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Diversity, unity, family
Mayor Dan Sullivan claims, with his Mayor’s Unity Dinner, to be honoring values we all share, including the importance of family. But his veto last month of the Anchorage equal rights ordinance makes it clear that he only deems some families important — and mine’s not one of them. Continue reading
Posted in Ordinance, True Diversity Dinner
Tagged Anchorage Assembly, Anchorage ordinance 2009-64, crossposted, Dan Sullivan, family, Green-Lieght family, lgbtq, True Diversity Dinner 2009
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Cold, Crossed Genres, & Flash homophobia
Writing a story in the Cold story universe for SF/F magazine Crossed Genres — while Crossed Genres has an encounter with Flash Fiction Online‘s homophobic editorial policies.
Posted in Cold, LGBTQA writers, Long Dark
Tagged Crossed Genres, fantasy, homophobia, lgbtq, Outer Alliance, science fiction, writing
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No, Debbie, Title VII does NOT prohibit sexual orientation discrimination in employment. Hello?
Wishing doesn’t make it so: despite Anchorage Assembly Chair Debbie Ossiander’s contention that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers sexual orientation discrimination, federal case law consistently shows that it does not. Here’s more proof, with a recent 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals case which found that an effeminate gay man in Pennsylvania (but not actually Emmett Honeycutt) laid off from his job had recourse under Title VII for discrimination based on gender role stereotyping, but not for sexual orientation.
Queer eye for the sci-fi (& fantasy): LGBTA writers & homophobia
The Outer Alliance was formed to “educate, support, and celebrate LGBT contributions in the science-fiction and fantasy genres” following virulent homophobic statements by Nebula-nominated writer John C. Wright. Orson Scott Card is another prominent SF/F writer with a history of homophobia and antigay advocacy. Get the skinny here, and if you love SF and fantasy consider joining the Outer Alliance.
Outer Alliance Pride Day 2009: An excerpt from Mistress of Woodland
As a member of the Outer Alliance, I advocate for queer speculative fiction and those who create, publish and support it, whatever their sexual orientation and gender identity. I make sure this is reflected in my actions and my work. … Continue reading
In some parts of the world, it's already Outer Alliance Pride day
It’s still August 31 in Anchorage, but in some parts of the world — most of it by now, in fact — it’s already Outer Alliance Pride Day. That means that around the world, Outer Alliance members are already posting … Continue reading
Posted in LGBTQA writers
Tagged fantasy, lgbtq, Outer Alliance, science fiction
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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-30: Wingnut attack tweets
Writing another blog post about conservatives’ attempt to get federal court to overrule Alaska Constitution. Do I hear “judicial activism”? # RT: @yksin: Blogged at Henkimaa: Miller v. Carpeneti: Where was the press? http://tinyurl.com/nu2hdm #AKjudicialcouncil #AKconstitution # My first wingnut … Continue reading
Posted in The Daily Tweets
Tagged lgbtq, Miller v. Carpeneti, Sarah Palin, writing
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Gay-ins at McGinley’s
Brendan Joel Kelley at the Anchorage Press reports on last Friday’s goings-on at McGinley’s — about which I wrote at the time. Brendan mentions Michael Mason’s conversation with managing partner Jack Lewis: According to Mason, he plans on returning to … Continue reading
At McGinley's Pub
The planned protest at McGinley’s Pub over the veto of the Anchorage equal rights ordinance by Mayor Dan Sullivan — who has a 10% interest in the pub — turned out to be not so much of a protest after … Continue reading
Posted in Ordinance
Tagged Anchorage ordinance 2009-64, Dan Sullivan, lgbtq, McGinley's Pub, protest, slideshow
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McGinley's protests protests
A friend sent along a copy of this press release from McGinley’s: McGinley’s says Sullivan is only 10% owner, upset at Prop 64 protests HIGHWATER, LLC, d/b/a/ McGinley’s Pub Contact: Jack Lewis, Managing Partner Phone: 907-444-3791 Web site: www.mcginleyspub.com FOR … Continue reading
Posted in Ordinance
Tagged Anchorage ordinance 2009-64, Dan Sullivan, lgbtq, McGinley's Pub, protest
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