Alice DeRock Lesbian Entrepreneur

French lesbian entrepreneur Alice Derock is the mastermind behind the lesbian adult toy empire “Wet For Her”. Founded in 2009 “Wet For Her” is a US based company that specializes in non-realistic lesbian adult toys. Since the launch of this groundbreaking company it has continued to receive acclaim & was awarded the XBIZ New Pleasure Products Company of the Year in 2012. Alice DeRock stated, “Our sex toys work hard night & day around the world to satisfy all of our lesbian-couple customers. We are beyond proud to boost lesbian love-making worldwide” Alice hired researchers & statisticians to conduct polls & even distributed test products & questionnaires to more than 100 women in France, London & northern Europe. The response to these tests & queries was almost unanimous: across the board, women (lesbian, straight & bisexual) expressed a strong interest in a toy or a series of toys that was created for women by women who love women & which they could use to make love to a woman or to themselves. With lesbian adult toys & vibrators that are all made from 100% silicone which are both oderless & free of phthalates, it is easy to see why “Wet For Her” has become such a renowned retailer for lesbian couples. With some of the best lesbian adult products available & a wide selection of massage oils & lubricants, “Wet For Her” is a one-stop shop aimed specifically for lesbians.
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Chicago Gay Youth Job Fair

The Chicago LGBTQ Job Fair will be held Wednesday Oct. 22nd form Noon to 4P at Center on Halsted 3656 N. Halstedin Chicago. This free event includes job advice, breakout sessions detailing best interview & employee practices as well as legal issues in the workplace, plus food & prizes. Tom Tunney 44th Ward Alderman stated, "We know that obtaining gainful employment is the key to success. This fair is a great way to break down barriers that face LGBT job seekers both young & old. LGBT employees should be valued contributors to any workplace & economic opportunity should be a reality for all communities." The latest studies show an alarmingly high unemployment & poverty rate in the LGBTQ community. In order to address the issue & as a follow-up to the Windy City Times LGBTQ Homeless Youth Summit in May 2014, Windy City Times, Chicago House TransWorks, TransTech, Affinity& the Center on Halsted will be hosting an LGBTQ Job Fair open to ages 18 & above. Jobs from internship & entry level to mid-career will be available for applications. So far participating corporations include United Airlines, Uber, Northern Trust, Whole Foods, Lurie Children's Hospital, Christy Webber Landscapes, The Chopping Block, Pastoral Artisan & Roosevelt University, which will provide opportunities for further education. The fair will be preceded by free 4-day intensive job readiness training sessions hosted by Chicago House.
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LGBT Right Out TV Nominees

The nominees for the 2014 RightOutTV Music & Video Awards have been announced. Once again the global awards have received submissions from LGBT artists from multiple countries including Switzerland, China, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia, Canada & the United States. Marlee Walchuk, RightOutTV Awards Co-Producer stated, “One of the goals of the awards is to increase the awareness of these talented writers & singers who still don’t experience open doors in mainstream music for their queer-themed lyrics. Whether or not they win in their nominated categories, every artist will benefit from being seen & heard by our judges & the thousands of fans who vote for the Fan Fave & who watch our final awards presentation show. This is much more than a contest.” Co-Producer Tully Callender added, “With new categories added this year such as Best Song & Video with a Social Message, we are seeing these artists shine, doing what they do best, trying to affect change through their music & video images. We are very proud of our community.” Award winners in 17 categories will be announced in an online awards show featuring many of the nominees on November 10th at the RightOutTV Awards website. The public may still vote until Oct. 27th 2014 with one vote per person for one LGBT artist to win the RightOutTV 2014 Fan Fave Award.
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GLAAD Presents Spirit Day 2014

Everyone is encouraged to go purple & participate on social media for Spirit Day on Thursday October 16th. Millions wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) youth & to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives after facing bullying incidents. Spirit Day has since garnered widespread support from celebrities, TV news & entertainment programs, corporations, organizations, schools, local communities & even national landmarks. This year actress & trans activist Laverne Cox, the Emmy nominated “Orange is the New Black” star will light the iconic Empire State Building in purple on October 16th. This is first time that the New York landmark has taken a stand against bullying & gone purple for Spirit Day. Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO of GLAAD stated, “By recognizing National Bullying Prevention Month & lighting in purple for Spirit Day, the world’s most famous office building is supporting countless kids across the world. At a time when eight in 10 LGBT youth are harassed at school, it’s critical that we let them know it’s okay to be who you are.” Spirit Day is made possible by the generous support of its national partners PepsiCo & Wells Fargo, as well as official partner Comcast-NBC Universal & supporting partners American Eagle Outfitters & Kirkland & Ellis.
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Gay Marriage Fight In Florida

The marriage equality battle is heating up in Florida despite the fact that the majority of states in this country have now legalized gay & lesbian marriages. Florida’s anti gay Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a Supplemental Response In Support Of Pass-Through Certification, asking the Third District Court of Appeal to “pass through” jurisdiction & allow two gay & lesbian marriage cases to be heard by the Florida Supreme Court. The 2 cases, Pareto v. Ruvin (Equality Florida Institute & 6 plaintiff couples) & Huntsman v. Heavilin, have been consolidated & attorneys had asked the Third DCA to pass through to the Florida Supreme Court. At the time, AG Bondi wanted to wait until the U.S. Supreme Court took up the issue but now the U.S. Supreme Court has deferred to the courts in each state. Equality Florida released this statement: “While we look forward to having this matter move forward to the Florida Supreme Court & asked for this on July 30th, AG Bondi & Governor Rick Scott continue to waste taxpayer money while gay & lesbian couples throughout the state continue to endure the indignities of being treated like second-class citizens. Nearly two-thirds of the country now live in a state that values equality. How much longer must loving couples in Florida wait to protect their families? Now is the time for AG Bondi & Governor Scott to step on the right side of history & not let Florida go down in history as one of the last states to uphold the principles of fairness.”
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Gay Marriage In Alaska

On Columbus Day 2014 the state of Alaska is scheduled to begin accepting marriage applications from gay & lesbian couples after a federal judge struck down the state’s ban on gay marriage which was the nation’s first such ban approved by voters. The decision came late Sunday afternoon when U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Burgess ruled in favor of marriage equality. Susan Tow with her wife, Chris Laborde stated, “This is just an amazing day for Alaska. We’re just so fortunate that so many have fought for equality for so long — I mean, decades”. Sunday’s ruling in Alaska came in a lawsuit brought by 5 gay & lesbian couples who had asked the state in May to overturn a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 1998. Judge Burgess heard arguments Friday afternoon & promised a quick decision. He released his 25-page decision Sunday afternoon stating, “Refusing the rights & responsibilities afforded by legal marriage sends the public a government-sponsored message that same-sex couples & their familial relationships do not warrant the status, benefits & dignity given to couples of the opposite sex. This Court finds that Alaska’s same-sex marriage laws violate the Due Process & Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment because no state interest provides ‘excessively persuasive justification’ for the significant infringement of rights that they inflicted upon homosexual individuals.” Alaska’s anti gay Governor Sean Parnell is threatening to appeal the decision stating, “Although the district court today may have been bound by the recent 9th Circuit panel opinion, the status of that opinion & the law in general in this area is in flux.” Updates to Come…:)
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Provincetown Women's Week 2014

The 30th anniversary of Women's Week in Provincetown, MA is set for October 13th through October 19th. In 1984 several entrepreneurial & fabulous lesbian innkeepers came together to talk about the summer vacation season & ways to bring gay women back during the fall. This small discussion blossomed into the idea of a clambake on the beach for one weekend in October that would be called Women's Weekend. The event was a resounding success & today is one of the longest running lesbian events in history. Over the past 30 years, Women's Week has grown far beyond anyone's expectation. Comics, drag performers, jazz, blues & contemporary musicians have all performed in years past & continue to come back to entertain those celebrating during this special week. Some of these include iconic & award-winning LGBT entertainers include Kate Clinton, Poppy Champlin, Kristen Becker & Suzanne Westenhoefer. Musicians Lisa Ferraro and Erika Luckett, Cris Williamson, Tret Fure, Janis Ian & authors Marianne K. Martin, Lynn Ames & Georgia Beers to name a few. Another reason this year's anniversary is special is that award-winning filmmaker Andrea Meyerson will be filming her Women's Week documentary entitled "Clambake: 30 Years of Women's Week in Provincetown." Upon completion, the documentary will debut at the Provincetown International Film Festival in June 2015 & then another special viewing will take place at next year's Women's Week. Other Women's Week events scheduled include original plays, writing, photography & theater workshops, walking tours, craft fairs & meet-and-greet events for all to enjoy.
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