Also, Mike Huckabee is clearly scared he’s next, calling for the arrests of glitterbombers.

The march wound from Waitangi Park to the heart of Cuba Street, led by by a bevy of local LGBT entertainers and a banner appropriately decked out with tons of f$%king sequins. Once at Cuba the organizers announced that this was just the beginning of a queer activist revival in the nation’s capital, inviting all comers to a public meeting next Thursday to get involved.

Then followed several rousing speeches by local community organizers, including Green MP Kevin Hague, the self-proclaimed “gayest man in Parliament” (Chris Carter, Charles Chauvel and Grant Robertson have thus far not contested this), and the night wound down with a charming blend of live acoustic music and lip-sync performances from Ellie Kat and Felicity Frockaccino.

Dan Choi and others from GetEQUAL were arrested in Las Vegas after blocking traffic on the Strip.

–More photos of the protest

About 200 gay campaigners gathered outside the cathedral were heckled by dozens of counter protesters, including a group of skinheads wearing dark blue uniforms and gloves who gave a Nazi salute.

“It is a victory against obscurantism and intolerance,” David Souvestre, president of Gay Pride Lyon, told reporters.”But the presence of fundamentalists here, that was predictable,” he added.

Gay rights activists carried placards and banners including one declaring “Homophobia Kills. Free to love everywhere.”

Banners held by the Catholic counter-protesters including one that read: “We are the children of heteros, first, second, third generation”. Other Catholics dropped to their knees and said Hail Marys.

More:  http://www.mysinchew.com/node/39240

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&ie=UTF8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.queer.de/detail.php?article_id=12186

Lady Gaga will make you pay if you stay in a bad hotel.

From the YoutTube page-

A flashmob infiltrates the Westin St. Francis hotel in San Francisco and performs an adaptation of Lady Gaga’s song “Bad Romance.” The event was organized to draw attention to a boycott called by the workers of the hotel who are fighting to win a fair contract and affordable healthcare. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer activists put the song and dance together as a creative way to tell the hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ people from all over the country coming to San Francisco in June for Pride to stay out of the boycotted hotels.

Learn more about how to honor the boycott and support the workers.

Our GetEqual super-activists were joined at the fence by Petty Officer Larry Whitt, Petty Officer Autumn Sandeen, Cadet Mara Boyd, and Cpl. Evelyn Thomas–all handcuffed. That’s right, Autumn Sandeen, the super trans-activist of Pam’s House Blend fame. They were all removed and arrested, and according to a tweet from GetEqual’s Twitter account, they will be arraigned at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

One of the most shocking aspects of the story is that the mainstream media showed up to cover the protest from Layfayete Park, which faces the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue, but the White House ordered the park closed, and the media were asked to leave.

White House Protest Video 1

White House Protest Video 2

Video of media getting escorted from Lafayete Park

h/t gay.americablog.com

Some photos also via Pam’s House Blend… Go AUTUMN!

Over a hundred people marched in downtown Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 carrying rainbow flags or hand-lettered signs as part of “Day Without a Gay” a national rally day in reaction to California’s voter-approved ban on gay marriage last month.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE PROTEST

Here are some good looking guys from the event:

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE RALLY

What a turnout! Thousands of protesters flooded Chicago’s Federal Plaza on Saturday, November 15 (today) in opposition of Proposition 8 as part of an 300 city, 50 state movement against the California amendment that passed earlier this month.

Chicago police had to close down a lane of traffic to accommodate the huge crowds, which later turned into a march down Michigan Ave. through the heart of Chicago’s downtown shopping district, best known as the “Miracle Mile.”

Event spokesperson Andy Thayer said the protesters were “ecstatic to see so many of their peers standing up for equality. We are angry that our community has been vilified by those who hate us, but determined to fight on for equality.”

Here are some cute guys from the event:

This may be some people’s first time at a protest so please dress for the weather, in Chicago that means lots of comfy layers and maybe some rain gear.

Avoid eye contact with police. Do what they say and don’t eyeball them. No one likes to be eyeballed, especially cops, so don’t eyeball them. This protest isn’t about eyeballing, it’s about gay rights.

Keep moving and don’t stay in one place on the sidewalk or they might get you for impeding traffic. Plus, if you are on the run, you are harder to get.

Your protest outfit wouldn’t be complete without a protest sign. Follow these simple rules I modified from Uknighted Manganime for the ultimate sign:

1 Make your slogan rhyme because it may just become the chant that everyone rallies around.

2 Use lots of exclamation marks to show that you are serious about your protest!!!!! Bonus- they also fill in all that pesky negative space!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 YOU SHOULD WRITE IN ALL IN CAPITALS TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE VERY SERIOUS AND YOU MUST ‘SHOUT’ TO SHOW THAT YOU MEAN BUSINESS!!!

Hilary Clinton is singing “mama he’s making eyes at me.” Yesterday, the Obama administration eyed the President Elect’s former rival for the position of Secretary of State. She may be a great fit but is this just a ruse to get her out of the country?

The trans man Thomas Beatie is knocked up again. Was this a planned pregnancy?

Scientists take you deep inside the brain of a bully. Did you know that bullies actually enjoy seeing people in pain and misery. Duh!

Paula Goodspeed, who was mocked at the American Idol tryouts, committed suicide outside of judge Paula Abdul’s home. Ms. Goodspeed was disappointed about how bloggers treated her after her appearance on American Idol. She apparently died from a drug overdose.

Remember folks, A healthy booty is a happy one!

If you ever wanted to see a live taping of the Feast of Fools, next week is your chance. Join LifeLube, Project CRYSP, Steamworks and Feast of Fools for “Tunnel of Love” a Live Podcast Forum on keeping your butt happy and healthy. It’s the last one of 2008. RSVP at lifelube.org

Plus, phone calls from our lovely listeners. Call us day or night at (773) 681-3833 for a good time.

Check out today’s sponsors:

Get a FREE audio book at Audible.com
Go ahead and get one- it’s free!
Follow the link at www.audiblepodcast.com/feastoffools
to get that free download.

Featured Music:
Jann Klose – The Strangest Thing: iTunes | Amazon | Site

RSS FEED | SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES
SUBSCRIBE ON: GOOGLE | PODZINGER
CONTACT US DIRECTLY