an open format DJ, he's known to play everything Old School party hits, Hip-Hop, Dance, Electro, Indie and more. Rockstar Aaron has become a recognizable image for any dance party or club event. The Denver Posthas referred to him as "Ziggy Stardust's punk-damaged son."

If you need a DJ to entertain your built-in crowd or a headlining Club DJ spinning the newest dance hits, whether your event is one of the areas busiest nightclubs, a corporate trade show, in-store, touring band after-party or launch party it's just plain suitable to have this glamorous pioneer grace the decks at your event.

For booking availability or DJ Demo customized for your event email bookings@rockstaraaron.com or call 720-221-692.

Denver Pride 2012: Bearracuda Denver

2012-06-01T01:00:00.001-07:00

Bearracuda returns to Denver for Gay Pride Month with a MASSIVE event on Friday, June 29 at EXDO featuring DJ/Producer John LePage.

Click here to like the new Bearracuda Worldwide page on Facebook and join the Bearracuda Denver email list by clicking here.

Sponsored by SCRUFF and MileHighGayGuy.com, Bearracuda is the largest attended bear dance party in the U.S. - now in 27 cities across the world, with regular parties in San Francisco, Seattle & Portland + one-offs in NYC, Amsterdam, Austin, Atlanta & Sydney. Voted "Best Club for Queer Men" in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.

Denver Pride 2012: Summer Glam featuring Deborah Cox

2012-06-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

You wanted her? You got her!

Summer Glam featuring Deborah Cox kicks off Denver Pride 2012 on Friday, June 15 at The Ogden Theatre and tickets are on sale now!

In addition to the divalicious Deborah Cox there will also be DJ Bedz, drag shows , and a fashion show from Andrew Christian (you know that's gonna be hot, hot, hot!).

So get your tickets now and mark your calendars because this is one Pride event you don't want to miss!

Broadways - Denver's Favorite Neighborhood Bar

2012-06-01T00:30:00.003-07:00

Broadways, 1027 Broadway, is Denver's favorite neighborhood bar and there's something going on there every day of the week!

Mondays:
Blackout Mondays
Get down to your underwear or take your shirt off and receive a free well shot/drink or draft
Drink Specials
$2 Well Drinks
$2 Domestic Drafts

Tuesdays:
Customer Appreciation Day
Happy Hour All Day Long!
$1 Domestic Drafts
$2 Well Drinks
$3 Long islands

Wednesdays:
Retro Wednesdays
The Best music from the 70's. 80's, and 90's
$2.50 Domestic Drafts
$2.50 Well Drinks

Thursdays:
Bingo in the City with the Sextons
Naughty and wild bingo with free shots and drinks given during the game!
$2.50 Well Drinks
$5 Domestic Draft Beer Pitchers
$5 Long Island Buckets

Fridays, Saturday, Sundays:
Dance All Weekend LONG!
$3 Well Drinks
$3 Domestic Drafts & Bottles

BEER BUST WEEKENDS!
Come drink all the beer you can during the weekend beer bust! Saturdays and Sundays from 2-6pm for only $8.

Father's Day Gift Ideas: Colorado Cider Company

2012-06-01T00:30:00.002-07:00

Colorado Cider Company produces fresh hard cider for the discerning Colorado drinker.

With a well-developed craft beer market and an educated populace, hard cider has been a missing choice in the Denver market. Colorado Cider Company hopes to remedy that. Gluten-free and dryer than typical cider, Colorado Cider is available in fine liquor stores, bars and restaurants throughout Colorado.

Visit coloradocider.com for a location near you.

Sponsor Shout Out: National Teleprinting

2012-06-01T00:30:00.001-07:00

Located in the heart of LoDo, National Teleprinting has been serving Colorado's printing needs since 1985.

With outstanding customer service, superior print quality and fast turnarounds, no job is too large or too small for National Teleprinting's offset and digital and large format printing capabilities. Servicing Colorado's printing needs since 1985.

Click to 'Like' National Teleprinting on Facebook.

Get your Andrew Christian at MileHighGayGuy.com!

2012-06-01T00:30:00.000-07:00

AndrewChristian is one of the largest retailer and manufacturers of men’s underwear on the web. They carry hundreds of styles from cutting edge basics to performance fabrics, to body enhancing designs and everything is made in sunny Los Angeles, California.

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Zolarium Tanning Studio - Get a tan, man!

2012-06-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Zolarium Tanning Studio, located in the historic LoDo neighborhood, offers a premium experience at an unbeatable value!

At Zolarium you’ll discover a new level of comfort and quality in tanning. Not just from the professional equipment and highly-trained, certified staff but by Zolarium's commitment to creating the perfect environment to relax and indulge in some of the industry's best tanning beds.

The difference is apparent the moment you step into Zolarium's upscale facility and discover what tanning really should be.

But they don't just stop at expert service and professional equipment, Zolarium also carries a full line of premium skin care products to pamper and protect your best asset. So come in today and experience a real difference at Zolarium Tanning Studio.

Zolarium offers five levels of tanning, VersaSpa spray tanning, The Evolv Custom Airbrush System, Davinci Teeth Whitening and a wide selection of premium skin care products. Zolarium Tanning Studio is located at 1529 Market St. in LoDo.

Meet Dr. Jason Markijohn, a gay chiropractor for gay Denver

2012-05-31T16:26:00.002-07:00

Dr. Jason Markijohn

Dr. Jason Markijohn, D.C. of Cherry Creek Spine and Sport Clinic is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Colorado in October of 2006.

He is a diehard fan of the Steelers and Penguins. Outside of the office, you may see Dr. Jason playing ice hockey, running with his Siberian Huskies, at the gym or attending a live music show.

A gay chiropractor for gay Denver, Dr. Jason Markijohn's mission is to assist Denver's gay community to live healthier lives and his message to the gay community is that a wellness-oriented lifestyle can assist you in reaching your optimum health goals. Let Dr. Jason assist you in reaching your maximum health potential. For more information or to arrange an appointment visit www.cherrycreekspine.com or call 303-759-5575.

Mile High Hot Guy: The Return of Josh the Go Go Dancer

2012-05-31T08:25:00.002-07:00

Wow, you guys really loved you some Josh the go go dancer from my Mile High Hot Guy post the other day.

I know how you feel.

I love me some Josh as well.

So here's one more Josh the go go dancer photo for ya - and it's the back view!

10 Gay Fictional Badasses

2012-05-31T08:18:00.000-07:00

The Mary Sue has come up with an interesting list of 10 of the most "badass" gay and lesbian fictional characters from the worlds of comic books and sci-fi.

That's Ultimate Colossus at left, btw.

Whaddya think?

Gay rights movement makes strides as more people come out

2012-05-31T08:11:00.000-07:00

Why has the relatively young LGBT civil rights movement notched so much success so quickly? Familiarity, say some observers; LGBT people largely live among straight family members and co-workers.

“People came to understand we existed. ...That demystified it and made it harder for them to hate us in an abstract way," said Cleve Jones, a longtime LGBT activist who was a contemporary of Harvey Milk.

Leader in Fight for LGBT Equality to Receive Honorary Degree from Westminster College

2012-05-31T08:05:00.001-07:00

Recognized as a leader in the civil rights movement and the business world, Bruce Bastian, an entrepreneur, Utah philanthropist, and long-time board member of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from Westminster College at its commencement ceremony this weekend. Bastian co-founded the WordPerfect Corporation in 1978 and served as its Chairman until 1994. He is also the founder of the B. W. Bastian Foundation, which supports organizations that embrace the principle of equality. The Bastian Foundation is committed to supporting programs and organizations that benefit, encourage and preserve the rights of individuals, and promote LGBT equality.

“Bruce Bastian has dedicated his life to making the lives of others better,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “Bruce remains a leader in the fight for equality, not only for the LGBT community, but for all who are marginalized by society. His charitable work includes funding shelters for homeless youth, supporting the arts, and serving on the board of directors of the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization. We commend Bruce for his hard work and dedication to humanity.”

In addition to receiving an honorary degree, Bruce Bastian will also deliver the commencement address at Westminster College’s commencement ceremony.

“No matter where you are in life, hearing Bruce’s story will serve as inspiration,” Solmonese added. “Bruce’s lifetime accomplishments are many and he has much wisdom to share. If one graduate is inspired by Bruce’s leadership, Utah and America will be a fairer place.”

Scissor Sisters - Baby Come Home

2012-05-31T08:02:00.003-07:00

The sexy, sassy Scissor Sisters are back with a new video for their song Baby Come Home.

HRC Praises Lambda Legal and ACLU Lawsuits Seeking Marriage Equality in Illinois

2012-05-31T08:00:00.002-07:00

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, lauds Lambda Legal and the ACLU for filing coordinated lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of Illinois disparate treatment of same-sex couples under state law. The cases, limited to the state of Illinois, seek recognition from the courts of the inferior status of civil unions.

“Thank you to the ACLU, Lambda Legal, and most importantly to the courageous couples who have made their stories public in order to achieve equality for all same-sex couples in Illinois ,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “These laws suits are a critical step on our journey. ”

HRC will continue to work in coalition with advocates in the state, such as Equality Illinois, to advance marriage equality legislation in the state House and Senate. Both the lawsuits and legislation promote critical conversations on the impact of discriminatory laws on same-sex couples and their families. Pursuing two strategies increases the odds of success in Illinois.

Eagle Scout delivers 275,000 signatures to Boy Scouts of America calling for an end to anti-gay discrimination

2012-05-31T08:00:00.001-07:00

Eagle Scout and outspoken equality advocate Zach Wahls today delivered more than 275,000 signatures to the Boy Scouts of America calling on the group to end its long history of anti-gay discrimination and reinstate Ohio mom Jennifer Tyrrell, who in April was forcibly removed as den leader of her son's Boy Scouts troop because she's gay.

Since launching her Change.org petition, Tyrrell has worked with GLAAD to share her story in national media, garnering support from celebrities including Josh Hutcherson, Julianne Moore, Ricky Martin, stars of Glee and more than a quarter million Americans. Actress and recording artist Kat Graham this week dedicated her musical performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to Tyrrell and gay scouts everywhere.

After delivering the signatures, Wahls met briefly with Deron Smith, Public Relation Director with the Boy Scouts of America's national office.

"While today's meeting was productive and thoughtful, the delivery of these petitions marks the beginning of this journey, not the end," said Wahls. "I thought our dialogue today was an honest one, and I'm looking forward to continuing the conversation in the months ahead. We leave today one step closer to religious and personal freedom than when we arrived, and it's hard to be anything but thrilled about that."

Wahls, author of My Two Moms and whose online video in support of his gay moms went viral last year, delivered the signatures on behalf of Tyrrell. Wahls and Tyrrell will unite at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco this Saturday, June 2, to share their story. Wahls' new initiative, Out to Dinner, which aims to bring together gay and allied families with those still deciding, will launch later this month.

"I am so grateful for the support I've received from Zach and from the thousands of scouts, scout leaders and former scouts who have signed my petition," said Tyrrell. "If you look at the petition comments, and read through the thousands of entries left by current scouts and scout leaders, it's clear that the energy within the Boy Scouts of America's membership is there to change this policy. All it takes now is leadership."

Organizations including the Girl Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as well as the 4H Club already welcome gay youth as well as adult leaders.