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Twenty Two United States Senators (with more on the fence) Endorse Marriage Equality in Democratic Platform

2012-03-08T13:52:00.001-06:00

A LET'S REACH ONE MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN MEDIA RELEASE:

The following United States senators are calling for an endorsement of marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform:

Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), John Kerry (D-Mass.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).

The endorsement of a specific language has not yet been obtained for possible inclusion in the platform.

The CEO of the Let's Reach 1 Million People Campaign, Joe Knudson stated that he, along with fellow officers of the campaign, COO James Vivian and CAO Arturo Schultz agreed and the campaign will fully endorse this inclusion in the Democratic Party Platform and will be actively publicizing this endorsement and enlisting the endorsement of other LGBTQI organizations, along with other US Senators as well. As Knudson stated, "It is about time our US Senators take a stand on marriage equality regardless of whatever odds it may put them at with President Obama, who has yet shown his support other than the continual referral to his evolution on the subject."

FOLLOW UP INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2012 WORLDWIDE LGBTQI CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHES & NON-MARCH EVENTS ON APRIL 21, 2012

2012-03-05T21:02:00.002-06:00

2012 WORLDWIDE LGBTQI CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHES

The International Committee would like to invite and welcome your participation in the final planning of these events; we are within the 6-8 WEEK period prior to these events and are pulling out all the stops to bring other locations around the world on board and have the LGBT+ community in all countries represented in these historic events.

Participation can be in many forms, from actually taking on the responsibility of a Lead Organizer to organize an actual march in your location in a show of SOLIDARITY for our brothers and sisters worldwide on our journey to LGBT+ equality, to a different responsibility of becoming an AMBASSADOR in helping promote and spread the news of this special day on April 21, 2012, to another totally different and fun responsibility of organizing non-march events (picnics, social gatherings, watch parties, etc.) for those wanting to be a part of this historic day, but not able to participate in an actual march for a variety of reasons.

These events have been in the making for many, many months after a study was performed to determine the proper timing and structure for these marches and non-march events. The window of opportunity worldwide is about as far open as it will ever be for these events to take place with the earlier speech by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, in addition to actions at the United Nations. The LGBT+ communities worldwide must continue this drive and build on this momentum in advancing our chances for BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS worldwide.

It is not so much as to what the committee thinks specifically needs to be accomplished in various countries around the world as we know there are various issues specific to each country and that is why these marches and events are structured the way they are so each specific issue can be addressed accordingly by each individual country, as well as a showing of solidarity among the LGBT+ communities worldwide of the need for Basic Human Rights for all LGBT+ throughout the world.

There is much to be said for a showing of support by all LGBT+ throughout the world regardless of their own situation at home.

We all know the horrific situations for many LGBT+ throughout various countries and this showing of support by all of our brothers and sisters worldwide definitely does go a long way to show societies and governments worldwide of the need for all citizens, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, to be able to live a life according to the same laws and guarantees available to most other segments of society. These marches and events will be a huge tool in this education and enlightenment process throughout the world!

We realize these events may mean different things and take on different meanings in certain countries, but one thing all of us have in common is that discrimination stills abounds throughout the world in regards to the LGBT+ and these events are a great tool to educate and enlighten societies and governments just what these areas of discrimination are. If you read through our disclosure document you will see that even here in America, we have senators that truly believe there is no discrimination against the LGBT+ and that is truly so sad. How can we expect changes to certain laws when many of the lawmakers are truly ignorant of the actual facts.

These events are different than most any of the past in that we are bringing these events to the people and their communities around the world where the majority of society congregates and expose themselves to the issues at hand, rather than requiring the traveling of participants and interested members of society to a central location that many could not afford, with the committee spending thousands upon thousands of dollars on enough attractions to entice them to show up, let alone those members of society that really need this education would in all likelihood not travel to attend anyway. The exposure and reach of our campaign extends much further in this type of structure, as well as the politicians at all levels of government are more likely to attend or send their aides or official spokespersons to these TOWN HALL types of events scheduled worldwide.

Please click on the title above to be redirected to the official website for these events (which includes the complete disclosure document as has been requested by many of the large national and international LGBTQI organizations) and we would appreciate any involvement you could lend; look it over and let us know how you would like to assist in any aspect with these events to render the efforts of all involved a truly huge advancement for the rights of the LGBT+ worldwide.

As our International Committee Chairman Joe Knudson has stated many times, "FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION NOW AND FAILURE OF THOSE TO PARTICIPATE IS NOTHING SHORT OF FAILING OUR OWN LGBTQI COMMUNITIES AND DENYING BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS TO ALL WORLDWIDE!"

IT'S NOT FUN BEING SKINNED ALIVE, BUT WE'LL DO IT FOR LGBTQI EQUALITY!

2012-03-01T20:38:00.006-06:00

Joey

Jamey

Arty

Johnny

THE THREE STOOGES & OH YES, JOHNNY (we had to google him)

I don't know about the other three, but I always thought it would be loads of fun to get Roasted, you know like the celebrities...well, I have to tell you when the Roasting is done by the Naysayers, not only do you feel done on the bottom, but you feel like you are being skinned alive!

Wednesday, an article appeared on HUFFPOST GAY VOICES and THE BILERICO PROJECT.

The article was written by Kergan-Edwards something or another (we had to google him) and while it gave the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches & Non-March Events happening on April 21, 2012 some great exposure, it also gave us an insight into how someone can take it upon them self to write a piece under the guise of being a savior for the event, only to be written solely to entice comments back and fourth to keep the article topping out for prolonged exposure of a book (I fail to recall the title) they had written that has prominent billing in and at the end of the article.

That's not all, the article was completely erroneous in many aspects and the writer knew so, he just thought it would entice some juicy dialogue in the comment section with the angle that he chose to use. When I first asked him to write an article he mentioned the disclosure document for the event I gave him had too much information to decipher and asked if I had a media release or something more concise, so I gave him a recent media release, along with the link to our new official web site. Lo and behold, he didn't really need any of those items, as he totally wrote the article off the cuff with no regard to the information provided, nor did he even attempt to go through the vetting process, something all of us writers do.

Again, yes we got some great exposure, but you should see the after pictures (the pictures above were before the skinning took place)! The sad thing is the naysayers, who just happen to be mainly from within our own LGBTQI community, jumped right on his bandwagon without even checking into the actual facts, which immediately followed the article via the official response I posted.

Now I may be from Oklahoma and hell, these other stooges above are from who knows where (actually I do know where, I just thought I would add a little drama we LGBTQI are noted for), but I clearly see the reason the LGBTQI still do not have EQUALITY (oh yes, BTW, the author of the article is LGBTQI as well).

DO YOU SEE THE REASON!

Let's break this pattern that has existed within the LGBTQI communty for generations, let's show the naysayers (mainly from within our own LGBTQI community) that we can unite and come together for a common cause to advance the rights of the LGBTQI worldwide.

GET INVOLVED IN THE 2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHES NOW...(click on the title above and be taken to the official website, where yes Kergan, your questions will be answered)

Here is the Official Response to this Godforsaken article I referred to earlier (I want you to have all the details)!

OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO ARTICLE IN HUFFPOST GAY VOICES & THE BILERICO PROJECT

HUFFPOST GAY VOICES LINK TO ARTICLE:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kergan-edwardsstout/worldwide-lgbt-civil-rights-march_b_1305784.html

THE BILERICO PROJECT LINK TO ARTICLE:

http://www.bilerico.com/2012/02/what_if_they_threw_a_worldwide_lgbt_equality_march_1.php

OFFICIAL RESPONSE:

Help us prove the naysayers wrong by joining us and showing your pride. The success of this event will be the success of every single LGBTQI individual worldwide. Go tohttp://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com for details on how you can be a part of this Historic Day.

This is a "Call To Arms" to all LGBTQI Equality, Civil & Human Rights organizations, LGBTQI individuals, and all of our wonderful straight allies to come together to educate, enlighten, and raise global awarenesss as to our right to live within the same laws and guarantees allowed all other segments of society. The momentum is here and is strong and fierce and as a group, we must unite and continue to enhance this momentum by going forward demanding the BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS of all individuals worldwide.

Volunteer, tell your friends, & take some type of action to validate our position.

Obviously the author did not read the entire contents of the disclosure document, as well as browse the information on the official website, in addition to vetting all the details or else the allusion that our grassroots movement has failed to consider and/or address several points would not have been made. Marriage Equality USA, GetEQUAL, The EQUALITY PROJECT, The NYC LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc., and a host of others have given the International Committee their commitment of support for this movement and event. Outreach to all of the so called "movers & shakers" has been made, not only once, but on numerous occasions with either no courtesy response or the standard response that they have too many other important and precedent setting events they are currently attending to that prohibits them from participating or even promoting this historic event. The truly sad thing is that the LGBTQI will never see these so called events of theirs surface toward the true advancement of the rights of the LGBTQI; all we will witness is the same old wining and dining social functions they are so well known for throwing with all those fundraising dollars they so earnestly solicit from each and every single one of us, as well as those companies and businesses that would rather see the stalemate continue with those individuals, politicians, organizations, and businesses (as it relates to FULL FEDERAL EQUALITY) that profit from the inequality that exists relating to sexual orientation or gender identity and if such equality would be achieved, there would be many organizations, etc. and their leaders who would be totally out of those high paying positions they now hold. Just look at the history and results achieved by the HRC; need I say more.

As far as any donations, fundraising, etc. and how that operates, it is totally spelled out in the rather lengthy disclosure document that so many have failed to read. It's quite ironic because some of the big names in LGBTQI activism asked for such disclosure and when given, then complained how lengthy and detailed it was and then subsequently asked specific questions and when given specific answers were totally satisfied; now here is where the irony sets it, were they to have read the disclosure document fully, they would see the specific answers I gave them, either over the telephone or in correspondence, were taken directly off that disclosure document.

As far as this being a self promotion for my book, the author is right, IT IS NOT; for those who have read my book, they would not even begin to question my motives of spending thousands upon thousands of my own money and thousands upon thousands of hours of my own time to put this Historic Event together. Again, had the author read the entire contents of all publicly disclosed documents relating to this event, he would have known that any profits from any of my writings go right back into continuing this fight of ours to achieve total equality for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

There is no promotion or any "buy tabs" or "Paypal buttons" to purchase my book anywhere within the narratives of this event. Why should I be questioned for being an author and wanting to spend money and time to better the LGBTQI communities worldwide; I am sure all of us could think of many individuals within the so called "movers & shakers" of LGBTQI activism that definitely need to be questioned with many needing to move right on out of the business of LGBTQI activism. I am not in this to win friends, I am in this to tell it like it is and to do whatever I can to advance the rights of the LGBTQI worldwide.

One last item to note, the membership in our grassroots movement is well over 22,000 members both on and off facebook, as again, is spelled out in all of our information.

It's about time some of us not feel we have to obtain the permission of these "movers & shakers" to take action on our own rights. Throughout all these months of planning, our grassroots movement has continually been told that such permission is definitely needed to succeed, as well as the allusion to "OR ELSE". Or else what, they will do whatever they can to see our movement fail; HOW PATHETIC!

We are PROUD for the action we are taking and again, as Chairman of the International Committee for this event, I have said many times, "FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION NOW AND FAILURE OF THOSE TO PARTICIPATE IS NOTHING SHORT OF FAILING OUR OWN LGBTQI COMMUNITIES AND DENYING BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS TO ALL WORLDWIDE!"

Isn't it about time we be more concerned for our equality rather than whose toes we may step on in the process of achieving it!

OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO ARTICLE IN HUFFPOST GAY VOICES & THE BILERICO PROJECT

2012-02-29T12:20:00.006-06:00

HUFFPOST GAY VOICES LINK TO ARTICLE:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kergan-edwardsstout/worldwide-lgbt-civil-rights-march_b_1305784.html

THE BILERICO PROJECT LINK TO ARTICLE:

http://www.bilerico.com/2012/02/what_if_they_threw_a_worldwide_lgbt_equality_march_1.php

OFFICIAL RESPONSE:

Help us prove the naysayers wrong by joining us and showing your pride. The success of this event will be the success of every single LGBTQI individual worldwide. Go to http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com for details on how you can be a part of this Historic Day.

This is a "Call To Arms" to all LGBTQI Equality, Civil & Human Rights organizations, LGBTQI individuals, and all of our wonderful straight allies to come together to educate, enlighten, and raise global awarenesss as to our right to live within the same laws and guarantees allowed all other segments of society. The momentum is here and is strong and fierce and as a group, we must unite and continue to enhance this momentum by going forward demanding the BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS of all individuals worldwide.

Volunteer, tell your friends, & take some type of action to validate our position.

Obviously the author did not read the entire contents of the disclosure document, as well as browse the information on the official website, in addition to vetting all the details or else the allusion that our grassroots movement has failed to consider and/or address several points would not have been made. Marriage Equality USA, GetEQUAL, The EQUALITY PROJECT, The NYC LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc., and a host of others have given the International Committee their commitment of support for this movement and event. Outreach to all of the so called "movers & shakers" has been made, not only once, but on numerous occasions with either no courtesy response or the standard response that they have too many other important and precedent setting events they are currently attending to that prohibits them from participating or even promoting this historic event. The truly sad thing is that the LGBTQI will never see these so called events of theirs surface toward the true advancement of the rights of the LGBTQI; all we will witness is the same old wining and dining social functions they are so well known for throwing with all those fundraising dollars they so earnestly solicit from each and every single one of us, as well as those companies and businesses that would rather see the stalemate continue with those individuals, politicians, organizations, and businesses (as it relates to FULL FEDERAL EQUALITY) that profit from the inequality that exists relating to sexual orientation or gender identity and if such equality would be achieved, there would be many organizations, etc. and their leaders who would be totally out of those high paying positions they now hold. Just look at the history and results achieved by the HRC; need I say more.

As far as any donations, fundraising, etc. and how that operates, it is totally spelled out in the rather lengthy disclosure document that so many have failed to read. It's quite ironic because some of the big names in LGBTQI activism asked for such disclosure and when given, then complained how lengthy and detailed it was and then subsequently asked specific questions and when given specific answers were totally satisfied; now here is where the irony sets in, were they to have read the disclosure document fully, they would see the specific answers I gave them, either over the telephone or in correspondence, were taken directly off that disclosure document.

As far as this being a self promotion for my book, the author is right, IT IS NOT; for those who have read my book, they would not even begin to question my motives of spending thousands upon thousands of my own money and thousands upon thousands of hours of my own time to put this Historic Event together. Again, had the author read the entire contents of all publicly disclosed documents relating to this event, he would have known that any profits from any of my writings go right back into continuing this fight of ours to achieve total equality for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

There is no promotion or any "buy tabs" or "Paypal buttons" to purchase my book anywhere within the narratives of this event. Why should I be questioned for being an author and wanting to spend money and time to better the LGBTQI communities worldwide; I am sure all of us could think of many individuals within the so called "movers & shakers" of LGBTQI activism that definitely need to be questioned with many needing to move right on out of the business of LGBTQI activism. I am not in this to win friends, I am in this to tell it like it is and to do whatever I can to advance the rights of the LGBTQI worldwide.

One last item to note, the membership in our grassroots movement is well over 22,000 members both on and off facebook, as again, is spelled out in all of our information.

It's about time some of us not feel we have to obtain the permission of these "movers & shakers" to take action on our own rights. Throughout all these months of planning, our grassroots movement has continually been told that such permission is definitely needed to succeed, as well as the allusion to "OR ELSE". Or else what, they will do whatever they can to see our movement fail; HOW PATHETIC!

We are PROUD for the action we are taking and again, as Chairman of the International Committee for this event, I have said many times, "FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION NOW AND FAILURE OF THOSE TO PARTICIPATE IS NOTHING SHORT OF FAILING OUR OWN LGBTQI COMMUNITIES AND DENYING BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS TO ALL WORLDWIDE!"

Isn't it about time we be more concerned for our equality rather than whose toes we may step on in the process of achieving it!

THE GAYLY - Informing the FABULOUS south-central United States!

2012-02-17T14:35:00.000-06:00

2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHES TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 21st
By Robin Dorner
Editor in Chief

Robin Dorner does a superb job with this publication, informing the south-central US on what's happened, happening, and about to happen both within and outside of the LGBTQI communities in the areas.

In this special Valentine's issue, she took the time to contribute and include an article about a huge Historic Event happening on April 21, 2012. Let's take a look at that piece:

THE NEW LGBT... CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

2012-02-10T16:25:00.009-06:00

2012 Worldwide LGBT... Civil Rights Marches & Events

This is a time to put all differences aside within our own community and leave all egos at home as how can we expect to gain true equality when the age old problem within our own community of who started this or who initiated that and our issues are more important than your issues still exist. It is not a contest, but a showing of solidarity between all of our brothers and sisters worldwide that together we can do anything!

Society and governments worldwide need this education and enlightenment as to the plight of the LGBTQIA and the discrimination we face in so many areas each and every single day. With this being an election year in America, it is vitally important that we encourage our community to register and vote in November or we could just see some of the advancements in our rights take a step backward.

Actions at the UN in 2011 and a POWERFUL speech in Geneva by our own Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, PROVE THAT WE MUST CONTINUE THE MOMENTUM SET IN MOTION AND BUILD UPON IT AND NEVER LET UP UNTIL WE HAVE FULL FEDERAL EQUALITY AND BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE...

WE ARE THE NEW LGBT... CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT and we are here to stay and here to take action rather than be satisfied with the status quo. Our movement will always accept any challenge to effect change for the betterment of LGBTQIA communities worldwide!

Click on the heading above and take a look at our new website at

http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

Thank you!
Joe C. (J.C.) Knudson
International Committee Chairman

INTERIM MEDIA RELEASE

2012-02-08T20:59:00.016-06:00

2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHES & NON-MARCH EVENTS

For the past several months there has been a massive and extensive grassroots movement, coined by many as the NEW LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, of hungry, aggressive, and eager activists and advocates demanding FULL FEDERAL EQUALITY, including BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS, for every individual worldwide regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This movement is spearheaded by the fastest growing LGBT Equality Group of 2011, Let's Reach1 Million People Campaign...It's a start! LGBT Equality, created by Oklahoma author and gay rights advocate Joe Knudson. The group has amassed a membership of over 22,000 members both on and off facebook.

After the 2011 mid-year resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council supporting LGBT rights and the subsequent UN report discussing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, in addition to the speech by our own Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Geneva stating that LGBT rights are human rights and human rights are LGBT rights, a committee of several voting members determined the momentum is there and is strong and fierce and as a group, they must continue to enhance this momentum by going forward with education and enlightenment to societies and governments worldwide as to the BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS of all individuals and the right of the LGBT to live within the same laws and guarantees allowed all other segments of society.

Election year in America being another reason cited for the perfect timing as the LGBT must not only educate society to their plight, but must educate their own communities as to the importance of registering to vote and knowing which candidates stand for what issues.

THESE WORLDWIDE MARCHES WILL DO ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MORE! This one day, April 21, 2012, the voices of the LGBT and their allies will resonate around the world! There will be other specific demands for each individual location worldwide and the marches are structured to address those as well.

This is a Call to Arms of all LGBT Equality, Civil Rights, and Human Rights organizations worldwide to come together to educate and enlighten societies and governments worldwide as to the discrimination that exists among individuals of varying sexual orientation and gender identity.

As International Committee chairman Joe Knudson recently stated to a reporter, "FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION NOW AND FAILURE OF THOSE TO PARTICIPATE IS NOTHING SHORT OF FAILING OUR OWN LGBT COMMUNITIES AND DENYING BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS TO ALL WORLDWIDE!"

Currently, there are over 30 locations worldwide participating in these marches, with many more in the process of registering. There are also a series of non-march events scheduled in those locations and for those individuals where having or attending a physical march was not a possibility due to a variety of reasons such as fear of death or imprisonment...

Official website just launched http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

THIS APRIL WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY FOR BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE

2012-02-08T15:36:00.027-06:00

2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches & Non-March Events

Uniting Worldwide EQUAL HUMAN & CIVIL RIGHTS CHAMPIONS

TRIFECTA Weekend: Friday, April 20th - Sunday, April 22nd

Friday, April 20, 2012 - DAY OF SILENCE
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches

Sunday, April 22, 2012 - EARTH DAY

Make no mistake about this; although the March is being organized, planned and led by LGBT + Communities Worldwide, it is absolutely about EQUAL HUMAN & Civil RIGHTS FOR ALL! Here in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA it is also about the impending Elections and the Defeat of Anti-Equality Candidates.

Participation can be in many forms, from actually taking on the responsibility of a Lead Organizer to organize an actual march in your location in a show of SOLIDARITY for our brothers and sisters worldwide on our journey to LGBT equality, to a different responsibility of becoming an AMBASSADOR in helping promote and spread the news of this special day on April 21, 2012, to another totally different and fun responsibility of organizing non-march events (picnics, social gatherings, watch parties, etc.) for those wanting to be a part of this historic day & weekend, but not able to participate in an actual march for a variety of reasons.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO BE LAUNCHED VERY SOON!
Official website just launched http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

interim details can be pulled off the disclosure document at:http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-worldwide-lgbt-civil-rights.html

2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches - GREAT AD FOR FLYER!

2012-02-05T20:54:00.001-06:00

Official website just launched http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH HONORARY OVERSEAS MARCH LEADER

2012-02-02T15:35:00.002-06:00

TRANSGENDER ENTERTAINER CHRISIE EDKINS

Chrisie Edkins, a transgendered talented popular music artist and model from the South of the United Kingdom has been working hard for many years to be able to put on a performance that is extremely entertaining, original, and fresh. With her “new 80s” style, her music is becoming well known throughout the United Kingdom and has even spanned across to the United States of America where she has performed live in Las Vegas over Christmas in 2009. With her drive to make a stand for everyone that has been or is going through the same, Chrisie appeared on various television shows, magazines, and newspapers throughout the United Kindom sharing to the world her story. Combined with her dreams for her own future, Chrisie is well known in the transgender community for the pro-active role she plays in trying to spread knowledge, understanding, and support to those within the community who need a little help. After all, who better than Chrisie to offer help and guidance since she has been through the works in her own life and come through them the stronger for it.

Speaking on behalf of the International Committee for the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you our HONORARY OVERSEAS MARCH LEADER!

Chrisie has not only given many a great gift of her talents, but she has also contributed a fantastic video promoting this Historic Event, in which she arranged and composed every aspect of the production. Please follow this link to a glimpse of her talents:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpZ_r554n6c&feature=youtu.be

Please take a visit to her website at:

www.chrisie.net
Official website just launched http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

ARE WE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY? THE LGBT? AT TIMES...

2012-01-30T19:36:00.005-06:00

I AM TOTALLY PROUD OF THIS GUY & I RESPECT HIM TOTALLY

I am also PROUD of what I do and what I stand for. I have devoted the balance of my life to my advocacy work and know before long I will be instrumental in bringing about total equality for the LGBT worldwide, as well as eradicating homophobia from societies across the globe.

It may not happen in my lifetime, but at least I will know I gave it my best and hopefully paved the way for others to pick up where I left off.  Do you want to be a part of that or do you just want to sit back and criticize me for my efforts, as some of you appear to enjoy doing?

SHOOT FOR THE STARS...true optimism is a blessing!

NOW, WHAT I AM NOT PROUD OF ARE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Those who criticize & sit there & don't do a damn thing...
2. Those who are supposed to be leaders, but won't put the LGBT above their own egos...
3. Those who say they weren't contacted, but were & just didn't want to get involved...
4. Those who spend more of their time soliciting donations rather than taking action...
5. Those who say they know you, but spread rumors of what they want others to think...
6. Those who want you to do it all for them, but they won't do anything for you...
7. Those who say their way is the only way, but yet never tried your way...
8. Those who said they support your efforts, but then you never hear from them again...
9. Those who give you a commitment, but then never follow through...
10. Those who quote you with what they wanted you to say, not what you said...
11. Those who lie to make themselves look better at your expense or that of the LGBT...
12. Those who don't give a damn & would do anything to make you as miserable as them...

Yes, I am fairly new to LGBT activism, but I have always been gay and I have always set high goals and I have always done what I truly feel is the best thing to do in advancing the rights of the LGBT and for those of you who think otherwise, then you really don't know me.

For those of you who fit in any of the 12 categories above, I did not list those items to hurt or offend you, I listed them so just maybe it will allow you to realize that just maybe a little tweaking in your own personal behavior might just give you that quality of life and freedom of happiness that will allow you to give those around you a better quality of life, as well as allow your efforts to do so much more!

Yes, I have fit into some of those categories at one time or another in my life, but I can tell you without a doubt, when I realized it and adapted, it gave me a whole new outlook on life and expanded my abilities to accomplish so much more...

Since I started this campaign and work on the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches, I have met a great deal of truly amazing and wonderful people who do truly amazing and wonderful things both individually and within their groups or organizations, but I have also met my share of people who fit into the categories listed above and I am not proud that they are within our own communities and organizations and are visible to our opponents. As I read in a book about a year ago, written by one of the all time great LGBT Activists, this excerpt from a paragraph has stuck with me and probably always will...the LGBT are at times our own worst enemy and we are continually fighting the stigma and stereotypes that our opposition paints us with!

HUGS TO ALL OF YOU AND LET'S PLEASE PUT ALL DIFFERENCES ASIDE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WHAT MANY HAVE SPENT MONTHS ON IN PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS AND MAKE 2012 OUR YEAR, THE YEAR THAT WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE YEAR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RIGHTS FOR THE LGBT TOOK A GIANT LEAP FORWARD.

JUST DO IT...MAKE IT HAPPEN!
J.C. (Joe) Knudson

Official website just launched   http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

2012 LGBT Civil Rights Marches AMBASSADORS NEEDED

2012-01-26T12:22:00.076-06:00

I WAS BORN THIS WAY, WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE...

2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches-THE BEHIND THE SCENES LEADERS OF TOMORROW

2012-01-10T09:05:00.036-06:00

THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW, THE BEHIND THE SCENES HEROES OF LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS...

Do you ever wonder how events are put together? Detailed and meticulous planning? Hours contacting individuals? Frustrated evenings waiting on responses? Follow ups that never pan out? THEN IT HAPPENS! RESULTS, FRIENDSHIPS FORM, EXCITEMENT BUILDS, INSPIRATION ABOUNDS, THE DAY ARRIVES, THE POSITIVE RESULTS, ADVANCEMENT TOWARD EQUALITY...

In a nutshell, this is what these individuals experience, our FEARLESS LEAD ORGANIZERS!

In the coming days and weeks, you will meet each of them and learn a little more about them, what makes them special (besides being who they are), what makes them tick, and what makes them so important in the process of making this world a better place for all mankind around the world!

Here are our FEARLESS LEADERS for the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches/Gatherings:

Adam Hoover - Dayton, OH
Curtis Sledge, Jr. - Washington, DC
Mohammad Azam - Pakistan
Noa Francis Shayden - Chicago
Dusty Wenk - Atlanta
Eyad Alkurabi - Albany
Christianne M. Bharath - NYC
Marc Holcomb - Oklahoma City
Capri Mahaffey - Hampton, VA
Kelly Caldwell - Portland
Jackie Yambot - Isabela, Philippines
Pol Cabalfin - Bacolod City, Philippines
Robert Collins - Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Ms. Ricky Roberts - Athens, GA
Revs. Timmy & Earl - Easton, PA
Brian Rohrbaugh - Baltimore, Maryland
David William Vandygriff - Jacksonville, FL
Dante T. Thompson - Las Vegas
Jami J. Bevers - Millington/Memphis
Wendelinus Linus Hamutenya - Windhoek, Namibia
Ochen Jacob & Byamugisha Jeff - Kampala City, Uganda
Stephen Ray Luce - Tulsa, OK
Robert GayMormon Moore - Salt Lake City
Certain Loyal Activists - Great Britain
(While there will be events on this day throughout Great Britain by those activists desiring to represent their solidarity for this worldwide event, an arrangement was made between them and the Chairman of the International Committee, to leave those events private and unpublished as a showing of respect for this special day of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II - her birthday)
Mikael Frank Audebert - Orlando
Wezesha - Tanzania
PFLAG San Juan - San Juan, Texas
LADLAD LGBT Organization - Manila, Philippines
Bob Gilchrist - Jackson, Mississippi
Regina Ebi - Abuja, Nigeria
Sandra Morlas - New Orleans
(There will be more added to this list in the coming days and weeks.)

Please help them, encourage them, love them, get to know them, friend them, cooperate with them, and most importantly RESPECT them!

THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE FOR THIS EVENT WITH LOCATION DETAILS, ETC. WILL BE UP AND RUNNING SOON WITH THE LINK POSTED HERE AND IN THE DISCLOSURE!
Official website just launched http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

2012 HONORARY MARCH LEADER FOR THE LGBT HUMAN/CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHES

2011-12-22T13:06:00.003-06:00

                     Rev. Magora E. Kennedy
                          2012 HONORARY MARCH LEADER
The Gay Reverend Magora E. Kennedy is 100% New York State, suburban and urban. Rev. Magora was born in Albany, New York, the state capital, on September 22, 1938 and has been residing in The Bronx since the mid-1990s. She is the mother of five, the grandmother of ten, and the great grandmother of five. Is this unusual? Absolutely!  Way back then, women were expected to get married, and to a man; in Rev. Magora's situation, she was under extremely heavy, forced, and emotionally tormented pressure. Make no mistake, Rev. Magora dearly loves all of her blessed twenty offspring! Because of her big clan, she is known as the Gayest Great Grandmama.

Rev. Magora, with her minister's collar on, was there the very first night of the Stonewall Rebellion on Friday, June 27, 1969. In the daytime, Rev. Magora and several friends paid their respects at the funeral of the great, color-less entertainer Judy Garland at her huge public funeral in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Four gay women were driving out of Manhattan, after an evening of food and drink in Greenwich Village that very hot Friday night headed to Provincetown, Rhode Island. They all had been talking about the great career and short life of gay icon Judy (47) all the while listening to the radio in the car. They hadn't driven very far, still in Manhattan, when they heard a brief item on the local news, "This just in! An uprising in Greenwich Village has just broken out at The Stonewall Bar involving the police."  They turned the car around and headed right back to Greenwich Village. When they arrived on Christopher Street, the cops were already in full mode and had people in a police paddy wagon. There were still other LGBT patrons inside as they were slowly parading people out the front door of The Stonewall Bar. There was a gay boy who actually tried to escape and nearly escaped, but was grabbed from behind, pulled to the ground out front of the bar, and was then needlessly drop-kicked by a big uniformed cop. The boy's nose hit the pavement and was bleeding profusely; his standing up to this police abuse sparked the rebellion.

This is the scene of the annual Stonewall Prayer in front of The Stonewall Bar on Christopher Street at Stonewall Place in Greenwich Village during the annual New York City Pride Parade, June 30, 2002. Rev. Magora is in the center.

At 73, today Rev. Magora is still going strong and is always PROUD and excited to tell her story so LGBT history will continue to live on...

"I definitely feel a part of the Stonewall Rebellion having visited with Rev. Magora for extended conversations over the telephone on two separate occasions; I could write for hours on what we talked about. As the International Committee Chairman of the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches, I was ecstatic when Rev. Magora proudly accepted the title of Honorary March Leader I bestowed upon her on behalf of the committee."
Joseph C. Knudson

Official website just launched http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches

2011-12-15T21:54:02.055-06:00

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF EVENT &
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Creator of Event:
LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY
(a facebook + open LGBT Equality group of over 20,000 members; 15,000
publicly listed members & 5,000 closeted & off facebook private members)

Group Creator: Joseph C. Knudson, Published Author & Gay Rights Advocate

                                                                                                                              (Official Worldwide Affiliate Logo Display)

               WE HAVE A DREAM...Help us realize it NOW!

                                          JOIN US 04/21/2012

Event Creator Bio:

An LGBT equality movement comprised of members from all walks of life and of various & diverse sexual orientation and gender identities, in addition to all of our family, friends, and allies. Created for the achievement of basic human rights, inclusive of full legal civil rights allowing freedom from unwarranted infringement by governments and private organizations while allowing and ensuring one's ability to participate in the civil and political life of the state without discrimination or repression. The movement is much more than just a social gathering in the fact that the members initiate equality campaigns, petitions, marches, as well as taking on challenges issued in the process of advancing our rights, in addition to the endorsement, support, and action taking on those equality campaigns initiated by other movements, organizations, and individuals.

Our core mission is to ultimately obtain the aforementioned rights through proper and peaceful channels employing many different vehicles along the way. Strong emphasis being placed on educating and enlightening society and governments worldwide as to our plight and our demand and intent to live within those same laws and guarantees enjoyed equally by all other segments of society worldwide.

We also believe that education is the key to eradicating homophobia worldwide and that through all of our individual and joint efforts we will make a difference and show societies and governments worldwide that we are living the life we were born to live and the life freely intended us to live.

Involved Sub-group of Creator:

LGBT Political Action/Allies/+ subgroup of LET'S REACH 1 M PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...
Comprised of the administrators of the aforementioned creator of event, along with politicians from all levels of government, as well as LGBT & LGBT friendly prominent public figures. Public list of all members, including administrators, available for viewing on the group facebook page of both the parent and sub-group. Note: all member politicians have been personally private messaged with all details of the event with many favorable responses in support.

National Lead Sponsor of Event:

Espresso House Publishing & Distribution, LLC (an Oklahoma privately owned Limited Liability Company)
Initial & preliminary expenses incurred for pre-publicity, feasibility study, document preparation, and legal paid directly by Lead Sponsor with none of those payments made to any committee member nor family & relatives of any committee member.

Public Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/217923068269572/ (a facebook online public event page)
Numerous user friendly tools available on page, along with a detailed narrative description of the event (click on see more to display the complete narrative)

Preliminary Press Release Dated 10/31/2011:

http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/10/2012-worldwide-lgbt-civil-rights-march.html

International Committee voting Members: (recently realigned due to European delegate stepping down due to threatening emails, as well as Canadian delegate stepping down due to time constraints, and 2 non-voting field members not listed below)

Joe Knudson, Chairman & Spokesperson
Jonathan Wolfman, Oversight
James Vivian, Administrative
Arturo Schultz, Communications
Marc Holcomb, Location Advisor
Jesse D. Greer, Coordinator of Ancillary Events
Spencer Aiello, Head of Public Relations
Isidro Gonzales, Event Advisor

Purpose & Urgency of Event:

This is grassroots organizing of hungry, aggressive, and eager LGBT & LGBT friendly activists, advocates, and all other allies worldwide working at planning and organizing various marches, after parties, watch parties, etc. around the world, with the trust and hope that entire LGBT communities and all LGBT and Human Rights organizations worldwide will put all egos aside and come together in unity for this historic event. This one day, April 21, 2012, our voices will be heard worldwide. The momentum is strong and fierce with recent actions at the United Nations, as well as the recent speech given by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and we must enhance this momentum by going forward with this education and enlightenment to societies and governments worldwide as to our BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS and that the LGBT DEMAND and INTEND to gain our FULL CIVIL RIGHTS NOW! There will be other specific demands for your own individual city/state/province/area/country where your march and non-march events are held, as long as they relate to equality for the LGBT, Basic Human Rights, or other pressing LGBT issues such as bullying, etc., please use this event to include those as well.  With election year in America upon us, as well as current work taking place for the ultimate passage of omnibus LGBT equality legislation in America, the window of opportunity is upon us and has never been as open as it is now. As our International Committee chairman recently stated to a reporter, "FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION NOW AND FAILURE OF THOSE TO PARTICIPATE IS NOTHING SHORT OF FAILING OUR OWN LGBT COMMUNITIES AND DENYING BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS TO ALL WORLDWIDE!"

Synopsis of Event Structure:

(... LGBT, family, friends, & allies CALL TO ARMS)

The structure is simple; it is Town Hall type of organizing, more so from the bottom up, rather than the top down. It is not one centrally located march, rather a number of marches worldwide, along with other local ancillary events in numerous locations (both march site & non-march site locations) such as private watch parties both on & offline, in addition to public watch parties at local LGBT community centers (both of these sort of a join in & create your own event type of thing for those unable to attend a physical march), as well as after parties upon completion of the march at set locations arranged by Lead Organizer for that march city. Inclusion of the masses, regardless of where, is in the utmost minds of the committee, in addition to introducing and bringing in as Lead Organizers many from the younger generation as well as seasoned individuals as after all, the younger generation is our future of tomorrow. The committee is utilizing extensive online social networking for the success of this event!

(for a download attachment to a Non-March Event Planning Kit for use in planning and organizing the above referenced ancillary events, please request one on the official website at http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com )

We are guiding and assisting these independent Lead Organizers in numerous ways for them to plan and organize these marches in each of their locations. This guidance takes on many forms, such as a continual private message thread on facebook for updates, questions, interactions, etc.; this thread includes all Lead Organizers, along with every member of the International Committee, in addition to any other active LGBT Activist/Advocate so desiring to be a part of this historic event. A set of guidelines/suggestions has been given to each Lead Organizer for use in their planning and organizing: http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/11/guidelinessuggestions-to-help-lead.html

With each Lead Organizer knowing their own location in most every aspect (land area, local & state LGBT organizations, LGBT community centers, LGBT & LGBT friendly businesses, etc.) much better than the International Committee, we felt it important the existence of their own freedom to organize.  Many already receiving assistance from their local LGBT community centers, LGBT organizations, and LGBT businesses prove this approach is working; assistance such as organizing fundraisers, donating much needed supplies (one LGBT club even having a designated sign making night with all supplies furnished), etc. Starting the preparations early allow for this involvement of the local community every step of the way while building excitement and riding the momentum up to the huge event. Involvement of the community encourages a more active participation on event day... (an extremely helpful link to assist in locating LGBT community centers across the world is   http://www.lgbtcenters.org/ ).

Another great area of assistance many Lead Organizers have found is the total support from the various PFLAG chapters (locate one anywhere in the world at http://community.pflag.org/page.aspx?pid=803 ), thus involving the many thousands upon thousands of supportive family and friends that do exist; in addition, certain LGBT friendly churches have offered fundraising assistance for such events (to inquire for specific areas, go to http://www.gaychurch.org/Find_a_Church/find_a_church.htm ).

Lead Organizers are finding unity and cooperation among other LGBT equality organizations for this historic event, with one Lead Organizer in close association with GetEQUAL*, an organization that inspires and encourages the LGBT to take that bold action such as we are with these marches! Another group of activists the Lead Organizers are finding very receptive to a coalition for this event is the various Occupy movements around the world; the important thing here is that our organizers contact the local Occupy group in their march site location immediately to get our event on the local Occupy calendar, assuring them while the LGBT lead this event with our demand for FULL CIVIL RIGHTS NOW, they are welcome to include their various demands as well ( http://www.occupytogether.org/ is a great site to locate the Occupy groups in various cities around the world). Every single day unity is being achieved among various LGBT equality organizations as affiliations are continually being formed for this historic event! The latest LGBT equality organization to sign on to this event is Marriage Equality USA®, with a mission to secure legally recognized civil marriage equality for all, at the federal and state level, without regard to sex identity, gender identity or sexual orientation (contact information for MEUSA at end of disclosure). A committee member from The Equality Project, Shawn O'Malley, just confirmed their desire to be actively involved in this event ( http://www.theequalityproject.net/ ).

Excerpt from article in the Washington Blade, America's Leading Gay News Source, on 01/12/12:

D.C. gay activist Phil Attey, who has used Facebook to organize LGBT-related endeavors, said Knudson contacted him last year to seek his help with the worldwide march project. Attey said he supports the project and thinks the decision by organizers to hold marches in many cities rather than just Washington was an “excellent idea.” Attey called on march organizers to focus their attention in the U.S. on electing LGBT supportive members of Congress in the November election.

With social media at the forefront of mass communications, the committee is utilizing one of the largest social sites in the world, FACEBOOK, to achieve inclusion of the masses.  Proving this effectiveness is being achieved at this very early stage with one Lead Organizer having several thousand members in a group designated as their local chapter of the Worldwide Marches, with the availability to set up an individual Event Page for that specific location with mass invites for this historic event; care must be given though so as to not slight the benefit of a broad coalition of those LGBT equality groups and organizations not represented on FACEBOOK. Twitter, LinkedIn, dot429 professional LGBT network, and many others are also being utilized to achieve results.

Registered Lead Organizers & Location of Marches/Gatherings: (additional locations in process of confirming)

Adam Hoover                                  Dayton, OH
Curtis Sledge, Jr.                             Washington, DC
Mohammad Azam                            Pakistan
Noa Francis Shayden                       Chicago
Dusty Wenk                                    Atlanta
Eyad Alkurabi                                  Albany
Christianne M. Bharath                     NYC
Marc Holcomb                                 Oklahoma City
Capri Mahaffey                                 Hampton, VA
Kelly Caldwell                                  Portland
Jackie Yambot Philippines (Province of Isabela)
Pol Cabalfin Philippines (Bacolod City, Province of Negros Occidental)
Robert Collins Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Ms. Ricky Roberts Athens, GA
Revs. Timmy & Earl Easton, PA
Brian Rohrbaugh Baltimore, Maryland
David William Vandygriff Jacksonville, FL
Dante T. Thompson Las Vegas
Jami J. Bevers Millington/Memphis
Wendelinus Linus Hamutenya Windheok, Namibia
Ochen Jacob & Byamugisha Jeff Kampala City, Uganda
Stephen Ray Luce Tulsa, OK
Robert GayMormon Moore Salt Lake City
Certain Loyal Activists Great Britain
(While there will be events on this day throughout Great Britain by those activists desiring to represent their solidarity for this worldwide event, an arrangement was made between them and the Chairman of the International Committee, to leave those events private and unpublished as a showing of respect for this special day of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II - her birthday)
Mikael Frank Audebert Orlando
Wezesha Tanzania
PFLAG San Juan San Juan, Texas
LADLAD LGBT Organization Manila, Philippines
Bob Gilchrist Jackson, Mississippi
Regina Ebi Abuja, Nigeria
Sandra Morlas New Orleans

(each registered lead organizer is assigned a security ID# to verify identification in press releases and media contact, as well as field verification should anyone encountered in planning wish verification with the International Committee)

Fundraising (see summary explanation with letter from T-Shirt vendor at very end of disclosure):

The subject was touched briefly above in some of the narrative. To expand, with the structure these marches have taken on, along with the independence advantage bestowed upon each of the Lead Organizers, expenses incurred will be minimal as we are not setting the stage for box office attractions along with their inherent expenses, rather we are setting the stage with enthusiastic and eager diverse individuals from all walks of life, along with our family, friends, and all other allies. WE ARE THE PEOPLE, WE HAVE DEMANDS, and while we may show up with homemade signs and banners, WE WILL BE SHOWING UP! We are NOT trying to impress anyone with fancy paraphernalia, WE ARE MARCHING TO MAKE A BOLD IMPRESSION of our DEMAND and INTENT to GAIN OUR BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS, to LIVE WITHIN THE SAME LAWS & GUARANTEES enjoyed by other segments of society. It doesn't take a great deal of money to accomplish this...

The committee found, in the preliminary study prior to launching this event, there are many LGBT owned & LGBT friendly businesses within the local communities more than willing to donate certain services and supplies for an event of this nature; one just needs to find them and ask. Most LGBT communities have local newsletters, e-magazines, etc. that many times have a section in the back listing LGBT owned & LGBT friendly businesses in the area; word of mouth around the community is another great source of information. LGBT churches, clubs, bars, community centers many times will help with supplies for signs and banners; in addition, LGBT clubs and bars encourage fundraising events sponsored by and at their location, as well as the placement of promotional flyers as it draws patrons to their establishment. Additional encouragement for this participation many times is accomplished by scheduling watch parties and after parties at their particular establishment on event day to accommodate those not able to physically attend a march, as well as a place for the marchers to gather after the event (this also works well for those establishments in non-march site locations). When approaching stores or service establishments for supply or service donations, it best to mention they are for signs, banners, and fliers for the Worldwide Human/Civil Rights Marches coming up in the city (Dollar & Thrift stores are great places to approach as well). If confirmation by the establishment with the International Committee is necessary, please let one of the committee members know and the establishment can be called or correspondence emailed.

The committee did approve the sale of an Official Event T-Shirt; the printing and sales are totally handled by an LGBT owned business out of Atlanta. The company is totally independent of this event, with no committee member benefiting from the sales of the T-Shirt. The company has agreed to donate $3.00 (USD) per T-Shirt sold to help defray any allowable ancillary expenses incurred by a registered Lead Organizer in the planning and organizing of this event, providing an original receipt is available detailing the expense. Those incurred expenses should be minimal considering the structure of this event, the aggressive solicitation of donated supplies at each march site location, as well as the availability to each independent Lead Organizer of fundraising efforts at each of their march site locations as touched upon above. The Official Event T-Shirt link is https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCommunityUSA?sk=app_135607783795&fb_source=message

To alleviate the need for extensive and time consuming fundraising revenue distribution and internal controls at the committee level, the committee has reached an agreement with the T-Shirt supplier to submit a report of T-Shirt sales to the committee at the end of each month beginning with January and ending with April; likewise, the Lead Organizers will submit electronic copies of original receipts to the committee at the end of each month for the same time period of any expenses incurred at march site location level that was not either donated or paid for by local fundraisers. The committee will summarize the receipts and send the T-Shirt supplier a list of disbursements to be made to each Lead Organizer by the 15th of the month following month end to the extent fundraising revenue from T-Shirt sales covers those disbursements (any underage or overage of revenue will be carried over to the next month). It is projected and highly anticipated fundraising revenue from T-Shirt sales will far exceed any reimbursement necessary to Lead Organizers; any excess will be divided equally and donated to an LGBT charity at the local level chosen by each Lead Organizer, along with any excess of funds from fundraising done, if any, by the Lead Organizer at their local level. It is highly suggested all Lead Organizers promote the Official Event T-Shirt along with the promotion of their own march site location. T-Shirt promotion is not just for march site locations, but worldwide to every location, including all those watch parties, after parties, and other non-march ancillary events.

With each independent Lead Organizer being autonomous in nature, it is their choice, as an independent, as to how they will account and hold fundraising revenue from their own local march site fundraisers to cover their own expenses incurred, if any. A confidential Identification Number has been assigned to each registered Lead Organizer for various reasons with one of those being a way for local march site location individuals encountered to verify and confirm with the committee the legitimacy of each Lead Organizer as a registered Lead Organizer for the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches.

Honorary March Leaders:

AMERICA

The Gay Reverend Magora E. Kennedy is 100% New York State, suburban and urban. Rev. Magora was born in Albany, New York, the state capital, on September 22, 1938.  Rev. Magora, with her minister's collar on, was there the very first night of the Stonewall Rebellion on Friday, June 27, 1969. As our International Committee chairman recently stated in a press release, "I definitely feel a part of the Stonewall Rebellion having visited with Rev. Magora for extended conversations over the telephone on two separate occasions; I could write for hours on what we talked about. As the International Committee Chairman of the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches, I was ecstatic when Rev. Magora proudly accepted the title of Honorary March Leader I bestowed upon her on behalf of the committee."
For the complete press release, click the following link http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-honorary-march-leader-for-lgbt.html

OVERSEAS

Chrisie Edkins, a transgendered talented popular music artist and model from the South of the United Kingdom has been working hard for many years to be able to put on a performance that is extremely entertaining, original, and fresh. With her “new 80s” style, her music is becoming well known throughout the United Kingdom and has even spanned across to the United States of America where she has performed live in Las Vegas over Christmas in 2009. With her drive to make a stand for everyone that has been or is going through the same, Chrisie appeared on various television shows, magazines, and newspapers throughout the United Kindom sharing to the world her story. Combined with her dreams for her own future, Chrisie is well known in the transgender community for the pro-active role she plays in trying to spread knowledge, understanding, and support to those within the community who need a little help. After all, who better than Chrisie to offer help and guidance since she has been through the works in her own life and come through them the stronger for it.

Speaking on behalf of the International Committee for the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you our HONORARY OVERSEAS MARCH LEADER!
For the complete press release, click the following link   http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2012/02/2012-worldwide-lgbt-civil-rights-march.html

Proof why this Education & Enlightenment is so vitally important:

One of the administrators of the creator of this event, the International Committee chairman, received a letter a few months back from a US Congressman. This member of Congress had just finished reading a book given to them by one of their constituents. The following statement was made by the politician regarding their view of the rights available to individuals of the LGBT community, as well as the effect the book had upon them.

“I have always respected the rights of an individual to live their life as they see fit within the constraints of the bodies of law within their territorial jurisdiction. With that being said, certain individuals with situations resulting from behavioral and sexual choices due to individual identity are not always allowed these same rights. I have always taken the majority position of those who elected me to office when legislation or decisions of this nature come up. Recently, I have assessed various ways of encouraging those who elect us to educate themselves in this particular area in order that they understand the ramifications that could result when voicing their position if ignorance on any issue is present. This book could be that partial eye opener with the education they need in this area. I see things somewhat differently having read it, giving me the courage to realize an injustice is possibly done to those individuals with varying sexual preference and identity.”

The member of Congress went on to say, “A clerk in the office, who incidentally read the book after I finished, shared with me a group created on facebook. I am sure you are aware that campaigns carried out by collective groups of advocates, on any issue, carry more weight as the number of participants rise. With the aggressive goal of one million, the campaign will carry significant weight, once met, when taken through the proper channels to the target audience.”

A committee comprised of various group members from the creator of this event reviewed some of the details of this letter from the Congressman as the letter contained a challenge issued to the group LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY; this was done to determine if the group wanted to accept the challenge and the committee so decided to take on the challenge with full force of the group. The confidentiality of the politician was requested and is being honored by the group during this challenge period of which the group is still in.

The quotes above from the politician emphasized to this march committee just how important this education and enlightenment process truly is; with a member of our own Congress so acknowledging, we felt it was time to take BOLD action by initiating this event and taking the steps necessary to make these marches a truly historic event in this education and enlightenment process.

A totally separate letter from a different politician, US Senator Dr. Tom Coburn, was made available by the International Committee chairman and it too, shows the need for this education and enlightenment process to take place within the US Government.  With it being this necessary in America, the purported World Leader in the advancement of BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS, think how important this is to all governments and societies Worldwide. To read this letter, go to
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/11/us-senator-dr-tom-coburn-informed-or.html

In Closing:

The committee extends our open arms to every single member of society and to all governments worldwide to participate in this historic event and commit not only to yourself, but to all mankind, to the ACHIEVEMENT of BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS for every individual in the world...

If additional information is desired, please contact the International Committee Chairman
joechuckknudson@gmail.com or USA telephone number 405-410-2934.

(EHP, LLC 9/24/2011 all rights reserved & submission of copyright pending)
NOTE:  copyright pending is strictly on the structure and guidelines for this event and has nothing to do with the rights to promote, advertise, or any media coverage of this event.

*On 01/12/2012, the committee received confirmation from Heather Cronk at GetEQUAL that they had voted and would be actively supporting the marches and will relay all the information to their field organizers, participation totally left up to them.

THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THIS EVENT WITH LOCATION DETAILS, ETC.
http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

LGBTQI CIVIL RIGHTS DAY - April 21, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/events/164805100302645/

A PERFECT TRIFECTA: What better way to spend a 3-Day weekend...
04/20/2012 Day of Silence
04/21/2012 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches
04/22/2012 Earth Day

AMBASSADORS NEEDED: http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-lgbt-civil-rights-marches.html

2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March Publicity Flyer

2011-12-02T14:38:00.037-06:00

                                 Join the NEW LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT!

                              Jump on board the LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIN now!

                           April 21, 2012 will GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS OUR DAY!

                The largest accumulation of CIVIL RIGHTS MARCHES ever in history!

                         IT WORKED DECADES AGO TO STOP DISCRIMINATION!

                     IT WILL WORK FOR THE LGBT THIS TIME...

             https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/217923068269572/

                                STOP THE INEQUALITY NOW

                   FULL CIVIL RIGHTS NOW
Official website just launched

  http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

US SENATOR DR. TOM COBURN - Informed or uninformed? YOU DECIDE...

2011-11-21T12:17:00.007-06:00

Dr. Tom Coburn is a US Senator from Oklahoma! Do we trust those elected to that office are informed? We would hope so! Obviously that is not the case. I sent the Senator some correspondence relating to LGBT Equality and Full Civil Rights for the LGBT; the following letter is the response I received:

November 21, 2011

Mr. Joe Knudson
(personal address left off for privacy reasons)

Dear Mr. Knudson,

Thank you for your letter concerning civil rights for people with diverse sexual orientations. It is good to hear from you, and I apologize for the delay in my response.

There are no federal laws and, to the best of my knowledge, no state laws, which single out persons on the basis of sexual orientation, which means that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual (LGBT) persons have the same avenues for protection of civil rights as everyone else.

This is as it should be. I am opposed to discrimination in the law based on sexual orientation and I believe that each of us has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

I visited the Facebook page you included with your email, and I am unsure what specific action the page is requesting. If you would like to write me again regarding a specific issue or piece of legislation I would be happy to explain my views.

Thank you again for your email. Best wishes!

Sincerely,

Tom A. Coburn, M.D.
United States Senator

With LGBT issues being in the media continually during his tenure as Senator, as well as the fact that we have a State Representative in Oklahoma, Sally Kern, who has made international news with her anti-gay agenda, you would think Dr. Tom Coburn would be more informed on LGBT issues. HE IS NOT, OBVIOUSLY!

Let's all make the effort and EDUCATE & ENLIGHTEN not only our own Politicians, but Society as a whole, on just who and what the LGBT are and that we DEMAND and are ENTITLED to live within the same laws and guarantees all other segments of SOCIETY enjoy!

GET ACTIVE & PARTICIPATE in the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March...
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/217923068269572/
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/10/2012-worldwide-lgbt-civil-rights-march.html
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/11/please-support-2012-worldwide-lgbt.html

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GUIDELINES/SUGGESTIONS TO HELP LEAD ORGANIZERS PREPARE FOR THE MARCH IN THEIR LOCATION/COUNTRY

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2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March

YOUR MARCH LOCATION & YOUR LEAD ORGANIZER SHOULD BE REGISTERED FIRST (if you haven't returned the registration form emailed to you earlier, take the time and do so now before you proceed...THANKS)

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL:THESE GUIDELINES/SUGGESTIONS ARE BY NO MEANS INTENDED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE OR NECESSARILY THE ONLY WAY TO GO ABOUT PLANNING FOR THE MARCH IN YOUR LOCATION; THEY ARE JUST WHAT THEY ARE...SUGGESTIONS & GUIDELINES! EACH SITE LOCATION & EACH LEAD ORGANIZER ARE DIFFERENT AND BY ALL MEANS EMPLOY WHAT YOU KNOW AND WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR PARTICULAR LOCATION &/OR COUNTRY.

HOWEVER, THE TEN MUSTS IN A MARCH (shown below) SHOULD BE FOLLOWED VERY CLOSELY AS WE ARE REPRESENTING THE LGBT SEGMENT OF SOCIETY AND WE MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, AS WELL AS WE HAVE SPONSORS WHO HAVE GRACIOUSLY CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EVENT AND WE NEED TO RESPECT THEM AND THE FACT WE ARE REPRESENTING THEM AS WELL...

Our goal in organizing these marches is to reach out to as many people as possible with the intention of persuading them to stand with us in our battle of demanding FULL CIVIL RIGHTS for the LGBT, including Marriage Equality. It is important to remember that we are not only fighting the laws with these marches, but are also fighting the stigma and stereotypes that the opposition paints us with. The image we present to the public can and does have an enormous impact on the effectiveness of our marches and in some cases, it could even affect our own personal safety. This includes not only interactions with media, law enforcement or other officials, but with spectators as well.

OVERVIEW OF RIGHT TO MARCH: (each country will have different stated/implied rights)

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution specifically allows peaceful marches and the freedom of assembly as part of a measure to facilitate the redress of grievances. Amendment I: Congress shall make no law ... abridging ... the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The majority of countries worldwide, along with a somewhat non-committal backing of the United Nations, allow for such marches (please check with your individual state department of your own country for more information if desired).

Now originally, the First Amendment applied only to laws enacted by the Congress. However, starting with GITLOW v. New York, 268 US 652 (1925), in a series of cases, the Supreme Court has held that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment applies the First Amendment to each state, including any local government. The city, county or state CAN MAKE NO LAW, policy or code that can supersede our Federal Right to Assemble and Petition for Redress of Grievances.

PERMITS:

Not all locations necessarily will require a permit to march, so immediately call the municipality of the desired march site inquiring if one is needed.  You will need an estimate of how many people are going to show up as well as the route taken and the date and time. You will have to fill out an application ahead of time and possibly pay a small fee.

In researching numerous logs of marches, many organizers of marches have gotten away without getting a permit due to the way they performed the march. If the march is generally conducted on a public sidewalk or designated walk/jog route and you are not blocking traffic and observe all traffic lights and do not block doorways to businesses and stay in flow with the general public pedestrian traffic moving around the city, you will have no problem without a permit.

THE KEY HERE IS THAT YOU CANNOT STOP AND HOLD UP ANYTHING AND MUST KEEP MOVING, EVEN IF IT'S JUST GOING CONTINUALLY AROUND AND AROUND A DESIGNATED BLOCK OR BLOCKS FOR THE MARCH & YOU MUST OBEY ALL WALK & GO TRAFFIC LIGHTS!

If a permit is required for a special route or location, be sure to have at least someone at the front, middle, and rear of the march carry a copy of the permit with them. Lead Organizers need to start planning at least two to three months ahead of the march date of 4/21/2012, not only for adequate preparation, but in case a permit is required, even though the process of application and obtaining a permit can generally be accomplished within a matter of days. The earlier you start, the better and more prepared you will be for your location. USA ONLY- In the DC area, you will most likely need a permit as it is more difficult to get by without one, but some have in the past...just call the National Parks Permit Office (202) 245-4715 and they can fax you a permit application; in this area call immediately and proceed, as if your desired route is not available for 4/21/2012, you may have to change your route. The National Parks Permit Office will take care of notifying the District of Colombia Police and other city organizations that require special events notification. It's that simple!

TEN MUSTS IN A MARCH:

1. All actions are nonviolent
2. Stay together
3. Stay behind any cops if they present themselves along your route
4. Don't throw anything
5. Don't communicate with the police at all & comply with their requests immediately
6. Designate crowd leaders to be responsible for keeping the marchers in line
7. Be polite, pleasant, & smile; do not engage in disagreements or shouting matches with spectators or passersby
8.THIS IS NOT A GAY PRIDE PARADE BY ANY MEANS
9. Do not bring alcohol, weapons, or any illegal substances; do not come to the march intoxicated
10. The 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches are not exercises in violent civil disobedience, but are exercises of freedom of speech and public marches, in addition to non-violent forms of certain justifiable individual civil disobedience within reason (if necessary). While we do not promote the risk of any of our supporters to put themselves at that risk of being arrested, we will not put constraints on those who feel it necessary to exercise non-violent justifiable forms of certain civil disobedience as an individual!

PLANNING & ORGANIZING YOUR MARCH:

1. Check & arrange for PERMIT, if needed (see above)
2. Plan your march route wisely; pick a popular & highly visible route (most permit applications require the route on application)
3. Recruit a highly visible LGBT or LGBT friendly individual to LEAD the march
4. Help deliver our message of Full Civil Rights for the LGBT, including Marriage Equality with signs, banners, & the use of a megaphone (best to only have one megaphone as if many, the messages are not clear to the listeners/spectators along the route & usually it best for the march leader to carry the megaphone)
5. Promote your local march...(do it early & all the way up to & including the day of the march)
     a. put up flyers in your area everywhere (especially LGBT & LGBT friendly establishments)
     b. contact all media in your area (radio & TV stations, local talk shows, local newspapers & publications, etc.; contact them early & give them plenty of lead time) and formally invite them to the march and let them know you are available for both pre- and post-interviews
     c. utilize all online social media avenues
     d. use press releases to update your area on the upcoming march
     e. USE THE RESOURCES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ASSISTANCE
6. Don't just trust the media to take pictures of the event, be sure you have a couple marchers take plenty of pictures of the march and the crowd that day
7. Each marcher should carry with them copies of flyers detailing what we want (demands for full Civil Rights for the LGBT, including Marriage Equality; if there are other specific demands for your own individual city/state/province/area/country where your march is held, as long as they relate to equality for the LGBT & other pressing LGBT issues, please use this event to include those as well) to hand out to those spectators along the route or anyone else who may ask for information - DON'T FORGET ABOUT ELECTION 2012 AND WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE LGBT...
8. Get people to the march; not just participants in the march, but spectators as well (promoting the march, #5 above, will help in getting both there)
9. Utilize the Steps to Get Active & Participate in the "more info" section of the event page @
https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=217923068269572
10. HAVE A BLAST
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LEAD BANNER AND OTHER SIGN GUIDELINES APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE:
LEAD BANNER (must be adhered to due to sponsor agreements):

1. White with Purple Text
2. Top line in BOLD CAPS:

2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT... CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH - "name of location"

3. Next line also in BOLD CAPS with little smaller text than first:

CIVIL RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS

4. Bottom line in BOLD CAPS with little smaller text than second:

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...

(The "dot, dot, dot" at the end of LGBT covers all others as well like the intersexed and questioning; the general public knows our community as LGBT and if we add some other letters, we would need to add them all and it would be something like LGBTQIA and that could be confusing to many. Also using lower cased letters for the word "are" between CIVIL RIGHTS & HUMAN RIGHTS makes those 2 stand out more. Lastly the "dot, dot, dot" after the group name allows us to shorten it and make it more visible. These suggestions just stated in this paragraph came from a college professor from OU who was presented with all of this and he gave his professional suggestion as to type set and punctuation, etc.)

ALL OTHER SIGNS & BANNERS:

Individual signs are up to lead organizer and planners for each location as they all have their own issues. Definitely no vulgarity, no name calling, no negative slogans, a must that all signs and banners have a positive message, no hate speech (even against the GOP), or innuendos of any violence and a few signs need to include the political climate of the election year and supporting LGBT and LGBT friendly candidates.

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IT'S COMING...

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2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH

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PRELIMINARY PRESS RELEASE

There is currently scheduled a Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March in 2012 that is already gathering sponsors and supporters by the thousands, as well as initial LEAD ORGANIZERS from around the world. The march will be held worldwide at various locations at the same time, as well as an online news media event that will keep everyone posted on the events at all locations. This event has been created by the fastest growing LGBT Equality group around, with members from around the world:
LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY @
https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/

Our international committee, publicist, and legal counsel on retainer have been working several months in the preliminary preparations for this Historic Worldwide LGBT Event and we have recently selected LEAD ORGANIZERS for a few of the locations worldwide with many area locations still open at the moment. We are working a Coalition with the various Occupy Movements with the LGBT in the LEAD on this one and are getting favorable responses, as well as favorable responses from all LGBT Occupy & Equality Affiliates, LGBT Organizations and most other LGBT Groups from around the world!

This is an event that everyone needs to put aside all differences and come together as one unified LGBT Community, along with our straight allies, as this event will definitely drive home the point WORLDWIDE that the LGBT are poised to DEMAND and ACQUIRE our FULL CIVIL RIGHTS that all other sectors of society enjoy, as well as LIVE WITHIN THE SAME LAWS and GUARANTEES enjoyed by all other citizens, including MARRIAGE EQUALITY. Egos have no place in this event.

All PARTICIPANTS/LEAD ORGANIZERS will be recognized and included, along with all major events of the march and coverage thereof, in a Published Book with all rights already secured and will be made available FREE (for a limited time) to all schools requesting a copy for inclusion in their school library. Current sponsor commitments must be adhered to, which includes, but not limited to, the Registration of all participating organizations with the intent to participate in this Historic Event, along with the LEAD ORGANIZER for that area, on the following event page (instructions for registration included in the "More Info" section on the event page).
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217923068269572

Here is a portion of correspondence sent to many of the local Occupy Movement Affiliates (for your use if desired):

The LGBT people desire your assistance. While there are thousands of LGBT individuals who support and are there for the OCCUPY MOVEMENTS in many, many locations, the majority of our direct issues are not talked about in the media or elsewhere as LGBT issues are not being singled out due to the main economic policies being advocated at the OCCUPY MOVEMENTS helping all, including the LGBT. The LGBT will be having our own 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March everywhere around the world at the same time and we really desire and welcome your assistance and participation in these marches. We are extending an open invitation to all OCCUPY ACTIVISTS to participate in these marches around the world and while the lead in these marches will be the LGBT, we welcome your involvement and coalition to benefit your issues as well.

We have already sent letters and emails out to some of the more well known LGBT Activists and others in numerous areas worldwide to garner their support and the response has been phenomenal!

We have had a few question the March being held on April 21, 2012, the day before Earth Day on April 22, 2012. This was carefully planned and selected with the following statement made by our publicist:

How appropriate is the 2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT Civil Rights MARCH to be on April 21, 2012, the day before EARTH DAY on April 22, 2012; DIFFERENT DAYS, but the VERY SAME WEEKEND. It is EXTREMELY appropriate.

2012 is the 42nd Anniversary of EARTH DAY and 2012 is also the 42nd Anniversary of the very First GAY PRIDE PARADE taking place in New York City with more than 2,000 LGBT marching (which just happened to be the 1 year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising)!

EARTH DAY 2012 promotes environmental awareness and will focus on BUILDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT & ENGAGING NEW ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS AROUND THE GLOBE!

The 2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT Civil Rights MARCH will focus on the RENEWED LGBT MOVEMENT & ENGAGING LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS AROUND THE GLOBE!

There is NO BETTER TIME to have the 2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT Civil Rights MARCH and the timing of it on the same weekend (but different days) of EARTH DAY 2012 is NOT ONLY EXTREMELY APPROPRIATE, but will show the WORLD the importance of PROTECTING BOTH THE EARTH and its INHABITANTS EQUALLY, as well as show the WORLD the importance of PROTECTING the UNALIENABLE BIRTH RIGHT of every being living together on PLANET EARTH!

SPECIAL NOTE: We look forward to hearing back from you and adding you as an organizer (along with your organization, if any), event sponsor/promoter, or as one of our media outlets. Who knows YOU could be that one we select to be the LEAD ORGANIZER in your area/city and your area/city just might be the next location Registered to HOLD one of the 2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT Civil Rights Marches...

Committee Chairman of the 2012 WORLDWIDE LGBT Civil Rights March - Joe (J.C.) Knudson

CREDENTIALS:
-Creator of the group, LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY*
-Gay Rights Advocate/Activist
  -Campaign Coordinator for LGBT Events and Petitions for the advancement of Gay Rights
  -Author of best selling book, Living the Difference: an enlightening story revealed for people of all ages straight or gay
  -Honored Member of Stanford Who's Who
  -Member of MoveOn.org Political Activism
-Proud supporter of SAGE
-Proud supporter of the ACLU
-Proud supporter of the HRC
-Creator of the sub-group, LGBT Political Action**, a forum for LGBT & LGBT Friendly politicians and public figures from around the world
-Proud member and supporter of The American Equality Bill (AEB) Project - SO+GI Civil Rights Now!
-Proud endorser and supporter of GetEQUAL
-Proud member and supporter of National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
-Proud member and supporter of Connecting Rainbows (a borderless, democratic collective of LGBT activists and allies, with no hierarchy and a mission to create a mass movement demanding full civil rights for LGBT people everywhere)
-Proud member and supporter of the IGLHRC
-Past organizer of major fundraising activities for the victims and survivors of the OKC Bombing, with recognition from then President Bill Clinton & current Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

*Recently publicized group that was issued a challenge from a US Congressman **A sub-group of LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

ADDITIONAL PRESS RELEASES WILL BE FORTHCOMING DETAILING LEAD ORGANIZERS, WORLDWIDE LOCATIONS, PLANNING AFFILIATES, ETC.

EVENT STRUCTURAL & DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT JUST RELEASED & CAN BE VIEWED AT:
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-worldwide-lgbt-civil-rights.html
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ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: joechuckknudson@gmail.com
OR POSTED ON THE EVENTS PAGE

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WE ARE ASKING FOR HELP & RECIPROCATION FROM ALL OTHER LGBT EQUALITY GROUPS/INDIVIDUALS & OUR MANY STRAIGHT ALLIES

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We are sending this with hopes that you might be able to help the LGBT with some much needed publicity for our cause. Please, please read this and don't send it to the trash. We are not asking for any donations or anything like that. just maybe an endorsement or some publicity for some timely events needing some exposure.

We are from all walks of life, with a published author and gay rights advocate from Oklahoma, the state with the infamous anti-gay state legislator Sally Kern, known for using her political office for her anti-gay agenda. We are singers, editors, moms, dads, spouses, and activists from around the world. We are also the fastest growing LGBT Equality group on facebook @
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/
LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

The group has a challenge from a US Congressman that we are trying to meet and if met, could mean a strong new ally for LGBT Civil Rights in Congress. The part of the challenge we need help with is reaching our membership goal of 1 Million members. The Congressman wants to see if the LGBT can come together and unite and support a new ally in Congress if he is to align himself with the LGBT for our Civil Rights. SO WE NEED MEMBERS IN THE GROUP...That's all!

We are also the creator and promoter of the 2012 Wordwide LGBT Civil Rights March to happen at the same time in select host cities, as well as an online event for those who can't make it to any of the host city marches. The event page for that is WORLDWIDE LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH @
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217923068269572&ref=ts

We need help publicizing and promoting this event as it will be the EVENT OF THE DECADE FOR LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS!

We have many supporters worldwide for both campaigns, as well as many other campaigns and petitions we have initiated and those we support and endorse for other activists and advocates for advancing the rights of the LGBT!

Here are a few other links you might want to take a look at to gain more information if you so desire about us, our creator, or any other details on some of the campaigns and petitions:

http://www.change.org/petitions/sign-petition-to-remove-oklahoma-state-legislator-sally-kern
http://signon.org/sign/equality-for-all-oklahomas.fb1?source=c.fb&r_by=514324
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/09/worldwide-invasion-of-lgbt.html
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/
http://paper.li/JOINFBGROUP/1314492144
https://twitter.com/#!/JOINFBGROUP
https://www.facebook.com/#!/joechuckknudson
https://twitter.com/#!/joechuckknudson
http://www.outskirtspress.com/livingthedifference
http://www.connextionsmagazine.com/1/post/2011/8/making-a-difference-while-living-the-difference-profile-of-joe-knudson.html
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-do-it-campaign-now.html
http://www.equalitygiving.org/American-Equality-Bill
http://www.change.org/petitions/education-secretary-arne-duncan-implement-as-curriculum-admin-policy-a-plan-to-deal-with-bullying
https://www.change.org/petitions/international-lgbt-rights-and-human-rights-organizations-associations-implement-recognize-an-international-straight-lgbt-ally-day

We could really use some publicity for these timely campaigns, especially with an election year that is so important to the advancement of the LGBT Civil Rights!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

Your friends and neighbors...

P.S. A couple more links we wanted to include, especially one from famed Artist, Singer, Songwriter & LGBT Advocate D'Geyrald.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okElCD_G5wI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpmoTIrsSnQ&feature=autoshare

We would be more than happy to reciprocate any publicity or assistance from you with our own promotion and publicity for your group or organization in return throughout all of our various avenues of exposure!

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The "JUST DO IT" Campaign - NOW

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The LGBT deserve to live within the same laws and guarantees that all other segments of society enjoy. You can help us get there...

JUST DO IT - NOW

Join now at

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

The "JUST DO IT" Campaign - NOW

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JUST DO IT - NOW

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(JOIN the NEW LGBT Civil Rights Movement)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/

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WE ARE ASKING FOR HELP & RECIPROCATION FROM ALL OTHER LGBT EQUALITY GROUPS/INDIVIDUALS & OUR MANY STRAIGHT ALLIES

2011-10-04T10:28:00.029-05:00

         (My own LGBT Family and am waiting for the day we can be legally recognized)

The LGBT Equality group LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY is asking our brothers and sisters in other LGBT Equality groups, all LGBT individuals not in any equality groups, and all of our wonderful straight allies for some help. We currently have a CHALLENGE from a US CONGRESSMAN that we are trying to meet and if met, the LGBT could garner additional support in Washington, as well as make a huge statement to society about our fight for FULL CIVIL RIGHTS, which will then make achieving MARRIAGE EQUALITY so much easier. Part of the challenge is to reach our membership goal of 1 MILLION MEMBERS and with ELECTION YEAR, would give the LGBT a HUGE VOICE in the outcome of the elections. PLEASE, let's put aside any differences among us, any rivalries between us, etc. and do what is in the BEST INTEREST of the entire LGBT community.

Our group supports a huge bulk of all the LGBT Equality campaigns and petitions out there, as well as our own, in addition to sponsoring the WORLDWIDE LGBT CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH in 2012, and we are there to lend a hand to all of you in your own works for the advancement of our rights. We are open to all other LGBT Equality groups and their postings in our group. PLEASE, WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP NOW! Let's not make this about recognition for any one individual in their works, LET'S MAKE THIS ABOUT UNITY AMONG OURSELVES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ENTIRE LGBT AS A CLASS OF CITIZENS WITHIN OUR SOCIETY!

For those of you who are not a member, please take the time to JOIN (just click on article title above) and help us to MEET THIS CHALLENGE! Here is our group description, which is always evolving as our work evolves and moves forward for Full CIVIL RIGHTS:

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JUST DO IT - NOW

NOTICE:

Remember friends to stop all the emails and notifications you will receive from this group, just go to the top of this page under "notifications" and you can turn all notifications off and you won't be bombarded with them!

THIS IS AN LGBT MOVEMENT FOR FULL CIVIL RIGHTS. WE TAKE ACTION & NOT JUST ANOTHER SOCIAL PARTY. WE INITIATE CAMPAIGNS, PETITIONS, MARCHES, ACCEPT CHALLENGES FOR OUR CIVIL RIGHTS, ETC. AND FULLY TAKE ACTION ON THOSE, AS WELL AS WE ENDORSE, SUPPORT & TAKE ACTIONS ON THOSE INITIATED BY OTHER ACTIVISTS/ADVOCATES!

OUR CORE MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE LGBT EQUALITY THROUGH PROPER AND PEACEFUL CHANNELS EMPLOYING MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES ALONG THE WAY. STRONG EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON ENLIGHTENING AND EDUCATING SOCIETY IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE AMPLE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE THAT IS NECESSARY TO GARNER THE SUPPORT WE NEED TO WIN AT THE POLLS AND IN WASHINGTON...

NO, the LGBT community doesn't need UNDERSTANDING and ACCEPTANCE to be entitled to equality, as our rights are our CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS that are UNALIENABLE AND UNCONDITIONAL, but we have to be realistic in that certain understanding and acceptance (ample as mentioned above) are necessary along the way, whether we like it or not, as the fight ends up in Washington and/or the courts and we are just helping pave the way for these UNALIENABLE AND UNCONDITIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS!

Originally, I started this group and campaign as a result of feedback I received from my first book released and this group is forever evolving along with what needs to be accomplished for our FULL CIVIL RIGHTS.  I get feedback all the time that society needs education and enlightenment if members of society are ever going to allow equality to become a reality at the polls, courts, and/or in Washington. I get heterosexuals telling me their homophobia is almost a thing of the past after reading the book. I get homosexuals telling me they are so glad someone opened up their life so society can see who we really are. I've been told it has helped tremendously in the process of understanding your own inner self, including your sexual orientation and has given many the courage to come out. Parents and friends of LGBT are saying it has helped them in their understanding and acceptance of homosexuality; it leaves a compelling argument definitely in favor of all LGBT individuals that WILL HELP IN OUR FIGHT FOR EQUALITY...SOCIETY MUST KNOW THE REAL US AND WHO AND WHAT WE ARE!

I believe EDUCATION is the key to eradicating homophobia worldwide. TOGETHER, WITH ALL OF OUR INDIVIDUAL & JOINT EFFORTS, WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE & SHOW SOCIETY THAT WE ARE LIVING THE LIFE WE WERE BORN TO LIVE AND THE LIFE GOD INTENDED US TO LIVE...

The feedback we are getting is awesome and we can't keep up with all the messages, etc. and I am so excited to be doing what I'm doing for LGBT Equality Worldwide...it has been a lifelong dream! We just recently received some correspondence from a Washington politician who issued this group a challenge; the details of that challenge are located in the document section of this page.

The LGBT community is somewhat divided on many of the ways to accomplish this achievement of our rights. You know think about it, many LGBT individuals complain about some of the politicians who are in all likelihood closeted, etc. or were at one time and how they actually did more harm for us than good in order to somewhat conceal their own sexual preferences at that time and not draw attention to themselves, or they used our platform for their own personal gain, etc, and I'm sure you know where this is coming from. Well, could it have been because many of the various LGBT lobbyists/groups are so separated from each other and many do not have a unified common supporting of the entire LGBT community that it scared some of the politicians against actually aligning themselves with us. I truly believe this particular politician who issued us the challenge wants to see the LGBT community come together and show Washington that we can come together on common ground and be that segment of society that wants to work for our rights and not just talk about them, a segment of society that wants to not draw so much attention to the fact that we are LGBT, but that wants to draw the attention to the fact that we are a minority class that is entitled to equal protections under the law and the same civil rights all other classes of citizens enjoy. IT MAKES SENSE DOESN'T IT...WELL, LET'S SHOW WASHINGTON AND THE POLITICIANS THAT WE ARE THAT SEGMENT OF SOCIETY THAT WILL WORK TOGETHER, IN A UNIFIED MANNER; it doesn't matter than there are a lot of various LGBT groups working on our equality, what matters is that we can show WASHINGTON and the POLITICIANS in some way, that we can come together to achieve them and just maybe this CHALLENGE is the way the entire LGBT community can finally show WASHINGTON and the POLITICIANS that we can be that unified class of society that needs the support of WASHINGTON and the POLITICIANS!

P.S. The following is a portion of a recent GROUP PRESS RELEASE issued that needs to be an integral part of this group description:

We are looking for some volunteers who would like to work with some of us more directly in portions of our advocacy work. Most can be done from your computer. It is a lot of fun and it gives you a chance to be more involved directly in the achievement of our equal rights. THE GROUP appreciates this and it will go a long way in garnering more support of the entire LGBT Community (all members), our straight allies, as well as the people we need in Washington. There is no secret agenda to this group as some have wanted others to think; I believe these non-believers and hate spreading individuals have been weeded out. As mentioned in many previous posts, my own book is just one vehicle that has been used to garner hundreds of supporters we didn't have before, but it is only one of many ways to educate and enlighten society and like I've said the proceeds go right back into the essentials of continuing this campaign and the journey we are all on to win our rights. We never ask for money or donations from anyone and never will. There are many groups where the creator and administrators push their own agenda through with their own books, etc. as well as fundraisers and this is their living and they need the money; THIS IS NOT MY LIVING, it is MY DREAM OF ACHIEVING TOTAL LGBT EQUALITY for all of us. THIS GROUP IS ALL OF OURS AND GETTING OUR MESSAGE OUT THERE AND LETTING PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT US IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF IT. WE NEED TO SHOW OUR SUPPORTERS BOTH IN AND OUT OF WASHINGTON THAT THERE IS A UNIFIED SINGLE GROUP OF US THAT WILL SHOW THEM WE CAN COME TOGETHER AS ONE AND BE THERE FOR THEM AS THEY ALIGN WITH US & HELP US ON THIS JOURNEY OF OURS! YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO BEING A PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING! Thank you for taking the time to read this...HUGS to all!

FRENCH TRANSLATION OF GROUP DOCUMENTS

2011-09-29T19:25:00.002-05:00

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1

GROUP PURPOSE

Il s'agit d'une campagne visant à atteindre autant de personnes que possible pour aider à la lutte pour l'égalité des LGBT dans le monde entier. Je suis un auteur en mission, je me sers de ma publication récente, Living The Difference (Vivre La Différence), comme un outil pour aider à accomplir cette tâche. Je reçois des commentaires tout le temps que cette éducation est indispensable pour la société si les membres de la société vont jamais permettre à l'égalité de devenir une réalité dans les urnes. Je reçois des hétérosexuels me disant que leur homophobie est presque une chose du passé, après avoir lu mon livre. Je reçois des homosexuels me disant qu'ils sont si heureux que quelqu'un a ouvert leur vie pour que la société puisse connaître qui nous sommes réellement. On m'a dit que mon livre a beaucoup aidé dans le processus de compréhension de votre propre intérieur, ainsi que votre orientation sexuelle et a donné beaucoup de courage pour sortir. Parents et amis des personnes LGBT en disent les a aidés dans leur compréhension et leur acceptation de l'homosexualité.

Je crois que L’EDUCATION est la clé pour éliminer l’homophobie dans le monde entier. S'IL VOUS PLAÎT AIDEZ-MOI A ACCOMPLIR CELA, J’APPRECIE TOUTE ASSISTANCE OFFERTE AU LONG DU CHEMIN. Cela peut être amusant et extrêmement enrichissant pour tous ceux qui participent ...

S'il vous plaît inviter tous vos contacts et amis en partageant notre groupe sur vos différents sites et pages! Rappelez-vous, notre groupe va se battre ensemble pour l'égalité des LGBT dans le monde et une partie de le faire est de RECONNAITRE NOS DIVERS MEMBRES ET LEURS CONTRIBUTIONS A NOTRE CAUSE, AINSI QUE LEURS CONTRIBUTIONS A D'AUTRES QUESTIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LA COMMUNAUTE MONDIALE DES LGBT!

Notre tout premier reconnus "membres présentés" sont (sans ordre particulier): SHELLY STRAUB-rédactrice en chef du Connextions Magazine, SALLY HALL-CEO/Fondatrice des ThatsSoGayLive, et MEREDITH WORTHEN-créatrice du The Welcoming Project!

LE BUT DE NOTRE GROUPE A EVOLUE AVEC NOTRE GROUPE ET UNE DESCRIPTION ACTUALISEE DU GROUPE ET NOTRE MISSION EST DANS LA SECTION DESCRIPTION DU GROUPE!

Auteur du texte original : Joe Knudson
Version Française réalisée par : Sunny Ne

FORM LETTER TO LGBT ALLIANCES/GROUPS

LETTRE TYPE AUX ALLIANCES /GROUPES LGBT

(Nom de la personne / l'organisation),

Les communautés LGBT à travers le pays, ainsi que dans le monde, ont besoin de votre soutien!

Il y a actuellement un groupe LGBT relativement nouveau sur Facebook qui se développe rapidement. Si vous n'êtes pas déjà membre, j’apprécierais vraiment que vous vous joignez au groupe (lien fourni au bas de la correspondance). Nous avons récemment reçu un défi D'UN MEMBRE DU CONGRES AMERICAIN et le groupe travaille dur pour relever ce défi. La communauté LGBT a une occasion de prouver au Congrès qu'il y a suffisamment d'individus dans la communauté LGBT qui veulent montrer au Congrès que nous sommes importants et que nous avons besoin que nos congressistes nous aident en nous représentant dans la réalisation de l'égalité des droits comme tous les autres citoyens en profitent. Nous pensons que ce défi est un effort honnête particulièrement la partie reliée au Congressistes notamment pour voir si ça vaut la peine de leur temps et leurs efforts en voyant combien de membres de la communauté LGBT nous pouvons joindre à ce groupe pour nous aider à relever ce défi. Oui, indépendamment de ce que de nombreuses personnes LGBT disent, nous avons besoin du soutien du Congrès pour réaliser la plupart des choses à Washington et au-delà.

Nous avons besoin de plus de publicité et nous demandons aux Alliances/organisations LGBT locales à travers le pays de nous aider avec notre campagne de recrutement, ainsi que pour relever ce défi et d'utiliser tous les moyens qu'ils ont pour aider à répandre ce mot.

Si vous avez un bulletin, site internet, campagne vidéo en cours, ou toutes autres méthodes que vous employez pour communiquer des événements et des nouvelles à vos membres de la communauté LGBT, nous apprécierions une certaine exposition.

Le problème avec la plupart des communautés LGBT autour de la nation, c'est qu'il semble que certains membres ne veulent rien faire au sujet de notre situation, mais ils veulent toujours se plaindre et à défaut d'un meilleur terme, "pester" contre ce sujet. (Nom de votre état) n'est pas à l'abri de cette même mentalité de certains membres de notre communauté.

S'il vous plaît aider notre groupe à montrer que (nom de votre état) est différente et que nous sommes une communauté assez forte pour montrer notre soutien en agissant ensemble pour aider à relever ce défi en cours lancé par UN MEMBRE DU CONGRES DES ÉTATS-UNIS.

Nous attendons avec impatience et apprécions votre soutien dans cette entreprise.

Cordialement,

(Votre nom), Membre Estimé de "LET'S REACH I MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY" à
https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/?ap=1

(CETTE LETTRE PEUT ETRE ADAPTEE AVEC QUELQUES MODIFICATIONS MINEURES ET PEUT ETRE UTILISES AVEC LES POLITICIENS AUSSI)

Auteur du texte original : Joe KnudsonVersion Française réalisée par : Sunny Neverland

PUBLICITY RELEASE

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

Il s'agit d'une campagne visant à atteindre autant de personnes que possible pour aider à la lutte pour l'égalité des LGBT dans le monde entier. Je suis un auteur en mission, je me sers de ma publication récente, Living The Difference (Vivre La Différence), comme un outil pour aider à accomplir cette tâche. Je reçois des commentaires tout le temps que cette éducation est indispensable pour la société si les membres de la société vont jamais permettre à l'égalité de devenir une réalité dans les urnes. Je reçois des hétérosexuels me disant que leur homophobie est presque une chose du passé, après avoir lu mon livre. Je reçois des homosexuels me disant qu'ils sont si heureux que quelqu'un a ouvert leur vie pour que la société puisse connaître qui nous sommes réellement. On m'a dit que mon livre a beaucoup aidé dans le processus de compréhension de votre propre intérieur, ainsi que votre orientation sexuelle et a donné beaucoup de courage pour sortir. Parents et amis des personnes LGBT en disent les a aidés dans leur compréhension et leur acceptation de l'homosexualité. C’est une histoire amusante qui vous fera rire, pleurer, se fâcher, se sentir bien, et à peu près tout autre émotion dans l'intervalle, tandis que dans le même temps elle laisse un argument convaincant en faveur de toutes les personnes LGBT QUI AIDERONT A NOTRE LUTTE POUR L’ÉGALITÉ ... LA SOCIETE DOIT CONNAITRE LE VRAI NOUS, ET QUI ET QU’EST-CE QUE NOUS SOMMES!

Je crois que L’EDUCATION est la clé pour éliminer l’homophobie dans le monde entier. ENSEMBLE, AVEC TOUS NOS EFFORTS INDIVIDUELS ET UNIS, NOUS ALLONS CREER UN CHANGEMENT ET MONTRER LA SOCIETE QUE NOUS SOMMES EN TRAIN DE VIVRE LA VIE QUE NOUS SOMMES NES POUR VIVRE, CETTE VIE QUE DIEU A VOULU QUE L’ON VIVE…

S'il vous plaît inviter tous vos contacts et amis en partageant notre groupe sur vos différents sites et pages! Rappelez-vous, notre groupe va se battre ensemble pour l'égalité des LGBT dans le monde et une partie de le faire est de RECONNAITRE NOS DIVERS MEMBRES ET LEURS CONTRIBUTIONS A NOTRE CAUSE, AINSI QUE LEURS CONTRIBUTIONS A D'AUTRES QUESTIONS IMPORTANTES POUR LA COMMUNAUTE MONDIALE DES LGBT!

NOUS ALLONS REALISER L’EGALITE PENDANT NOTRE VIE… Je le garantie. Je ferai tout ce qu’il faut pour y arriver et avec les amis et alliés comme chacun d’entre vous, COMMENT POUVONS-NOUS ECHOUER A LE FAIRE !

Cordialement,

Joe (J.C.) Knudson, père de 2, partenaire de 18 ans, créateur du Groupe FB, & Auteur

N.B.

Les réactions sont géniales et je reçois beaucoup de messages, etc Je suis tellement excitée de faire ce que je fais pour l'égalité des personnes LGBT dans le monde ... C’était le rêve de ma vie! Nous avons récemment reçu une correspondance d'un politicien de Washington qui nous a lancé un défi; les détails de ce défi et notre réponse sera bientôt publié.

Auteur du texte original : Joe Knudson
Version Française réalisée par : Sunny Neverland

WHO IS JOE KNUDSON

Qui est JOE (J.C.) KNUDSON

Je suis un défenseur des droits des homosexuels, je viens de l'Oklahoma en Etats-Unis et j'utilise mon livre publié récemment, Living the Difference: une histoire instructive révélée pour les personnes de tout âge hétérosexuels ou homosexuels, comme un outil pour éduquer la société sur l'homosexualité /l’identité sexuelle en utilisant une approche plus personnelle. Le livre est en train de recevoir d’excellentes révisions et les lecteurs homosexuels tous comme les hétérosexuels montrent un désir curieux, pour plus d'information. J'ai reçu des lettres des hétérosexuels déclarant même que mon livre a aidé avec leurs attitudes homophobes. Mon livre est promu et vendu sur des différents sites dans le monde entier, ainsi que dans des librairies nombreuses. J'ai fait des apparitions nombreuses dans les médias. Beaucoup dans la communauté homosexuelle «pestent» à propos de l'égalité, des droits des homosexuels, etc., mais la majorité d'entre eux y font-ils quelque chose? Non !!!!!!!!!! Savez-vous le seul domaine où l'aide est demandé pour réaliser l'égalité? L’ÉDUCATION! Comment la société peut, dans le monde d'aujourd'hui accepter quelque chose et de progresser vers l'égalité dans ces domaines où elle n’a eu aucune éducation? Voulez-vous voter pour changer ou améliorer quelque chose si vous étiez ignorants de la réalité des faits? Probablement pas!

Le livre aidera à sensibiliser tout le monde sur l'homosexualité /l’identité sexuelle, et représente une partie de la vie et touche pratiquement tout le monde d'une manière ou d'une autre dans ce monde. Il aidera à jeter la lumière et ouvrir les esprits de ceux qui ignorent l'homosexualité / l'identité sexuelle et aussi il nous montrera que plutôt que de se plaindre sur notre situation actuelle, nous devons promouvoir l'éducation et permettre à la société de voir juste ce qu'est une personne homosexuelle, bisexuelle, ou transgenre. Ce n’est pas strictement à propos du sexe ; presque tout le monde hétéro ou homo, a des rapports sexuels ... ce qui arrive dans la chambre à coucher doit rester dans la chambre. Montrez qui nous sommes vraiment ; nous sommes des êtres humains comme tout le monde dans toute société dans n'importe quelle partie du monde. Alors que nous voulons garder dans la chambre ce qui se passe dans la chambre, nous voulons vraiment être à l'aise à sortir du placard! Peut-être c’est ainsi que nous aurons un temps beaucoup plus facile pour atteindre l'égalité et de rendre ce monde un meilleur endroit pour tout le monde pour vivre en harmonie et respect mutuel.

CECI EST LE CHEMIN A PARCOURIR POUR ARRIVER A UNE COMPREHENSION UNIVERSELLE ET L’ACCEPTATION QU'IL YA VRAIMENT DEUX TRAITS PREDETERMINES DE LA PREFERENCE SEXUELLE, AINSI QUE DES VARIATIONS VIABLES, PARMIS TOUS LES ETRES HUMAINS! L'hétérosexualité, plus largement connues et comprises, elle était demandée et attendue de tous depuis le début des temps. Le monde a évolué vers une société plus exigeante et argumentative que beaucoup de nos anciens philosophes et non-philosophes ne l’ont jamais cru possible, voire probable; beaucoup de croyances archaïques ont finalement obtenu l'époussetage qu'ils méritent pour révéler un tout nouvel ensemble de circonstances! CECI EST LE CHEMIN, IL L’A TOUJOURS ETE, CE N’EST JUSTE JAMAIS ETE UNE PRIORITE PRESSANTE DE PORTER CETTE INFORMATION AU GRAND PUBLIC AFIN QUE LA SOCIETE SOIT VERITABLEMENT EDUQUEE SUR UN SUJET SI INCOMPRIS. LE TEMPS EST MAINTENANT ET L'IGNORANCE S'ARRETERA!

J’ai bien travaillé fort pour mettre mon livre dans les mains d'autant d'individus, d'entreprises, politiciens, etc. que possible car il va effacer progressivement beaucoup de ces attitudes homophobes qui existent à travers le monde. Pourquoi ne pas essayer cette approche, rien d'autre ne semble vraiment effectif sans mettre de longues années / décennies de travail acharné et de faire quelques petits pas de bébé seulement dans la bonne direction. Les pas de bébé sont importantes et nous devons continuer, mais je suis totalement avec l’idée que nous essayons de nombreuses approches différentes pour nous aider à réaliser l'égalité des LGBT beaucoup plus rapidement et dans la période de vie de chacun d'entre nous ...

Mon livre, Living the Difference, est une lecture agréable pour quiconque, indépendamment de votre identité sexuelle. C’est une histoire amusante qui vous fera rire, pleurer, se fâcher, se sentir bien, et à peu près tout autre émotion dans l'intervalle, tandis que dans le même temps elle laisse un argument convaincant en faveur de toutes les personnes LGBT QUI AIDERONT A NOTRE LUTTE POUR L’ÉGALITÉ ... LA SOCIETE DOIT CONNAITRE LE VRAI NOUS, ET QUI ET QU’EST-CE QUE NOUS SOMMES!

ENSEMBLE, AVEC TOUS NOS EFFORTS INDIVIDUELS ET UNIS, NOUS ALLONS CREER UN CHANGEMENT ET MONTRER LA SOCIETE QUE NOUS SOMMES EN TRAIN DE VIVRE LA VIE QUE NOUS SOMMES NES POUR VIVRE, CETTE VIE QUE DIEU A VOULU QUE L’ON VIVE…

NOUS ALLONS REALISER L’EGALITE PENDANT NOTRE VIE… Je le garantie. Je ferai tout ce qu’il faut pour y arriver et avec les amis et alliés comme chacun d’entre vous, COMMENT POUVONS-NOUS ECHOUER A LE FAIRE !

Auteur du texte original : Joe Knudson
Version Française réalisée par : Sunny Neverland

CHRISTIAN FANATICS

Des Chrétiens Fanatiques!

Je me trouve vraiment étonné à cause de certains individus qui se présentent comme chrétiens mais ne possèdent aucune connaissance intellectuelle de ce qu'ils essaient de prêcher dans certains domaines que leurs points de vue incultes ! J'ai récemment publié un livre, Living the Difference: une histoire instructive révélée pour les personnes de tout âge qu’elles soient hétérosexuelles ou homosexuelles, et je suis en train d’utiliser ce livre comme un outil pour éduquer la société sur un sujet auquel beaucoup de gens sont mal informés et dont beaucoup de gens ignorent, c’est l'homosexualité. Une société sans éducation et désinformée est dangereuse. Nous savons tous qu'une société informée et éduquée, sur n'importe quel sujet de discussion, montre généralement une plus grande capacité de compréhension et d’acceptation vis-à-vis de nombreux points de vue relatifs au sujet désigné! Donnez-moi la chance de le faire avec l'homosexualité! Lisez mon livre; permettez-vous de réaliser qu'il y a plus qu’un seul trait prédéterminé de la préférence sexuelle chez les êtres humains! L'hétérosexualité, plus largement connues et comprises, elle était demandée et attendue de tous depuis le début des temps. Le monde a évolué vers une société plus exigeante et argumentative que beaucoup de nos anciens philosophes et non-philosophes ne l’ont jamais cru possible, voire probable. C'est la façon dont il a toujours été et il n'a jamais existé avant une priorité ainsi pressante pour éduquer la société sur tous les faits. Ce n'est pas une question de christianisme comme beaucoup de gens le font croire, c'est une question de savoir si tous les faits sont connus et compris. Ces personnes ont besoin d'arrêter d'utiliser le Christianisme comme leur arme et excuse pour continuer dans cette ignorance.

Cordialement,

JC Knudson, père de deux enfants, partenaire de 18 ans, et auteur de Living the Difference

http://www.outskirtspress.com/livingthedifference

Auteur du texte original : Joe Knudson
Version Française réalisée par : Sunny Neverland

GAY DISCRIMINATION

LA DISCRIMINATION CONTRE LES GAIS

Savez-vous ce qu’est d'avoir des accusations criminelles portées contre vous parce que vous êtes gai?

Savez-vous ce qu’est d'être victime d'intimidation et de discrimination au travail pour la simple raison que vous êtes gai?

Savez-vous ce qu’est d'avoir certains membres de votre famille, ainsi que certains amis vous traiter comme si vous avez LA PESTE lorsque vous sortez à eux comme étant lesbiennes, gais, bisexuels ou transgenres?

(Cette liste pourrait continuer à l’infinité ...)

PERSONNELLEMENT, JE SAIS CE QU’EST D’ÊTRE DANS TOUS LES TROIS SITUATIONS SI DESSUS ...
Auteur J.-C. Knudson

Si vous pouvez répondre oui à seulement 1 de ce qui précède, vous êtes une victime. Une victime d'une société qui est ignorante dans beaucoup de domaines et a besoin d'ÉDUCATION! S'il vous plaît aider à offrir cette ÉDUCATION! NOUS AVONS BESOIN DE VOIR L'ÉGALITÉ DES LGBT SE RÉALISER PENDANT LA PÉRIODE DE NOTRE VIE PEU IMPORTE NOTRE AGE. LES JEUNES GAIS ONT BESOIN DE VISER LEUR AVENIR AVEC ENTHOUSIASME; LES BÉBÉS GAIS NÉ DANS CE MONDE ONT BESOIN D'UN ENDROIT SÉCURISÉ POUR GRANDIR ...

S'il vous plaît invitez tous les gens que vous connaissez à joindre à notre groupe, ne soyez pas sélectif, vous seriez surpris par les nombres des personnes hétérosexuelles qui soutiennent L'ÉGALITÉ DES PERSONNES LGBT! N'ayez pas peur de faire quelque chose, si vous êtes satisfait de votre situation telle qu'elle est, c'est bon, agissez alors pour ceux d'entre nous qui ne sont pas encore satisfait, agissez pour les jeunes gais qui ont besoin de votre soutien, agissez pour transformer ce monde à un meilleur endroit pour toutes les personnes qui y résident…

S'IL VOUS PLAÎT PARTAGER CE LIEN À NOTRE GROUPE AVEC TOUT LE MONDE EN L'AFFICHANT SUR TOUS VOS SITES SOCIAUX ET PAR L'ENVOYANT À CHACUN DANS VOTRE LISTE D'ADRESSES ...

https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1

JE VOUS EMBRASSE TOUS ET JE VOUS SOUHAITE QUE LA VIE VOUS DONNE LA LIBERTÉ D’ÊTRE LA PERSONNE QUE VOUS ÊTES VRAIMENT!

Auteur du texte original : Joe KnudsonVersion Française réalisée par : Sunny Neverland

WORLDWIDE RALLY IN SELECT CITIES

Invasion Mondiale des LGBT (Traduction de l'info de l'évènement WORLWIDE INVASION of LGBT+)

Rappelez-vous de la mini-série courte télévisée appelé «V», au lieu des vaisseaux qui sont apparu dans chaque grande ville en même temps, il sera le plus grand rassemblement jamais vécu des membres LGBT +et de nos alliés marchant dans certaines villes choisies autour du monde et demandant, par ce rassemblement pacifique, tous les droits civils des LGBT + dans le monde entier.

Divers plans sont prévus, y compris les divertissements, l’éducation et les arènes politiques, parmi bien d'autres!

Des chanteurs, danseurs, politiciens, militants, vedettes de cinéma, écrivains, athlètes, enseignants, parents, enfants, prédicateurs et une vingtaine d'autres!

ABSOLUMENT AUCUN usage de la drogue ou de l'alcool n’est accepté PAR LES PARTICIPANTS!

Nous arrivons à une année électorale en Amérique et nous allons prouver notre influence sur tous les secteurs & les segments de la société ici et dans le monde!

La protection de la police est demandée &la présence des médias sera abondante.

Contribuez à construire l’Histoire!

Les droits d'édition du livre sont déjà organisés ...

Les droits de production du film en cours de négociation...

(Produit net après toutes les dépenses seront reversés à des organismes de charité reliés aux LGBT)

Pour garantir l’exactitude des informations reliées à toutes les festivités, les arrangements, etc. S’il vous plaît cliquer sur le lien suivant et demander de joindre le groupe qui est en train de croitre très rapidement sur Facebook:

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

(Le lien pour le groupe se trouve dans la version anglaise)

Premier arrivé / premier servi en ce qui concerne les opportunités de parrainage qui garantissent la promotion d’événement & l’apparition d’une annonce publicitaire dans le livre et film (début des enregistrements 01.10.2011)

POSSIBILITÉS DE COOPÉRATION DES CRÉATEURS DISPONIBLES (début des enregistrements 01/10/2011)

La date effectif de l’événement peuvent être modifier en fonction des calendriers des participants (lettres d'intention à des éditeurs seront émises momentanément! La date exacte sera confirmée le 15.12.2011 pour donner suffisamment de temps pour la planification des participants)

Ce sera l’expérience de ta vie, ne la laisse pas t’échapper…

Vous savez, on parle de notre ECONOMIE & de ce qu’on peut faire pour l’améliorer, bien NOUS voilà LGBT + faire quelque chose de bien ICI qui sera un coup de pouce à l'économie ... Allez-y mes chers nous allons montrer au monde qu’est ce qu’on peut faire!

(photo courtesy of dreamstime.com)

(Tous les droits à cet événement sont protégés et réservés par EHP, LLC 24/09/2011)

AN ESPRESSO HOUSE EVENT...

INVITE IN FRENCH TO OUR GROUP

PARTICIPEZ: UTILISEZ CETTE FORME POUR INVITEZ LES GENS DANS D"AUTRES GROUPES OU SITES.

ATTENTION S"IL VOUS PLAIT: Nous sommes un groupe de (nb de membres) personnes jusqu'à maintenant. Notre but c'est de réaliser l'égalité pour les LGBT dans le monde entier. Nous avons achevé beaucoup de progrès sur le niveau international. Récemment nous avons ajouter une version Francaise pour tous les documents du groupe parce ce que nous avons eu beaucoup des gens qui parlent seulement cette langue. Alors je vous lance une invitation pour joindre à notre groupe est nous aider à établir le changement dans le monde entier. Agissez pour le bien être de toutes les personnes qui vivent la peur et l'intimidation. Agissez pour le bien être de nos enfants. Cliquez sur le lien et faites part du changement. _Votre nom_

http://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=217923068269572

LOOKING FOR GAY RIGHTS ADVOCATES WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

2011-09-13T13:31:00.004-05:00

This sounds like a job add, but it's not. You must possess a great deal of initiative and a desire to take action on campaigns and issues of importance for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender) communities around the world.

We are LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY at
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/ and we are the fastest growing LGBT group on facebook fighting for and demanding NOW our CIVIL RIGHTS, along with other issues of importance to the LGBT and our communities.

We have members from around the world, including such notables as Actor Neil Patrick Harris, Lt. Dan Choi, Gay Youth Activist Caleb Laieski, Author & Gay Rights Advocate J.C. Knudson, AEB (American Equality Bill) Strategist & Famed Gay Rights Advocate Todd Tif Fernandez, Famed Gay Rights Activist Richard Noble (currently walking across America in support of the AEB), Famed Equality & Human Rights Activist Melanie Nathan, Famed Singer, Artist, & Song Writer D’Geyrald, and numerous other distinguished members in politics, acting, business, etc. with the list continuing on...

In addition to the many campaigns and petitions we currently initiate, endorse, and support, we also have a CHALLENGE issued us by a United States Congressman that we are working on meeting.

We are a great group of awesome individuals who truly believe in what we are fighting for and enjoy what we do along the way. WE ARE A PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING AND INVITE YOU TO COME ALONG AND JOIN AND BE A PART OF THAT HISTORY!

We are also the creator of the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights Marches & Non-March Events...
Official website just launched http://www.letsreachonemillionpeople.com

KRISTINA LAPINSKI & MELANIE NATHAN: The two behind "GAY U.S.A. the Movie" (2012 RELEASE)

2011-09-08T13:45:00.002-05:00

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY
@ https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/
is proud to endorse and support the efforts of two great individuals, Kristina Lapinski and Melanie Nathan, in their making of a truly inspiring film that will educate and enlighten millions of Americans who are unacquainted with gay rights in America. The film GAY U.S.A. the Movie is scheduled for a 2012 release.

Melanie Nathan is an esteemed member of our group and the following was just released to the group members:

Just showcasing the talent of some of our members. Another one of our very own esteemed members Melanie Nathan has a long list of credits to her name, among them is publisher of GAY U.S.A. Blog, which interacts with the production of a movie by Kristina Lapinski, GAY U.S.A. the Movie. Melanie will write the news and tell the stories, as well as contribute unique articles on gay rights issues; she is well known for her equality and human rights activism work in the U.S.A. and abroad.

As Melanie states on the GAY U.S.A. website, “I am so excited about the promise of this project and our unique alliance. I believe that our civil rights are attainable to the extent of full and absolute equality; yet the challenge remains in finding a way to inform those who remain uninformed, misinformed or indifferent to this vital American value.”

On the same site Kristina Lapinski states, “Public education and compelling stories will win our movement. Media has the profound effect of exposing new worlds to viewers in a dramatic and impactive way, and this endeavor will truly reach out to every demographic as a pop culture film. Our community needs to deliver a full scope education to America, and GAY U.S.A. will bring the issues to the big screen.”

We are honored to have Melanie Nathan among our membership and PROUD that our mission of educating and enlightening society meshes so nicely with the philosophy of GAY U.S.A.

It will be our honor Melanie and Kristina to do everything we can to endorse and promote your works, as well as GAY U.S.A. the Movie, to our members and every segment of society we come in contact with during our own advocacy work on LGBT issues through various means, in addition to recurring publicity in our daily online newspaper and numerous Internet sites we utilize in our advocacy work.

To see the just released trailer, click on the following link @ http://gayusathemovie.com/

Stay tuned for continual updates on this great project...

GAY DISCRIMINATION...PLEASE HELP NOW

2011-09-07T10:22:00.001-05:00

Do you know what it's like to have criminal charges brought against you because you are gay?

Do you know what it's like to be bullied and discriminated against on the job for being gay?

Do you know what it's like to have certain members of your family, as well as certain friends treat you like you have the PLAGUE when you come out to them as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender?

(This list could go on and on forever...)

I PERSONALLY KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE ON ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE...

-Author J.C. Knudson

If you can answer yes to just 1 of the above, you are a victim. A victim of a society that is ignorant on so many issues and in need of an EDUCATION! Please get involved and help with this EDUCATION! WE NEED TO SEE LGBT EQUALITY BECOME A REALITY IN OUR LIFETIME REGARDLESS OF OUR AGE. GAY YOUTH NEED TO LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR FUTURE WITH EXCITEMENT; GAY BABIES BORN INTO THIS WORLD NEED A SAFE PLACE TO GROW UP IN...

Please invite everyone you know to join our group; don't be selective, you'd be amazed at the number of straight people who support EQUALITY FOR LGBT INDIVIDUALS! Don't be afraid to do something; if you're satisfied with your situation the way it is, that is OK, do it for those of us who are not, do it for the gay youth who need your support, do it to make this world a better place for all to reside in...

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK TO OUR GROUP WITH EVERYONE BY POSTING IT ON ALL YOUR SOCIAL SITES AND BY EMAILING IT TO EVERYONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK...

https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1

HUGS TO ALL OF YOU AND MAY LIFE GIVE TO YOU THE FREEDOM TO BE WHO YOU ARE!

WINNERS AND SPECIAL SELECTIONS

2011-08-30T20:40:00.000-05:00

PRESS RELEASE - 8/31/2011

The three winners of a writing contest, sponsored by Espresso House Publishing in conjunction with their first release by a gay author, Living the Difference by J.C. Knudson, are announced below, along with the re-announcement of the winner of the first membership drive contest for the fastest growing LGBT Equality group on facebook LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY, in addition to special selection status of other writings/causes of two of the members of the above group.

The sequel to Living the Difference will have a chapter devoted in showcasing three unique stories from individuals relating to the toughest struggle they encountered on their own path to understanding and acceptance of homosexuality. It will give each winner the opportunity to have their story published, reaching thousands upon thousands of individuals throughout the world. Many humans want to leave a mark somewhere of their existence on this earth and this could well be the way for these winners to leave theirs. They will not only be featured in the sequel, but will also receive a signed certificate of inclusion that will be placed inside their own original autographed hard cover copy of the release. In addition, they will be my personal guests at a book signing location of their choice from the list of appearances subsequent to the book release. They too, will have the opportunity to put their signature in their own section on those books during the book signing event. Who knows for sure, but this could easily launch a writing career if they so desire...

The three winners of this contest are Jessica Lillie Arent, Satori Dennis Agape, and Shawn Brighenti. These individuals were three of over 500 entries submitted for the contest.

The winner of the membership drive contest referenced above is Rachel Hall. Through her efforts of adding her own friends to the above LGBT Equality group and the first line addition of friends of her friends added, the group received over 750 new members from those efforts. Rachel will receive the same as the winners above, with the exception of a story within the devoted chapter, rather she will receive an honorable mention in a special section at the beginning of the sequel with her bio including her efforts in assisting the LGBT on their journey to Equality.

The first special selection status recipient is Michelle Dawn Owens, after her story was selected by my own personal publicist and myself for the uniqueness in content and manner of presentation and for that she will be named in the sequel along with an offer to have her story submitted for publishing in a book of her own should she so desire as an expanded and more detailed story of her life (better get started writing Michelle as we are talking about a whole book, not a featured chapter).

The second special selection status recipient is Heather Nicole Freely for her inspiring cause that is so dear to her heart. She will be named in the sequel with a short bio/story and a link to her cause, Heather's Place of Hope @ http://www.causes.com/causes/619132-heather-s-place-of-hope/about

I will be sending out the paperwork/releases I will need signed by each of the winners soon and in the meantime bask in the glory of being selected one of our winners and for all others always remember, one of my missions in life is to get our stories out there and discover writers in the process as well! You never know when you could be selected for inclusion publication or even possibly a book of your own. We have to EDUCATE and ENLIGHTEN society as that will go a long way in achieving everything the LGBT is deserving of and entitled to and I am going to do my part of it and I truly hope all of you will do your part as well.

Please take the time to congratulate all of our winners.

For all who read this Press Release, please help the LGBT achieve our equal Civil Rights, JOIN OUR GROUP NOW at https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/

IMPORTANT LINKS TO USE FOR PROMOTING THE FACEBOOK GROUP

2011-08-23T17:52:00.041-05:00

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

1."THE ELLEN VIDEO" ASKING HER ASSISTANCE FOR THE CHALLENGE & JOINING THE GROUP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWmVTysRiE0&feature=youtu.be
2."BORN THIS WAY" VIDEO INTRODUCING OUR GROUP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hhiHOC9mBo
3."THE ELLEN SHOW" FACEBOOK PAGE TO POST TO ABOUT OUR GROUP & CHALLENGE
http://www.facebook.com/ellentv?ref=ts
4.ELLENS WEBSITE TO REQUEST APPEARANCE ON SHOW & POST VIDEOS TO
http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/respond/?PlugID=10
5."LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY", OUR LINK
http://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/
6.ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO TO SEND OUT TO LGBT GROUPS, STRAIGHT ALLIES, ETC. IS
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1775353901669&comments
WHEN YOU SEND THIS ONE OUT, YOU MUST PUT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE WITH IT TO DIRECT PEOPLE TO OUR GROUP:
"Help us see the beauty of what it feels like to be a part of and feel the excitement of getting married; why should we be deprived of that right! Please join us as we journey on to that feeling of excitement...LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY at"
http://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/
7.Link to Petition to remove the most HOMOPHOBIC state legislator in the nation, Sally Kern
http://www.change.org/petitions/sign-petition-to-remove-oklahoma-state-legislator-sally-kern
8.Petition to Education Secretary Arne Duncan: Implement as curriculum and administrative policy a federally mandated plan to deal with bullying
http://www.change.org/petitions/education-secretary-arne-duncan-implement-as-curriculum-admin-policy-a-plan-to-deal-with-bullying
9. A very inspiring video for promotion of group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/#!/video/video.php?v=1734534601212&comments
with the following message:
"Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. Please do what you can to help achieve Civil Rights for the LGBT; join this group at" https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/
10. Link to go put a group badge on your profile pic on facebook or twitter
http://twibbon.com/cause/1-million-4-lgbt-equality/Details
11. Link to the group page on Twitter
https://twitter.com/JOINFBGROUP
12. Link to the group newspaper
http://paper.li/JOINFBGROUP/1314492144
13. Link to magazine article on our group campaign
http://www.connextionsmagazine.com/1/post/2011/8/making-a-difference-while-living-the-difference-profile-of-joe-knudson.html
14.Link to video on EDUCATING & ENLIGHTENING society on the LGBT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy94YUtVxrA
15. Link to the AEB (American Equality Bill) Project - (There is currently the possibility of a shift in play, in that Representative Jared Polis of Colorado said that he supported the idea of an omnibus LGBT rights bill and called for suggestions about what the bill should contain. This is the first time a national-level gay politician has said this; of course it would have to contain everything from the AEB plus...THE LINK IS STILL APPROPRIATE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE ORIGINAL AEB)
http://www.equalitygiving.org/American-Equality-Bill
16. Sample letter used to enlist and recruit members to our group to expand our advocacy capabilities:

I wanted to correspond with you on a facebook group for LGBT Equality, LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY at https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality
We are the fastest growing LGBT Equality group with a diverse membership worldwide. We are working on a current challenge we are trying to meet from a US Congressman and we also support the AEB Project/Omnibus LGBT Rights Bill, as well as the recent petition started by one of our own esteemed members for dealing with the ever increasing bullying issue at all levels. We are also the group that began preparations for a Worldwide Invasion of LGBT Individuals, which is basically a peaceful rally demanding our Full Civil Rights, to happen in select cities throughout the world at exactly the same time (details of all these campaigns can be found in the documents section of our group at the link above).

These are just a few items of many we have on our agenda and our voices are increasing every single day as our membership numbers and diversity increase. We have celebrities in our group, many strong straight allies, politicians, and a number of well known gay rights advocates.

We allow individuals who are members to promote their projects and campaigns that are for the good of the LGBT and the exposure and their results have been amazing. We would like to extend an invitation for you (put in name of who you are sending it to) to be a part of our group and stand with us as we work hard for the rights of the LGBT. We work hard as well in the education and enlightenment to society of the true LGBT and what and who we really are.

Please consider joining our group and expand your own avenues of exposure as well for your LGBT ventures.

Sincerely,

J.C. Knudson, Gay Rights Advocate, Creator of "LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY", and author of "Living the Difference"
(put your own name and credentials, such as "esteemed member of LET'S REACH....)

17. Link to petition started by our very own esteemed member Marc Holcomb for Equality in Oklahoma
http://signon.org/sign/equality-for-all-oklahomas.fb1?source=c.fb&r_by=514324
18. Link to a recently produced youtube video relating to this group and LGBT Equality by non other than Tiffany Fluharty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okElCD_G5wI
19. Link to video of an interview of one of our esteemed members who is totally candid of who he is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCqQPzQhuVs
When posting this link, it is good to put a message like:
"This is truly an inspiring video to be shared with all; watch and then join our movement at" https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/
20. Form letter to LGBT Alliances/Groups asking for their support in our membership drive to increase our clout & influence in our various campaigns:

The LGBT communities around the nation, as well as the world, need your support!

There is currently a fairly new LGBT Equality group on facebook that is growing rapidly and is currently the fastest growing LGBT Equality group anywhere. We would really appreciate if you are not already a member, to join the group (link provided at bottom of correspondence). We recently received a challenge from a UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN and the group is working hard to meet that challenge. The LGBT Community has an opportunity to prove to congress that there are enough individuals in the LGBT Community that care enough to show congress that we do matter and that we need for our congressmen to help represent us in achieving Full Civil Rights as other citizens enjoy. We believe this challenge is an honest effort on this particular congressman's part to see if it is worth their own time and effort by seeing how many of the LGBT Community we can get to join this group and help us meet this challenge. Yes, regardless of what many LGBT individuals say, we do need the support of congress for most things to happen in Washington and beyond.

We need more publicity and are asking local LGBT Alliances/Organizations throughout the nation to help us with our membership drive, as well as meeting this challenge and use whatever means they have to help spread this word.

If you have a newsletter, website, current video campaign, or whatever methods you employ for notification of events and news to your members of the LGBT Community, we would appreciate some exposure.

The trouble with many of the LGBT communities around the nation is that it seems certain members do not want to do anything about our situation, but they still want to complain and for lack of a better term, "bitch" about it. (name of your state) is not immune from that same mentality of certain members of our community.

Please help our group show that (name of your state) is different and that we are a strong enough community to show our support by banning together as one to help meet this current challenge put forth by a UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN.

We look forward to and appreciate your support in this endeavor.

Sincerely,
(your name), Esteemed Member of "LET'S REACH I MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY" at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/?ap=1
(THIS LETTER CAN BE ADAPTED WITH A FEW MINOR CHANGES AND USED FOR POLITICIANS AS WELL)

21. Link to event sponsored by the group for a Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March demanding our FULL CIVIL RIGHTS in select cities around the world all to happen at the same time
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217923068269572
22. Link to Petition to White House by Caleb Laieski on the urgency of the Obama administration to appoint an advisor on LGBT Youth issues
https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions#!/petition/appoint-advisor-lgbt-youth-issues/KN6r2NPM
23. A truly inspiring and uplifting video by our esteemed member D'Geyrald http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpmoTIrsSnQ&feature=autoshare
When posting this link, it is good to put a message like:
"This is truly an inspiring video to be shared with all; watch and then join our movement at https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/ "
24. Link to direct plea to other LGBT groups and individuals, as well as our straight allies to join our group and help us with our campaigns and our challenge; it also contains the GROUP DESCRIPTION
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/10/we-are-asking-for-help-reciprocation.html
25. Links to the new "JUST DO IT - NOW" Campaign and you might say the following as you post either of them:
"Join the LGBT Civil Rights MOVEMENT..." (there are 2 different pictures, so 2 different URLs)
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-do-it-campaign.html
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-do-it-campaign-now.html
26. Shortened URL for our group:
http://snipurl.com/lgbtmovement
27. Link to petition for an international "STRAIGHT LGBT ALLY DAY"
https://www.change.org/petitions/international-lgbt-rights-and-human-rights-organizations-associations-implement-recognize-an-international-straight-lgbt-ally-day
28. Link to the "Born this Way" Foundation started by Lady Gaga
http://www.bornthiswayfoundation.org/

CONGRESSMAN CHALLENGE AUTHENTICITY

2011-08-17T11:49:00.002-05:00

Our group LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY is still receiving inquiries from non-believers as to the legitimacy of the challenge we received from the US Congressman. Here is a response to those inquiries:

The challenge is as legit as it gets; I don't know what else to say other than you have my word on it and I don't give my word to something I don't know for sure or I don't believe in. The original letter was on campaign letterhead and I even checked the various rules of congress on campaign letterhead and it fit all the criteria, as well it is an actual congressman who sent and signed the letter and he knew too much about my own book to not have actually read it.

In addition, I have always thought this particular congressman was possibly closeted so I firmly believe it is legit and no one has sent it to me as a joke or anything. Originally, I wasn't even going to let anyone in the group know whether it was a male or female, but without even thinking I let out it was a male many times and I didn't even realize I did. I cannot "out" someone in his position as that is not in my nature and I gave my word at the time of acceptance of his challenge that I would honor his confidentiality request until that time he makes a public announcement and/or the challenge is met.

I feel as confident as I possibly can that it is not a sick and sad joke from someone and I am sure election 2012 being right around the corner that he is wanting to test the waters to see just how much support he could possibly garner from the LGBT community prior to deciding to align himself with us and making an announcement. If someone has done this as a sick joke, they sure knew how to make it look legitimate. I even had the legalities looked at as far as the letterhead, the way he worded things and if it was ethical for a congressman to even do something like this, as well as any violations of any rules of conduct during an election, etc. Everything checked out and I would not have stuck my own neck out and my own reputation if I didn't believe it was legitimate.

Other than saying his name and possibly "outing" him, there is nothing else I can do or say and if anyone thinks I am going to possibly "out" an individual just to satisfy someones own doubt as to the legitimacy, then you don't know me too well as when I give my word on something I do not go back on it and I have higher moral and ethical standards than to possibly "out" someone just to satisfy someones curiosity because quite obviously that is all this is, as this challenge came after our mission was defined and really has nothing to do with our core mission, other than possibly assisting us with our work toward LGBT Equality for the LGBT by possibly garnering the support of another Congressman, as our emphasis on educating and enlightening society through a variety of channels is still the same and was already in place prior to this challenge. THIS GROUP ALSO SUPPORTS THE AEB PROJECT, AS WELL AS MANY CAUSES THAT WE WORK ON AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY; SO IF ANYONE WANTS TO USE THIS CHALLENGE AS A REASON NOT TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS OR WORK TOWARDS EQUALITY THEN IT IS JUST AN EXCUSE ON THEIR PART TO NOT DO ANYTHING AT ALL AND THAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH SOME OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN OUR OWN COMMUNITY.

Sincerely,
Joseph C. Knudson

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...

2011-08-11T12:46:00.006-05:00

This is a group campaign to reach as many people as possible to assist in the fight for LGBT Equality Worldwide. I started this group and campaign as a result of feedback I have received from my recent release. I get feedback all the time that society needs education and enlightenment if members of society are ever going to allow equality to become a reality at the polls, courts, and/or in Washington. I get heterosexuals telling me their homophobia is almost a thing of the past after reading the book. I get homosexuals telling me they are so glad someone opened up their life so society can see who we really are. I've been told it has helped tremendously in the process of understanding your own inner self, including your sexual orientation and has given many the courage to come out. Parents and friends of LGBT are saying it has helped them in their understanding and acceptance of homosexuality; it leaves a compelling argument definitely in favor of all LGBT individuals that WILL HELP IN OUR FIGHT FOR EQUALITY...SOCIETY MUST KNOW THE REAL US AND WHO AND WHAT WE ARE!

I believe EDUCATION is the key to eradicating homophobia worldwide. TOGETHER, WITH ALL OF OUR INDIVIDUAL & JOINT EFFORTS, WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE & SHOW SOCIETY THAT WE ARE LIVING THE LIFE WE WERE BORN TO LIVE AND THE LIFE GOD INTENDED US TO LIVE...

OUR CORE MISSION IS TO ACHIEVE LGBT EQUALITY THROUGH PROPER AND PEACEFUL CHANNELS EMPLOYING MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES ALONG THE WAY. STRONG EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON ENLIGHTENING AND EDUCATING SOCIETY IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE AMPLE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE THAT IS NECESSARY TO GARNER THE SUPPORT WE NEED TO WIN AT THE POLLS AND IN WASHINGTON...

NO, the LGBT community doesn't need UNDERSTANDING and ACCEPTANCE to be entitled to equality, as our rights are our CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS that are UNALIENABLE AND UNCONDITIONAL, but we have to be realistic in that certain understanding and acceptance (ample as mentioned above) are necessary along the way, whether we like it or not, as the fight ends up in Washington and/or the courts and we are just helping pave the way for these UNALIENABLE AND UNCONDITIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS!

The feedback we are getting is awesome and we can't keep up with all the messages, etc. and I am so excited to be doing what I'm doing for LGBT Equality Worldwide...it has been a lifelong dream! We just recently received some correspondence from a Washington politician who issued this campaign group a challenge; the details of that challenge are located in the document section of the campaign group facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/groups/letsreach1millionpeoplecampaignlgbtequality/

The LGBT community is somewhat divided on many of the ways to accomplish this achievement of our rights. You know think about it, many LGBT individuals complain about some of the politicians who are in all likelihood closeted, etc. or were at one time and how they actually did more harm for us than good in order to somewhat conceal their own sexual preferences at that time and not draw attention to themselves, or they used our platform for their own personal gain, etc, and I'm sure you know where this is coming from. Well, could it have been because many of the various LGBT lobbyists/groups are so separated from each other and many do not have a unified common supporting of the entire LGBT community that it scared some of the politicians against actually aligning themselves with us. I truly believe this particular politician who issued us the challenge wants to see the LGBT community come together and show Washington that we can come together on common ground and be that segment of society that wants to work for our rights and not just talk about them, a segment of society that wants to not draw so much attention to the fact that we are LGBT, but that wants to draw the attention to the fact that we are a minority class that is entitled to equal protections under the law and the same civil rights all other classes of citizens enjoy. IT MAKES SENSE DOESN'T IT...WELL, LET'S SHOW WASHINGTON AND THE POLITICIANS THAT WE ARE THAT SEGMENT OF SOCIETY THAT WILL WORK TOGETHER, IN A UNIFIED MANNER; it doesn't matter than there are a lot of various LGBT groups working on our equality, what matters is that we can show WASHINGTON and the POLITICIANS in some way, that we can come together to achieve them and just maybe this CHALLENGE is the way the entire LGBT community can finally show WASHINGTON and the POLITICIANS that we can be that unified class of society that needs the support of WASHINGTON and the POLITICIANS!

P.S. The following is a portion of a recent GROUP PRESS RELEASE issued that was made an integral part of the group description:

We are looking for some volunteers who would like to work with some of us more directly in portions of our advocacy work. Most can be done from your computer. It is a lot of fun and it gives you a chance to be more involved directly in the achievement of our equal rights. THE GROUP appreciates this and it will go a long way in garnering more support of the entire LGBT Community (ALL MEMBERS), our straight allies, as well as the people we need in Washington. There is no secret agenda to this group as some have wanted others to think; I believe these non-believers and hate spreading individuals have been weeded out. As mentioned in many previous posts, my own book is just one vehicle that has been used to garner hundreds of supporters we didn't have before, but it is only one of many ways to educate and enlighten society and like I've said the proceeds go right back into the essentials of continuing this campaign and the journey we are all on to win our rights. We never ask for money or donations from anyone and never will. There are many groups where the creator and administrators push their own agenda through with their own books, etc. as well as fundraisers and this is their living and they need the money; THIS IS NOT MY LIVING, it is MY DREAM OF ACHIEVING TOTAL LGBT EQUALITY for all of us. THIS GROUP IS ALL OF OURS AND GETTING OUR MESSAGE OUT THERE AND LETTING PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT US IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF IT. WE NEED TO SHOW OUR SUPPORTERS BOTH IN AND OUT OF WASHINGTON THAT THERE IS A UNIFIED SINGLE GROUP OF US THAT WILL SHOW THEM WE CAN COME TOGETHER AS ONE AND BE THERE FOR THEM AS THEY ALIGN WITH US & HELP US ON THIS JOURNEY OF OURS! YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO BEING A PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING! Thank you for taking the time to read this...HUGS to all!

Challenge from a member of THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS

2011-07-17T10:52:00.014-05:00

CHALLENGE FROM A MEMBER OF
THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS

ISSUED TO: The Facebook Group: LET’S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE
CAMPAIGN…It’s a start! LGBT EQUALITY

UPDATE: Challenge deadline has been extended to election
day 2012...

In summary:

A somewhat detailed and illicit confidential challenge was received involving moral and ethical considerations placing a great deal of responsibility upon both parties to uphold the integrity of each individual’s character. Normally, getting involved with this type of challenge would not be advisable for our group due to moral pressure possibly involved at the end depending on the outcome of the challenge (what if challenge is met, but subsequent support not there; does one disclose the confidential portions of the challenge revealing the identity of the politician and accepting the responsibility and corresponding moral and ethical consequences of exposing them with ramifications of possible political death or worse). Are waters being tested for a possible controversial political stand with the potential of the possibility a decision could ride on the outcome of the challenge? This could be the opportunity of a lifetime for gay rights!

The correspondence received appeared somewhat shrouded in mystery and secrecy with the message received loud and clear the identity not be disclosed until that time the disclosure is made by the politician; credibility and integrity are on the line with this.

The member of Congress just finished reading a book given to them by one of their constituents. The following statement was made by the politician regarding their view of the rights available to individuals of the LGBT community, as well as the effect the book had upon them.

“I have always respected the rights of an individual to live their life as they see fit within the constraints of the bodies of law within their territorial jurisdiction. With that being said, certain individuals with situations resulting from behavioral and sexual choices due to individual identity are not always allowed these same rights. I have always taken the majority position of those who elected me to office when legislation or decisions of this nature come up. Recently, I have assessed various ways of encouraging those who elect us to educate themselves in this particular area in order that they understand the ramifications that could result when voicing their position if ignorance on any issue is present. This book could be that partial eye opener with the education they need in this area. I see things somewhat differently having read it, giving me the courage to realize an injustice is possibly done to those individuals with varying sexual preference and identity.”

They went on to say, “A clerk in the office, who incidentally read the book after I finished, shared with me a group created on facebook. I am sure you are aware that campaigns carried out by collective groups of advocates, on any issue, carry more weight as the number of participants rise. With the aggressive goal of one million, the campaign will carry significant weight, once met, when taken through the proper channels to the target audience.”

Support of politician if challenge is met:

Work hard on taking a positive stand for equal rights of every citizen regardless of sexual identity and have a press release so stating.

Make a supplemental personal statement on record and for press release.

Work hard to garner support from other Washington politicians on equal rights issues.

Show support for the facebook group LET’S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN…It’s a Start! LGBT EQUALITY

Challenge work to be done by group:

Reach the 1 Million members goal by January 31, 2012, to show commitment to this cause.

Work diligently and obtain the support of at least 36 members from the United States Congress as supporters of the group to show commitment to this cause by January 31, 2012.

A committee of 14 members from the facebook group studied the challenge and voted as to accepting it or not. The LGBT community stands to gain a potentially tremendous ally in the fight for LGBT Equality. The group believes this is an honest effort on the part of the politician to do so as long as a commitment and following is shown for the cause.

The members of the group put forth this appeal to all individuals of the LGBT communities throughout the world, as well as every single one of the wonderful Straight Allies throughout the world that have stood by the LGBT communities in their plight for equal rights; please assist this group in our work put forth by this challenge.

Press release date of July 18, 2011 via all media outlets (doc. PRWC7182011)
Link to group referenced
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1
Link to book referenced
http://www.outskirtspress.com/livingthedifference
Contact email: joechuckknudson@gmail.com

LINK TO SUMMARY OF AUTHENTICITY OF THE CHALLENGE:
http://thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/2011/08/congressman-challenge-authenticity.html

RECENT INTERVIEW

2011-07-12T16:43:00.000-05:00

JW Najarian - My eclectic concoction of news, views and interviews from authors, speakers, gurus and celebrities, such as Gary W. Goldstein - Producer of "Pretty Woman", Lauren Selman and Pina De Rosa - Noted Film Director & Producer, & Joseph Knudson - Gay Rights Advocate and Author of Living the Difference.

My Audio Interview with Joe Knudson about his book Living the Difference.
http://jwnajarian.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/joseph-knudson-on-living-the-difference/

TOP 5 PLACES TO LIVE AS A GAY COUPLE

2011-07-06T19:35:00.003-05:00

GUEST POST

Finally! It’s super exciting that gay couples are receiving marriage licenses and state support in six states; Vermont, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York! Of course there’s also Washington D.C., our nation’s capital. Now that we are happily married or in a committed partnership, a new question arises: where are the best places to live if we want to be part of a gay community?

Here’s a list of the top five places to live as a gay couple.

1. New Orleans, Louisiana

I would have to say that New Orleans is one of the most diverse and culturally accepting places I’ve ever traveled to. Specifically, I find the French Quarter and the Garden District to be the most breathtakingly beautiful and saturated with same sex partnerships. The people on the streets are genuine and often quite bizarre but always entertaining. They sure know how to throw a hell of a party! People don’t seem to judge each other as harshly as most cities. Magazine Street is especially nice. Many of the store owners are openly gay and most everyone is gay friendly. There are plenty of day and night entertainment options, as well.

2. Washington D.C. – Maryland

It’s the nation’s capital, so not only is it brimming with employment possibilities; it has plenty of different types of scenes going on around town. It is certified as a same sex marriage licensed city and I have heard of many gay couples thrilled at the opportunity to move there and have everything they need, from legal protection, to an advanced and well off city. Also, you’re not to far away from the mountains or NYC.

3. Seattle, Washington

Seattle is a hipster mecca boasting world class coffee houses, art and music. The scene is relaxed enough to be comfortable but busy enough to inspire. You will find plenty to entertain yourselves within this city filled with bars, clubs and art showings. For anyone with artistic flair, I would have to say Seattle has a lot to offer.

4. Minneapolis, Minnesota

As one of the first cities to ban antigay discrimination and embrace a queer lifestyle, this city has really taken flight. The wonderful nightlife and shopping alone would make this a great place to visit, but the gay community within this city speaks volumes. A dear friend of mine was moved by this city and it’s inhabitants so much so that she said she personally had to name it the most gay accepting and entertaining city she’s been to and she currently lives in NYC.

5. NYC, NY

I don’t feel I really need to touch on the details of what makes this city great. It’s just a great city, period. You will find something for everyone here and much of New York is based on embracing different ideas and cultures. It can be molded into whatever you want. With the latest news of NY becoming one of the first states to embrace gay marriage, that certainly helps make it a fabulous place to stick your glittery nest egg!

Patrick Hopkins holds a B.A in Journalism and currently writes for eDrugstore.MD, a safe pharmacy for consumers to obtain a Viagra prescription and other safe FDA-approved medications such as Cialis online. Patrick uses his journalism skills to cover big pharma news he shares on the eDrugstore.MD Health Blog at

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PUT YOURSELF IN OUR SHOES, WE WANT EQUALITY

2011-07-05T10:40:00.007-05:00

There is a group on facebook

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY

https://www.facebook.com/joechuckknudson#!/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1

that is growing very fast with members from around the world. We are working on eradicating homophobia throughout the world through education and enlightenment in order to achieve our goal of total LGBT Equality Worldwide. We have many different vehicles we use in our journey to equality. As our group grows, so does our clout and influence.

We have already received notice from a Washington politician who recently issued us a challenge after reading the book recently released Living the Difference: an enlightening story revealed for people of all ages straight or gay. The details of this challenge will be revealed on the group page in the next few days.

We are in a growth mode and need more members to help us increase our clout and influence on our journey toward total LGBT Equality Worldwide. We are accepting members from across the world of varying sexual identities.

PLEASE ALL LGBT INDIVIDUALS & ALLIES JOIN OUR GROUP NOW!

I want to share with you an email I received from a heterosexual reader of the book referenced above (one of the many vehicles used in this education and enlightenment process): "Wow, I finally get it now, I can't believe this goes on each and every day, but you've shown me that it does and I appreciate you for that. I have many gay friends that I have socialized with and gone out with, but I never witnessed this type of behavior against gay people, nor have I totally understood their personal lives until I lived yours through your book. I am going to share your book with as many straight people as I can. Thanks for helping with my own homophobic attitudes." As mentioned, this was from a heterosexual reader, you should see what the LGBT community has to say about the book!

Our esteemed members are working hard to achieve total LGBT Equality Worldwide, please jump on board and help us attain this in our lifetimes.

Sincerely and with deep appreciation for your membership,

Joe (J.C.) Knudson, Father of 2, Partner of 18 Years, Creator of Group, & Author of Living the Difference

THE ELLEN SHOW-We need her help...PLEASE HELP US GET IT

2011-06-30T14:31:00.002-05:00

Let's all go to Ellen's link at https://www.facebook.com/ellentv and post the group link https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1 and ask her to join the group "LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY".

Let's do it daily for awhile and we'll definitely generate a lot of attention and her producers will take notice...AS LGBT INDIVIDUALS, LET'S STAND UP FOR OUR RIGHTS AND ELLEN CAN HELP US GET NOTICED & ASSIST US IN ACHIEVING LGBT EQUALITY IN OUR LIFETIME...Thanks each of you for doing this for our community!

LATE BREAKING NEWS FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY & ALLIES...STAY TUNED

2011-06-26T17:20:00.001-05:00

I RECENTLY RECEIVED AN EXTREMELY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL ITEM OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM AN ELECTED OFFICIAL IN WASHINGTON. I AM NOT AT LIBERTY TO DIVULGE THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE CORRESPONDENCE AT THIS TIME. THIS IS THE SURPRISE I MENTIONED TO THE GROUP ON FACEBOOK AT https://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1 IN A COUPLE OF PAST POSTS. THE INDIVIDUAL INFORMED ME THEY HAD JUST FINISHED READING MY BOOK AND OFFERED ME & THIS GROUP A CHALLENGE.

I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH MY LEGAL COUNSEL, PROFESSIONAL STRATEGIST, & ASSISTANT PUBLISHER AS TO WHAT STEPS TO BE TAKEN NEXT. I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED AS MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR RELEASE.

THIS IS HUGE...BIG...

J.C. Knudson, Father of Two, Partner of 18 Years, & Author of Living the Difference

http://www.outskirtspress.com/livingthedifference

http://www.thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/

GAY RIGHTS ADVOCATE & AUTHOR "ON A MISSION"

2011-06-26T09:10:00.005-05:00

This is a message I have sent out to over 50 sites on the Internet:

I am gay and live the difference, bringing my experiences to Memoir of Being Gay in America. I am an author on a mission to educate the world’s population about understanding and accepting people who are gay. My book, Living the Difference, is an important resource for young gay men or women living with fear, shame or self-loathing; or for anyone coming to terms with a friend or family member’s coming out, as well as their own coming out. I told my story not to shock, offend or convert anyone, but simply to lay out a road map for acceptance. The book lights a candle against the darkness of ignorance. Editorial reviews of my book call Living the Difference “a fascinating journey no gay author has been able to capture to date,” “conquering the final frontier of bigotry and prejudice,” and “filled with love, hate, joy, sorrow and much more.” A recent review said my book is “remarkably under-sensationalized,” praising my honest storytelling style that leaves the reader to draw his or her own conclusions. Living the Difference lifts the curtain on the so-called Gay Lifestyle, revealing a human portrait that resonates regardless of gender or sexual orientation. It’s a portrait of success, of meaning, and of hope.

Sincerely,
Joe (J.C.) Knudson, Father of two, Partner of 18 years, & Author of Living the Difference

MARCEL

2011-06-21T12:07:00.000-05:00

Do you want to follow the adventures of MARCEL and reap great benefits from your association with him?

Be a part of his world; find out more at https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1

A bit more about MARCEL:

Marcel is a publicity campaign started by my publicist and the basic premise is that Marcel is an internet go getter who will give tremendous publicity to anyone he befriends. He is sometimes caught under the tree or somewhere else with his Kindle and the intent of the campaign is that he is reading my book on his Kindle. This campaign has the potential to storm the internet and beyond, reaping great benefits for all who Marcel befriends. We have been getting great feedback from many businesses and individuals. Marcel will become a household name before we know it. Marcel is even being introduced to Ben Cohen and Ellen Degeneres; we'll see where that goes. Marcel has a great future ahead of him as do his friends and colleagues...P.S. Marcel is going through a few struggles of his own with his sexual identity!

WEEKLY SHOWCASED MEMBERS FROM "LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY"

2011-06-20T20:03:00.004-05:00

LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY at
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1
IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR TWO SHOWCASED MEMBERS FOR THE WEEK:

Many of you know Stephanie Donald of LGBT-Today at http://www.lgbt-today.com/ . Stephanie doesn't blink an eye when she has an opinion or comment to post; that's what puts her at the top of her field. If you've read LGBT-Today, you know what I mean; if you haven't, you need to go right on over and do so now. Stephanie is being showcased this week by our group for her talents and her contributions to the LGBT community. You will see her appear on various sites throughout the internet this week. I truly believe a great place for any gay friendly business to advertise would be in her publication; you would truly reach a diverse segment within our own LGBT community, as well as the fact that Stephanie has some long established contacts throughout the community with ties nationwide. Please take the time to congratulate Stephanie and LGBT-Today for her talents and her contributions to our community...

Jim Koury; what more can I say about this individual who is behind a great publication...WELL I WILL SAY MORE. Jim is also being showcased this week by our group and I am extremely PROUD to say he is my friend, as well as a great individual working for the LGBT community every spare second he has. Not only does Jim know what it takes to be a strong and powerful advocate of gay rights, but he is also one hell of a public speaker, having recently delivered a speech at the UU Church of Athens & Sheshequin, PA. His field of expertise is diverse, as is his personality, meaning his publication is one filled with diverse articles, etc. showing his broad range of talents. Advertisers would be wise to place advertisements within his publication as they will reach a diverse group of followers with money to spend. Jim is very creative and can come up with an advertising game plan that can be suited for your particular business and budget. You will find Jim and Diversity Rules Magazine at http://www.diversityrulesmagazine.com/ appearing this week all around the net. Congratulate Jim and don't forget to spread the news...

THESE TWO INDIVIDUALS ARE WORKING HARD TO ACHIEVE EQUALITY FOR ALL LGBT INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD...

EXPOSURE

2011-06-15T00:10:00.003-05:00

Wow, this is an extremely HUGE & IMPORTANT word for any writer of any genre! So you've written your book and finally got it published, great!

Do you just sit back and watch sales multiply over and over again? Do you hope some screenwriter somewhere will take notice and voice an interest? NO and YES...

These things will happen, but only after EXPOSURE happens.

I have a great publicist who tells me in the social networking arena on the Internet, you must have many followers and "likes" to your various sites and pages. I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE!

Follow my blog, connect with me on face book and linkedin, follow me on twitter, "like" my book on Amazon, share my posts, etc. These are a few things you could do to help me.

There's been some recent interest from a screenwriter, but my publicist still tells me I need more of the above.

I am a 56 year old divorced gay male who came out later in life. Having been married for several years, I am the father of two fantastic sons. I went through what many in the gay community have gone through themselves, struggles with identity, as well as fitting in a “one-sided” society. While I lead a seemingly straight life throughout my early and younger middle age years, I knew I was definitely different from the so called “typical male”. I married my high school sweetheart and began on a journey of hope that my true inner feelings and desires would someday change. I am using my book recently released as a vehicle on my mission to educate the world’s population about understanding and accepting people who are gay. My book lifts the curtain on the so called “gay lifestyle”, revealing a human portrait that resonates regardless of gender or sexual orientation. It’s been termed a portrait of success, of meaning, and of hope. It lights a candle against the darkness of ignorance.

I want to see equality for all LGBT individuals happen in my lifetime. PLEASE HELP BY VISITING THE FOLLOWING:
http://www.thegaylyblogger.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/joechuckknudson
http://www.outskirtspress.com/livingthedifference
http://facebook.com/joechuckknudson
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joe-knudson/25/b/72b
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179421342110744&ap=1
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Difference-enlightening-revealed-straight/dp/0578063093/ref=sr_1_1_title_2_h?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1308114430&sr=1-1
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/living-the-difference-j-c-knudson/1025390413?ean=9780578063096&itm=1&usri=living%2bthe%2bdifference

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CONNEXTIONS MAGAZINE

2011-06-14T23:31:00.000-05:00

This week the showcased member of LET'S REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE CAMPAIGN...It's a start! LGBT EQUALITY is none other than Shelly Straub of Connextions Magazine...Wow, where do I begin? Shelly is the type of person everyone wants to know; she is intelligent, beautiful, an awesome businesswoman, and a fantastic contributor to the LGBT community across the nation!

Congratulations Shelly and your showcase will continue throughout the week on various sites. http://www.connextionsmagazine.com/