Emerson College 2011 Most Gay Friendly

BOSTON: The 2011 Princeton Review named Emerson College
the most gay-friendly school in the country. The Review polls
students yearly on a variety of issues from professors to food
to financial aid. This year over 100,000 students across the
country took part in the survey.
Founded in 1880, Emerson is the only institution of higher
learning in America that only specializes in communications arts,
offering majors such as journalism, acting & speech therapy.
It has over 3,000 students on its campus in downtown Boston &
has built a satellite campus in Hollywood. Graduates include Max
Muchnick, the openly gay creator & executive producer of
"Will & Grace", whose grant built a college campus center &
many more…:) For More Info: emerson.edu
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Gay Adoptive Families Strive in America

A new study found that children adopted by gay or lesbian
couples develop as well as those adopted by hetero couples.
It also found that whether or not children were developing
in positive ways was unrelated to the sexual orientation of
their adoptive parents. “With thousands of children in need
of permanent homes in the United States alone, our findings
suggest that outreach to lesbian & gay prospective adoptive
parents might benefit children who are in need,” Psychology
Professor Charlotte J. Patterson stated. Same-gender adoptions
are legal in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York & Vermont. These finding
appear in the August issue of "Applied Developmental Science."
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GLAD P-Town Party was Fabulous

Gary Buseck, Legal Director of the Gay & Lesbian Advocates
& Defenders (GLAD) talks about the Summer Party Event.
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GLAD's 28th annual Summer Party was held on July 31st
from 4P – 7P outside in the heart of Provincetown on the
grounds of Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum.
Comedian Kate Clinton returned as auctioneer extraordinaire
& raised thousands for the org....:)
We mingled with other GLAD supporters & friends. Lee Swislow
talked about their ground-breaking cases like the recent DOMA
victory in Federal Court! This year's Summer Party Honored Alix
Ritchie & Marty Davis for their persistent effort as “agitators” &
activists on behalf of the LGBT community.
Complimentary Cocktails & summer fare provided by Bacardi,
Sam Adams, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly & Above & Beyond Catering.
More Info: glad.org
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NJ High Court Rejects Gay Marriage Case

The New Jersey Supreme Court has declined to hear a case
from six same-gender couples seeking the right to marry
saying the case needs to wind its way through the lower
courts first. Read More... Updates to Come...:)
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Lt. Dan Choi Drummed OUT

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Dan Choi has been “honorably” discharged from the military
in the midst of the ”Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” challenges. Though
his discharge has been rumored for weeks, Choi said he only
officially learned of the discharge on Thursday after a phone
call from his commander. Updates to Come...:)
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United Nations Endorses Gay Group

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Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret Marshall who wrote
the landmark ruling legalizing gay marriage is retiring.
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Tuesday Constance McMillen won $35,000 in damages from
the school district in Fulton, Mississippi after discriminating
against her when she wanted to bring her girlfriend to prom.
The United Nations has voted to accredit a U.S. based gay
rights group. It took 3 years for the International Gay &
Lesbian Human Rights Commission who applied for
"consultative status" @ the U.N. Economic & Social Council
(ECOSOC) to be approved by a 23-13 vote (w/ 13 abstentions.)
Over 3,000 groups have "consultative" status at the United
Nations. Those groups are allowed to submit statements,
advocate & attend meetings.The International Gay & Lesbian
Human Rights Commission has offices in New York City, South
Africa & Argentina. More Info: IGLGHRC.org
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From the Frontline of EUROPRIDE

Exclusive: Stephanie Blackwood reporting from EUROPRIDE...
“The good news out of Warsaw is that the Polish press has been
very positive & favorable toward the EuroPride celebration.
This may represent the hopeful beginning of a positive relationship
between the community & the new government. Everyone is
being cautiously optimistic..."
Sunday: Stephanie Blackwood reporting from EUROPRIDE...
"The parade started about a half-hour late because the police,
who had a pronounced presence, were quelling a disturbance
by anti-gay protesters. They were a noisy, aggressive nucleus
of hate. Walking through the park en route to the parade a
young tough was wrestled down by three uniformed cops.
I'm not sure what he did to motivate their action, but there
was an ugly undertone circulating through the crowd surrounding
the staging area in front of Warsaw City Hall. One of my friends
accidentally bumped a young man. He responded with a snarling,
clenched fist glare to the understandable brush.
As I said, the police were a large presence...uniformed, plainclothes,
mounted, motorcycle...& they were supported by an enormous
contingent of volunteer security monitors who lined the route.
Along the route, there were many bystanders. Many were closeted
gay men taking photos of attractive marchers. Many were elderly,
perhaps educating themselves, perhaps quietly protesting, perhaps
curious. Many were young families. Many were just the fabulous
Millennial generation that embraces diversity. Many were just
plain folks who seemed to be out on a Sunday afternoon, checking
out EuroPride. I did not feel threatened at any point, after the
parade got underway and we left the protesters in our dust."
Updates to Come...:)

Stephanie Blackwood is moderator of the 3rd International
GLBT Business Leaders Forum @ EUROPRIDE in Warsaw.

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