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www.ambiente.us AUGUST |AGOSTO 2010
The Prop 8 Nightmare Before Xmas, Target & Cheney’s Anti-
Gay Contributions, XBOX Live’s Homophobia Unplugged, and
Scott Pilgrim vs. Foxy Roxy
By C.D. Kirven
An LGBT activist’s view of entertainment and world news
As an LGBT activist, the promotion of queer rights is #1 on my homosexual
agenda. This weekly column will serve as a forum for me to comment on issues
and causes currently affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals. My “rundown” of these topics will be from the perspective of an
LGBT activist; it is my goal that by keeping our community informed, we can all
help contribute to the battle for equality.
The Prop 8 Nightmare Before Xmas
“Pass the bullhorn!” It’s time for the LGBT community to “rock the vote” in
support of marriage equality, which means this November only elect local
representatives that promote equal treatment of their entire constituency and
leave their personal baggage at home.
Let me give you the Prop 8 situation, blow-by-blow:
•After months of legal regaling, on August 4, 2010, a federal judge overturned
The Prop 8 Nightmare Before Xmas, Target & Cheney’s Anti-
Gay Contributions, XBOX Live’s Homophobia Unplugged, and
Scott Pilgrim vs. Foxy Roxy
By C.D. Kirven
An LGBT activist’s view of entertainment and world news
As an LGBT activist, the promotion of queer rights is #1 on my homosexual
agenda. This weekly column will serve as a forum for me to comment on issues
and causes currently affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals. My “rundown” of these topics will be from the perspective of an
LGBT activist; it is my goal that by keeping our community informed, we can all
help contribute to the battle for equality.
The Prop 8 Nightmare Before Xmas
“Pass the bullhorn!” It’s time for the LGBT community to “rock the vote” in
support of marriage equality, which means this November only elect local
representatives that promote equal treatment of their entire constituency and
leave their personal baggage at home.
Let me give you the Prop 8 situation, blow-by-blow:
•After months of legal regaling, on August 4, 2010, a federal judge overturned
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the controversial Prop 8 gay marriage ban voted into law by a majority of California
voters.
•Federal Judge Walker ordered a stay (or hold) on the state issuing new gay marriage
applications until an appeal could be filed by gay marriage opponents.
•Of course, the religious right - or self proclaimed marriage defenders – filed an appeal
and outted Judge Walker’s sexual orientation in order to attack his ruling to overturn Prop
8.
•Gov. Schwarzenegger submitted a request to resume the state’s ability to issue new gay
marriage license applications ASAP.
•Judge Walker granted the governor’s request, but ordered his decision be sent to the
9th Circuit Court of Appeals for review by a three judge panel. The panel ordered to
continue the stay until December 2011 on the issuing of new gay marriage applications
until a final decision is made on the constitutionality of the Prop 8 ban.
•August 19, 2010, nine activists were arrested outside a San Diego marriage license office.
Wake me up when this crap is done! I can’t stand drama and just want the government
out of my bedroom. But, I’m committed to fighting against discrimination so that our
private lives stay private.
Target & Cheney’s Anti-Gay Contributions
I love shopping at Target! So, supporting this boycott will definitely be a sacrifice. I’m
down for any LGBT cause but Target’s CEO apologized for his company’s contribution to an
anti-gay marriage candidate’s PAC called MN Forward. OK, if I have to give up deal-
hopping shopping I need to support the reasoning and honestly I’m struggling with this
boycott rationale when Liz Cheney gave a $500 contribution to Kelly Ayotte, who also
opposes gay marriage. I’m torn because Target has financially supported several gay
pride celebrations for years. Activists believe the apology by Target’s CEO is not enough
voters.
•Federal Judge Walker ordered a stay (or hold) on the state issuing new gay marriage
applications until an appeal could be filed by gay marriage opponents.
•Of course, the religious right - or self proclaimed marriage defenders – filed an appeal
and outted Judge Walker’s sexual orientation in order to attack his ruling to overturn Prop
8.
•Gov. Schwarzenegger submitted a request to resume the state’s ability to issue new gay
marriage license applications ASAP.
•Judge Walker granted the governor’s request, but ordered his decision be sent to the
9th Circuit Court of Appeals for review by a three judge panel. The panel ordered to
continue the stay until December 2011 on the issuing of new gay marriage applications
until a final decision is made on the constitutionality of the Prop 8 ban.
•August 19, 2010, nine activists were arrested outside a San Diego marriage license office.
Wake me up when this crap is done! I can’t stand drama and just want the government
out of my bedroom. But, I’m committed to fighting against discrimination so that our
private lives stay private.
Target & Cheney’s Anti-Gay Contributions
I love shopping at Target! So, supporting this boycott will definitely be a sacrifice. I’m
down for any LGBT cause but Target’s CEO apologized for his company’s contribution to an
anti-gay marriage candidate’s PAC called MN Forward. OK, if I have to give up deal-
hopping shopping I need to support the reasoning and honestly I’m struggling with this
boycott rationale when Liz Cheney gave a $500 contribution to Kelly Ayotte, who also
opposes gay marriage. I’m torn because Target has financially supported several gay
pride celebrations for years. Activists believe the apology by Target’s CEO is not enough
and want Target to donate to LGBT candidates to make it right. I’m no hypocrite, so unless
those same boycotters take an equal stand against Liz Cheney and anti-gay Exxon, then
my shopping addiction to Target will continue.
XBOX Live Homophobia Unplugged
As a lesbian mother, it was upsetting to find out that the online game industry is plagued
with verbal abuse of LGBT gamers. If you are a parent of a LGBT teen, I urge you to monitor
your teen’s online gaming activity. These communities can potentially be an emotionally
harmful place for LGBT teens. Microsoft’s online community XBOX Live recently changed
its Code of Conduct policy, which prohibited players from expressing their sexual
orientation. A high percentage of gamers during online chat and gaming banter often use
anti-gay insults. In addition, those who have been a victim of harassment or pejorative use
by other users should report the incident immediately to Microsoft (XBOX Lives’ parent
company) who hopes to weed out the huge online homophobia problem.
Scott Pilgrim vs. Foxy Roxy
I’m really digging the film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. First, I have to confess this film
appeals to both my inner-geek and inner-child. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), a bass player
for a garage band, falls head over heals for Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)
but to win her love has to defeat her seven evil exes. The movie is based on graphic
novels by Brian Lee O’Malley. Quentin Tarentino consulted on the film as one of the
contributing film directors so you will recognize his famous kiss of death touch in the film’s
fight scenes. The film premiered in theatres August 13, 2010 and has debuted to mixed
reviews. I support the films progressive bisexual theme of by including evil exe Roxanne
“Roxy” Richter (Mae Whitman) – the fourth evil exe who is a self-conscious half-ninja. Foxy
Roxy proves fighting skills are just plain sexy. I believe there is a market for a film about a
lesbian superhero and I’m addicted to women who don’t mind kicking butt.
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those same boycotters take an equal stand against Liz Cheney and anti-gay Exxon, then
my shopping addiction to Target will continue.
XBOX Live Homophobia Unplugged
As a lesbian mother, it was upsetting to find out that the online game industry is plagued
with verbal abuse of LGBT gamers. If you are a parent of a LGBT teen, I urge you to monitor
your teen’s online gaming activity. These communities can potentially be an emotionally
harmful place for LGBT teens. Microsoft’s online community XBOX Live recently changed
its Code of Conduct policy, which prohibited players from expressing their sexual
orientation. A high percentage of gamers during online chat and gaming banter often use
anti-gay insults. In addition, those who have been a victim of harassment or pejorative use
by other users should report the incident immediately to Microsoft (XBOX Lives’ parent
company) who hopes to weed out the huge online homophobia problem.
Scott Pilgrim vs. Foxy Roxy
I’m really digging the film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. First, I have to confess this film
appeals to both my inner-geek and inner-child. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), a bass player
for a garage band, falls head over heals for Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)
but to win her love has to defeat her seven evil exes. The movie is based on graphic
novels by Brian Lee O’Malley. Quentin Tarentino consulted on the film as one of the
contributing film directors so you will recognize his famous kiss of death touch in the film’s
fight scenes. The film premiered in theatres August 13, 2010 and has debuted to mixed
reviews. I support the films progressive bisexual theme of by including evil exe Roxanne
“Roxy” Richter (Mae Whitman) – the fourth evil exe who is a self-conscious half-ninja. Foxy
Roxy proves fighting skills are just plain sexy. I believe there is a market for a film about a
lesbian superhero and I’m addicted to women who don’t mind kicking butt.
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