She Magazine—June '14

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There are people in this world who, for whatever reason, it never occurs to us that they would one day be gone. People who, in some way, create a balance in all the chaos that surrounds us—reminders that there really is good, there really is peace, there really is beauty. For me, Maya Angelou was one of those people. She turned anger into love, adversity into triumph and paved the way for all of us, standing for all that is right until her last breath. My life ,who I am and what I believe have all been deeply influenced and guided by the wisdom of her words. And I have no words to truly express the depth of this loss. All I can do is hope that we, as women, continue her great work and keep her spirit alive in the women of the future. On June 6 at 2pm, OWN will rebroadcast the Maya Angelou episode of Masterclass. If you have not seen it, or even if you have, I urge you to set aside an hour of your life to watch—and more importantly listen to—this amazing woman as she shares the lessons of her life and the gift of her wisdom. It is, among so many other things, a profound experience. See you next month.

Tina Sordellini Managing Executive Editor

“I'VE LEARNED THAT PEOPLE WILL FORGET WHAT YOU SAID, PEOPLE WILL FORGET WHAT YOU DID, BUT PEOPLE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.”

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Maya Angelou April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014

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june 2014 / VOLUME 16 / ISSUE 5

IN THIS ISSUE

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16 LBT-INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE Are you out to your primary doctor or have you ever wondered how he or she will react to your sexual orientation?

18 WORLD PRIDE

Taking place in Toronto this month.

19 LGBT HISTORY, A TIMELINE List of milestone LGBT events

20 SHERRI SAUM

An exclusive interview. “My only concern was if ABC Family was going to do this the right way or would it be some cheesy representation, would they be sugar-coating everything because I didn’t want to...”

22 KEY WEST PRIDE 29 JUST 4 FUN

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06 DIRECTOR’S CHAIR 10 MULTIMEDIA 14 IN THE NEWS 15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 24 SHE GIRL Meet Mary, from Savannah, GA

34 ON THE SHELVES 34 ARCHIVES 38 SCOPES

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she espaÑol 30 NOTICIAS Entérate lo que sucede en nuestros países.

31 ESPECIAL Aniversario del matrimonio gay en España.

photos 04 SHE SCENE 12 AQUA GIRL 1 27 AQUA GIRL 2 28 SHE SCENE 2 32 EQUALITY GALA ST PETE

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MULTIMEDIA

with Marissa Cohen

Mariah Carey’s 14th studio album Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse offers an intimate and varied 17-track musical journey. Featuring duets with NAS, Wale and Mariah’s twins Moroccan and Monroe and production from Jermaine Dupri, HitBoy, Rodney Jerkins and Mike Will Made It, Me. I Am Mariah is full of the same solid confidence and blistering passion seen in Mariah Carey’s earlier work. Loyal fans will be thrilled. Available now.

An official Outfest and Frameline 35 selection, Bumblef**k, USA follows young Alexa (Cat Smits) who travels from Amsterdam to Bumblef**k, USA to learn why her gay friend Matt killed himself. She intends to document what it’s like to be queer in a tiny American town. When she meets and falls in love with artist Jennifer (Heidi M. Sallows), she finds herself in the middle of her own journey of self-discovery. With Ryan Overton, John Watkins. Available on DVD June 24.

Get ready to bingewatch! The second season of Orange is the New Black hits Netflix on June 6. When we last left rich-girl-turnedjailbird Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), she’d just finished defending herself from Pennsatucky (Taryn Manning) and things can only get crazier for our incarcerated heroine. From the crazy-sexy-hot Alex (Laura Prepon) to strong Red (Kate Mulgrew) and all the others, it’s hard to decide which character is more delicious. Season two promises a wild ride.

Haviland Stillwell’s pop/dance album Spark features her first single, “MKE-Maximum Energy.” The song is complete with Carl Sagan references and features the multi-talented performer as a sexy, intergalactic siren. Recently seen performing at the Oscars and the Tonys, Stillwell has also appeared in Fiddler on the Roof and as the doomed Fantine in Les Mis. From Broadway to pop, it’s clear that Stillwell’s talent is out of this world. Available for download now.

In the crime series Murder in the First, San Francisco homicide detectives Hildy Mulligan (Kathleen Robertson) and Terry English (Taye Diggs) investigate two murders that have a common link in this gripping show that follows one murder case across an entire season. It also takes a personal look into the lives of its detectives: Hildy is a single mother with a bright daughter and Terry struggles to care for his terminally ill wife. June 9 at 10 pm on TNT.

Melissa McCarthy stars at the titular character in Tammy. After getting fired from a burger joint, Tammy comes home to find her husband getting frisky with neighbor Missi (Toni Collette). That’s enough for her and getting out of town is the way to go, except she’s broke and the only way to hit the road is with her feisty grandmother Pearl (Susan Sarandon), on the way to Niagara Falls. With Kathy Bates, Sandra Oh, Dan Aykroyd. In theaters July 4.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander return for a fifth season of Rizzoli and Isles on Tuesday, June 17 on TNT. The new season will deal with the real life death of actor Lee Thompson Young and the possibility of Rizzoli’s pregnancy. Tune in! SHE - 10 - 06/14

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famous saturday Aqualicious Pool Party during aqua girl’s 15th anniversary celebration at the national hotel in miami beach. see you next year! photos by rock ur photo & miriam cronkhite. view more photos at www.shemag.com

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in the news Same-Sex Marriage Support Solidifies Above 50% in U.S. Support has been 50% or above in three separate readings in last year According the most recent Gallup poll, Americans’ support for the law recognizing samesex marriages as legally valid has increased yet again, now at 55%. Marriage equality advocates have had a string of legal successes over the past year, most recently this week in Pennsylvania and Oregon where federal judges struck down bans on gay marriage. Two successive Gallup polls in 2012 saw support climb from 53% to 54%, indicating a steady but slight growth in acceptance of gay marriages over the past year after a more rapid increase between 2009 and 2011. In the latest May 8-11 poll, there is further evidence that support for gay marriage has solidified above the majority level. This comes on the heels of gay marriage proponents’ 14th legal victory in a row. When Gallup first asked Americans this question about same-sex marriage in 1996, 68% were opposed to recognizing marriage between two men or two women, with slightly more than a quarter supporting it (27%). Since then, support has steadily grown, reaching 42% by 2004 when Massachusetts became the first state to legalize it -- a milestone that reached its 10th anniversary this month. In 2011, support for gay marriage vaulted over the 50% mark for the first time, and since 2012, support has remained above that level. In the last year, however, support has leveled off a bit. Currently, 17 states and the District of Colum-

bia have legalized same-sex marriage, while several states wait in legal limbo as they appeal judge rulings overturning state bans. Among the most dramatic divisions in opinion on the issue are between age groups. As has been the case in the past, support for marriage equality is higher among younger Americans; the older an American is, the less likely he or she is to support marriage for same-sex couples. Results for this Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted May 8-11, 2014, with a random sample of 1,028 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. For results based on the total sample of national adults, the margin of sampling error is ±5 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.

JUNE 2014

presidential proclamation As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the courtroom, and as more of our fellow Americans are treated with dignity and respect -- our Nation becomes not only more accepting, but more equal as well. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, we celebrate victories that have affirmed freedom and fairness, and we recommit ourselves to completing the work that remains. Last year, supporters of equality celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act, a ruling which, at long last, gave loving, committed families the respect and legal protections they deserve. In keeping with this decision, my Administration is extending family and spousal benefits -- from immigration benefits to military family benefits -- to legally married same-sex couples... This month, as we mark 45 years since the patrons of the Stonewall Inn defied an unjust policy and awakened a nascent movement, let us honor every brave leader who stood up, sat in, and came out, as well as the allies who supported them along the way.... NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists... Read full proclamation whitehouse.gov

what she said about... “We live in an uncertain world and we want to believe that what a man is and what a woman is–I know that. And people don’t want to critically interrogate the world around them. Whenever I’m afraid of something or I’m threatened by something, it’s because it brings up some sort of insecurity in me. I think the reality is that most of us are insecure about our gender. They think, ‘Okay, if there’s this trans person over here, then what does that make me?’ We want to just coast along in a belief system that makes us feel secure, because we are a culture, as Brene Brown would say, that is intolerant to vulnerability. And if we are in a position where we have to begin to question this very basic idea of ‘A man has a penis and a woman has a vagina,’ then that’s a lot of vulnerability.” —Orange is the New Black star, Laverne Cox in an interview with Time magazine, out on June 9th. Laverne is the first transgender woman to appear on the cover of Time.

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The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates its Annual Gala

The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) will honor corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community at its 13th Annual Gala and Awards Presentation, “The Emerald Gala,” on Saturday, June 21, at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. The honorees were selected for their long-term commitment to fostering diversity, as well as for their efforts in contributing to the overall quality of life in South Florida. This year’s gala will once again be presented by Wells Fargo. For the past several years, the MDGLCC Gala Committee has selected a different color of the rainbow flag for the gala’s theme and has encouraged attendees to wear a splash of that color to the event. Beginning this year, the gala elevates the status of the color theme by interpreting the rainbow colors in their gem stone complement. The 2014 emerald theme signifies growth, prosperity and renewal. The 13th Annual Gala and Awards Presentation, “The Emerald Gala,” presented by Wells Fargo,” starts at 6pm with a reception and silent auction which will be followed by

dinner, the awards presentation and an after party dance. Performing at the nightclubthemed after party will be winners of the LGBT Visitor Center’s Pink Flamingo Awards, including “Favorite Drag Queen” winner Tiffany Fantasia and “Favorite DJ” winner DJ Pride. All tickets to “The Emerald Gala” are VIP this year. Tickets are $2,000 for tables of 10 or $200 for individual tickets and include reserved seating, grand buffet dinner, an open bar featuring Bacardi Brands’ Grey Goose® vodka among others, a VIP gift bag, complimentary parking and participation in the grand raffle. Reservations are available online at www.gaybizgala.com or by calling (305) 673-4440. 2014 Honorees

• Regions Bank “Business of the Year” -Office Depot Foundation • Morgan Stanley “Business Person of the Year” -- Craig Smith, Source Events • AT&T “Non-Profit Organization of the Year” -- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

TO DO WHERE TO GO WHAT

EVERY WEDNESDAY Ladies’ Night grand opening

June 11 • 8PM The Drive • 2390 Wilton Drive thedrivewiltonmanors.com Miami Film Month

June 1 - 30 Various Theaters miamifilmmonth.com Osceola Equality Connection

June 12 • 6:30PM Three Sisters Speakeasy 226 Broadway, Kissimmee • eqfl.org fame fatale grand opening

June 13 • 10PM - 3AM Dapur Asian Tapas & Lounge 1620 N Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale dapurkitchen.com Young Adult Group (18-35) June 13 • 7:30PM - 9PM Pride Center/Schubert Bldg, Room 206 2040 N. Dixie hwy, Wilton Manors pridecenterflorida.org / 954.4639005 chad michaels live

COURT DATE SET: Marriage Equality Lawsuit Hearing has been scheduled for July 2nd in miami On Wednesday, July 2 at 4 PM, the fight for marriage equality in Florida will have its day in court, with a hearing before Judge Sarah Zabel in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in Miami. News of the court date comes on the heels of back-to-back marriage equality victories in Oregon, Utah and Pennsylvania. Judge Zabel will hear from attorneys who filed a lawsuit in January on behalf of six same-sex couples and Equality Florida Institute. The lawsuit argues that Florida’s laws barring same-sex couples from marriage violate the United States Constitution by denying them the legal protections and equal dignity that having the freedom to marry provides. “...the majority of Floridians stand with us, as there is no reasonable argument for discrimination against our families. Throughout the nation, courts have ruled that these harmful laws are outdated and out of step, and we believe that equality and justice will prevail in Florida, as well,” said Equality Florida Institute Chief Executive Officer Nadine Smith. More than 70 cases are currently pending in state and federal court in more than 30 states and U.S. territories, and judges, appointed by Republicans and Democrats alike, have issued 19 consecutive victories for marriage equality. In addition to Equality Florida Institute, the plaintiffs in the case to be heard on July 2nd include four couples who are raising children and another couple with an adult child and two grandchildren. They are represented by the law firm Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, Elizabeth F. Schwartz, Mary B. Meeks, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR).

June 14 • 8pm Magic City Casino 450 N.W. 37th Ave. • Miami theultimatemiami.com Bridegroom Documentary

June 18 • 7PM Stonewall National Library & Archives and ArtServe Auditorium 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale stonewall-museum.org Tampa Equality Connection

June 19 • 6:30PM The Wine Bistro 4106 Henderson Blvd., Tampa eqfl.org Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant’s Anti-Gay Crusade

June 21 • 2 - 10PM Stonewall National Museum Wilton Manors Gallery 2157 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors stonewallnationalmuseum.org

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by maria espinal

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Providing necessary tools for LBT women

LBT-inclusive

Healthcare

at your fingertips! Are you out to your primary doctor or have you ever wondered how he or she will react to your sexual orientation? Have you experienced discrimination at your doctor’s office? If so, now there is a website where you can search for LBT inclusive doctors in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Funded by Aqua Foundation for Women, The Pride Center’s Tri-County LBT Women’s Health Initiative developed an online, searchable directory with 300 health care practitioners. The Initiative provides necessary tools for Florida LBT health consumers to access health care without fear and social stigma by accessing culturally competent providers. We recently spoke to Women in Network President Denise Spivak who has been involved with this initiative since day one. How much has the LBT Health Directory grown since its launch in 2013?

We started with a really strong directory of LBT providers and have grown roughly 10% since we launched. We’re always looking to add more culturally competent providers. What is the screening process for those doctors who want to register in the directory and what is it based on?

Doctors and/or any other LBT health and wellness providers can fill out our Provider Survey right on the website (www.lbthealth.org). One big focus for us is the Cultural Competency portion of the survey. If providers cannot demonstrate that they are in some way culturally competent (and that can include that A Patient’s

Bill of Rights and/or non-discrimination policy is publicly available and includes the term “sexual orientation” and the terms “gender identity or expression” or “gender identity,” or that they and/or their staff have completed cultural competency training, or even that their intake forms are LBT inclusive) then we will not include them in the directory.

not the same. If we are asked about contraception and say we’re not using any, it’s a real bonus to have a provider that understands why and doesn’t grill us for another five minutes to understand why. In some cases it’s very basic.

Based on communicationwith doctors in your directory, why do they feel it is important for them to know about their patients’ sexual orientation?

We receive anywhere from 30-75 new visits to the website every week. I think that’s a success story on its own! It means that people know about the directory and are looking for health care. But we have had a number of women tell us that they went to the directory (either because they saw an article, were handed a promotional postcard or were referred by a friend), looked for a provider, and sought care because they finally felt comfortable and confident choosing a doctor. In some cases, those first visits have led to medical conditions being discovered, and in at least one case it was a lifesaving situation. If this directory can improve just one woman’s health or save one woman’s life, then we’ve been successful.

Assuming there are women who are not comfortable with sharing that information, I don’t think it’s a matter of doctor’s needing to know a patient’s sexual orientation. I really think it’s more about a) a doctor/health provider knowing as much as they can about their patient so that they can give her the best treatment possible, b) the patient being in a comfortable, accepting environment, and c) the patient having the opportunity to share as much as they want to share. What special medical needs have you found lesbians or gay women have in comparison to straight or bisexual women?

I’m not a doctor so I won’t say a lot here. There are studies that LBT women do face increased dangers of certain cancers and medical challenges that our straight sisters might not, but at the end of the day, I think LBT women want providers who understand that all women are

Are there any successful stories on how the directory has helped women in our community?

The directory currently includes doctor offices from Miami-Dade up to West Palm Beach. Are there future plans to include out-of-state information?

At this time we don’t have any plans for that. We are happy to help folks from other locations to start their own directory, but we’re focused on South Florida. Visit them at www.lbthealth.org

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WorldPride 2014 Toronto (WP14TO), presented by Pride Toronto, is shaping up to be one of the biggest international events of our times taking place from June 20-29. These ten days of queer celebration will turn streets into parades, parks into parties and strangers into friends. This will be an international celebration incorporating activism, education and the history and culture of global LGBTTIQQ2SA* communities. Highlighting Canada’s continued progress in human rights, WP14TO also celebrates the diversity and dynamism of Toronto, one of the world’s most progressive and livable cities. This year’s International Grand Marshall will be human rights activist Anna Rekhviashvili who will lead the parade on Sunday, June 29th at 1pm. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, Anna Rekhviashvili works as Community Center Director at Identoba, the largest LGBT organization in Georgia. She contributes her considerable talents to community mobilization, human rights activism and solidarity building, as well as addressing gender and sexual identity issues. Rekhviashvili will also head the WorldPride Human Rights Conference. Up to 150 LGBTI rights

leaders from around the world will speak, including Edith Windsor, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (former Prime Minister of Iceland, and the world’s first openly gay head of government), Mariela Castro Espin from Cuba, Russian activist Masha Gessen, Venezuelan trans activist Tamara Adrián and Kenyan human rights lawyer Justice Monica Mbaru. For more on the conference, visit www.wphrc14.com As far as entertainment goes, WorldPride 2014 will present music from all genres, including rock, pop, dance, hip hop, R&B, country, traditional, folk, retro and disco, all live on ten free-to-attend, all-age, open-air stages across the festival. WorldPride’s headliner this year will be none other than our Rock Queen, Melissa Etheridge, who will perform at the opening ceremonies in Nathan Philips Square on June 20. On June 25, k.d. lang and comedian and jazz vocalist Lea DeLaria will perform at the WorldPride Awards Gala, a fundraiser in support of Camp fYrefly. Famous twin sisters from Calgary Alberta, Tegan & Sara will join the festival in an electrifying performance at the closing ceremonies on June 29, at YongeDundas Square.

Official Events <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< • Opening Ceremony – June 20 • WorldPride Gala and Awards – June 25 • WorldPride Human Rights Conference – June 25 - 27 • Human Rights Reception – June 26 • Trans March – June 27 • Dyke March – June 28 • Family Pride — June 27 - 29 • WorldPride Parade – June 29 • Streetfair & Culture Festival – June 27 - 29 • Closing Ceremony – June 29 WorldPride 2014 Toronto (WP14TO) is an international celebration that incorporates activism, education and the history and culture of global LGBTTIQQ2SA* communities. Pride Toronto is the not-for-profit organization that hosts the city’s Pride Festival, an annual event in downtown Toronto during the last week of June. *LGBTTIQQ2SA is an abbreviation used to represent a broad array of identities such as, but not limited to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, two-spirited, and allies. www.worldpridetoronto.com

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feature June 7, 1977 June 3, 2009

June 5, 2012

New Hampshire Legalizes SameSex Marriages.

June 5 - July 3, 1981

Reports of Rare Diseases Mark Beginning of AIDS Epidemic.

June 2, 1989 Lambda Literary Award is created.

The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco denies a request to review an earlier court decision stating that California’s Proposition 8 violates the Constitution.

Dr. Grethe Cammermeyer’s attorneys file suit, on her behalf, in Federal District Court in Seattle challenging the existing ban on homosexuals in the military and requesting her reinstatement. Gays and Lesbians March for Equal Rights in Mexico City.

Alabama voters pass a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

June 7, 2012

Denmark legalizes same-sex Marriage.

June 16, 1992

June 11, 1992

June 19, 2002

Save Our Children, a campaign founded by Anita Bryant, trading on fears of homosexual “recruitment” and child molestation, results in a repeal of Dade County, Florida’s, Civil Rights Ordinance, 69% to 31%.

June 6, 2006

June 14, 2011—U.S. District

Court for the Northern District of California upholds a lower court ruling invalidating California’s Proposition 8’s ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional. The ruling had been challenged when the lower court’s judge was found to be gay.

k.d. lang comes out in The Advocate.

June 17, 2009

President Barack Obama signs a memorandum granting some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.

june in lgbt history

a timeline

June 25, 1972

Rev. William R. Johnson, the first Out Gay Minister Is Ordained (United Church of Christ).

June 25, 1978

June 26, 2013

The rainbow flag debuts at San Francisco Pride. It was designed by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker. June 26, 2003

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Texas Sodomy Law.

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that defenders of Proposition 8 lacked “standing” to represent the case. As a result, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted its stay blocking samesex marriages on June 28, 2013.

June 27 - July 2, 1969

Stonewall Rebellion Ignites Modern Gay and Lesbian Rights Movement.

June 28, 1969

Stonewall Riots in NYC at Stonewall Bar.

June 30, 2005

Spain Legalizes Same-Gender Marriage.

June 27, 1988

Report of the Presidential AIDS Commission.

June 28, 1970

First Lesbian and Gay Pride March in the United States.

Lisa Ben

June 24, 2011

The New York Senate votes to legalize same-sex marriage. Governor Andrew Cuomo signs the bill just before midnight.

June, 1947 - February, 1948—Vice Versa Is published as first lesbian periodical. It was created by Lisa Ben (born Edythe D. Eyde on Nov 7, 1921 in San Francisco) a pseudonym for “lesbian.” June 1953—Kinsey publishes sexual behavior in the human female. June 1953 - 1957—Evelyn Hooker debunks homosexuality as a “sickness.” June 1975—The Lesbian Herstory Archives began producing a newsletter, and opened their archives to the community in 1976. In 1979 LHA became one of the earliest queer non-profits in New York when they incorporated as the Lesbian Herstory Educational Foundation. June 1981—pflag is founded under founding president Adele Starr.

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by denise warner / photos by ABC FAMILY/Andrew Eccles

At a time when we were feeling hopeless about lesbian representation on television, along came ABC Family’s The Fosters, something we can relate to and be proud of, from executive producer Jennifer Lopez and created by Bradley Bredeweg and Peter Paige. Winner of 2013’s Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Breakout Show and a 2014 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series, The Fosters is a compelling, one-hour drama about a multi-ethnic family of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms. Stef Foster (Teri Polo), a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams Foster (Sherri Saum), a school vice principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef’s biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon, and their adopted twins Mariana and Jesus. Recently, we had a chance to talk to one of its stars, Sherri Saum— who plays Lena Adams Foster—on what’s it like being part of this successful and groundbreaking show. Season two of The Fosters will begin airing Monday, June 16 at 9pm on ABC Family. We are glad to know Rosie O’Donnell will be back for season two in her role as foster care worker Rita Hendricks for two episodes in August. Did you have concerns at all about taking this role when you first read the script?

My only concern was if ABC Family was going to do this the right way or would it be some cheesy representation, would they be sugar-coating everything because I didn’t want to be a part of, like, fluff, you know? But, they sure are doing it right and my fears went away quickly. So, it’s been great - no problem whatsoever. I feel like as The Fosters rolls into its next season, people are still talking about it as much, if not more, as they were when it first came out. What do you think is key to staying so popular and relevant?

I give all the credit to the writers. Even though I love the cast so much, the writers are just so good. Every time I get a script, I think, “How can they top last week?” and yet they do. I don’t even know why this surprises me! (laughs) But I guess we’ve all seen it before, how some shows start off really good and then just peter out. But our writing is so strong - the writers and the producers are just so passionate and invested. Some stuff comes from their own lives and it’s their stories, so I think we’re really lucky.

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“The more it happens, the less it’ll be ground breaking every time. It’ll be the norm. It’s the direction television is moving into and it’s about time.” How were the GLAAD awards? They seemed particularly special this year.

It was really great. It was like validation. We were being honored by the very people we represent and represent in an accurate light. So, we felt like we’re doing our jobs and we’re doing them well. It was a huge honor to be among the company there. It was fantastic, really. Do you think there is a trend happening, that television is recognizing the importance of having LGBT characters out there and visible?

I do. It seems like every day you hear about shows introducing a gay character or a couple or having a gay wedding, and it’s so ground breaking. It’s great because one day, it won’t have to always be ground breaking, you know? The more it happens, the less it’ll be ground breaking every time. It’ll be the norm. It’s the direction television is moving into and it’s about time. I recently had a conversation with someone and they said they think if gay and lesbian subject matter is written in a digestible way, viewers have an easier time swallowing it. Would you agree?

I guess, to some degree. I know there were some shows in the past that just delved right into the sexuality part. They concentrated on that mainly. Every storyline was about hooking up, who was with who, and the club scenes. I guess that can be polarizing in a sense because not everyone can relate to that, not everyone lives in West Hollywood or has that particular life style. It’s just one view of it and they don’t have anything to hold onto from that. They don’t have kids, a family structure, or the same struggles, so we’re showing a different side and maybe that is a little more digestible and relatable. The Fosters has some phenomenal writers, like creator and writer Peter Paige (Queer As Folk). That must be fantastic for you to work with someone who’s been down that road before with a series about gay people.

It does. It adds so much to it. I mean, we could not have better leaders. Peter is so witty and smart and so funny and so sensitive. I never cease

to be amazed by what he brings to the table—what all the writers bring to the table, really. I feel like we’re really reaping the benefits of what they’ve all been through or experienced, good and bad, at some point, because it does come through in their writing. You work with a really talented cast. Teri Polo and the children are so good. What’s the atmosphere like on the set?

Oh God, it’s going to sound so cliché, but I can’t help it. I have to go there. It is a family feel. I feel so lucky because sometimes you take a job and it’s just like, “Oh, here we go again, with this one….” or whatever, but I have to say, I love every single person. From craft service to the producers and executive producers, we have so much fun every day. We pick on each other, we joke around and everyone laughs til their ribs feel like they’ve cracked. It’s so much fun all the time. It is like being with family. I think it shows, especially as the show gets on because the characters are developing so well.

Oh, thank you. That’s so nice to hear! How was it to work with Rosie O’ Donnell?

Rosie is so great. She’s so deadpan. She is so real. What you see is what you get. She is such a phenomenal comedic talent, but aside from that she’s also a great dramatic actress, too. She was just so wonderful with us. She came in and did her job. She didn’t take over anything or overpower anything. She fit right in the pocket perfectly. She is sensitive and smart. It was a great experience to work with her. The fans can’t get enough of her, so I really hope we get to see more of her. We lesbians are such a big, embracing group! Do you hear from a lot of lesbian moms?

I do, I think because of social media. I’m kind of shy and wasn’t into it right away and now I’ve jumped in. I’m so glad I did because it’s a great way to find out the impact we’re having. I do hear from moms, teens and fans and I love it. I’m so happy to hear from them. It’s wonderful to get such positive feedback and be able to interact. It makes me feel great to know we’re doing a good job. I think we’re all in agreement with that!

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feature Thursday, June 12th

2pm - 5pm—Coconut Pride Shop Crawl—We’re here, we’re queer and yes, we are going shopping! Retailers will be offering special Pride discounts and promotions. 2pm - 4pm—Equator’s Annual BBQ & Pool Party—Another great KWP tradition! All welcome for this delicious Pride pool party! Includes food, drink, & fun!~ Equator 818 Fleming St. 5pm - 8pm—Ms. Key West Pride 2014 Contest.—Ladies’ chance to crown Ms. Key West Pride.~ Aqua 711 Duval St. 6:30pm - 8:30pm—Key West Sunset Dinner Cruise Sunset Watersports. 2801 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 9pm - 11pm—“Reality is a Drag!”—World famous Aquanettes celebrate the rainbow with this extra special Pride show. Aqua 711 Duval St. 11pm–Close—Pride Dance Party. Aqua, 11 Duval St.

Key West Pride to Blend Diversity & Island Activities, june 11-15 Splashy pool parties and on-the-water adventures, late night dance parties, a race for tutu-wearing competitors, an intriguing film premiere and a lively community parade are among the attractions during Key West Pride 2014. Set for Wednesday through Sunday, June 11-15, the festival spotlights the all-accepting diversity that has helped make Key West an internationally renowned gay and lesbian vacation spot. The festival’s culmination is to be the all-welcome Pride Parade down Duval Street, scheduled at 5 pm, Sunday, June 15. The procession’s grand marshal is Rob Smith, an openly gay Iraq war veteran, LGBT activist, journalist and author of the memoir Closets, Combat, and Coming Out: Coming of Age as a Gay Man in the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Army. The parade typically features walking groups, a 100-foot rainbow flag, lavishly decorated floats and more. Everyone is invited to participate—whether gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight or transgendered—to celebrate Key West’s enthusiastic diversity. Here is a list of just some of the great events this year’s Key West Pride has to offer: Daily Activities

10am - 6pm • Key West Aquarium, 1 Whitehead St. 9am - 5:30pm • Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, 1316 Duval Street 9:30am - 4:30pm • Key West Lighthouse, 938 Whitehead Street 9:30am - 4:30pm • Custom House, Key West Art & Historical Society— 281 Front Street 9:30am - 4:30pm East Martello Fort–Key West History Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Wednesday, June 11th 5pm - 7pm—“Bow Ties & Bubbly!”—A KWP tradition poolside kick-off party. All-welcome! Food & Fun! $20 • Island House 1129 Fleming St. 8pm - 11pm—Miss Key West Pride 2014 Contest—Join the fun as one of our beautiful queens of Key West is crowned Miss Key West 2014. 801 Cabaret Bar, 801 Duval St.

Friday, June 13th

10am - 11:30am—Around the Island Wave Runner Tour. 2801 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 12pm - 5pm—“For the Girls!” Alexander’s Beach Party—The girls will be gathering at Higgs Beach for an afternoon of fun at this extra special beach party hosted by Alexander’s Guesthouse. Higgs Beach on Atlantic Blvd. 5pm - 8pm—Meet & Greet Marriage Equality Couples—(TBA) 7:30pm - 9pm—Ghosts and Gravestones of Key West Trolley Tour. Corner of Duval and Front St. 8pm - 11pm—Mr. Pride Contest. Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St. 11pm - 4 am—Saloon One’s Infamous Pride Fetish Party—Not the faint at heart. Leather, toys and more. Saloon 1, 801 Duval St. Saturday, June 14th

8am - 11am—Tu-Tu 10K Relay. Higg’s Beach on Atlantic Blvd. 10am - 7pm—Key West Pride 2014 Street Fair—Visit the bars, shops and restaurants in the “Heart of Duval” of Gay Key West. 700 & 800 Blocks of Duval 4pm - 5pm—Gay Key West Trolley Tour. Corner of Duval & Angela. 8pm - 10pm—Key West’s Premier of Fag Bug Nation. Alexander’s Guesthouse, 1118 Fleming St. 10pm - 4am—Purgatory Foam Party. Bourbon Street Pub Garden Bar, 724 Duval St. Sunday, June 15th

10am - 4pm—“Do it all!” Watersports Adventure—Spend the day playing on the water and be back in time for the KWP Parade! 201 William St. 10am - 11am—MCC Pride Service. MCC invites you to become a part of their community for Sunday morning. 1215 Petronia St. 11am - 12pm—Unity of the Keys Pride Service. 1011 Virginia St. 1pm - 3pm—Fag Bug Nation Movie Screening with Q & A. Unity of the Keys, 1011 Virginia St. 4pm - 8pm—Parade Watch Parties—Bourbon Street Pub, 801 & Aqua will host viewing parties for the Key West Pride Parade along Duval Street. Join the fun! 5pm - 7pm—Key West Pride 2014 Parade on Duval St. 10pm - 2am—Dance the Nite Away as we celebrate the end Key West Pride 2014. Aqua Night Club, 711 Duval St. www.keywestpride.org

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SHE GIRL

photos by boi-photography.com / view more at www.shemag.com i live in: Savannah, Georgia Relationship status: Single. my greatest accomplishment: Running two small businesses

(the Dirty Dolls Revue and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Fine Art) before the age of 30 while raising my beautiful feline-daughter. My occupation: Director of Dirty Dolls Burlesque Revue & Fine Artist (representation painting) Dream Girl: Obviously, she’s needs to have “the usual”: honesty, loyalty and compassion. Being goofy, ambitious, optimistic, energetic, self-aware, supportive, kinky and understanding of this unusual showgirl-lifestyle is imperative. All that in a cat-loving, yoga enthusiast with nice curves would be absolute perfection. my pets: My cat, Pittorina (Italian for “little painter”) Dream Job: What I do now. Being a performer/entertainer/artist/ creativity-fiend, but on a larger and farther reaching scale. My mother thinks I: “am uniquely beautiful, inside and out.” sensitive body parts: Neck and back of my thighs Turn-ons: Humor, shyness, adrenaline, corrupting “good-girls”, long messy hair, hot showers and curves. Turn-offs: Egotism, narrow-mindedness, excessive body hair. My Best Quality: Creativity and determination. the last book i read: Probably something about Representational Painting Techniques or Baroque Art. secret fetish: Ivy Les Vixen summed it up best by saying: “I think if we actually knew the things you do, we’d all go to hell”. I have a weakness for: Shy girls! If my life were made into a movie, my part will be played by: I’ve been told I look like Lenny Kravits and Predator. Is

either one open to the idea of doing Drag? my favorite quote: “If we were all cast of the same mold, there

would be no such thing as beauty.” Favorite flower: Orchids for their beauty. Sunflowers because of my dad. When I was a kid, I was trying to grow sunflowers in the back yard. After weeks of nothing growing, I finally came home to find a giant sunflower standing in the planter. I was so excited! Evidently, my dad had put a fake one in there when I wasn’t looking. the cartoon character i am most like: I’ve been compared to Glenn Quagmire on numerous occasions. The weirdest thing i ever ate: My own cooking is pretty questionable (at best). If you could change your name, what would you pick? What, “Mary Elizabeth” isn’t an ideal stage-name?! It took

me years to embrace having a “good biblical name”. It’s delightfully unsuitable and that’s why I wouldn’t change it. My coming out was: Not that exciting. Growing up, I had always had gay friends and went to Pride Events whenever I was able. I guess I came-out in college and I just let my family put it together on their own. My family is incredible. French Fries, French Vanilla, French Toast or French Manicure?: French Maids French Kissing, si’il vous plait. i think the lgbt community needs: More unity and less

self-judgment. In the past, the LGBT community gave bisexuals such a hard time. Now we’re extremely critical of trans individuals. It doesn’t make sense that people in OUR community exhibit the same behaviors that we’ve fought against from anti-gay groups.

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Roll the Rainbow Carpet for Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors

As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York this year, Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors invites you to commemorate our community’s victories on Saturday, June 21, from noon to 11pm on Wilton Drive. This year’s anticipated crowd is 30,000. Wilton Drive will be closed from 5AM on Saturday, June 21, until 3 AM on Sunday. The street festival will extend from N.E. 20th Street on the south end of Wilton Drive to Five Points at Dixie Highway on the North End of Wilton Drive.

By yourself or with a group of friends, plan to visit the local shops as well as the street vendors for art, clothing, gifts, jewelry, music and expect to enjoy food truck and drink tents along the drive.

find your

pride!

With Sheila E. as the main headliner, the main stage, located at the intersection of Wilton Drive and N.E. 6th Avenue, will feature entertainment all day long with acts sure to please anyone’s tastes. Two additional stages will be set up along Wilton Drive for extra entertainment. Scheduled for 7pm, the twilight parade will begin on the South end of Wilton Drive at Ft. Lauderdale High School and continue up Wilton Drive to Five Points at Dixie Highway. You can view the parade anywhere along Wilton Drive. There will also be bleacher seating available at various locations up and down the drive. The annual contest for the best parade entries is sure to spark some competition again this year. There are two prize categories, the “Over the Top, Grand Prize Float” prize will be presented to the float with the best decorations, music and enthusiasm. The second prize category is “Best Walking Group” will be judged on the the best overall concept and visual appeal. Start planning now to have a great and proud day as we celebrate ourselves. For upto-date information, visit www.stonewallpridewiltonmanors.com

Los angeles June 6 - 8 • lapride.org Boston June 6 - 16 • bostonpride.org Pittsburgh June 6 - 15 • PittsburghPride.org brookly June 6 - 14 • brooklynpride.org Philly June 8 • phillypride.org key west June 11 - 14 • keywestpride.org new orleans June 9 - 15 • neworleanspride.com Key West June 11 - 15 • keywestpride.org oklahoma June 20 - 22 • okcpride.com houston June 20 - 29 • pridehouston.org rhode island June 20 - 22 • prideri.com ohio June 20 - 22 • stonewallcolumbus.com wilton manors June 21 • stonewallpridewiltonmanors.com new york June 27 - 29 • nycpride.org augusta June 27 - 29 • prideaugusta.org st. pete June 27 - 29 • stpetepride.com st. louis June 28 - 29 • pridestl.org twin cities June 28 - 29 • tcpride.org san francisco June 28 - 29 • sfpride.org la black pride July 3 • myblackpridela.org staten island July 12 • silgbtcenter.org/parade rochester July 18 - 20 • gayalliance.org nevada July 26 • buildourcenter.org

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thursday’s traffic jam at dream nightclub and friday’s fuego at nikki beach, part of aqua girl’s 5 days of events for its 15th year celebration! photos by rock ur photo. view more photos at www.shemag.com

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just 4 fun

Our friends at V Magazine have done it again, this time with two powerful divas from different times in the music industry: Madonna & Katy Perry. If you are a fan, you are in heaven! Just in time for the summer and on stands now, here is a taste from V’s current issue. On provocative showmanship

M: I would always say, Dad, I’m an artist, I have to express myself. You don’t understand. I think he’s finally come to terms with it. It’s only taken 30 years. He’s like, Do you have to simulate masturbation on the bed? Do you have to? Yes, Dad. KP: I haven¹t gone that far yet, but maybe under your great mentorship I might reach that point. ON THE PHYSICALITY OF THIS SHOOT:

KP: I was sore in my upper body and in my butt area from all that squatting. M: It’s good to be sore in your butt. My neck is sore from that wonderful moment when I was sucking on your heel. ON SELF ADMINISTERING

M: What you do is just turn. I put my knee up on a chair and put all my weight onto the leg I’m not shooting it into and squeeze the far together so that it goes into the fatty tissue. KP: Madonna and Katy Perry shoot up! Yeah! On getting ready for a tour

M: A couple of weeks before my production rehearsals I look and feel like a truck ran me over. KP: [laughs] Oh, I look like that now. vmagazine.com

Need a little glamour in your life? The world’s most glamorous book dr.a.g. (for” dressed as girl) has returned to stores. The new edition features all the glamour of the original, with everyone from Frank Marino, Chad Michaels and Joey Arias, to Lady Bunny, Larry Edwards, Sherry Vine and Coco Peru, and also includes 20 new pages of gorgeous photos with Courtney Act, Yara Sofia, TP Lords, Acid Betty, Maddelynn Hatter, Morgan McMichaels and more... At 180 pages and 11x11 inches...it’s a stunning addition to any coffee table. Available at your local bookstore or order direct at >> bookthefilm.com • $39.99 SHE - 29 - 06/14

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noticias Retiran proyecto para legalizar el matrimonio gay en Panamá El proyecto de ley que pretendía reconocer en Panamá el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo celebrado en el extranjero será retirado del debate parlamentario, anunció a finales de Mayo el ministro de gobierno (Interior), Jorge Ricardo Fábrega. El funcionario, que presentó el proyecto en las sesiones extraordinarias que celebra la Asamblea Nacional, dijo en conferencia de prensa que ha pedido al saliente presidente panameño, Ricardo Martinelli, el retiro de la iniciativa por la polémica suscitada. Según Fábrega, es conveniente una mayor discusión sobre el asunto y alcanzar un “consenso”. “No creo que la asamblea en sesiones extraordinarias sea el escenario adecuado (…) probablemente en la Asamblea Constituyente Paralela” que ha anunciado para 2015 el presidente electo, Juan Carlos Varela, “sea el momento”, señaló el ministro. Ello se decidió después de recibir llamadas del arzobispo de Ciudad de Panamá, José Domingo Ulloa, del obispo de David (Chiriquí), José Luis Lacunza y líderes de las iglesias evangélicas, según él mismo confirmó.

La iniciativa presentada, y que causó un fuerte revuelo público, modificaría el artículo 38 de la ley 7 que quedaría de la siguiente manera: “El matrimonio celebrado en el país extranjero de conformidad a las leyes de este país o con las leyes panameñas, producirá en la República de Panamá los mismos efectos civiles como si se hubiera celebrado en Panamá”.

“...el Código mantendrá la afirmación original que en Panamá ‘se prohíbe el matrimonio entre individuos del mismo sexo’”.

La Iglesia católica de Brasil se mostró es 26 de Mayo pasado por primera vez a favor de que la unión de dos personas del mismo sexo reciba respaldo legal, tal como ya sucede en el país. “Es necesario dialogar sobre los derechos de vida común entre las personas del mismo sexo, que deciden vivir juntas. Ellas necesitan de un amparo legal en la sociedad”, dijo el secretario general de la Conferencia Nacional de Obispos de Brasil, Leonardo Steiner, en una entrevista publicada por el portal de internet del diario O Globo.

Si se retira la reforma, el Código mantendrá la afirmación original que en Panamá “se prohíbe el matrimonio entre individuos del mismo sexo”. La Asamblea Nacional de Panamá (Parlamento) inició a finales de Mayo un período de sesiones extraordinarias que se extenderá hasta el 30 de junio.

Ministerio de Educación presentó la Guía de Orientaciones para situaciones complejas de la vida escolar en Argentina La organización 100% diversidad y derechos participó el martes 20 de mayo en el Palacio Sarmiento de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires en la presentación de la “Guía de orientaciones”, una serie de recursos destinados a las y los docentes como orientación para diseñar estrategias e intervenir ante situaciones violentas o complejas que puedan darse en la vida escolar, como el hostigamiento por orientación sexual e identidad de género. Este material del Ministerio de Educación de la Nación fue, también, elaborado y construido con el aporte y las opiniones de organizaciones de la sociedad civil, entre las que se encontró 100% Diversidad y Derechos. En la guía se propone incluir en las normas de convivencia de los establecimientos educativos el respeto a la diversidad sexual e identidad de género, como así también el cumplimiento del artículo 12 de la Ley 26.743 de Identidad de Género referente al trato digno de las personas trans, haciendo hincapié en el

Iglesia Católica de Brasil se muestra a favor de legalizar matrimonio igualitario

derecho a ser llamadas y acceder a los baños y actividades físicas según su género autopercibido. La Guía fue aprobada por el Consejo Federal de Educación por lo que su contenido es obligatorio en todo el país. Llegará a todas las escuelas en formato papel.

Hace un año, la Iglesia se opuso a una decisión de la justicia brasileña de permitir que personas del mismo sexo puedan casarse ante un notario, tal como ocurre con los matrimonios civiles heterosexuales en Brasil, el país con más católicos del mundo. Según el sacerdote, la Iglesia está en cambio constante. “Ella no es la misma a través de los tiempos. Teniendo el Evangelio como fuerza iluminadora de su actuar, la Iglesia busca respuestas para el tiempo presente”, sostuvo. A mediados de mayo de 2013, la justicia brasileña determinó que las oficinas públicas que celebran matrimonios no pueden rechazar a parejas homosexuales que deseen casarse, a pesar de que el Congreso no ha aprobado una ley federal al respecto. Pese a medidas en busca de inclusión, más de 300 homosexuales, transexuales y travestis son asesinados cada año en Brasil, según los datos divulgados a inicios de 2014 por la ONG Grupo Gay de Bahía.

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especial

por veronica espinal

de aniversario el matrimonio gay en españa

El 30 de junio de 2005 se aprobó la ley que modificaba el código civil y permitía el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo

En un momento donde en Estados Unidos estamos viviendo uno de los momentos más esperados y emocionantes en cuanto a la legalización del matrimonio de parejas del mismo sexo, la comunidad LGBTQ en España se preprara para celebrar la legalización de dicha ley. Catorce países en el mundo, la mitad de ellos en Europa, cuentan con leyes que autorizan el matrimonio homosexual, entre los que se encuentra España. El matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo en España fue aprobada por el Congreso de los Diputados el 30 de junio de 2005 y entró en vigor el 3 de julio. En 2004, el Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE), dirigido por José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, se presentó a las elecciones generales con un programa que incluía el compromiso de “posibilitar el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo y el ejercicio de cuantos derechos conlleva”. El día 30 de junio de 2005 se aprobó la ley que modificaba el código civil y permitía el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo (y, como consecuencia de esto, otros derechos como la adopción conjunta, herencia y pensión). A pesar del apoyo del 66% de los españoles al matrimonio homosexual, la tramitación de esta ley se vio acompañada de movilizaciones sociales en contra, pero también a favor de la medida, que congregaron a miles de personas de toda España. Mientras que los partidarios de la medida estiman que la verdadera igualdad solo se consigue si se equiparan todas las parejas en una misma figura jurídica, el matrimonio, sus oponentes opinan que el término “matrimonio” debería reservarse a la unión de un hombre y una mujer. La Iglesia católica se opuso a esta ley, considerándola un ataque a la institución del matrimonio. Otras asociaciones también expresaron su treinta años. El primer matrimonio entre mujeres se celebró en Barcelona once días después. Poco después de que la ley fuera aprobada, surgieron dudas so-

bre la situación legal del matrimonio con personas de países que no permiten el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo. Sobre esta cuestión, el Ministerio de Justicia español determinó que la ley española permite que un español se case con un extranjero —o que dos extranjeros que residan legalmente en España se casen entre sí—, incluso cuando las leyes nacionales de esos extranjeros no reconozcan los matrimonios entre personas del mismo sexo. A pesar de todos estos pasos para eliminar la discriminación existente, existía un fallo legal: los niños nacidos en el seno de un matrimonio entre mujeres lesbianas no podían ser legalmente reconocidos por la madre no biológica, que debía entonces iniciar costosos y largos trámites de adopción, cosa que no ocurre en los matrimonios heterosexuales, donde el padre solamente necesita reconocer al niño sin necesidad de posteriores requisitos. El 7 de noviembre de 2006, el Gobierno español modificó la Ley de Reproducción Asistida, permitiendo a la madre no biológica reconocer a los niños nacidos dentro del matrimonio entre mujeres. Con la aprobación definitiva de la ley el 2 de julio de 2005, España se convirtió en el tercer país del mundo en legalizar el matrimonio homosexual después de los Países Bajos y Bélgica; Canadá lo haría pocos días después. Unas 4.500 parejas del mismo sexo contrajeron matrimonio en España durante el primer año de vigencia de la ley. El 11 de julio de 2005 se celebró en Tres Cantos (Madrid) la primera boda entre dos personas del mismo sexo, Emilio Menéndez y Carlos Baturin, que convivían en pareja desde hacía más de treinta años. El primer matrimonio entre mujeres se celebró en Barcelona once días después. A pesar de todos estos pasos para eliminar la discriminación existente, existía un fallo legal: los niños nacidos en el seno de un matrimonio entre mujeres lesbianas no podían ser legalmente reconocidos por la madre no biológica, que debía entonces iniciar costosos y largos trámites de adopción, cosa que no ocurre en los matrimonios heterosexuales, donde el padre solamente necesita reconocer al niño sin necesidad de posteriores requisitos. El 7 de noviembre de 2006, el Gobierno español modificó la Ley de Reproducción Asistida, permitiendo a la madre no biológica reconocer a los niños nacidos dentro del matrimonio entre mujeres.

El expresidente del Gobierno José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (medio) al recibir el Premio Pluma, el 24 de Abril de este año, que concede la Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales y Bisexuales (Felgtb).

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equality florida institute’s greater st. Petersburg’s gala honored national hero edith windsor, along with anastasia hiotis & carlton fields jorden burt. photos by luisa medina shades & contrast photography. view more photos at www.shemag.com

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with marissa cohen

on the shelves

Femme Noire in South Beach • May 2001

Lesbian Marriage: A Sex Survival Kit by Kim Chernin and Renate Stendhal Smart, honest, amusing and with plenty of lighthearted drawings, Lesbian Marriage is one of the first books I’ve seen that deals primarily with lesbians who have officially tied the knot. Tired of preachy, overly long relationship manuals that aren’t any fun to read? Then pick up a copy of Lesbian Marriage. Parts of it are designed like a comic book, reminding me of Dykes to Watch Out for: The Marriage Edition.

Coffee Breaks by Eva Reddy This delicious and well-written collection of lesbian erotica is as yummy as a well-blended latte. Nominated for an Independent Publisher Award, Coffee Breaks is made up of loosely connected stories, most of which follow the flirtation between Matilda and dashing sex worker Chase. But that’s not all—there are plenty of plot twists in this unique, sexy book. Great for long days on the beach, if you’re brave enough to read this in public.

The Lost Women of Lost Lake by Ellen Hart Beloved mystery author Ellen Hart is back with this Bywater Books reprint of the 19th Jane Lawless Mystery. Ellen Hart’s savvy and resourceful PI is put to the test as she discovers that helping partners Jill and Tessa with their women’s resort on Lost Lake is anything but simple. An old mystery involving the 1960s death of a cop comes back to haunt the resort’s owners and Jane Lawless finds herself caught in the middle. Addictive and compulsively readable, The Lost Women of Lost Lake is a perfect summer mystery.

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Key West’s Distinctive Resort

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scopes AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19 You have permission from the Universe to go out and play while you combine business with pleasure. Be ready, willing and able to jump on the bandwagon if you’re invited to take the ride. The final destination is your creative imagination. Just picture it and make it so. Use your gift of gab to convince, not bully, everyone else to follow where you lead. Just make sure it’s in everyone’s best interest for a win-win.

leo July 23 - aug 22 You’ll be more social, taking every opportunity to enjoy old friends and make new ones. Share your ideas. Don’t be shy about asking for help in achieving your goals. Make sure you put your best foot forward and look your best at all times. Your past, romantic or otherwise, might tap you on the shoulder at any time. Past issues of all kinds will also resurface.

pisces feb 20 - mar 20 Your focus is on problem-solving around current fiscal dilemmas, yet confusing energies are fogging your thoughts. The Retrograde is responsible for more than miscommunication. It’s also responsible for past lovers popping up. Whether that’s good or bad remains to be seen. The Universe is creating circumstances to see if you have learned from past mistakes. There will be a test. Self-awareness is key to self-improvement.

virgo aug 23 - sept 23 Expect confusion, delays and snafus around even the best laid plans. You’ll have to work even harder than usual to keep yourself and your plans in balance. Don’t unsettle your financial goals by doing or saying risky, impulsive things. Be patient. If it doesn’t flow, let it go until the planetary energy clears.

aries mar 21 - apr 20 You’re more than ready to get things done. However, the Retrograding energies are putting up all sorts of blocks. Be careful when communicating your frustration to all concerned. Don’t open yourself up to problems with the significant others in your life. Spend time exploring your neighborhood, consider your options to socialize and enjoy time with friends and family. Home improvement projects will also benefit.

libra sept 24 - oct 23 You’re excited about your plans for the future, including travel to both familiar and new destinations. Be a flexible flyer and ride the air currents to get where you want to go. Your energy is high and you’re anxious to get going. Keep your sense of humor and avoid getting mad over stuff you can’t change. Remember getting there is half the fun, so enjoy the journey, even with the Retrogrades messing up schedules.

taurus apr 21 - may 21 Your focus is on improving your finances. Take every opportunity at the beginning of the month to establish a strong bond with the significant others in your life, before the Retrogrades start playing with how we communicate. Find a creative outlet for angry reactions to snafus and delays and exercise your frustration into health benefits. Be creative as you make your realistic budget for the immediate future.

scorpio oct 24 - nov 22 All of your focus and energy must be laser beamed on how to improve your current issues and restore your power. You want to explore new ways to achieve your goals and find balance in your life. Self-exploration will be more beneficial if you share your thoughts with the significant others in your life. Use this time to finish whatever you’ve started and break any old habits. Don’t expect others to do the work for you.

gemini may 22 - june 21 The Universe is forcing you to make some adjustments in how you react to challenges. Every aspect of your life will benefit from an honest inventory of your past. Once a problem has been identified, use your creativity to figure a way to fix it, change it, or get rid of it. Stay optimistic about your future, even as circumstances force you to rethink your goals. Seek expert guidance as you make important changes.

sagittarius nov 23 - dec 21 Relationships of all kinds are highlighted as the planets force positive action. Use your charm to do your own PR and convince others that your way is the best way. Look for ways to improve your daily routine. Make time to exercise your body and mind. Get yourself out of the rut. Be creative in planning adventures, even if it’s just around town. Explore the possibilities, opportunities and options.

cancer June 22 - july 22 You are on a journey of self-discovery that will bring beneficial insights as to what works in your life. Disappointed expectations and frustrated ambitions prompt you to rethink your strategies for reaching your goals. Release old feelings and generally take your personal inventory with self-improvement in mind. The Universe is empowering you to make the necessary adjustments in order to truly achieve your hopes and dreams.

capricorn dec 22 - jan 20 You will have to make an extra effort to schedule down time for yourself to avoid getting sick. Carefully consider what you really have to do and then don’t bite off more than you can actually chew. This is the best time to stop and review your future plans. Don’t make any firm commitments or impulsive decisions that would undermine your security. Keep your focus on your goals. Be open to revising strategies.

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