In my own Back Yard.

In a little over a month, there have been 4 suicides in Lake Orion schools, and over 11 in all.  The last one was a sixth grader at the middle school (I have no information on identity at this time).  There was another in Waterford during the weekend, WHERE I LIVE.  A close friend is trying to put together a candle light vigil to show support.  I'll keep you posted on where/when/what goes down.

In the meantime, please take a moment to sign this petition asking Lake Orion Community Schools to have a Mandatory Seminar for all students on Suicide Prevention.  Any action helps.

Change.org petitions 2 Electric Boogaloo

Puerto Rico House of Representatives: Do Not Eliminate Hate Crime Protections

Support LGBT in Russia: Oppose the prohibition of "homosexual propaganda" in St Petersburg

Marcus Bachmann: Stop Harassing LGBT Rights Group; End Harmful 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

http://www.change.org/petitions/demand-cameroon-release-gay-men-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison#

Yes, it's been a while.

Sorry for the lack of updates. I'm in a play, and we've had rehursals almost every night. But there's been plenty of stuff going on. The licence to bully bill is making our state look like a joke.  Brett Rattner made homophobic remarks and had to step down from producing the Oscars (Eddie Murphy stepping down as host shortly after).

But good things happened too: today is the first veterans day since DADT was repealed. Massachusetts elected the nation's youngest gay mayor. And, of course, the advancing of the repeal of DOMA in the senate.

My new source for gay news (aside from my one-day brother in law, God willing): http://www.advocate.com/

Change.org petitions--Redux

Investigate Harassment of LGBTQ youth at Sequoyah High School & Allow a GSA

Tell Republicans: Don't Repeal DADT Repeal

Demand 19 y/o trans man James Alexander's attacker be brought to justice

I've added a Widget!

I've added a new Widget to my blog: a change.org petition to get gay marriage on the 2012 ballot! Please, take time to click and support this worthy endeavor.

Change.org petitions--Legal Edition

Remove North Carolina's proposed ban on same-sex marriage
Self explanatory.
Lift the ban that keeps gay men from donating blood.
I donate blood as much as I can (O+, the most common kind), and I know there is a constant shortage.  They scan all blood anyway, so what is the risk?
Tell Republicans: Don't Repeal DADT Repeal
Don't let one of the biggest GLBT victories slip away.

Change.org petitions--School Edition

Please, sign these: one tiny click could do so much.

McIntosh County Georgia Schools: Allow my transgender son to use a safe restroom at school!

Lake County School District: Don't let teachers teach hate towards gay people!

The Master's School: Stop kicking out gay and lesbian students!

Gay Marriage in Michigan Petition

As a member of Change.org, I try to sign as many petitions for the various causes I believe in.  The site has has some major victories in the GLBT rights sphere (check out their victories section to see!). The petition for Gay Marriage in Michigan is woefully undersighed. Even if you don't live here, I urge you to sign.  There are lots of pro GLBT causes.  Take a gander and see!
Sign the Petition!