Taking Things Too Far
"Shorter University in Rome, Ga., has started requiring employees not to engage in un-Christianlike behavor, such as premarital sex, adultery, and sexual acts with someone of the same gender.
Employees at the Christian university must also agree not to drink in public out of fear that students will see them, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. They were also have told faculty members not to attend a school event if they've consumed alcohol within six hours of the event's start time.
The rules are outlined in a new "Personal Lifestyle Statement" being issued to its 200 employees. The statement was approved by the school's board of trustees on Oct. 21.
Shorter University President Don Dowless said anyone refusing to sign the agreement could face termination. Still, more than a thousand people have signed a petition asking to ditch the new policy. "
A bit ridiculous. What is interesting is that even though the University only has 200 employees, nearly 1700 people have signed the petition. We know, signing an online petition isn't as powerful as an in life one, however, when you don't live in the area its often one of those things you can do to show support. Another thing? Write the president of the University a well-thought out, and polite, letter showing why the policy is incorrect.
20 Gay Saudis Arrested
Quoting the Arabic newspaper Almadina, Emirates 24/7 claims that 20 men were arrested at a wedding in the southern Saudi province of Jazan. Homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia. Another 200 men, allegedly wanted by police, were also arrested, according to the paper.
Read more here."
In a country were being LGBT is illegal, this isn't looking good for those men or the other 200 they arrested. Not looking forward to reading the news in a few days when the other reports come out. I wish the US would take a stronger stance against these human rights violations, but when until we have wide-spread acceptance and rights here, that won't happen. Sad day indeed.
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Monday Night Football
It's not very often you see a major sports league add sexual orientation to a list of protected classes, however, that's what happened in the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement. The change, a very subtle wording over the previous agreement, slipped under the radar. Of course you may be wondering exactly how many gay players have been in the NFL- 3 have openly come out so far. But that doesn't mean many more are waiting and hiding because they feared losing their job. Most importantly this additions shows main stream culture's willingness to change and adapt, there might not be that many gay NFL players but stating that sexual orientation doesn't matter shows the league's commitment to the issue of equality. I still wouldn't expect to see a lot of outings to occur- the culture within the locker room needs to change as well. And, slowly, it is. As more and more players express their support of LGBT equality, the locker room culture becomes more accepting, but it isn't quite there yet. We're still a while away from an openly gay man being drafted by an NFL team, however, this change and the slowly changing locker room culture means it can happen and most likely will happen in the near future.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell...
The policy was described, by then President Clinton as, "“an honorable compromise," instead it did the exact opposite: it destroyed thousands of careers and lives. That era ended Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. 9 months after Congress repelled the act. "“From this day forward, gay and lesbian soldiers may serve in our Army with the dignity and respect they deserve,” Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh wrote (pdf of the letter here). “For over 236 years, the U.S. Army has been an extraordinary force for good in the world. Our soldiers are the most agile, adaptable and capable warriors in history — and we are ready for this change.”
Recruiting centers across the country are prepared and ready to accept applications from gay recruits, ""No one should be left with the impression that we are unprepared. We are prepared for repeal," Pentagon press secretary George Little said.
Those troops who proudly serve us can rest a little easier tonight knowing that they can't be arbitrarily fired the next day. The fight for equality is far from over, but this is a great step in the right direction!
DADT- Who Should We Thank?
Pat Murphy.
To read more about our favorite former congressman, check out his interview with the Advocate!
End of Summer Super Sale- Still Strong
"Phantom" back by demand and only 49.99!
"Provacativ" just 54.99!!
And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Act quick! We're not sure how long prices will still this low and once the items are sold out, they are OUT!
Get a Little Closer- Don't be Shy
"Let’s face it- a lot of us have no clue what we’re doing when it
comes to love and relationships. You may be able to get into a
relationship, but are you able to keep it?
Many people find themselves in a loving relationship but then subconsciously sabotage it by re-enacting the negative aspects of former relationships or even the bad habits of their parent’s relationships. Why do we get stuck in these ruts?
Today Dr. Frankie Bashan, a licensed psychologist and matchmaker joins us to talk about ways we undermine ourselves when we want to get close to somebody else.
• How to you go about dating someone when you haven’t been on a date in forever.
• How your small community can actually get in the way of getting jiggy with it.
And how to have it all, relationships, love, sex, and a career.
Forever Alones! This is the show for you."
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