Wed., December 2nd, 2009

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- We had a few technical difficulties, so we didn’t start watching the movie up until maybe half-way through the meeting. We will probably finish “Straightlaced” next time, though :)
- Recommendation: the movie “Angels in America” although it’s hard to watch
- Another one: watch “Milk.” If you haven’t already done so, check it out of the library.
- Jake said one of our state representatives would probably be able to come in on Wednesday, December 16th. We have to think of a few questions that we might use. Any ideas? Oh, and supposedly they’re going to give about a 10 minutes speech on GLBTQO right.
- It was World Aids Day yesterday [There are currently about a million people in the US with HIV / AIDS]
- In Utah conservative town, at Syracuse College, women held up a sign with the words “Homosexuality is a sin, Christ can set you free” written on it. She was wearing up a hideous skirt that day and, soon, a student walked up to stand next to her with another sign. On it were the words “Corduroy skirts are a sin.” A lot of people came up to him for pictures and he gained fame quickly. At the end of the day, he had a big crowd behind him, standing sportingly. It’s great that Syracuse is gay-friendly :) [For a picture and the student’s comment, go here: http://www.boingboing.net/2009/11/30/gay-bashing-woman-hu.html]
- Okay, now for the questions / topics to ask about. We came up with a few, but we NEED MORE.
• Transgender issues in the federal government
• Specifics about the trans-bill