The end of he or she?

Sweden introduces the gender neutral pronoun “hen”, but are the plans for a gender neutral language realisable in a gendered society?

“The debate over gender neutrality is at the forefront in Sweden right now. The ultimate goal of its advocates is to make every aspect of the society gender neutral.”

The Iconic Film Festival Returns.

The 27th Torino GLBT Film Festival runs this month from April 19-25.

“The festival draws in over 40,000 people every year. Past hosts have included Gus Van Sant, John Waters, Kenneth Anger, Gregg Araki, Epstein & Friedman, James Ivory, Claudia Cardinale, Eytan Fox, Derek Jarman and Christophe Honoré.

The Threat That Will Sink America! Run, quick!

The disturbed folks at Truth That Transforms are convinced that the Homosexual Agenda is the iceberg that will sink America.

“The leading actors of this production are so paranoid that they would be better off in an institution on a cocktail of prescription drugs, not out in public spreading lies and disinformation.”

The East London Alternative Film Festival.

Fringe! runs from April 12-15, 2012, and offers a real alternative to the LGBT cinema mainstream.

Anti-gay law in St Petersburg used against Sergey Kondrashov.

Sergey Kondrashov stood up against the anti-gay law in St Petersburg and has been arrested for promoting homosexual “propaganda”.

“On Sunday, April 8th, Sergey Kondrashov was arrested for holding up a sign that stated, “A dear family friend is lesbian. My wife and I love and respect her … and her family is just as equal as ours.”

Spambots hit AllOut.org

The AllOut.org petition to support EA Games offering gay romance storylines has been hacked. Anti-gay groups accuse EA Games of using spambots.

“The story is about how organisations like the Family Research Council, the Florida Family Association, and the American Decency Association are fighting to take away LGBT rights. Of course EA Games will benefit from people standing up against these groups.”

Challenge the Dark Side!

AllOut.org have started a petition to oppose the angry few who do not want EA Games offering its players LGBT romance options.

“When organisations like the Florida Family Association and the American Decency Association organise campaigns based on myths and outright lies it is critical to demonstrate opposition. It is important to take a stand against the use of prejudice to intimidate.”

Tweet Your Photos!

Stonewall is asking people to tweet photos of buses bearing the slogan ‘Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!’

“This is a great moment in the equal marriage campaign, and it is an important message of support in the same-sex marriage debate.”

The latest scare in the ‘culture wars’.

EA Games is set to give players the choice to play as L, G, B or T in Star Wars: The Old Republic and Mass Effect 3. And the ususal groups are writing angry letters.

“If the gamer can choose to be anything other than straight, all that society holds dear is under threat. Quick men, grab thy Elven brides and protect thyselves!”

Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!

In the equal marriage debate, the Stonewall ad campaign on 1000 London buses nails the issue.

“There is so much hot air blown by the opposition to equal marriage that the essential truth – that it is about equal rights – is lost under the defence of marriage rhetoric.”