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'Active Shooter' Episode to Focus on Pulse Night Club Shooting

 

This Friday's episode of Active Shooter: America Under Fire will focus on the events that took place at Pulse Night Club in Orlando.

Active Shooter: America Under Fire is an eight-part documentary series that explores one of the most important issues of our time in an effort to inspire a more thoughtful and sober dialog. Each of the eight episodes chronicles a different mass shooting from the perspective of the victims and heroic first responders offering a comprehensive, authentic examination of each tragedy. Within each incident, there are stories of extraordinary bravery and compassion as well as the factors that led to the deadly day. From Aurora to Orlando, the powers of storytelling and filmmaking inspire a new narrative about the mass shooting epidemic, where dialogue can supplant debate, and where the lives and loss of the victims can be felt by the audience to offer a new appreciation for the gravity of this pandemic and the urgent need to confront it.

Koelbel Urban Homes: The New Modern in Denver

Koelbel Urban Homes (KUH) has quickly emerged as a leader in creating urban neighborhoods that promote community and synergy by integrating life, work and play.

As the newest division of legendary developer Koelbel and Company, KUH is focused on in-fill properties, designing and building innovative homes tailored to each unique site.

Offered homes run the gamut of detached single-family homes to svelte modern attached designs featuring today's popular spaces, such as rooftop decks and open-plan concepts. All KUH homes, of course, are designed for optimum living and with respect for the surroundings.

Debt Free Guys: 4 Principles of a Debt Free Life in 4 Weeks

 

The Debt Free Guys can help you master the tools you need to increase your financial strength.

The Gay Vegans: Going Vegan (Part III)

By Dan Hanley

If you don’t die and you stay vegan, you eventually end up having spent years of your life being vegan. This has been the case with me. Before I knew it, I had been vegan for 21 years and was about to turn 51.

Veganism has changed, or evolved, quite a bit since my early days of being vegan. And life changes. Two years ago Mike and I moved to the LA area, or the place I call the vegan capital of the world. If you want to blow your mind with vegan options, come to LA. Whether you are grocery shopping, in a vegan restaurant, or trying one of hundreds ethnic cuisine restaurants that offer incredibly tasty vegan dishes.

I am totally fortunate to have so many people who read this blog actually connect with me. I love that! Most do not live in the vegan capital of the world or have vegan options all over the place. Regardless of where you live, you can create a vegan community. It can start with something as simple as a neighborhood potluck where all dishes have to be vegan (or plant-based if that is easier to go with where you live). Mention your veganism on social media, and search for social media outlets in your area that include anything about veganism. Go to your favorite restaurant and ask if they’ll add more or better vegan options, or if they would consider doing a meatless Monday special every Monday.

There is honestly so much going on in regards to veganism. Google vegfest and your state and see what pops up. This might mean you going on a road trip but it could be a blast. If you live where there is a small, local paper, see if you can send in a favorite vegan recipe that might draw others in your area to your new community. Host a potluck. Go to a local run or race and wear your favorite vegan tee. The ideas are endless.

Lastly, be kind to one another. I say this a lot. Everyone is on their own path and that is totally evident in the vegan community.

By the way, the photo is of me in one of my favorite tees. Purchased from Action for Animals.

Cherry Creek North: Have You Ever Been Someplace That Just Feels Right?

One hundred and forty years ago, Cherry Creek North was part of a small town called Harman. Since then, Cherry Creek North has emerged as a staple in the fabric of Denver and Colorado, blossoming into a very special mixed-use district.

What sets it apart? Perhaps it’s the walkability of the area, or lodging that provides all the comforts of home. Maybe it’s the laughter spilling out of a gallery during a nightly wine tasting, or alfresco dining on a patio laced with flowers. When you’re in Cherry Creek North, you can sit back and exhale. Life feels good here. 

Are You Gay With Something To Say? Bloggers Wanted For Denver's Best Gay Blog!

Are you a new or experienced writer or blogger? Do you want to be? Or maybe you're just some gay guy with something to say? Well, what better forum for you than MileHighGayGuy?

MileHighGayGuy is looking for regular and guest bloggers to write about local news and events, do music and movie reviews, or write opinion or feature pieces from a gay perspective.

These are unpaid positions but offer the opportunity to be published in Colorado's Best Gay Blog (2010, 2011, 2012 OUTstanding Awards, Denver 2012 #WebAwards), expand your audience and gain valuable experience. There's also swag available in the form of free movie and concert tickets, music, books and other cool stuff.

If interested, shoot an email over to Drew Wilson at drew@milehighgayguy.com. And if you've got column or story ideas to pitch, this is the place to do it.

Contact Your Senators and Representatives for Charlie and David

If you open a business, it should be open to all.

That simple premise – that business owners shouldn't get to discriminate against people simply because of who they are – is at the heart of our case at the Supreme Court in December. The ACLU's clients, Colorado couple Charlie and David, tried to buy a wedding cake, and they were refused service because they’re gay.

In any Supreme Court case, it can be hard to see how individual activists and advocates can make a difference. After all, the Justices listen to arguments from lawyers and the people on each side of a suit. But they also listen to friend-of-the-court briefs, statements of support for each side.

Right now, your senators and representatives in Congress are deciding whether to join a brief in support of Charlie and David. Will you ask your Members of Congress to join a friend-of-the-court brief and stand up for equality?

Call for Alumni: 25th Anniversary of the Auraria LGBTQ Student Resource Center

By Steve Willich, Director, LGBTQ Student Resource Center at Auraria

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of our Center here on campus! In 1992, Colorado citizens voted to allow discrimination against gay and lesbian citizens, which earned us the moniker of being the Hate State. There was a lot of student activism on campus around this issue, and as a result, in October of that year, our Center was founded.

Since then, the program has grown significantly, touching the lives of many LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, alumni and our allies.

I would like to put together an event that recognizes and celebrates the progress that we’ve made throughout the years. As one of the oldest Centers in the United States, I think we have something pretty special to celebrate!

I would like to put together a group of alumni and friends who would be interested in helping to plan and execute a celebratory event in the spring semester. If you or anyone that you know might be interested, please email me at: swillich@msudenver.edu. I’m hoping to have a core planning group put together by the end of October.

I hope that you’ll consider joining the planning committee, and attend the event when it happens!

Denver International Wine Festival Features Premium Wine and Culinary Experiences

The Denver International Wine Festival has been recognized by Food and Wine magazine as one of the “Best Wine Festivals Across America.” Now in its 13th year, the Denver International Wine Festival, hosted by Wine Country Network, Inc., attracts vintners from around the world, and showcases the largest selection of international and domestic wines at any Grand Tasting in the Rocky Mountain region.

The festival kicks off with the Grand Vintners Dinner on Wednesday, November 1st at Solera Restaurant & Wine Bar in Denver. Chef Goose Sorensen will create a delectable 5-course wine dinner paired with award-wining wines from Kovacs Nimrod Winery of Hungary.  

On Thursday, November 2nd, foodies will enjoy the Pairsine Chefs Fine Food and Wine Pairing Competition, in which up to ten wine-savvy Colorado chefs will create twenty gourmet dishes to pair with top winning wines from the 2017 Denver International Wine Competition. This year’s lineup will feature some of Colorado’s up-and-coming chefs like Ryan Taylor of Hickory Ash in Broomfield.

Finally, on Friday, November 3rd, the Grand Tasting of International Wines will take place — it’s one of the region’s largest wine-tasting events for consumers, media and trade, with more than fifty wineries and distilleries pouring. Attendees enjoy delectable food and wine tastings, food products, travel destination exhibits and a silent auction benefiting There With CareTM.

Grand Tasting VIP ticket holders gain access to educational seminars and rare guided tastings. VIP ticket holders also enjoy two-hour early access and a VIP lounge with chef stations and premium beverages. This year’s venue is the newly-built Denver Marriott Westminster. Attendees may take advantage of special $119 festival room rates. For tickets and info visit: DENVERWINEFEST.COM

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Meet the genderqueer activist behind the Monopoly Man

Amanda Werner, the activist who dressed up as the Monopoly Man at a U.S. Senate hearing on Equifax and “won the Internet,” recently came out to the nation as genderqueer, nonbinary and bisexual. Werner made an announcement to professional colleagues last week on National Coming Out Day, one week after becoming a national media sensation.

“I had not planned to come out so publicly quite yet. But when journalists asked for my pronouns after the stunt, I knew this was the moment to get it right,” said Werner, who uses the gender-neutral pronouns they, them and their. “I am grateful to be able to leverage this attention to raise the visibility of nonbinary people and represent the larger queer and trans communities in my activism.”

Werner, who serves as arbitration campaign manager for Public Citizen and Americans for Financial Reform, dressed up as the Monopoly Man and sat directly behind Equifax CEO Richard Smith at a U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing on Oct. 4. The stunt enraptured viewers as the Monopoly Man was seen adjusting a monocle, wiping their brow with an oversized hundred-dollar bill and chasing down Smith with a bag of money after the hearing.

Werner’s appearance as the Monopoly Man received glowing coverage from the likes of CNBC, NPR, Perez Hilton, GQ, Breitbart, Time, Fox Business, the BBC and Teen Vogue. Werner was called “the consumer protection hero we need,” “your new best friend” and “magical.” The popularity of the Monopoly Man didn’t end there. An Oct. 6 “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) conversation with the Monopoly Man on Reddit has garnered more than 1.2 million views and is the eighth most popular AMA of all time – surpassing chats with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and the creator of The Simpsons. Werner also discussed their identity as a trans and nonbinary person in response to questions from Reddit users.

The Monopoly Man’s appearance at the Equifax hearing was part of a national campaign to raise awareness about forced arbitration, arguably the most important tool that banks, lenders and financial companies have used to scam and rip off customers. Forced arbitration denies customers their day in court – requiring them to use a secretive, private arbitration system rigged to protect corporate wrongdoers. In response to this abusive practice, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a rule restoring consumers’ right to go to court. But now the Senate is considering a fast-tracked Congressional Review Act resolution (S.J. Res. 47) that would overturn the rule, and lawmakers must vote on it by Nov. 13. Werner is an attorney and an expert on forced arbitration.

“Make no mistake: Forced arbitration is a rigged game, one that the bank nearly always wins. It gives companies like Wells Fargo and Equifax a monopoly over our system of justice by blocking consumers’ access to the courts,” said Werner. “The CRA resolution striking down the arbitration rule is a virtual Get Out of Jail Free card for companies engaged in financial scams. It should not pass go.”

morgxn - bruised

Los Angeles-based artist morgxn releases the new track “bruised”, premiering it exclusively via Out Magazine, just two weeks before heading out on tour with Phoebe Ryan. Out Magazine describes: "At its core, “bruised” is relatable and cathartic, but the single still demands you dance—a winning balance for the burgeoning artist." While Billboard says the following about “bruised”: “morgxn shows off his flawless tenor chops”.

His last track “xx” (pronounced kiss kiss) was revealed 2 months ago and included a sultry video “xx” which NME premiered HERE (+ VEVO HERE). The visuals take viewers through a dimly lit, sensual, high-energy dance party as morgxn’s smooth falsetto fills the room. The video is directed by MOSES, who also worked with morgxn on his iconic “home” video.

Nice To See StevieB: Freezin' Steven

By StevieB

It was that time of year again. It seems that it comes faster every year.

The time, once a year, when I winterize the house. Not the whole weather strip, drain garden hoses, and other manly pursuits of home maintenance. More like pulling the light comforter off the bed and bringing out the heavy down comforter from its Space Bag induced summer casket.


Pulling out the heavy blankets means that I can finally crank open the bedroom window and slide under my over-sized down comfiness. I also did my annual trip to buy new pillows and new sheets to add to the comfort level.

Part of this tradition is wrapping the bedroom’s air vent in foil; this is to block the furnace from blasting heat into the bedroom. Making the bedroom as I sleep also suitable for preserving meat. I wonder if there’s a correlation?

This morning was the first, really chilled morning. The dog had reenacted his time in a German POW camp and tunneled his way down into the sub-layer of warmth. The Dupioni wafted as it half heartily covered the frost covered window.

It was freezing.

During my thought process of how amazing sleeping in a cold room is, I always forget how frickin’ horrible it is to get out of bed and traverse the ten feet to the bathroom.

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