http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/06/26/last-nights-dnc-fundraiser Comments On: Last Night's DNC Fundraiser by Dan Savage en-us Copyright 2009 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0800 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 20 years after the HIV/AIDS crisis hit a fever pitch gay men, who are 1% of the US population, are 53% of new AIDS cases.
Posted by As a heterosexual the guilt nearly smothers me]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:02:27 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Will in Seattle]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:20:08 -0700 The Stranger
Does anyone really believe that Fiercy and the dems would refund money at this stage in the game?
Posted by Mark in Colorado]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:36:43 -0700 The Stranger
http://www.democracynow.org/
Posted by jade]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:02:18 -0700 The Stranger
I'm going to second, "Making Gay History" by Eric Marcus. I'm also going to suggest, "Stonewall" by David Carter. As a straight person, I've found both books helpful and facinating.
Posted by kim in portland]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:56:15 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Trevor]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:55:01 -0700 The Stranger
24, Here's a quick School House Rock style Stonewall History lesson from Varla Jean Merman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3XuIgIIg…
Posted by Rob in Baltimore]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:52:26 -0700 The Stranger
It's the ACTION of physically showing up and standing in a blockade line, the VIDEO of such an ACTION - those are the things that change minds.

Dress up as a MJ Zombie with a sign saying "Gay Hating DOMA" or "They gave me DADT and look what happened".

But DO something. Talking won't work. Emails have very little impact. Phone calls are a bit better as are postcards - but PHYSICAL presence changes stuff.
Posted by Will in Seattle]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:47:42 -0700 The Stranger
Start with "Making Gay History" by Eric Marcus.
Posted by Kevin Erickson]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:44:33 -0700 The Stranger Posted by emote_control]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:44:10 -0700 The Stranger Posted by cranky]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:42:00 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Baconcat]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:37:06 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Rob in Baltimore]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:31:06 -0700 The Stranger Getting a lot of my friends involved in politics is like pulling teeth. But I try. And I keep on it.
I've emailed the President and my Reps every day this past week. I hope you're on that too, Baconcat.

Nothing gets done unless you show up. So show up. Take a day a week and stand outside your local city hall.

protestforhumanrights.com
Posted by Enigma]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:25:19 -0700 The Stranger
Grassroots does not mean just blogging about something and hoping people take your suggestion.

In fact, I dare you to e-mail your senators and rep right this second.
Posted by Baconcat]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:16:37 -0700 The Stranger
"You're honestly saying this almost 40 years to the day after Stonewall?"

98% of all Americans have no idea what "Stonewall" is....but becasue Dan and others started bitching recently, Colbert did a segment that taught millions of people what it was.

"And 20 years after the HIV/AIDS crisis hit a fever pitch?"

Um, that probably delayed advancement of gay rights, duh.

"Almost 60 years after Harry Hay decided he was not going to be ignored?"

Not aware who that is.

"50 years after Del Martin decided she wasn't going to be ignored either?"

Don't know her either. Apparently these actions were not publicized.

"Seriously?"

Yes, mock outrage is a common rhetorical technique. YAwn.

"39 years after the AMA protests?"

I assume, and infer, you mean protests saying hey fuck you AMA gay is not sick?

Yes, to come in 39 years from most people thinking gay is sick to having a president who promised to end DADT is huge progress.

You really need to get one of those big historical timeline posters, you seem to think Rome is built in a day.

"37 years after Baker v. Nelson?"

Like most nongay people, I don't know what that case is. Is it the one saying you can't criminalize gay sex?

"It's a start?"

Yes douchebag it's a start in pressuring THIS president whom 57% of voters just voted for to keep his promise to push gay rights.

What, you think folks should give up?

Have some more hope, amigo.


Posted by PC]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:13:13 -0700 The Stranger
Of course, getting federal rights may still be difficult, even if we erase state-level prohibitions.
Posted by Baconcat]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:09:38 -0700 The Stranger good god another quibbler.

it's a "start" as in "a start in engaging in direct action to protest Obama's failure to keep his promises."

Mr. cold water, I put it to you again:

if you have a better idea about how to bring about social change, let's hear it.


Posted by PC]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:07:02 -0700 The Stranger Posted by cranky]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:02:53 -0700 The Stranger Posted by MikeC in YF]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:01:37 -0700 The Stranger
Marooned - MJ and the gay go together like peanut butter and jelly, tastier when you don't pick just one.
Posted by gloomy gus]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:58:12 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Baconcat]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:57:09 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Carollani]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:56:58 -0700 The Stranger
Anyway that still doesn't mean that Michael Jackson is alive. Because he's not. Why? Because Michael Fucking Jackson is now DEAD. The guy who gave us Thriller, Off the Wall, the moonwalk, the glittery white glove, etc. Yup, him. NOT ALIVE now. Everyone on the planet knew that guy and loved his music! I mean, heads of State are making statements right now ...over a POP singer for chrissakes! He was so goddamn cool in the 80s.

You guys, you've gotta be feeling it too. The gay can't go on hold for just a second?
Posted by Confluence]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:44:47 -0700 The Stranger
This protest at DNC is great. Rome was not built in a day.
It could have been better and bigger, but it's a START.

If you have better ideas about how to bring about social change, let's hear 'em.

Posted by PC]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:44:22 -0700 The Stranger