Anyone in Singapore? It's time to Make Pink Dot again. (Scenes from last year's event)Last year I posted about the first mass public show of support for LGBT rights in Singapore, and on May 15th they're doing it all over again. Sadly I won't be able to go this year as I'll be flying back from Camp Sparkle at that time, but if you're in the vicinity ( Read more... )

Some time ago someone posted a news article that mirrored the plot of On The Line. Does anyone remember that?

Today I was reading an article about coming out in middle school and wondered why it sounded so darn familiar. Then it hit me. The article opens up with a gay 13 year old worrying about going to his first gay dance organised by a group ( Read more... )

[I am asking anyone on my flist that is concerned about gay rights to please read this post, and all the links, all the way through ( Read more... )

So today was Pink Dot, Singapore's very first [official] LGBT gathering. It was meant to be a peaceful show of support for LGBTs. No riots, no big speeches, no nothing. Just everyone dressed in pink and showing that love really does not discriminate. We are one of the last few countries where consensual sex between homosexuals is still illegal, so ( Read more... )

If you're in Singapore next Saturday and free at 4.30pm, head over the Hong Lim Park for Pink Dot. It's a peaceful show of support for LGBT individuals in a country where it is still illegal for two men/women to have sex, and where gay couples are still fighting for acceptance (nevermind marriage) in mainstream society. Wear pink accessories, and ( Read more... )