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J. Rudy Flesher

Elections

The Victory Fund: Making History, One LGBT Candidate At A Time

by J. Rudy Flesher May 16, 2012 3:30 PM
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After helping one LGBT candidate win election, New Civil Rights Movement writer J. Rudy Flesher wants to be next. Will you help him earn a Victory Fund scholarship?

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Opponent Of Openly Gay Candidate Accused Of Violating Campaigning Rules

by J. Rudy Flesher April 24, 2012 3:23 PM
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Babette Josephs, a Democratic incumbent in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, reportedly has been caught violating campaigning rules.

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Elections

Openly Gay Candidate Brian Sims Victim Of Vicious, Lying Smear Tactics

by J. Rudy Flesher April 17, 2012 4:45 PM
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Democrat Babette Josephs falsely claims Brian Sims will disenfranchise voters, demand mandatory ultrasounds before abortion, and make drastic cuts to education.

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Elections

Will Pennsylvania Elect Six Out LGBT Freshman Legislators In November?

by J. Rudy Flesher April 5, 2012 12:42 PM
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In 2013, Pennsylvania could have six out, proud, LGBT, qualified Representatives in our state House. Meet all six.

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Actions

No LGBT Legislators Means No LGBT Equality

by J. Rudy Flesher April 2, 2012 4:45 PM
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States that don’t have LGBT officials are more likely to not have LGBT-inclusive laws, or anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBT citizens. But you can help.

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Arts

I’m From Driftwood Adds New Community Spotlights — And An NYC Fundraiser

by J. Rudy Flesher March 28, 2012 10:30 AM
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I’m From Driftwood’s next two Community Spotlight series will focus on elders and homeless youth, and they’re holding a fundraiser in NYC – read for details!

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culture

“I’m From Driftwood” Wins GLAAD Praise For Black Community Spotlight

by J. Rudy Flesher February 19, 2012 9:00 AM
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From Monday, February 6, to Friday February 10, I’m From Driftwood (IFD) ran their first ever Community Spotlight, highlighting nine stories from black LGBTQ people.

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Human Rights

Make It Better – Get Congress To Move On Anti-Bullying Legislation

by J. Rudy Flesher December 6, 2011 11:18 AM
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The Safe Schools Improvement Act and Student Non-Discrimination Act will improve and even save lives – but only if we raise our voices. Call Congress – here’s how.

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Actions

Lost In NY Marriage Shuffle: GENDA Passes Assembly, Stalls In Senate

by J. Rudy Flesher June 22, 2011 10:27 AM

The Gender Employment Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) quietly passed in the Assembly on June 14 and arrived the same day in the Senate, where it sits.

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Coming Out

I’m From Driftwood – Stories Direct From The AIDS/LifeCycle

by J. Rudy Flesher June 10, 2011 2:00 PM
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I’m From Driftwood’s Nathan Manske is taking part in the AIDS/LifeCycle, a 7 day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Here are 2 stories.

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What Homophobia In Sports?

by J. Rudy Flesher May 20, 2011 3:25 PM
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Is the media over-blowing the degree of anti-gay attitudes and homophobia in professional sports? Columnist J. Rudy Flesher explains.

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Analysis

LivingSocial’s Super Bowl Ad – Offensive? Or Living Beyond Gender Binary

by J. Rudy Flesher February 8, 2011 12:27 PM
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In the LivingSocial Super Bowl ad, the ambiguity of this person’s sex and gender identity is precisely what makes the ad brilliant — not offensive.

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Arts

Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation – Book Review Part 2

by J. Rudy Flesher February 1, 2011 12:00 PM

J. Rudy Flesher continues his review of Kate Bornstein and S. Bear Bergman’s Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation.

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Arts

Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation – Book Review Part 1

by J. Rudy Flesher December 10, 2010 7:58 AM
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When I first blogged here about Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation, co-edited by Kate Bornstein and S. Bear Bergman, I was excited to be heading into Manhattan for a reading of the book hosted by Kate, and with various contributors.  On the ride home I tore through the entire first chapter of the book, entitled “Do [...]

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