Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Debt Free Guys: What Will Happen If You Don't Change?
Are you drowning in debt? Are you scared for retirement? What’s your credit score? The data show that the queer community’s struggling with all these questions and more. Statistically, this includes you.
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Monday, December 4, 2017
Rhein Haus: Serving Up Weiners Und Balls in Downtown Denver
Koelbel Urban Homes: The New Modern in Denver
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The Gay Vegans: Another World AIDS Day
Every year I write about World AIDS Day and every year it is the least read blog post I write for the year.
Yet I keep writing them. I guess I keep writing them so that the world doesn’t forget about amazing people like my dear friend Felix Godinez who lost his battle against HIV/AIDS, along with 43,000+ others, in 1992.
If you are any type of activist, especially if you are an activist for the liberation of anyone, HIV/AIDS is an important issue. Even if you don’t know anyone who battled HIV/AIDS, it effects you.
If you work against poverty, racism, prejudice, white supremacy, bigotry and/or hate, HIV/AIDS is an important issue for you. If you work towards total liberation, HIV/AIDS is an important issue for you.
Last year just over 1,000,000 people died due to HIV?AIDS related causes. “Getting to Zero”, one of the themes this year, will take work from all of our communities.
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HRC Equidad MX Report Recognizes 32 LGBT-Inclusive Workplaces in Mexico
The 2018 HRC Equidad MX Report assessed major Mexican businesses and multinational companies based on three core pillars of LGBTQ inclusion:
Adoption of nondiscrimination policies;
Creation of employee resource groups or diversity and inclusion councils; and
Engagement in public activities to support LGBTQ inclusion.
“These employers have invested in LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace because it is both fair and smart business. The 32 honorees know that the economy of tomorrow is built by today’s talent and becoming more inclusive is key to attracting and retaining the best workforce, said Deena Fidas, HRC Director of HRC Equidad MX and Workplace Equality Programs. “We commend all of them on this designation of being a ‘Best Place to Work for LGBT Inclusion’ and look forward to continuing our work together in the coming years.”
Since September 2016, HRC Equidad MX has been on the ground working with Mexican companies to promote awareness about the importance of LGBTQ diversity and inclusion in workplaces across Mexico. The program creates consulting and education models for Mexican companies and organizations interested in furthering their inclusivity efforts. The companies will be honored at an event hosted by PEMEX, Mexico’s largest employer, for their commitment to creating LGBTQ-inclusive workplaces.
“Earning the HRC Equidad MX certification is a watershed moment that will motivate more people to build more respectful work environments. We are delighted to demonstrate PEMEX’s commitment to equality and non-discrimination policies, especially among its LGBT employees,” said PEMEX Inclusion Manager Melissa García Godínez. “We are proud that the talent and effort of our employees contribute to the growth our company regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Through HRC Equidad MX and the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), HRC Foundation has established guidelines to implement LGBTQ-inclusive policies, best practices and benefits across national and international corporations. Last year, HRC held its second-ever international launch of the CEI in Mexico City, recognizing the positive impact of leading companies for LGBTQ-inclusion. In addition, HRC Equidad MX released a Spanish-language business toolkit for workplaces in Mexico and Latin America.
HRC is proud to join with Accenture México (Accenture), American Express Company (México), S.A. de C.V. (American Express), AT&T, México (AT&T), Cinépolis de México (Cinepolis), Grupo Financiero Banamex, S.A. de C.V. (Citibanamex), CompuCom México (Compucom), Dow Química Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (DOW), Edelman México, S.A de C.V. (Edelman), EY (EY), Ford Motor Company (Ford), GE México, S.A. de C.V. (General Electric), Google México (Google), Herman Miller México, S.A. de C.V. (Herman Miller), IBM de México (IBM), JP Morgan Grupo Financiero, S.A. de C.V (J.P. Morgan), Kellogg Company (Kellogg), Lubrizol Servicios Técnicos, S de R.L. de C.V. (Lubrizol), Mastercard de México (Mastercard), Nielsen México (Nielsen), PayPal México (PayPal), Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) and business subsidiaries (PEMEX), PepsiCo México – PepsiCo Internacional México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Pepsico), Pfizer de México (Pfizer), P&G México (Procter & Gamble), SAP México, S.A. de C.V. (SAP), Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A. (Scotiabank)
SODEXO México (Sodexo), TE Connectivity México (TE Connectivity), The Boston Consulting Group (The Boston Consulting Group), UBER México Technology & Software (Uber), Unilever de México (Unilever), Walmart de México y Centroamérica (Walmart) to celebrate LGBTQ-inclusion in the workplace.
DNC on Pidgeon v. Turner Case
Today,
the Supreme Court of the United States decided to not consider the case
Pidgeon v. Turner, in which the Texas Supreme Court held that LGBTQ
couples are not automatically
entitled to government benefits. DNC spokesperson Joel Kasnetz
responded:
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Announces Partnership with IGLTA
“Los Angeles has a distinction worldwide of being a city that fully embraces diversity, inclusivity and acceptance and L.A. Tourism has long recognized the importance of serving LGBTQ travelers,” said Don Skeoch, chief marketing officer of Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. “We are proud to partner with IGLTA to elevate our dedicated efforts in promoting Los Angeles as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly destinations in the world.”
"Partnering with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is a very significant development, as we both have a long, noteworthy history in the LGBTQ community," said IGLTA President/CEO John Tanzella. "With this partnership, we are positioned to better promote this popular, diverse destination, from its film industry to the beautiful beach communities, from its outdoor activities to shopping, the arts, and world-class dining.”
As global partner, L.A. Tourism will directly engage with IGLTA members and LGBTQ consumers through a variety of marketing opportunities including promotions via the IGLTA website and the IGLTA Annual Global Convention (which Los Angeles hosted in 2015) as well as participate in LGBTQ market research programs.
Los Angeles attracts 3.2 million LGBT visitors annually, representing an estimated $1.5 billion in travel spend.
Emmy-Nominated LGBT Series 'Eastsiders' Returns for Third Season
Kit Williamson’s two-time Emmy-nominated LGBT series, EASTSIDERS, returns for a six-episode third season this month. Executive produced by Williamson and his husband John Halbach, and made possible via a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $80,000 from fans, the third season of EASTSIDERS picks up on Cal and Thom who, despite some confusing developments in their newly monogom-ish relationship, are determined to make things work. After a challenging year in New York City, the guys hit the road back west to Los Angeles to pick up the pieces of their old life, however, nothing can prepare them for the unexpected twists and turns they'll face on the journey home. As they travel west, their tumultuous relationship is tested by an empty bank account, arguments about the future, and an encounter with a handsome drifter that tempts them to once again redraw the map of their relationship. Will this be the trip of their lives, or the end of the road for Cal and Thom?
Shot
on location in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana,
Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and California, season three of EASTSIDERS stars
Kit Williamson as Cal and four-time Emmy Nominee Van Hansis (As the World Turns) as Thom. It also features guest star appearances by Constance Wu (ABC’s Fresh Off The Boat), Stephen Guarino (I’m Dying Up Here), Wilson Cruz (Star Trek Discovery), Brianna Brown (The CW’s upcoming series Dynasty), Matt McKelligon (You're Killing Me), Colby Keller (High Maintenance), Willam Belli (Rupaul’s Drag Race) and social media superstar Max Emerson.
“It’s
a difficult time to be LGBT in America right now, and I wanted to stick
a rainbow flag in the tradition of the Great American Road Trip,” says
Williamson. “LGBT people have the same claim to the beautiful sights of
this country as everyone else. By shooting with a skeleton crew we were
able to take the characters out of their comfort zone in a way that few
television shows have been able to.”
The
first two seasons of EASTSIDERS are available worldwide on Netflix,
where they have been translated into a dozen languages. They are also
available on DVD and digital platforms through Wolfe Video. EASTSIDERS
Season 3 is available worldwide now on WolfeOnDemand.com and Vimeo, as well as through various streaming services including Amazon Video, Google Play and iTunes.
Statement from GLAD and NCLR on Supreme Court Denial of Review in Turner v. Pidgeon
"This case is not over. It will now return to the Texas trial court for a final decision. It was an uphill battle to persuade the Supreme Court to grant review at this juncture because of the Court’s firm rule about taking cases only after a final judgment even where, as we noted in our friend of the court brief, a lower court ruling is subverting an important federal policy. We hope and expect the Texas trial court, on remand, will uphold spousal benefits for employees married to a person of the same sex, as Obergefell and common sense require."
The National - Dark Side of the Gym
The National are pleased to release the video for "Dark Side Of The Gym", directed, choreographed and starring NYC Ballet Resident Choreographer and soloist Justin Peck and executive produced by former Miami City Ballet dancer and current dance filmmaker Ezra Hurwitz. Also starring former Miami City Ballet mentor and Principal dancer, Patricia Delgado, the video finds the duo gracefully move around a balloon filled auditorium.
Equinox: The Season is Slaying - A Drag Benefit Show For Equinox Theatre
Hosted by Vivica Galactica, who has directed and acted in theatrical productions around Metro Denver. She has spent the past year dedicating her time to glowing up her drag career and hosts a weekly show at Gladys - The Nosey Neighbor Called Weirdo. See nationally-renowned Jessica L’Whor ruffle her tail feathers and step a bit outside of her box to show you just why the rest of the nation can’t get enough of her. Daniella and Daphne Decoteau are some of Denver’s most glamorous and respected drag queens, and no stranger to the stage, as Daniella was recently seen in Priscilla: Queen of the Desert at the Aurora Fox. Also appearing is Lala Shearz, a dedicated and important member of the Imperial Court Of the Rocky Mountain Empire here in Denver. See this sultry queen seduce you and leave you in tears. Plus, Candy Warhol, a past competitor of Ultimate Queen and Ultimate Queen All Stars, and a fierce seamstress and costume designer and is excited to show you what she has to offer. You’ll also see Eva Lucian, an up and coming cosplay queen who is excited to stretch her musical theater legs and show you what she has to offer. And last but certainly not least get excited to see the debut of Aurora Bearialis! You’ve seen her in many productions on the Bug Theater stage, and it isn’t even her first time in heels there either!
Masterpiece Cakeshop: Add Your Name In Support of LGBT Rights
There’s a meaningful way you can help right now. When deciding cases, Supreme Court justices don’t only listen to the attorneys’ arguments. They also take statements of support into account.
Add your name to the ACLU's public statement to make it clear that the vast majority of us stand in solidarity with our clients, Charlie and Dave, and everyone seeking equal treatment under the law.
Hundreds of organizations from the Human Rights Campaign to the NAACP, people like Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, food world stars like Anthony Bourdain and Duff Goldman, First Amendment scholars, and even corporations like Apple, Amazon, Marriot, PayPal, Intel, and Lyft have already submitted statements of support in this case.
This public statement is another important way to show the staggering breadth of support for Charlie and Dave.
The courts have held for decades that business owners can’t deny services to some that they offer to others. If that changes now, we could see a world in which any one of us could be discriminated against while trying to lead our regular lives.
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case could determine whether or not LGBT people, religious minorities, people of color, women, single people, and many others get to live, eat, shop, and get services the same way as everyone else.
Annual Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit Brings Together Caregivers and Advocates to Learn About Biomedical HIV Prevention Tools
The annual Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit, organized by NMAC, opens today in New Orleans and runs through Dec. 5. The Summit brings together community leaders, care providers, and HIV advocates to learn the latest information and best practices to use biomedical HIV prevention tools like Treatment as Prevention (TasP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) more effectively. For a full program of USCA events, activities, and speakers, visit the Summit website.
“NMAC started the Summit as a way to bring more attention to biomedical methods of HIV prevention and to share information and best practices on how to use them,” said NMAC Executive Director Paul Kawata. “Areas that have readily adopted them have started to see significant reductions in new HIV diagnoses. However, we still see great racial disparities in which communities are using tools like PrEP. Since communities of color are disproportionately affected by HIV, we must ensure that those communities have access to these tools and use them.”
The Summit is supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead; Champion Sponsor ViiV Healthcare; Benefactor Sponsors Janssen and Houston Health Department; Supporters Texas Health Action-Kind Clinic, Walgreen’s, and Washington State Department of Health; and Ally Sponsors Avita Pharmacy and Planned Parenthood.
“NMAC started the Summit as a way to bring more attention to biomedical methods of HIV prevention and to share information and best practices on how to use them,” said NMAC Executive Director Paul Kawata. “Areas that have readily adopted them have started to see significant reductions in new HIV diagnoses. However, we still see great racial disparities in which communities are using tools like PrEP. Since communities of color are disproportionately affected by HIV, we must ensure that those communities have access to these tools and use them.”
The Summit is supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead; Champion Sponsor ViiV Healthcare; Benefactor Sponsors Janssen and Houston Health Department; Supporters Texas Health Action-Kind Clinic, Walgreen’s, and Washington State Department of Health; and Ally Sponsors Avita Pharmacy and Planned Parenthood.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Denver Public Health Joins “Undetectable = Untransmittable” Movement in Recognition of World AIDS Day
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges treatment as prevention, and several studies have shown that when a person living with HIV takes their medication as prescribed, it reduces copies of the HIV virus in their blood to such low levels that they cannot give HIV to another person. Managing HIV viral loads is also important to keep a person living with HIV healthy.
“Most people, including many people who are living with HIV, do not know that they cannot give HIV to other people if their viral loads are undetectable,” said Bill Burman, MD, executive director, Denver Public Health. “The U=U movement is really special. In addition to helping us educate all people about the importance of knowing one’s HIV status—and following treatment plans if needed—this movement may also help reduce stigma many people living with HIV experience around the possibility of transmission.”
Denver Public Health data shows that about 65 percent of people living with HIV and on treatment are virally suppressed in the Denver metro area. Denver committed to ending the HIV epidemic in Metro Denver and around the world when it joined the Fast Track Cities Initiative to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. In doing so, it set a goal (among others) that 90 percent of people on anti-retroviral therapy be undetectable by 2020.
One strategy Denver Public Health is using to help people living with HIV become and stay undetectable is coaching them about how to read and access lab results via their electronic medical records.
“We teach patients the importance of numbers,” said Philip Doyle, retention outreach worker, Denver Public Health. “We do this because we believe it is empowering to be able to see how your medication is working to keep you, and your sexual partner(s), healthy.”
Free HIV and STD tests are routinely offered throughout the Denver metro area in clinical, community, and social locations. It is recommended that all people be tested for HIV at least once in their lifetime. More frequent testing is suggested for people at higher risk for getting HIV, including gay, bi-sexual and men who have sex with men; people who have sex without a condom; transgender people, especially transgender women; and people who share injection drug equipment.
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