The value of Gay’s the Word bookshop to the community

Bookseller Uli Lenart writes about the importance of Gays the Word to London’s LGBT community, and the plans to build that support in 2012

Gay’s the Word, for me, is a mission…that, and a lesson in human kindness.

First trailer for G.I. Joe Retaliation is released

Jonathan Pryce is one of the best villain-actors out there. His role as a conniving US President, as it’s telegraphed in the trailer, looks to be marvellous.

Innovative Jonah Mowry’s controversial video

Johnny Robinson of Limerick, Pennsylvania posted this inspirational video for him and all young gay adults who are coping with the daily struggle of coming to terms with their sexuality and the people who vilify them for it.

Talking songs and sex

The first Polari Magazine podcast features interviews with Sabrina Chap and Jonathan Kemp. With music by Maggie and Martin, and Sabrina Chap … and an interruption from Clementine, the Living Fashion Doll.

Gavin Creel releases an anthemic call to arms

“Gay rights are human rights, and if we want things to change, we all need to take action. We can’t stay frustrated, quiet and complacent. We have to be willing to make some noise.”

Hillary Clinton addresses the Human Rights of LGBT people

In a speech delivered to the UN, the US Secretary of State champions LGBT rights.

Human rights are universal and cut across all religions and cultures.

Silent Art Auction

Gendered Intelligence is having a silent art auction of around 20 or so pieces donated by artists. It will range from sculptures to paintings to photography.

All the proceeds will help continue to support to trans youth with meetings, physical activities, and arts based programmes to build confidence and provide encouragement.

Branson condemn’s homophobia of Nigerian Government

Richard Branson calls on those with influence to exert it to oppose the Nigerian laws against same-sex marriage and its accompanying prison sentence.

People are born gay. In countries where gay people are accepted, they are amongst the most creative and dynamic people in society and countries should embrace them not prosecute them.

Petition to revoke Alan Turing’s continuing criminal status

Alan Turing was a war hero, and his work helped to win World War II. Yet he is still legally a criminal.

The petition states: “Alan Turing was driven to a terrible despair and early death by the nation he’d done so much to save. This remains a shame on the UK government and UK history.”

The world’s next big P’opera star, Noah Stewart

Noah Stewart seriously impresses Polari‘s gig reviewer, Little Bastard, at a live show in a London church.

This is more than Neo Classical, this is a revolution. And the face of that revolution? A beautiful young man with a shaved head, the smile of Taye Diggs and the voice of Rolando Villazon.

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