Check out this trailer Beyond Gay - The Politics of Pride a very moving and powerful documentary about what it is like to be gay in various countries around the world. I thank my lucky stars to live in the United States and more specifically, in San Francisco.

via WayOutWestTV and BigGayMovie

Toronto Scientologists tried to work the crowd at Toronto Pride, but were foiled by Anonymous Toronto. Abandoning their high horse and harmonious public image, the Scientologists got nasty, a bit violent and threatened activists. Scientological leader Yvette Shank can be heard telling the activists “we can find out where you live.”

There are just some phrases you shouldn’t hear from religious leaders.

and on a ligher note… here is what the creators of South Park think of scientologists and their alien ghost-loving beliefs (just in case you live under a rock and HADN’T seen it).

If you’d rather read about the darker side of Scientology, check out my comment after the article and follow the links within it.

via Queerty and Towelroad and SouthParkStudios

Cyndi Lauper is joining the cast of As the World turns because Luke and Noah “need her help”. Tune in tomorrow (Thursday July 3rd) as Cyndi shows star-crossed lovers Luke and Noah their “True Colors”!

via Queerty

I like much of what Barack Obama has to say to the LGBT community.

John McCain, not so much.

Here is Barack Obama’s 2008 Gay Pride message…

I am proud to join with our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered brothers and sisters in celebrating the accomplishments, the lives, and the families of all LGBT people during this Pride season. Too often, the issue of LGBT rights is exploited by those seeking to divide us. But at its core, this issue is about who we are as Americans.

It’s time to live up to our founding promise of equality by treating all our citizens with dignity and respect. Let’s enact federal civil rights legislation to outlaw hate crimes and protect workers against discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Let’s repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and demonstrate that the most effective and professional military in the world is open to all Americans who are ready and willing to serve our country. Let’s treat the relationships and the families of LGBT Americans with full equality under the law.

We are ready to accomplish these goals because of the courage and persistence of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people who have are working every day to achieve equal rights. The gay couple who demand equal treatment in our family laws as they raise their children; the lesbian soldier who wants nothing more than to serve her country openly and honestly; the transgendered workers who asks for the simple dignity of being judged by the quality of their work. Generations of LGBT Americans, at once ordinary and extraordinary, have made possible this moment in our history. With leadership and hard work, we can fulfill the promise of equality for all.

via Queerty and WindyCityMedia

The ever colorful Project Runway 2008 winner Christian Siriano celebrates gay pride traditionally this year… by being introduced by a hot tranny mess and judging pornstars in a swimsuit competition. He banters playfully with Randy Blue boys Chris Rockway and Jeremy Walker (who gives him a good ride).

Here is Christian’s intro and monologue preceding the boys.

via starrfucker

ACTIVATE! at Lookout radio spot on Energy 92.7 FM.

Friday June 27th 9PM come and see Jake Deckard’s dark side. Publicity and decorative Illustrations by me, fanboi@heroesnhunks.com.

Happy Pride Month boys… just finished this character for a ACTIVATE! ad in GLOSS magazine. ACTIVATE is a Friday event premiering Friday June 27th (Stonewall Day) at the Lookout in San Francisco.