Chi67
Chi67's JournalIf you ain't heard Johnny Burgos, you are missing some good shit
R&B, soul, rap, jazz, pop. This dude nails it all. Best thing I have heard in years
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mJGvkXp7jJpQm7LLgRt2n1CRJcN9fmQtM
Stunning, gorgeous soul.
House Republicans are 'obsessed' with attacking LGBTQ+ people, says Democratic lawmakers
Oh my god. I knew things were bad, but I did not realize just how bad:
"The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out House Republicans in a new report, slamming the conservative lawmakers as “obsessed” with attacking LGBTQ+ people.
The group, which promotes LGBTQ+ rights in Congress, noted how, in 2023, House Republicans held more than 50 anti-LGBTQ+ votes on the House floor, filed more than 95 anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to bills going to the floor, made anti-LGBTQ+ comments in over 40 committee hearings, and introduced more than 55 anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
“When Republicans took control of the House last year, they launched an avalanche of attacks against the LGBTQI+ community,” out Equality Caucus chair Mark Pocan, a Democrat from Wisconsin, said in a press release. “You expect bullies in school, but there are bullies walking the halls of Congress too. The House GOP is obsessed with targeting LGBTQI+ people—especially trans kids—because it gives them a little more clout with the most extreme parts of their base.”
In the report, Pocan added that “cruelty is the point” with these bills and amendments. In a blistering condemnation of GOP bills, Pocan said that 46 Republicans had signed a bill sponsored by Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that would send doctors and parents to prison over providing gender-affirming care to youth."
https://www.advocate.com/politics/equality-caucus-republicans-obsessed
You can also read the full report here:
https://equality.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/equality.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/CEC-Report---Obsessed-compressed.pdf
It is 36 pages long and it is truly frightening. One amendment attempts to make Pete Buttigieg's and Rachel Levine's salaries $1, simply because they are LGBT. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.
As a gay man, this was terrifying for me to read. I still ahven;tread the entire thing, I had to stop. I cannot believe this is going on in this country. We have got to vote these GQP fascists out!
Lesbian and trans woman beaten by group of men in Miami, video shows
At least two LGBTQ women were beaten by a group of men in Miami, video exclusively obtained by NBC South Florida shows, in what police say they are investigating as a possible hate crime.
The incident took place in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood — known worldwide for its art galleries and colorful street murals — on Nov. 26, according to NBC South Florida, which obtained footage of the encounter from one of the victims this week.
The video shows multiple men attacking the women and their male friend, who reportedly tried to intervene. The victims can be heard pleading with their attackers to stop and saying that they’ve already called the police.
“This group of guys, basically, they just started screaming stuff at us, anti-lesbian comments, like, ‘You’re only lesbians because you haven’t received actual,’ and he used a profanity word,” one of the victims, who asked that her name not be published due to fear of retaliation from her attackers, told NBC South Florida in a video interview.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/lesbian-trans-woman-beaten-group-men-miami-video-shows-rcna130010
Disgusting that this happens in 2023. Thanks, GQP. Your rhetoric encourages this.
Why did US car companies abandon the sedan?
My guess is US car company's sedans sucked. Sure, more people moved to SUVs.
However, when you look at German and Japanese websites, they offer many sedans and they are quite popular. I just recently purchased an Audi A3, which I love. Why? Because Audi makes some seriously badass small cars. US manufacturers have rarely done so. They view small cars as "economy" cars. Translate that to crap cars.
IMO, that is why the sedan is gone from US manufacturers. Because they made shit sedans in the first place that no one wanted, for good reason- they sucked! Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Lexus make great small cars and sedans-and they sell.
My question is this- why can't US car companies make small cars people want? There has never been the US equivalent of the Audi A3, Mazda MX5, and the BMW M3, etc.
People clearly want small cars. Because they are on the road and they sell. They just are not being made by US car companies. Are US car companies simply not able to build small cars people want? And if so, why?
Principal, staffers of Broward high school removed over transgender student athlete
The fascists are here in this country, in Florida:
Broward County Public Schools announced Monday that the school district removed the principal of Monarch High School and four other staff members due to “allegations of improper student participation in sports.” The initial announcement came with no explanation about what sport or sports were included in the investigation, nor did it detail what triggered the investigation or reassignments. But on Tuesday morning, district officials confirmed to the Miami Herald the reassignments occurred because a trans student had been playing volleyball at the high school. State law prohibits transgender female students from playing on women’s and girls’ sports teams.
In a short, vague emailed statement sent Monday, John Sullivan, a district spokesman, wrote: “The principal of Monarch High School and several staff members have been reassigned to non-school sites pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of improper student participation in sports.” “Although we cannot comment further, we will continue to follow state law and will take appropriate action based on the outcome of the investigation,” Sullivan added. “We are committed to providing all our students with a safe and inclusive learning environment.”
In a follow-up email the same day, Keyla Concepcion, a district spokeswoman, named the five employees: James Cecil, the principal; Kenneth May, the assistant principal; Dione Hester, the athletic director; Jessica Norton, the information management technician; and Alex Burgess, a temporary athletic coach.
Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article282372678.html#storylink=cpy
More here:
https://www.advocate.com/news/florida-school-punished-transgender-athlete
What the actual fuck? Florida needs to get its shit together. This is disgusting. I hope all parties sue for civil rights violations and WIN. The GQP continually proves it will hurt anyone, even children.
Police raid Moscow gay bars after a Supreme Court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
This is what the right wants to happen in the US. This is one of the reasons they love Putin:
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Police searched venues across the Russian capital, including a nightclub, a male sauna and a bar that hosted LGBTQ+ parties, under the pretext of a drug raid, local media reported.
Eyewitnesses told journalists that clubgoers’ documents were checked and photographed by the security services. They also said that managers had been able to warn patrons before police arrived.
The raids follow a decision by Russia’s Supreme Court to label the country’s LGBTQ+ “movement” as an extremist organization.
The ruling, which was made in response to a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, is the latest step in a decadelong crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under President Vladimir Putin, who has emphasized “traditional family values” during his 24 years in power.
Activists have noted the lawsuit was lodged against a movement that is not an official entity, and that under its broad and vague definition authorities could crack down on any individuals or groups deemed to be part of it.
Several LGBTQ+ venues have already closed following the decision, including St. Petersburg’s gay club Central Station. It wrote on social media Friday that the owner would no longer allow the bar to operate with the law in effect.
Max Olenichev, a human rights lawyer who works with the Russian LGBTQ+ community, told The Associated Press before the ruling that it effectively bans organized activity to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
“In practice, it could happen that the Russian authorities, with this court ruling in hand, will enforce (the ruling) against LGBTQ+ initiatives that work in Russia, considering them a part of this civic movement,” Olenichev said.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/police-raid-moscow-gay-bars-supreme-court-lgbtq-movement-extremist-rcna127795
This might be obscure, but any Gary Numan fans?
Many people say, "Oh that guy who did that song Cars?"
Well yeah, but he has done so much more. If you're a musician or an electronic music fan, you probably already know him. The man has made so much great music, it's crazy. He still makes good stuff.
I have been a fan since "Cars" when I was in 8th grade in the late 70's when that song came out. Been addicted to his stuff ever since.
The reason I bring this up now is, I just got the remastered version of Telekon on double LP vinyl. It's brilliant. I still have my original vinyl of Telekon and there is no comparison. The remaster is amazing.
Just geeking out hard tonight on this one. I want to get Dance next, as it also got the double LP treatment.
Anyone else a fan?
Hamas AND Israel both hate LGBT people
Source: Times of Israel
https://www.timesofisrael.com/could-the-new-government-endanger-israels-status-as-an-lgbtq-haven/
The link says it all. I have no sympathy for either side. They both suck big time.
Read more: https://www.timesofisrael.com/could-the-new-government-endanger-israels-status-as-an-lgbtq-haven/
Sade
Sade might be my favorite band ever. They have only made a few records. But each one is beautiful. I and a friend were listening to Promise tonight. Good god. It is just perfect. Not one bad song.
Got a shutout at my hockey game tonight
I haven't mentioned this here, but I am a men's league ice hockey goalie. I got a shutout tonight at our game. Score ended up being 5-0. I needed that as I have been working almost 24/7 for the last few weeks at the office and on a freelance project.
No one has to say anything, it was just a good day. 
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