Call For Papers: “Queering Anarchism”
Radical queer politics and anarchism have much in common. Queer theory argues against traditional identity politics, recognizing the social construction of “sexuality” and identity categories.
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Cross posted from Queers Without Borders Please click title for link:)
8/1/08
Transgender Protest at Crews Inn
For Immediate release
Friday August 1, 2008
Transgender and allies protest discrimination
Contact Kelli Busey
Tel. 214.226.7080
kellibusey@yahoo.com
http://planetransgender.blogspot.com
Protest
Tuesday evenings at 10:00 pm
Crews Inn
3215 N Fitzhugh Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 443-9350
Why
Unfair and discriminatory actions of David Moore, co-owner Crews Inn.
Dallas Transgender advocates and allies have committed to a continuing a protest at Crews Inn, a Gay bar in Dallas Texas, in response to the expulsion of transgender woman from the bar on Tuesday July 15, 2008.
According to protest leader Celeste Williams, "We will let David Moore co-owner know that LGBT people will not abide with discrimination, especially from within our own community and that there are many other Gay bars close by that have publicly announced and displayed a non discriminatory policy towards the LGBT population".
A opinion that David Moore has displayed a random disregard towards transgender entertainers, guests and woman is reinforced by experiences of Sierra Nicole Standridge, who performs as Sierra Nicole Andrews,
"I was kicked out three years, he does this every so often for no reason".
Bar patrons who stopped by after seeing the protesters said he "gets into one of his moods" and acts unpredictably.
Robert Clawson, a dancer at Crews Inn who stopped by the protest on his way into work said,
“David is set in his ways,” Clawson said. “I think it is just awful, but I have to make my dollar.”
The protests have been joined by Patti Fink of the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance, Daniel Williams of the Dallas Peace Center, allies and friends.
The protest which has gained local TV and national media attention, has highlighted the need for legal protections in the workplace which transgender people have been excluded from recently in the 2007 ENDA defeat.
Friday August 1, 2008
Transgender and allies protest discrimination
Contact Kelli Busey
Tel. 214.226.7080
kellibusey@yahoo.com
http://planetransgender.blogspot.com
Protest
Tuesday evenings at 10:00 pm
Crews Inn
3215 N Fitzhugh Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 443-9350
Why
Unfair and discriminatory actions of David Moore, co-owner Crews Inn.
Dallas Transgender advocates and allies have committed to a continuing a protest at Crews Inn, a Gay bar in Dallas Texas, in response to the expulsion of transgender woman from the bar on Tuesday July 15, 2008.
According to protest leader Celeste Williams, "We will let David Moore co-owner know that LGBT people will not abide with discrimination, especially from within our own community and that there are many other Gay bars close by that have publicly announced and displayed a non discriminatory policy towards the LGBT population".
A opinion that David Moore has displayed a random disregard towards transgender entertainers, guests and woman is reinforced by experiences of Sierra Nicole Standridge, who performs as Sierra Nicole Andrews,
"I was kicked out three years, he does this every so often for no reason".
Bar patrons who stopped by after seeing the protesters said he "gets into one of his moods" and acts unpredictably.
Robert Clawson, a dancer at Crews Inn who stopped by the protest on his way into work said,
“David is set in his ways,” Clawson said. “I think it is just awful, but I have to make my dollar.”
The protests have been joined by Patti Fink of the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance, Daniel Williams of the Dallas Peace Center, allies and friends.
The protest which has gained local TV and national media attention, has highlighted the need for legal protections in the workplace which transgender people have been excluded from recently in the 2007 ENDA defeat.
Rea Carey, Leading Task Force, Sees Opportunities
Cross posted from Gay City News. Click title for link.
Rea Carey, the new executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, isn't given to superstitious musings, but a telephone interview with her certainly suggested the notion that the gods are smiling on the LGBT movement.
The Task Force is playing an integral role in one key battle on the political landscape, the California referendum on gay marriage. Even before the Supreme Court in that state approved marriage equality, social conservatives had proposed an amendment to the California Constitution barring same-sex couples from marrying.
Regarding the division of our community over the ENDA issue Ms Rea had this to say;
NGLTF draws the line on "pursing legislation that leaves members of our community behind."
One community. United. Thank you NGLTF !
7/31/08
'Left Out' protesters throw counterparty outside HRC gala
Solomese hosts another million dollar baby inspite of the queer
When Joe So speaks the lemmings listen
The bruises suffered by a LESBIAN woman at the hands of HRC GOONS at the S.F. Black Tie. DO YOU SUPPORT THIS?
Cross posted from Boycott HRC Blog click title for original post
Some from Joe Solmonese (HEad Dick of HRC) speech at S.F. black tie;
"Has it been without sharp disagreements about how best to move forward?" referring to the entire San Francisco GLBT community protesting, "No, as evidenced by the people protesting outside tonight."
FYI solmonese "those people" you are dismissing as "those" IS US THE QUEERS!
He went on to say;
"In any struggle for civil rights in this country, there have been occasions when different groups of people have marched down different roads. What is important to our ultimate success is that each of those roads ends at the same place"
You know this fool is really pissing me off. We QUEERS REJECT you solmonese. Yo are a charlatain and have lied and mislead us for long enough.
We have asked YOU solmonese, we have PLEADED with you Solmonese and now we are TELLING you Solmonese WE REJECT YOU AND YOUR HOMOPHOBIC AGENDA.
7/30/08
Unitarian Universalist
To locate a Unitarian Universalist Fellowship click the title
The sanctuary of the Denton Texas Unitarian Universalist Fellowship was filled and the voices sad but proud. We sat and listened as person after person recalled the wonderful life experiences that they had with the victims of the shootings at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.
The one sentiment expressed by all was that if the perpetrator had just once came to learn who we are, just once asked with a open mind, he would know he is loved. His hate would melted like ice and love over fill his cup.
Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Our Principles
Guiding Principles and Sources
We covenant to affirm and promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of Conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
and Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
The living tradition we share and the tapestry of sources upon which we draw for our communal and personal religious life emerges from:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life.
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.
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Mission statement of the Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
We, the members and friends of the Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, join to declare the following purposes:
To affirm the principles and purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association;
To create a loving fellowship, caring for each other across generations and through joys, sorrows, and concerns;
To inspire and nurture personal growth for all ages in their search for meaning and a loving, joyful life;
To be an open community, practicing tolerance and respect for diversity;
To encourage ethical action in both individuals and the Fellowship as a whole, by supporting responsible beliefs and values, and by fostering commitment and courage, in service to our larger communities;
To grow creatively toward greater truth and beauty, while respecting the value of tradition;
To deepen our love of the earth and our understanding of interdependence.
The sanctuary of the Denton Texas Unitarian Universalist Fellowship was filled and the voices sad but proud. We sat and listened as person after person recalled the wonderful life experiences that they had with the victims of the shootings at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.
The one sentiment expressed by all was that if the perpetrator had just once came to learn who we are, just once asked with a open mind, he would know he is loved. His hate would melted like ice and love over fill his cup.
Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Our Principles
Guiding Principles and Sources
We covenant to affirm and promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of Conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
and Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
The living tradition we share and the tapestry of sources upon which we draw for our communal and personal religious life emerges from:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life.
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mission statement of the Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
We, the members and friends of the Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, join to declare the following purposes:
To affirm the principles and purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association;
To create a loving fellowship, caring for each other across generations and through joys, sorrows, and concerns;
To inspire and nurture personal growth for all ages in their search for meaning and a loving, joyful life;
To be an open community, practicing tolerance and respect for diversity;
To encourage ethical action in both individuals and the Fellowship as a whole, by supporting responsible beliefs and values, and by fostering commitment and courage, in service to our larger communities;
To grow creatively toward greater truth and beauty, while respecting the value of tradition;
To deepen our love of the earth and our understanding of interdependence.
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