Denver Elections Division has ballot drop-off locations set up all over town, including Ballot Drop Off Boxes, Drive-Through locations, and Mobile Vote Center locations. Click here to see the interactive map.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Today is Election Day - Get OUT and Vote!
Denver Elections Division has ballot drop-off locations set up all over town, including Ballot Drop Off Boxes, Drive-Through locations, and Mobile Vote Center locations. Click here to see the interactive map.
Stonewall Fitness: Denver LGBTQ+ Weightlifting Club
Every week they get together to learn and practice how to lift properly, maximizing safety through good form and loads appropriate for each persons' own fitness and experience. The lifts we practice are based on 2 disciplines, Powerlifting (Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift) and Olympic Lifting (Clean and Jerk, Snatch).
The group is open to all. No experience necessary with all instruction and coaching provided by Coach Dirk. Practices are every Sunday at 10am at Gym Uptown on 1900 Grant St. $15 Drop In. Join them on Facebook for up to date announcements, events and competitions.
OutRight Action International: LGBTIQ People Will Suffer from SCOTUS Decision to Uphold Travel Ban
Jessica Stern, Executive Director, OutRight Action International commented on the ban saying,
“It is deeply distressing that the Supreme Court has voted to uphold this ban that institutionalizes xenophobia under the guise of ‘national security.’ As much as Judge Kennedy claims the ban is “neutral on its face,” we know it is meant to target a specific group - Muslims.
Anyone seeking refuge from violence and persecution, including LGBTIQ individuals who face criminalization in five of the countries on the list, now has one more door closed in their face. ”
Victory Fund Endorses 37 More LGBTQ Candidates for 2018, Spotlights Seven New Transformative Races
Among the storylines from the most recent endorsements:
Deep Red States See Groundbreaking, Viable LGBTQ State Legislative Candidates
An
unprecedented number of viable LGBTQ candidates are running for state
legislatures in deep red states with little LGBTQ representation,
including Alaska, Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah and West Virginia.
Newly endorsed Spotlight candidate Elias Rojas would become the first openly LGBTQ state legislator in Alaska if elected. Neil Rafferty and Felicia Stewart,
both running for the Alabama House of Representatives and just upgraded
to Spotlight endorsement status, would be the only two openly LGBTQ
elected officials in the entire state if elected. Spotlight candidate Amelia Marquez,
running for the Montana House of Representatives, would be just the
second openly trans person to be elected to and serve in any state
legislature. And spotlight candidate Cody Thompson
would bring LGBTQ representation back to the West Virginia state
legislature and would be one of just two openly LGBTQ elected officials
in the state.
Previously endorsed candidates in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, Texas and Utah could also make history with victories in deep red states.
Statewide LGBTQ Officeholders Could Double in November
Three statewide LGBTQ candidates received Game Changer endorsements, bringing to 18 the total number currently endorsed. Kim Coco Iwamoto
would become the first openly trans person elected to a statewide
executive office if she wins her bid for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii.
Kim is the only trans person ever elected statewide in the U.S., having
previously served two terms on the Hawaii Board of Education.
Matt Pelikan, running for Minnesota Attorney General, and Josh Tenorio, running
for Lieutenant Governor of Guam, received Game Changer endorsements and
would each be the first openly LGBTQ statewide officials in their
respective state and territory. Currently just seven LGBTQ people serve
in statewide positions, including only one out governor.
LGBTQ Congressional Candidates Could Increase Representation in U.S. House
Sharice Davids and Rufus Gifford
received Game Changer endorsements in their races for U.S. Congress –
bringing to fourteen the total number of current U.S. House candidates
Victory Fund has endorsed. Davids would be the first openly LGBTQ member
of Congress to represent Kansas if elected – and one of just eight
LGBTQ elected officials in the entire state. She would also be the first
Native American Congresswoman in U.S. history. Gifford would be just
the second out member of Congress from Massachusetts.
The complete list of today’s endorsements is below.
Spotlight Candidates
Amelia Marquez, Montana House of Representatives, District 52
Cody Thompson, West Virginia House of Delegates, District 43
Elias Rojas, Alaska House of Representatives, District 20
Game Changer Candidates
Sharice Davids, U.S. House of Representatives, KS-03
Rufus Gifford, U.S. House of Representatives, MA-03
Kim Coco Iwamoto, Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
Matt Pelikan, Minnesota Attorney General
Josh Tenorio, Lieutenant Governor of Guam
Candidates Upgraded to Spotlight
Neil Rafferty, Alabama House of Representatives, District 54
Felicia Stewart, Alabama House of Representatives, District 46
Jennifer Webb, Florida House of Representatives, District 69
Ricardo White, Michigan House of Representatives, District 6
Endorsed Candidates
Raghib Allie-Brennan, Connecticut House of Representatives, District 2
Bryce Bennett, Montana State Senate, District 50
Hunter Cantrell, Minnesota House of Representatives, District 56A
Caitlin Clarkson-Pereira, Connecticut House of Representatives, District 132
Jason Cox, Harris County (TX) Probate Court, Number 3
Mason Donovan, New Hampshire State Senate, District 7
Raymond Gregory, Cathedral City (CA) Council, District 5
Jessica Gonzalez, Texas House of Representatives, District 104
Dave Hutchinson, Sheriff of Hennepin County (MN)
Sonya Jaquez Lewis, Colorado House of Representatives, District 12
Garrett Muscatel, New Hampshire House of Representatives, Grafton 12
Danielle Skidmore, Austin City Council, District 9
Endorsed Incumbent Candidates
Tim Carpenter, Wisconsin State Senate, District 3
Deborah Glick, New York State Assembly, District 66
Leslie Herod, Colorado House of Representatives, District 8
Dan Innis, New Hampshire State Senate, District 24
Celia Israel, Texas House of Representatives, District 50
Laurie Jinkins, Washington House of Representatives, District 27a
Tina Kotek, Oregon House of Representatives, District 44
Jack Patrick Lewis, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 7th Middlesex District
Marko Liias, Washington State Senate, District 21
Bill Lippert, Vermont House of Representatives, Chittendon-4-2 District
Andrew McLean, Maine House of Representatives, District 27
Matthew Moonen, Maine House of Representatives, District 38
Marcia Morey, North Carolina House of Representatives, District 30
Jason Morgan, Washtenaw County (MI) Commissioner
Andrea Olsen, Montana House of Representatives, District 100
Sarah Peake, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 4th Barnstable District
Mark Spreitzer, Wisconsin State Assembly, District 45
This
is the eighth round of endorsements by Victory Fund for the 2018
election cycle. All currently running openly LGBTQ endorsed candidates
can be seen at victoryfund.org/ourcandidates.
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Rhein Haus: Serving Up Weiners Und Balls in Downtown Denver
Amanda Lepore Covers WUSSY
“We are SO excited for this next issue of WUSSY. Not only do we have the most iconic Amanda Lepore as a cover gal but we are working hard at producing content that covers our global queer community. We are trying our very best to raise the bar and present a body of work that is inclusive of art, culture, nightlife politics & authentic celebration of our community.” says Barry Brandon, Managing Editor of WUSSY.
HIV, STD & Hepatitis Policy Partnership Meets with CDC Director Robert Redfield
Last week, the
executive directors of the National HIV, STD & Hepatitis Policy
Partnership met with Robert Redfield, M.D., the new director of the
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to discuss ending the HIV epidemic and the
intersecting epidemics of STDs, viral hepatitis, and opioid misuse.
According to the Partnership, Dr. Redfield committed to an ongoing collaboration and a process that would seek broad community input around any newly developed strategies to end these epidemics.
(L to R: Mitch Wolfe, Acting Director, CDC Washington Office; Paul Kawata, Executive Director, NMAC; Murray Penner, Executive Director, NASTAD; David Harvey, Executive Director, NCSD; Dr. Robert Redfield, Director, CDC; Jesse Milan, Jr., President & CEO, AIDS United; Michael Ruppal, Executive Director, The AIDS Institute; Jonathan Mermin, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP))
According to the Partnership, Dr. Redfield committed to an ongoing collaboration and a process that would seek broad community input around any newly developed strategies to end these epidemics.
(L to R: Mitch Wolfe, Acting Director, CDC Washington Office; Paul Kawata, Executive Director, NMAC; Murray Penner, Executive Director, NASTAD; David Harvey, Executive Director, NCSD; Dr. Robert Redfield, Director, CDC; Jesse Milan, Jr., President & CEO, AIDS United; Michael Ruppal, Executive Director, The AIDS Institute; Jonathan Mermin, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP))
Kaos Pizzeria - The Most Antiquated Process Makes the Best Pizza
Wood fired, true Southern Italian Naples style pizza. Eat-in, take out or have Kaos deliver to you! Local sourced farm-to-table.Our 100 year-old brick cottage is adjacent to a garden patio which regularly makes the “Denver’s Best” list, and has become an oasis for folks to gather and enjoy life with a truly unique experience.
Our pizzas are made in the most antiquated, inefficient and outdated way, using no mechanical processes. Everything is handmade, and our chefs hand mix over 50lbs of fresh dough twice a day.
The Gay Vegans: Challenge Those In Power
I seldom stay out of politics with this blog. With all that is going on
in our country, especially on our southern border, I just have to write
about it. I don’t need to tell you about what is going on, or who is to
blame or who is right and who is wrong, but to remind you that you the
reader are not powerless in this situation.
It took me a minute to find my power. I saw the news. And more news. Then I heard the tape. I was angry, and in tears. Then I saw those speaking out for the families at the border get attacked, and attacked. I honestly don’t care if this happened before or if some think that what is happening is OK. I care that, in our name, families are being ripped apart and children are experiencing trauma.
You, especially if you are as sickened by this as I am, have the power to make change.
First, as I often say on social media, I urge you to spend less time attacking President Trump and more time attacking those complicit, the Republicans in Congress. There is an election in November and every seat of the House of Representatives is up for grabs. Do whatever you can to elect someone who is sickened as well and who will not support the President.
Next, donate to RAICES or Al Otro Lado. Both groups are working 24/7 to help families who have been separated.
While others will spend time blaming, finger pointing, saying things like “Obama did this too” or name calling, we must focus on voting those complicit out, continually telling the stories of families torn apart, and speaking out for those families until they are reunited. While bickering and fighting go on, children are experiencing trauma, sometimes hundreds of miles away from their parent. The longer they are separated, the better the chances they may never be reunited.
Vote. Remember the children. Keep asking about them, about where they are and when they will be reunited. There are many who want us to forget and move on. We can’t.
Thank you for reading.
Travel: IGLTA Partners with ETC and VISITFLANDERS to Advance LGBTQ travel in Europe
“We are proud to be a partner of ETC’s first event and publication on the LGBTQ travel market and to engage many of our European members in this important discussion,” said IGLTA President/CEO John Tanzella, who delivered opening remarks at the forum along with VISITFLANDERS CEO & ETC President Peter De Wilde. “While Europe is a global leader for the LGBTQ market segment, not every country is equal in its LGBTQ inclusiveness—and the research clearly showed that inclusive destinations have the best opportunity to attract diverse visitors.”
Handbook author Peter Jordan presented the first look at this soon-to-be-released research, which focuses on perceptions of 35 states within Europe from LGBTQ travelers in five long-haul markets: Russia, China, Japan, Brazil and the United States. An open-minded culture topped the list of reasons for LGBTQ travelers to select a destination and LGBTQ events were the leading choice for their next visit to Europe.
“More tolerance, respect and understanding are the basic principles for Europe to become the ultimate inclusive tourism destination worldwide,” said ETC Executive Director Eduardo Santander. “We are very proud to see from the results of the study and the discussions today that Europe is seen as a highly desirable travel destination for the LGBTQ segment. But we know that we should not be complacent as there is still room for improvement. ETC remains committed to this goal, and events like the Educational Forum are a step in the right direction.”
Forum speakers represented tourism businesses, human rights organizations, and media, including Thomas Bachinger, Vienna Tourist Board; Mattej Valencic, Luxury Slovenia; Mateo Asensio, Turisme de Barcelona; Paulien De Groot, transgender activist; Anna Shepherd, ILGA Europe; Patrick Bontinck, visit.brussels; Kaspars Zalitis, Baltic Pride; and Sean Howell of Hornet.
“We want to see Flanders evolving towards a society in which sexual orientation will never be a question nor issue,” said De Wilde, who also moderated a panel discussion on communicating diversity to the industry and travelers with journalists from DIVA in the UK, blu media group in Germany and Out & About in Denmark. “On the contrary, we want the LGBTQ traveler to be treated with integrity and respect. VISITFLANDERS will continue to break down barriers and will focus on promoting inclusive tourism.”
The Handbook on LGBTQ Tourism in Europe is scheduled for release on 12 July and will be available for free download at iglta.org/research.
WalletHub: Denver One of the Top 10 Cities to Celebrate Fourth of July
Source: WalletHub
With the Fourth of July just days away, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018's Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations to go along with interesting stats about the holiday in its 4th of July Facts & Figures infographic.
To determine the best places to celebrate the most star-spangled occasion, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how well they balance holiday cost and fun. The data set of 19 key metrics ranges from average beer and wine prices to duration of fireworks shows to Fourth of July weather forecast.
| Best Cities to Celebrate Fourth of July | ||||
| 1 | New York, NY | 11 | Dallas, TX | |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 12 | New Orleans, LA | |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | 13 | Minneapolis, MN | |
| 4 | Denver, CO | 14 | Las Vegas, NV | |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | 15 | Sacramento, CA | |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | 16 | St. Louis, MO | |
| 7 | Milwaukee, WI | 17 | Madison, WI | |
| 8 | San Diego, CA | 18 | San Francisco, CA | |
| 9 | Washington, DC | 19 | Portland, OR | |
| 10 | Buffalo, NY | 20 | Boise, ID | |
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