Reverend Richard Emmanuel addresses Obama's appalling choice of Reverend Rick Warren to give the inaugural invocation prayer in this truthful exploration of where America is headed in 2009. This audio-interview brings clarity to our economic crisis & what brought us here.....
Kate Clinton, Political Satirist & Activist, chats about where she thinks America & our LGBT community is headed as we make the transition into the Obama administration. She addresses the economy, corporate buy-outs, Prop 8 & the separation of church & state. Kate Clinton is a self-described "fumerist," or feminist humorist, who has set out to prove that being lesbian can be, & often is, funny. In addition to comedy appearances & one woman shows such as "Correct Me If I'm Right", "All Het Up" & Kate's "Out Is In", she has written 3 books, “Don't Get Me Started”, “What the L” & her third “I Told You So” coming out in March 2009. She has written monthly columns for The Progressive & The Advocate. Kate has made numerous appearances on television & has served as grand marshal of numerous gay pride parades. Clinton has produced several comedy albums. Check OUT "Climate Change"....:)
Kate Clinton lives in New York City & Provincetown with her partner, Urvashi Vaid. Her 2008 tour marked her 27th anniversary as a professional stand-up comedian. For More Info: Kate Clinton.com
Scott Pomfret discusses his humorous latest book, “Since My Last Confession.” He shares his experiences being a lector in his church, Saint Anthony Shrine. However, after the book was published there were repercussions. He was told by the church he could no longer serve because he supports LGBT equality & operates Romentics, a company that publishes hot gay male romance novels. He's committed to his faith & believes in living his life honestly & openly. Scott feels that being an ex-Catholic makes about as much sense as being an ex-Gay. As for his day job, Scott's an enforcement attorney with the United States Securities & Exchange Commission in its Boston District Office. His task is to investigate securities fraud & with today's market he assured us he's very busy going after the white collar criminals that have corrupted our current economy ..:) For More Info: ScottPomfret.com
The Trevor Project, the non-profit organization that operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis & suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning (LGBTQ) youth, raised significant proceeds & gained prominent public attention @ Cracked Xmas 11: A Not So Silent Night, its largest, annual fundraiser. The event featured appearances by Academy Award®-nominated actress Sigourney Weaver & Anne Hathaway, as well as performances by 2004 “American Idol” winner, Fantasia Barrino, Wanda Sykes, Leslie Jordan & the cast of the hit musical, “Spring Awakening.”
Anne Hathaway auctioned herself off for $12,000 @ the Trevor Project's 11th annual Cracked Christmas event in LA Sunday. The Rachel Getting Married star also presented Sigourney Weaver with the Trevor Life Award for defying stereotypes & bridging "the gap between the straight & LGBTQ communities. Lifetime Networks received the Trevor Hope Award for producing groundbreaking LGBT films like “ What Makes a Family”, “The Truth About Jane” & “A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story”, in addition to the upcoming “Prayers for Bobby” starring Sigourney, which airs January 24th.
Listen to Charles Robbins, CEO, The Trevor Project Audio-Interview Length: 13:20
Listen to GLAAD's President Neil G. Giuliano & Rashad Robinson, Senior Director of Media Programs, discuss the results of a new poll that the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct. This is a nationally representative survey among U.S. adults over the age of 18. The objective of the study was to understand public opinion on LGBT people & LGBT-related policy issues. The results are very encouraging....:)
The Pulse of Equality survey shows that majorities of Americans favor either marriage or civil unions/domestic partnerships for gay & lesbian couples. The poll also shows support for gay & transgender inclusive hate-crimes laws, non-discrimination laws & allowing openly gay service members to serve in the armed forces. Also, a majority opposes laws that would ban adoption by qualified gay & lesbian couples. For more info: GLAAD/HARRIS POLL For more info about GLAAD.org View Out Historic Short Trailer on Gay Marriage
Featuring Jack Black, Neil Patrick Harris, John C. Reilly, Margaret Cho, Allison Janney, Kathy Najimy, Andy Richter, Sarah Chalke & many others... This Star-Studded Video Really Says It All.....:)
Carole Pope, Canadian Rock Icon, openly discusses her love relationship with Legendary Dusty Springfield, ties with Second City’s cast members including Gilda Radner, working with Divine & chats about her must-read autobiography “Anti Diva.” We recently caught her on her cell in NYC where she candidly shared her insights on love, sex, the music scene & lots of celebrity dish…..:) With three Juno Awards (Canadian Grammy), a Genie Award, (Canadian Oscar), four Gold , one Platinum & one double Platinum records to her credit, Carole Pope is an icon of transgressive music. A film based on her best selling autobiography “Anti Diva” is in development. Carole’s infamous band “Rough Trade” has also been inducted into the Indy Hall of Fame. She has contributed music to film & television, including The L Word, The Trailer Park Boys Movie, This Revolution, Queer As Folk, The Five Senses, The Silencer, Cruising, A&E, The History Channel, MTV, & VH1. Throughout her career, Carole has blazed a trail for the anti-diva in all of us. In sharing her thoughts on sexuality & sexual politics her music makes you “Think & Dance @ the same time.” Warning: Pope's lyrics are relevant & extremely hot.....:)
OUTTAKE VOICES™ provides a series of audio interviews produced
by Boston-based OUTTAKE MEDIA with LGBT leaders & their allies, hosted by Emmy Award Winner Charlotte Robinson.
OUTTAKE VOICES™ exclusive interviews will address our issues such as
Marriage, Parenting, Religion, Hate Crime Legislation, Equal Rights in the
Workplace and the Military. We also provide interviews with our LGBT
community in the entertainment Industry. It’s Time to Connect the Dots….
OUTTAKE VOICES™ Bridging the Gaps….
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