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CLOSERS
u MiFo/OUTShine Board Member Christopher Vastine welcomes Community Parter Stephen Fallon from Latinos Salud to the film festival Closing Night Party at Barcaru Miami.
MANGIARE!
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u Friends Oday & Jad have fun mingling at
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uThe Pride Center’s Kris, welcomes Josie, his hair style soul mate, to the latest Founders Reception at Mellow Mushroom.
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u MiFo/OUTShine Board Member Ebony Rhodes awards “Myami” Director Dmitry Zhitov Best Short Film at their festival Awards Brunch.
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u JP celebrated his birthday in VIP style at Score’s Resist Party.
u Jonathan Barrio, Robert Dee, and his crew all get ready to have a blast at Scott Hauser’s monthly Swim Pool Party at the Raleigh Hotel.
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“The bill is very simple. It says it is fraud if you treat someone for a condition that doesn’t exist -- and there’s no medical condition known as being gay. LGBTQ people were born perfect; there is nothing to treat them for. And by calling this what it should be, which is fraud, it would effectively shut down most of the organizations.”
——REP. TED LIEU OF CALIFORNIA, quoted by WashingtonPost.com, talking about a bill to end conversion therapy nationally.
“He should be begging forgiveness for allowing ignorant evangelicals and corrupt fascists to be in control of the government. That’s the real sin.”
“I’m sure as everyone knows, you’re not doing anything right if you’re not getting criticized in this world. Laurence and I love each other and to us that’s all that matters. We’re proud to represent the many relationships like ours.”
—SAM STANLEY, former professional rugby player, 25, announcing his engagement to his much older partner, Laurence Hicks. The couple, who met on the web site SilverDaddies.com, have been together for seven years. made by the transgendered Olympian in her new book, “The Secrets of My Life.”
“Every airline has delays and cancellations. I have to say American Airlines has handled my delays and cancellations extremely well today. They have re-booked my flights and are going to put me up in a hotel for the night and give me a voucher for dinner without me even having to pick up a phone or having to talk to an agent. They just sent me a nice text saying everything has been handled. Bravo.” —MARK HUNTER HUNTER, Fort Lauderdale
———EVAN LOBEL, Fort Lauderdale, commenting on a story at Towleroad.com about a Congressman who recently wept as he begged God to forgive America for allow gay marriages.
“I love my previous life. I had so many things going. This is more work than in my previous life. I thought it would be easier. I thought it would be more of a … I’m a detail-oriented person. I think you’d say that, but I do miss my old life. I like to work so that’s not a problem but this is actually more work.” —PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, speaking to a reporter from Reuters News Service.
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Bid for your dream bachelor or bachelorette when ‘Red Hot & In Style’ returns May 17th
One or more of South Florida's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes can be yours – for a price –when Village Pub presents the 5th annual Red Hot and In Style on May 17. A benefit for Deliver the Dream, the event, hosted by the legendary diva, Electra, features local men and women who are bravely putting themselves on the auction block, offering an exciting first date to the highest bidder complete with fun-filled date packages. Mark Byard, co-owner of Village Pub (who will once again step onto the red carpet as a bachelor), will be auctioning off a South African safari for two. The six-day trip of a lifetime includes lodging, two game viewing trips a day and gourmet meals. The winning bidder will have the chance to take extraordinary photographs, enjoy panoramic views and experience the thrill of an up-close viewing of some of the most spectacular 48 | Hotspots.LGBT
wildlife on the continent. Whether you are looking for that special someone, or you just want to mix and mingle for a great cause, Red Hot & In Style promises to be a fun night out. Anyone can bid on the date packages, as the winner has the option to go on the date with the bachelor/bachelorette or take
someone else on the date. The silent auction will also feature a wonderful variety of items. All proceeds from the event directly fund Deliver the Dream's specialized Family Retreat Program, serving families living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, autism, cerebral palsy and other life-changing illnesses and crises. Deliver the Dream, Inc. is a non-profit respite and retreat program that serves families facing serious illness or crisis by helping them to enhance coping skills, reduce stress, and cultivate relationships. The program offers retreat weekends, which combine traditional recreational activities like hiking and fishing, with therapeutic peer-to-peer discussion groups, as well as expressive arts and music activities. The retreats are provided at no cost to participants. Nearly 8,000 family members throughout the Southeast have attended a Deliver the Dream weekend since retreats began in the fall of 2002. “We are so proud to partner with the LGBTQA community, as Deliver the Dream's mission has always been inclusive of all families,” said Paul Withrow, executive director. “It takes a village to make our
mission possible, and the generosity of our community helps us make a significant difference in the lives of countless families in crisis.” Sponsors of the event include PNC Bank, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Sterling Tax & Accounting Services, Hotspots magazine, Mark's List, SFGN, and OutClique. There is no cover charge for the event so guests are encouraged to come out and be ready to bid on the ladies and gentlemen and their exciting date packages.
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Score Resist Party with DJ Abel
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NEWSWATCH
(STUFF IN THE NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT...)
Fort Lauderdale joins cities nationwide with “Equality March’ event on June 11 Fort Lauderdale will be among more than three dozen cities participating in a nationwide “Equality March for Unity and Pride” on Sunday, June 11. The main march will take place in Washington, DC where organizers are planning a peaceful protest starting at 10 a.m. that will wind its way past national landmarks and end at the National Mall. “The Equality March for Unity and Pride is a grassroots movement which will mobilize the diverse LGBTQ+ communities to peacefully and clearly address concerns about the current political landscapes and how it is contributing to the persecution and discrimination of LGBTQ+ individuals,” according to organizers.
“We will use the Equality March, and sister events across the country, to give voice to our concerns, and to support, uplift, and bring attention to those in our communities who are targeted due to immigra-
tion status, ethnicity, religion, skin color, gender and disability,” organizers said. The Fort Lauderdale protest is scheduled for 46 p.m. at Huizenga Plaza, located at 1 East Las Olas Blvd. Similar events will be taking place in 30-plus cities across the nation, including Palm Springs and San Diego, Calif.; Kansas City, MO; Madison, WI; Indianapolis, IN; Buffalo, NY; Boston, MA; Conway, AR; Austin, TX and Frankfort, IL. Similar marches are planned in Switzerland and Australia. 4 For more information or to buy a commemorative t-shirt or tank top, please go to EqualityMarch2017.com
IRS charges anti-gay televangelist with fraud Benny Hinn said God would “destroy gays”
Notoriously anti-gay televangelist Benny Hinn has been charged with fraud and tax evasion and his Texas offices have been raided by the Internal Revenue Service. Hinn, who declared God would destroy the gay community, claims to have healing powers that can cure blindness, deafness cancer, AIDS and other illnesses. He raised millions of dollars for a “healing center” that was never built.
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IVANKA UNDER FIRE! Debra Messing to First Daughter: ‘Do something!’
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irst daughter Ivanka Trump, unpaid White House aide and advisor to the president, is coming under fire for a newly-released book about how women can achieve personal satisfaction and professional success in life. Entitled, “Women Who Work,” the book has been thumbed down by reviewers, including The New Yorker, who said the book is “mostly composed of artless jargon and inspirational quotes you might find by Googling ‘inspirational quotes’.” One of those quotes is from legendary conservationist Jane Goodall, 83, who holds the honorary title of Messenger of Peace for the United Nations and is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, which
advocates for wildlife and conservation. “Legislation that was passed by previous governments to protect wildlife such as the Endangered Species Act, create national monuments and other clean air and water legislation have all been jeopardized” by the Trump administration, Goodall said. “I hope that Ms. Trump will stand with us to value and cherish our natural world and protect this planet for future generations.”
‘IT’S NOT ENOUGH’ The harshest criticism so far, however, has come from actress Debra Messing last week as she was honored at the 2017 GLAAD Media Awards in New York City.
“It’s not enough to simply say that women’s issues are important to you,” said the Will & Grace star. “It’s time to do something. You can change the lives of millions of women and children just by telling your dad real stories about real people who are suffering.” “Ivanka confidently calls paying bills and buying groceries ‘not enormously impactful’ to one’s daily productivity,” The New Yorker pointed out. “Her nannies are mentioned twice, if you count the acknowledgements; no other household help is alluded to at all. “On the book’s secondto-last page, she finally, briefly mentions the need for paid leave and affordable childcare.”
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MiFo (now OUTShine) Film Festival Awards Banquet at Biltmore
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EATING OUT A SAMPLE OF FORT LAUDERDALE’S FAVORITE
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ASIA BAY 1111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale asiabayrestaurants.com 954-848-9900 Elegant riverfront dining with a menu of Japanese and Thai dishes including creative sushi rolls.
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BEEFCAKES (at Boardwalk) 1721 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale BoardwalkBar.com 954-463-6969 Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. The best burgers and chicken wings in town. Specialty cocktails are just one of the treats at Eat.
BONA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 2468 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors bonaitalianrestaurant.com 954-565-7222 Under new ownership! Fresh made Italian food. Signature dishes include Fazzoletti, (pasta purses with fontina cheese, cream sauce, peas/bacon), Chicken Cyriac or traditional Eggplant Parmigiana. CEVICHE BY THE SEA 2823 E. Oakland Park Blvd. CevicheByTheSea.com 954-999-0751 Intimate seafood and Peruvian cuisine. Recommended as a “truly remarkable dining experience.” Reservations recommended. Open for lunch. Happy Hour M-F, 5-7 p.m. FLIP FLOPS DOCKSIDE EATERY 3051 NE 32nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FlipFlopsDocksideEatery.com 954-567-1672 Relax on the dock while sipping a specialty cocktail or eating a fresh, made-to-order item from the menu. GEORGIE’S ALIBI & MONKEY BAR 266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors AlibiWiltonManors.com 954-565-2526
EAT 2150 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Eatinwiltonmanors.com 954-626-0722 Eat is one of the newest additions to Wilton Drive’s Restaurant Row and is quickly developing a loyal following. This Italian-American restaurant and deli combines modern and traditional dishes in a comfortable, “dinner-and-acocktail-setting”. The menu offers everything from Salmon Your Way (baked, broiled or blackened with fresh vegetables and choice of side) to Homemade Lasagna and, of course,
Chef Rosario’s Meatloaf (served with smashed potatoes and gravy, topped with crispy onion strings). But there’s more than food! Eat offers a $10 specialty drink menu with such concoctions as the Hurricane Martini (Bacardi Light and Dark Rum, orange juice, grenadine, lemon juice garnished with an orange slice), the Forbidden Fruit (Pear vodka, St. Germaine, syrup, lime juice and soda) or, our favorite, the Island City Cosmo (Stoli Raspberry Vodka, triple sec, squeeze of lime, splash of cranberry, crowned with a raspberry garnish.
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GEORGIE’S ALIBI (continued) Relaxed patio atmosphere with a full menu offering award-winning burgers, wings, hot & cold sandwiches, sliders, flat bread pizzas and fresh fish, shrimp and chicken entrees. Full bar. “Drag Yourself to Brunch,” starring Dee Dee Van Carter and cast, every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.3 p.m.
EATING OUT MIND YOUR MANORS 2045 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors 754-223-2172 MindYourManorsPub.com A fun, relaxing garden pub and wine bar serving comfort food and hospitality. Enjoy a wide range of creative cocktails, craft beers and a very unique wine list.
KALUZ KaluzRestaurant.com 954-772-2209 Modern American dining with spectacular waterfront views from an elegant dining room or from a more casual patio and outdoor bar. LIPS 1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park Fladragshow.com 954-567-0987 Continued 4 A restaurant/cabaret that “dresses up” to entertain its guests! Fabulous drag and tons of fun!
NABU AMERICAN FUSION BUFFET 3485 N. Federal Hwy. 954-568-2208 NabuAmericanFusionBuffet.com This place offers it all: Japanese, American, Italian and Chinese. Incredible buffet.
Q BAR 2362 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale qbarfl.com 954-565-2229 Live jazz & blues acts perform at this gastropub serving gourmet burgers & Creole-type dishes. ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Facebook.com/rosiesbarandgrill 954-563-0123 A Wilton Drive favorite, this place is known for its non-stop party every “Sunday Funday” with live DJs spinning great music. Great burgers, fresh seafood and amazing Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. RUMORS BAR “PALATE PARTY” 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors RumorsBarWiltonManors.com 954-565-8851 Full bar, restaurant and entertainment venue serving fresh, local ingredients in delicious dishes by award-winning Cutthroat Kitchen chef Robyn Almodovar. Continued 4
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SHOOTERS WATERFRONT 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale ShootersWaterfront.com 954-566-2855 Popular, spacious dining with a comprehensive menu and dining right on the Intracoastal. TEE JAY’S SUSHI 2254 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors teejaythaisushi.com 954-537-7774 Casual locale for Thai & Japanese eats with Asian decorative touches and some traditional low tables.
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CONTINUED from previous page SAGE 2378 N. Federal Highway sagecafe.net 954-565-2229 Chic, intimate bistro delivering French country cooking in a romantic locale with patio seating.
THAI SPICE 1514 E. Commercial Blvd thaispicefla.com 954-771-4535 Voted the “Best Thai Restaurant in South Florida 2015” by the Sun-Sentinel, this gem dishes up Thai classics and specials by owner/chef Michael Tatton on a huge menu that includes Pan-Asian fare & steaks in a soothing space. Happy Hour with half-off appetizers and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
TROPICS PIANO BAR & RESTAURANT 2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors TropicsWM.com 954-537-6000 Tropics Restaurant & Piano Bar is a warm, friendly place where you can enjoy fine dining, cocktails and live entertainment. Whether you’re looking for great food with an atmosphere to match or simply a place to socialize with friends, you’re sure to find it here. Patrons can relax in one of our three dining rooms or three full-service bars. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.- 2 a.m., Fri-Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ZUCKERELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3017 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale zuckerellos.com 954-776-4282 Familiar Italian pastas and flavorful mainstays (plus early-bird specials) are offered up in this warm, inviting restaurant.
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Líderes de varias partes del mundo convergerán en Miami para la 4ª Conferencia Global de Derechos Humanos LGBTQI, del 26 al 29 de mayo, como parte de World OutGames Miami 2017, el evento más grande de 10 días de duración que une al Deporte, la Cultura y los 0Derechos Humanos. Esta bien orquestada conferencia ofrecerá una visión del mundo de los derechos humanos con representación de Brasil, Cuba, Canadá, Miccosukee Reservation, 104 | Hotspots.LGBT
Santa Lucía, Tailandia, Tonga, Uganda, Reino Unido, Estados Unidos, Venezuela y otros países. "Con la incertidumbre política en Estados Unidos y en el exterior, es aún más importante mantener un diálogo abierto y puntos de vista para luchar por la unidad y la inclusión para todos", dijo Lynare Robbins, Directora de Diversidad y Derechos Humanos de Miami. "Esta conferencia ofrece una perspectiva global en profundidad sobre varios
temas, incluyendo los derechos LGBT, y debe ser asistida por cualquier persona que quiera tener una voz y desea igualdad y aceptación". La conferencia de tres días, que se celebrará en el Centro de Convenciones de Miami Beach, será una poderosa reunión de respetados activistas de derechos humanos, investigadores, académicos jurídicos y organizaciones de comercio internacionalmente, e incluirá a más de 25 oradores. Hasta 35 temas se centrarán en tres temas específicos: Promoción de la Inclusividad en el Deporte (LGB, Intersex, Trans *, Mujeres), Salud y Bienestar (VIH, Discapacidad, Sexualidad, Sindicatos, religión, criminalidad LGBTQI, asuntos laborales). Los invitados especiales son Tamara Adrián (Venezuela), Juana Mora Cedeño (Cuba), Rev. Houston Cypress (Miccosukee Reservation), Lou Englefield (Reino Unido), Amini Fonua (Tonga), Moninne Griffith (Irlanda), Surat-Shaan Knan ), Richard Moore (USA), Chris Mueller (USA), Vitit Muntarbhorn (Tailandia), Kenita Placide (Santa Lucía), Alessandra Ramos (Brasil), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (USA), Omar Sharif Jr. (Egipto / Canadá), Nadine Smith (USA), Mark Tewksbury (Canadá) y Cyd Zeiglar (USA). El horario completo de la conferencia y los boletos están disponibles en outgames.org/human_rights/ conference. La 4ª Conferencia Global de Derechos Humanos LGBTQI es
patrocinada por el Instituto Internacional de la Raza, Igualdad y Derechos Humanos, el Consulado General Británico de Miami y la campaña “El Amor es GRAN Bretaña”, Asuntos Globales Canadá y el Consulado General de Canadá, Acción Abierta Internacional e Innovaciones Globales Robbins. Del 26 de mayo al 4 de junio del 2017, World OutGames Miami también ofrecerá una gran variedad de desafíos deportivos e intercambios culturales, incluyendo PULSE POINTS, una respuesta artística a la masacre de Orlando en el Pulse Nightclub, el 1 de junio de 6pm – 10pm. En el parque Lummus, situada en el corazón de Ocean Drive, también se llevarán a cabo varias actividades, puestos de vendedores y entretenimiento.
Igualdad y Derechos Humanos, Miami Sports, Hotspots Media Group, OutClique, South Florida Gay News, 93.9 MIA y contribuciones adicionales de muchas personas y empresas. World OutGames Miami es financiado en parte por una subvención de la Ciudad de Miami Beach, junto con el apoyo del Departamento de Asuntos Culturales del Condado de Miami-Dade y el Consejo de Asuntos Culturales, el Alcalde del Condado de Miami-Dade y la Junta de Comisionados del Condado. En honor a una verdadera inclusión, el World OutGames está abierto a todos, independientemente de la orientación sexual. Thought leaders from around the globe will converge on Miami for the 4th Global LGBTQI Human
Rights Conference, May 26 – 29, as part of World OutGames Miami 2017, the world's largest 10-day Sports, Culture and Human Rights event. This wellorchestrated conference will offer a world view of human rights with representation from Brazil, Cuba, Canada, Miccosukee Reservation, St. Lucia, Thailand, Tonga, Uganda, the United Kingdom, the United States, Venezuela and others. “With political uncertainty in the United States and abroad, it is even more important to maintain open dialogue and shared points of view to strive for unity and inclusiveness for all,” said Lynare Robbins, World OutGames Miami Diversity and Human Rights Director. “This conference offers an in-depth global perspective on subjects, including LGBT rights, and should be attended by anyone who wants to have a voice and desires equality and acceptance.” The three-day conference, which will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, will be a powerful gathering of internationally respected human rights activists, researchers, legal
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PULSE POINTS ROOFTOP ACCESS | 6 PM - 8 PM Take in the amazing panoramic view of South Beach while being entertained by the South Florida Pride Woodwind Quintet, Fushu Daiko, Tango Out and the South Beach Chamber Ensemble.
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PULSE POINTS #5FIVEFILMS4FREEDOM 2017 | 8:30 PM Enjoy a FREE screening at SoundScape Park at the New World Center presented by the British Council in partnership with the British Film Institute. Films are: Crush, Where We Are Now, Still Burning, Jamie and Heavy Weight. *10% of bar proceeds to be donated by World OutGames Miami to Pridelines as part of the one-year Pulse Anniversary.
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(Miccosukee Reservation), Lou Englefield (UK), Amini Fonua (Tonga), Moninne Griffith (Ireland), SuratShaan Knan (UK), Richard Lusimbo (Uganda), Deondre Moore (USA), Chris Mosier (USA), Vitit Muntarbhorn (Thailand), Kenita Placide (St. Lucia), Alessandra Ramos (Brazil), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (USA), Omar Sharif Jr. (Egypt/Canada), Nadine Smith (USA), Mark Tewksbury (Canada) and Cyd Zeiglar (USA). A full conference schedule and tickets are
exchanges, including PULSE POINTS, an artistic response to the Orlando massacre at Pulse Nightclub from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 1. World OutGames Main Village at Lummus Park, Miami
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RANDY THOMASSON BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI
Remember when you got your driver’s license and under “Gender” you had to choose Male, Female, or AIDS? Of course you don’t, because three gender options don’t exist on a driver’s license form. Yet. But California might change that. A bill in the works since January would allow a third non-binary gender option for official state documents. 112 | Hotspots.LGBT
According to the Los Angeles Times, “Lawmakers framed the measure as an expansion of rights for transgender, intersex and other people who do not identify as male or female.” And I know what you’re thinking: “But AIDS isn’t a gender. WTF?” Well, OF COURSE you think that because you’ve been brainwashed. But Randy Thomasson knows what’s up
[This bill] would put in a third option on a driver’s license, non-binary,” says Thomasson. “And what that basically means is not male, not female, something else. But non-binary is a catch-all for any sexual anything. and he’s crying foul. Thomasson, the man behind Save California, a Christian website dedicated to alarmist antiLGBTQ stories that claims to be “pro-family,” had plenty to say about California’s gender code when he was a guest on fellow right-wing screwball Gordon Klingenschmitt’s “Pray In Jesus Name News” program. “[This bill] would put in a third option on a driver’s license, non-binary,” says Thomasson. “And what that basically means is not male, not female, something else. But non-binary is a catch-all for any sexual anything.” Woah. Any sexual ANYTHING? That’s, um, pretty broad. Care to clarify? “University of California Berkley has on their own website a list of all the possible genders, and we’re talking two, three dozens of these made up genders,” Thomasson continues, “and they haven’t even gotten into those who have relationships with, uh, computers or animals yet. It’s just total anarchy.” Oh, okay. Thomasson clearly doesn’t understand, and doesn’t care to understand, the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation. Or the difference between a human being and a USB Flash drive, for that matter. “I’m really broken in my heart about the confusion that it would be for children,” Thomasson continues. “A 15 year old getting a learner’s permit or a 16 year old getting a driver’s license, going into the DMV in California being asked, ‘Well, do you put yourself down as male, female, or non-binary?’ The basic question is telling children there’s more than two genders and that we’ve got to forget about science and chromosomes.” Oh, NOW you care in science? How convenient. It also takes willful ignorance to think a 15 year old is going to discover nonbinary identity for the first time at the DMV and declare that from now on preferred pronouns are “they/them.”
Which leads us to the AIDS option. “It’s a very dangerous thing,” Thomasson says, “because we have to remember even the Centers for Disease Control … website declares that transexuality/cross-dressing is the highest transmitter of HIV/AIDS in our land, and it’s even more dangerous than homosexuality.” Klingenschmitt jumps in to clarify that it’s “not the clothes that you wear that are transmitting this disease, it’s the behavior where you’re swapping blood and other bodily fluids with people who have AIDS.” “Right,” says Thomasson. But is it right? Does the CDC really warn that “cross-dressers” have higher AIDS rates? No. But the CDC website does have info about increased risk for transgender men and women, which is not the same as cross-dressers. They present a complex series of obstacles trans people face that may lead to increased risk including “stigma, discrimination, social rejection, and exclusion” and “insensitivity to transgender issues by health care providers.” It’s not because they just can’t help but swap boldly fluids because they’re especially deviant or predatory. But that doesn’t fit the right-wing Christian narrative that AIDS is punishment for sin and that trans people are nothing but beacons of sexual depravity. In other words, trans people aren’t human at all. Quite convenient when your aim is to deny them basic human rights. D’Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. Follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.
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COME AND KNOCK ON THEIR DOOR... By Woody Miller
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y partner of four years has started suggesting threesomes. I’m acting shocked because we’re monogamous but I must admit I’ve had fantasies (including foursomes and fivesomes). We talked about the rules. He says no kissing, he only tops, and I can be a total slut while he enjoys watching. He wants me to find the right mantoy, and suggested someone married or for hire, so there’s no risk of attachments, and only once every three months. But I’m scared of being left out while they vent out their animal lust - on my bed! My boyfriend is 16 years younger so that could wreck me emotionally. Is our relationship doomed, or is the fun just starting? Where and how do I find men for threesomes anyway? Help! I’m very confused yet getting very horny. -- Panting & Pouting
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Dear Panting: Before I dispense with the advice, do a math problem. *Without using a calculator.* So, you’re driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus. In Reading, six people get off the bus and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on. In Cardiff, 11 people get off and 16 people get in. In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on. In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven. Now what was the name of the bus driver? Answer: Think hard.
Answer: You, you idiot. My point, and I do have one, is that in the race to get people on and off your bed you forgot the most important person—You, you idiot. Your letter was filled with your boyfriend’s wish list but not a peep about yours. The only way threesomes work is if both partners have an equal say about the rules. I don’t hear “equal” in your letter. I hear steamroller. Which explains why you’re laying flat on the pavement. So you need to go back to your bossy boyfriend with a list of YOUR requirements, compare them to his and see if you can work things out. And while you’re at it, ask him why he made you the bus driver when it was his idea to wheel around town looking for another pair of testicles to swing over his bed. There’s a huge power imbalance going on in your relationship and you need to straighten that out before you start playing with fire. Assuming you can morph from doormat to power tramp, getting a third guy is going to take some work, depending on how picky you are (and I might add, how picky your prey is). Unless the radiance of your beauty makes sunglasses a must at the bar, you’re going to have to do some heavy prowling—online and off. Plus, there’s a bunch of questions you have to answer: Do you guys have the same taste? What if he likes the quarry and you don’t? What if Game-Boy likes your boyfriend and not you? Who gets veto power and when? I like the idea of starting out by ordering in. It’s the safest way to explore how to open up your relationship. Better to cough up some cash now than to spit up your relationship later.
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