#HairMusicVideo - It Gets Better

Just as I was beginning to think that the world was full of homophobic bullies, case in point here, I stumbled across this. That's when I realized that there is hope and it's thanks to the next generation. I can think of a few adults who could learn a lot from these kids.

Gay couples from the past

If you haven't been to the GAYTWOGETHER site yet, you're really missing out. Not only do they have some wonderful articles, but they offer some great realationship advice, too. By far, though, my favorite part of their site is when they show vintage photos of LGBT couples. So, when I saw this video that compiles a number of said photos, I knew I had to share it.

IT STOPS NOW...LIKE RIGHT NOW!

*please excuse all typos and such, I'm feeling real emotional right now and am crying as I write this*

When I heard about the latest teen suicide, it took me a several days to fully deal with my emotions. I have been angry, depressed, sad, scared as hell and just plain heartbroken. I simply don't understand how I can live in a country that has such rampant hate. While we're supposed to be "Land of the Free" we are denying countless individuals even their more basic rights. What's more these so-called adults are subjecting kids to this kind of prejudice.So many teens fear going to school, because they know they will be the victims of emotional and physical abuse  I was damn lucky in that Cody had a strong core of friends to support him. While he did face same stupid comments and jeers, he had just as many people around him telling him that they loved him. But we all know too well that's not always the case. So many of these kids don't have anybody to turn to. When Cody started the first GSA at his school, he had several teens tell him that before they had the group, they felt so alone in the world.

So when I stumbled across a new Youtube campaign, IT STOPS NOW...LIKE RIGHT NOW! I knew I had to spread the message. So, watch it and more importantly, spread the message...this hate, this bullying, this ignorance has to stop!

Gotta Share!

To all you Tweeters, Facebooketts and other media whores, know you're not alone. Watch as a group called Improv Everywhere bursts out into song when asked to turn off their cellphones.

In other Youtube news, Lady Gaga uploaded the audio for her newest release, The Edge of Glory.

Glee-Born This Way Performance

For those of you who missed it *cough Chris cough* Here is the full performance of Glee's Born This Way.  I also want to shout out a huge, huge congratulations to Chris Colfer. He was named on of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People of 2011!  It's well deserved, too. He's been a role model and support for countless GLBT kids everywhere.

Glee Does Born This Way!!!!! My Dreams Have Come True!

The only thing that could make this better would be if I had an actual video of the performance. Until then I'll have to be happy with the song. Speaking of Gaga, has everyone heard her latest, Judas? I'll post that one, too, for those of you who haven't caught it yet.

Lady Gaga-Born This Way

After much anticipation, at least at my house, Lady Gaga finally released her new single, Born This Way All I can say is this song is AMAZING. Good job, Lady Gaga, and thanks for being a voice for so many kids who can't speak for themselves.

Hello Glee, meet real life!

What do you get when you have a real life Glee moment? Epic awesomeness! Kirstie Maldonado, Scott Hoying, and Mitch Grassi from Martin High School have terrific singing voices which they put to good use belting out Lady Gaga's Telephone.

It's official! Gaga has taken over!

As some of you from Facebook may already know, I caved the other day and let my son get a vanity plate for his car. I'll have to give him credit, he approached the topic very diplomatically. Much like a politician would campaign for a  new bill. In the start he didn't push too hard, instead tossing out the occasional comment, so the seeds could be planted and then left to fester. Then he waited until the time was just right before he struck and slapped me with the request. Have I ever mentioned what sneaky boogers teens can be?

Here is how it all went down. For weeks he'd hinted that he wanted to show his love for the Gaga by somehow getting a plate that honored her. He started it off by making it a game. After some back and forth banter, where such options as "LIL MNSTR" and "PKR FACE" were tossed around, the subject was dropped.

Or so I believed.

We had to go to the DMV to renew the tags for the car. While we waited in line to get in line, (No, that wasn't a typo. We literally had to wait in line to get a number to....wait in line.)  Cody turned to me and gave his best "I love you" smile.

"You know, while we're here it would be so easy to get that plate I've been wanting."

I sighed. "We don't even know how much it costs."

"It's $35 today and $10 extra every year when we renew the tags," he quickly recited, showing he'd thoroughly researched the topic.

After we reached the counter, I doubled checked the price with the sullen faced employee. Once I was assured that Cody did indeed have the correct information, I gave the go-ahead.

This is the end result:

Just today I found this video on the internet and had to laugh because it was so appropriate for today's blog topic. A group of Emerson College students pay homage to the artist. I was really impressed with their effort.

Lady Gaga's Message on DADT

Today, Lady Gaga released a video addressing senate members about the upcoming vote on DADT. This point from message really stuck with me:

“I am here to be a voice for my generation, not the generation of the senators who are voting, but for the youth of this country, the generation that is affected by this law, and whose children will be affected."