Huffington Post Poll Asks if Asexuals, Polyamorous People Are Queer
A Huffington Post blogger recently asked if Asexuality was part of the queer umbrella. The author ignored the many debates Asexuals have had about this topic, and said that she hoped the answer was yes. A Friday poll posted on the same website asked a strange question that caused two groups with different outlooks to be associated with each other. The poll asked if Asexuals and polyamorists were part of the queer umbrella.
The poll itself is inherently flawed. Certainly some Aces and some people who are polyamorous identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender. Both groups are sexual minorities, and both groups face discrimination.
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The Olivia Experiment Website Changes Description; Film to Air at Dances With Films Festival
The makers of the Olivia Experiment have changed the synopsis on their website so the main character is no longer described as Asexual. The film’s main premise remains the same. Marketing materials no longer claim that the main character is exploring her emerging sexuality.
A few pieces of problematic language remain on the site, including a description of AVEN as a support group for people who consider themselves to be Asexual, rather than describing AVEN as an organization for Asexuals.
The film will air at the Dances with Film Festival on June 7. Without seeing the ending of the film, or the rest of the film, it will be difficult for the author to determine if The Olivia experiment is a repeat of House’s “Better Half” episode, but it seems that the production company is trying to avoid the same mistake made by the writers and producers of the medical drama.
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'Crazy Anti-LGBT Rant' by Lincoln Nebraska Woman Went Viral
LGBT blogs featured a viral video of a homophobic rant. The blogs railed against the woman, but it may turn out that the blogs were out of line in this case. Jane Svoboda testified before the Linconln, Nebraska council about a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance. Bloggers quickly pointed out the stranger parts of her speech. At one point, Svoboda claimed that Gay men molest boys simply because they do not have HIV/AIDS yet.
Although the rant received well-deserved criticism, the Huffington Post reported that the woman suffers from schizophrenia and lives in an assisted living facility. Clues in her rant, including the confused logic, provide some clues that the woman suffers from some form of mental illness, but many bloggers initially reported on the video without full knowledge of Svoboda’s condition. (Ed note: Mental illness is not an excuse to spout crap).
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Free E-book Explains Basic Asexual Concepts
Asexuality 101 materials are hard to find. Anthony Bogaert’s upcoming book, Understanding Asexuality, covers the topic from an academic perspective. What is lacking is a comprehensive print guide that Asexuals can show to people who ask the same questions about Asexuality repeatedly. The owner of the Asexuality Archive website has put out a pdf which answers many of the most common questions.
The material is similar to the material already covered on AVEN and other pamphlets, but it describes it in more depth. The author of the book warns that the material is not edited and is very much a rough draft. In its current form, it uses many unnecessary filler phrases, but the filler phrases are a minor issue and do not detract from the book itself.
The Adventure of the Empty House to Be First Series 3 Sherlock Episode
Benedict Cumberbatch and Stephen Moffat may not consider their version of Sherlock to be Asexual, but that will not stop legions of fans who view Holmes’s lack of interest in either sex as cannon. Fans of the series may have to wait for nearly two years before Sherlock Series 3 gets filmed, but fans to not have to wait for the title of the next episode.
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Anglican Minister Claims Jesus Was Probably Gay
Religion does not always mix well with Homosexuality. Attempts have been made to associate religious figures with alternative sexualities, usually by people writing long after the figure supposedly lived. Jesus Christ is no exception to this rule. An Anglican priest recently speculated that Jesus might have been homosexual. His logic is as sound as any other logic used to justify the sexual orientation. No one wants to admit that they do not know.
Lesbian seeking marriage license arrested in South Carolina
Nine Gay and Lesbian couples applied for a marriage license in a Winston-Salem government office. The Lesbian couples engaged in a protest of the new marriage law. The protest, which attracted little attention outside of a county office, resulted in the arrest of one couple. The couple was told that the office could not issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. The couple refused to leave until they received a marriage license. Police handcuffed the woman and charged her with trespassing, according to CBS News.
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Hi, I'm Laci -- Laci Green's Brief FAQ
There is not much that can be added to this, since she is simply sharing the details of her own life. Green deals with sex and sexuality on her Youtube channel and at least one of her videos has appeared on Asexual News in the past.
The three minute video goes by quickly, but her rapid style of speech is not as hard to follow as some people might think.
Awakenings Aren't Where Stuff.co.nz Thinks They Are
Mainstream media outlets still report on the existence of Asexuals as if it were a surprise. Some people have a hard time understanding the concept, but there needs to be a shift in mainstream media coverage to acknowledge what most people already know. Anyone who follows the news with more than a passing interest knows that there are a group of people who do not experience sexual attraction.
The Age and other Australian newspapers recently picked up the story. While the stories provided nice visibility, there is a problem with these articles. The reporters and columnists do their job, but Asexuals themselves should take these stories in different directions and getting the reporters to deal with the issues that Asexuals actually face.
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Doctor Who Season 7 Episode 1 To Air at Media Guardian Edinburgh Television Festival
The first episode of Doctor Who’s Season 7 has yet to hit the air. People who attend the Media Guardian Entertainment Television festival will get a chance to see the show before it officially airs on the BBC. Moffat, the producer of the show and Sherlock will also be on hand, according to Den of Geek.
Moffat and Gatiss, the co-creators of Sherlock, will be on hand to answer questions about the mystery series. A special screening of Doctor Who is a surprise for the fans. "Let’s Kill Hitler” was shown at the festival last year.
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Doctor Who Season 7 Episode 1 to Air ad MGETF