The Changing Face of American Politics: Reflections on Annise Parker’s Election as Houston’s Mayor
Houston Mayor Annise Parker, photo from her Facebook page
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by Sherri Rase
Facebook is a blessing and a curse for connected people. Decisions need to be made in a very overt fashion about whom you will and will not “friend”. While a whole culture, including vocabulary and etiquette, has grown up around social networking phenomena, this method of connection is changing the face of American politics. To wit, the recent election of Annise Parker, as Houston’s first out gay mayor, Read more
NYC Gay Men’s Chorus Celebrates 30, with Victoria Clark, at Town Hall
NYCGMC - photo by Haq Qureshi
Source: www.qonstage.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
The weather outside was indeed frightful, as the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus’ (NYCGMC) 30th anniversary holiday concert and the first big snowstorm of the season occurred during the same weekend, but that failed to deter the Chorus, its guest Victoria Clark, Read more
Sandi Patty Wows Us at Carnegie Hall-and at the After Party
Sandi Patty - photo courtesy of NY Pops
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
All summer long, on Fire Island, I hear singer Brandon Cutrell (Broadway at the Beach, the After Party) sing the praises of Sandi Patty, a singer he idolizes. On December 18 (also 19), as part of her “Christmas Live” national tour, Sandi Patty came to Carnegie Hall to appear with the New York Pops, conductor John Morris Russell, and the Young People’s Chorus (YPC) of New York Read more
Transgender Rights in NYS & Marriage Equality in DC
New York State Governor David A. Paterson - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
On December 16, following his morning announcement about it at New York City’s LGBT Community Center, New York State Governor David A. Paterson signed an Executive Order prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression in New York State government employment.
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Executive Director Michael Silverman issued a statement saying, “Like everyone else, transgender employees deserve to be judged on their ability to do the job, and not on who they are. This executive order will ensure that hard-working transgender employees of New York State can work without fear of discrimination, and provide for themselves and their families. We applaud Governor Paterson for taking this important step Read more
NJ Marriage Equality Fight Continues
sign - photo by Bill Realman Stella
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by Sherri Rase
Trenton, on Monday, December 7, was a battleground as New Jersey LGBTI activists continued their decades long struggle for recognition of first class citizenship. The battlefield is Marriage Equality and sitting governor Jon Corzine has said he would sign the bill when it comes to his desk. The sand is running through the hourglass, however, as governor-elect Chris Christie has not only said he won’t sign a Marriage Equality bill, he actively campaigned against the idea as part of his platform.
Activist organizations, including Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County (GAAMC) and Read more
APCG Holiday Party Celebrates Successful Season
APCG Board Meeting & Holiday Party, submitted by SherriRase
Source: www.fireislandqnews.com
by Sherri Rase
The Arts Project of Cherry Grove hosted its final meeting of the year at Arte Pasta restaurant, in Greenwich Village, on December 8. Celebrating the success of the Hollywood-themed season, APCG President Michael Coffindaffer confirmed to the board that the season finished in the black.
Highlights of the season included the institution of the new VIP program, which included discounted theater tickets for VIP supporters, as well as two special parties, one at the beginning and one at the end of the season. The renovation of the Pavilion area to give it more of a clubhouse feel, the addition of a new marquis, Read more
Sandi Patty Wows Us at Carnegie Hall-and at the After Party
Sandi Patty - courtesy of NY Pops
Source: www.qonstage.com
By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
All summer long, on Fire Island, I hear singer Brandon Cutrell (Broadway at the Beach, the After Party) sing the praises of Sandi Patty, a singer he idolizes. On December 18 (also 19), as part of her “Christmas Live” national tour, Sandi Patty came to Carnegie Hall to appear with the New York Pops, conductor John Morris Russell, and the Young People’s Chorus (YPC) of New York City, directed by Francisco J. Núñez, in a program Read more
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