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Gay Tour Destinations In Hawaii

Hawaii is a Pacific paradise that has long held a distinct allure for travelers from around the world. With a warm, welcoming native population and a well-balanced, culturally-rich blend of Asian, Polynesian and white European cultures, Hawaii is a popular destination for straight and gay vacations alike. While the LGBT community may seem a bit quiet and low-key on the islands, those taking part in gay vacations to Hawaii will find a high level of acceptance, due in part to generations of different cultures growing accustomed to living together with no one overriding cultural or religious influence.

29Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

Where To Go During Gay Vacations

Gay men and women often feel as though they are out of place when they go on vacation. They want to enjoy their time away from home without having to deal with any ignorant attitudes. Sometimes this can be hard and it is very unfair. Today with so many gay vacations available to book onto gay men and women can vacation without encountering prejudice. But what can you expect on gay vacations?

29Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gay Vacations In 2010 To Chile

Chile is a wonderfully unique place for gay vacations that allow visitors to ski the Andes, explore volcanoes, relax on pristine beaches, and hit the clubs in Santiago’s gay district all in one day. The vast and varied landscape and landmarks of Chile include arid deserts, the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, the statues of Easter Island, the Elqui Valley of La Serena (long rumored to be associated with extraterrestrial activity), the Mirador de Chepu Penguin Colony, and old-world churches and architecture throughout the country.

28Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

Advice For Gay Travel Deals To Spain

Spain was among the very first nations to allow same-sex couples to enjoy equal marriage rights, to openly adopt children and to be treated with equal respect and dignity under the law. This legal equality and level of acceptance has created a welcoming atmosphere that has made Spain popular for safe, memorable gay tours. Each of the major cities in Spain, as well as some smaller towns, has a visible, active community and an LGBT scene, which varies by location. For example, Sitges offers an LGBT culture with casual class, while Madrid boasts a sexually-charged scene and lively nightlife that promises a raucous good time. With great weather, breathtaking architecture, beautiful landscapes and rich culture and history, Spain is an ideal setting for gay vacations.

28Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gay Travel Sites In Italy

Italy is a nation famous for its romance, architecture, history and art and is a popular location for gay tours. The rich history, picturesque landscapes and unique culture have made Italy a popular setting for plays, books and movies and draws couples, families and friends to this beautiful country throughout the year to indulge in the food, admire the fashion and experience a wide variety of world-famous art and architecture. With many diverse destinations, including the winding pathways of Venice, the countryside dotted with sightseeing opportunities, ancient ruins and wineries, the vast museums of Florence and the thrilling nightlife of Milan, Italy is an ideal setting for gay vacations.

27Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gay Travel Tours To Ecuador

Although small, Ecuador offers a vast array of diversity when it comes to geography and various indigenous people with unique languages and cultures. From tropical coastlines to volcanoes that spend much of the year covered in snow, Ecuador is home to varying landscapes that make any time of year a great time for exciting gay travel.

27Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gay Travel Ideas For Turkey

Tour operators dedicated to offering gay vacations are popping up like mushrooms all over the world. We’ve got the inside scoop on gay travel and couples going to Turkey. Gay and lesbian travelers are now able to join in with small-group tours to enjoy gay vacations to Turkey that welcome both couples and singles or friends.

24Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gay Group Slams Letterman Over Transgender Joke

By Dylan Stableford – Thewrap.com David Letterman is under fire over a joke. Again. On Tuesday’s “Late Show,” announcer Alan Kalter interrupted Letterman during his monologue when the host mentioned that Amanda Simpson, President Obama’s appointment to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, is a transgender woman. “What?!” Kalter shouted. “Amanda?! Amanda used [...]

8Jan2010 | | 1 comment | Continued

American Labor Movement Calls for Full Inclusion of LGBT Workers

AFL-CIO Convention Passes Historic Resolution on Diversity From Windy City Times PITTSBURGH, PA — If there were any doubts that the American labor movement stands strongly in favor of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ( LGBT ) rights, they were set to rest the minute former United Mine Workers president Richard L. Trumka took the [...]

23Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

WANTED: GAY, LESBIAN AND TRANSGENDER GUNGUARDS FOR THE QUEEN

By John Twomey – Daily Express SCOTLAND Yard is advertising for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender police to guard the Queen. The Metropolitan Police wants ­officers from “special groups” to ­volunteer for armed duty at the ­London palaces, Windsor Castle and Balmoral. Yard chiefs ordered the recruitment drive amid concerns that the Queen’s bodyguard does [...]

22Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gay Bar’s New ID Policy Is a Drag

Club requires ID that matches “gender presentation” By MATT BARTOSIK – NBC Chicago Gay men and lesbian women often joke about the “membership credentials” they must have in order to be gay, a.k.a. their “gay card.” But a popular gay bar in Elk Grove Village wasn’t kidding when it imposed a new policy, requiring an [...]

21Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

A transgender twist on Secrets

All-male cast lived the theme of a new play about black guys who keep it all inside Ashante Infantry – The Star Darren Anthony has always taken his big sister’s lead, following her into social work, sketch comedy, acting and now playwriting. As it’s said in their family: “Darren does what trey does.” He could [...]

20Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

Boy, 12, turns into girl

By BRIAN FLYNN and VIRGINIA WHEELER – The Sun A BOY aged 12 turned up at school as a GIRL – after changing sex during the summer holidays. Teachers called an emergency assembly to order fellow pupils to treat him as female. The lad, whose parents have changed his name to a girl’s by deed [...]

18Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

Texas companies improve on policies affecting gays, index finds

By SHERYL JEAN / The Dallas Morning News Top employers in Texas and across the nation are making progress in treating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees fairly, according to a report released Monday by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This year, 305 businesses achieved the Corporate Equality Index’s top rating of 100 percent for [...]

15Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

New film festival to shine spotlight on gay community

By Donecia Pea – Shreveport Times He’s the man with the diminutive stature and syrupy sweet Southern drawl that has endeared him to fans and kept them laughing for decades in his string of guest roles and recurring characters on some of TV’s biggest shows. But Leslie Jordan is most recognizable to fans for his [...]

12Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

Transgender activist runs for mayor of Idaho town

By JESSIE L. BONNER (AP) NAMPA, Idaho — About a block from a street concert in downtown Nampa, Melissa Sue Robinson strolls with purpose into a trendy coffee shop — the unofficial liberal embassy of this sprawling Republican stronghold in southwest Idaho. Dressed in a cream-colored pantsuit, a political flier clutched in one hand, a [...]

5Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

Is Nashville finally ready to ban workplace discrimination against gay and lesbian city workers? Surprisingly, the answer could be yes.

By Jeff Woods – Nashville Scene Two weeks from now, something that was unthinkable just a few years ago in Nashville may actually come to pass: The Metro Council may vote to ban workplace discrimination against gay and lesbian city employees. To a small faction, this will seem a sign of the End Times. Next, [...]

3Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

Congregation embraces transgender minister as his secret is revealed

Rev. David Weekley hopes his story will help change United Methodist Church doctrine By Christine Mcfadden -The Portland Tribune The Rev. David Weekley grows uncomfortable in his chair. As soon as he raises the topic of gay rights to his conservative clergyman friend one day at lunch, he knows it’s a mistake. He knows that [...]

31Aug2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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