Tolerance isn’t enough – We all deserve Acceptance

VOTE for STATES OF UNION because tolerance isn’t enough – we all deserve Acceptance. Supporters may VOTE for STATES OF UNION: a project that supports LGBT rights online at: www.refresheverything.com/statesofunion I Do Not Deserve Your Tolerance By: David Badash (The New Civil Rights Movement) I am an American citizen. I pay taxes. I vote. I … Read more

VOTE for STATES OF UNION because even Laura Bush supports Gay Marriage and Equal Rights!

Supporters may VOTE for STATES OF UNION: a project that supports LGBT rights online at: www.refresheverything.com/statesofunion VOTE for STATES OF UNION because even Laura Bush supports Gay Marriage and Equal Rights!

Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover and Teen Suicide

It has been 10 days since, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, hung himself in Massachusetts after enduring daily anti-gay bullying. Lesbian and Gay teens are nine times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers. These kind of tragedies cannot be allowed to persist.

Dismantling Hate – April 2010

This month on IN THE LIFE we talk to hate crime victims and perpetrators about The Nature of Hate. Followed by a visit with artist Alix Smith, who is traveling the country photographing hundreds of same-sex couples, challenging stereotypes and taking conventional portraiture to a new level.

VOTE FOR STATES OF UNION ON THE PEPSI REFRESH SITE TO HELP RAISE MONEY!

http://www.refresheverything.com/statesofunion Overview Lesbian/Gay youth who have been abandoned by their family are nine times more likely to attempt suicide because of feelings of isolation. A Pepsi Grant would fund the educational youth component of States of Union. States of Union is a multi-dimensional project that focuses on gay & lesbian couples/families. In depicting healthy and … Read more

Alix Smith talks about States of Union on IN THE LIFE

This month on IN THE LIFE we talk to hate crime victims and perpetrators about The Nature of Hate. Followed by a visit with artist Alix Smith, who is traveling the country photographing hundreds of same-sex couples, challenging stereotypes and taking conventional portraiture to a new level. Alix Smith: States of Union Throughout its history, … Read more

March 9, 2010: Gaywatch – Virginia Edition

Tuesday March 9, 2010 Gaywatch – Virginia Edition Bob McDonnell issues an executive order allowing gay people to be fired, and Ken Cuccinelli says you can’t be gay in college. http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-9-2010/gaywatch—virginia-edition

The creation of the Manifest Equality gallery space in Los Angeles

The creation of the Manifest Equality gallery space in Los Angeles Timelapse by Spencer Lowell from Manifest Equality

MANIFEST EQUALITY

MANIFEST EQUALITY IN LOS ANGELES We believe in FULL & EQUAL RIGHTS for ALL Americans with no exceptions. Throughout history artists have lent their creative expression to the ideas and issues that shape life in our communities, our country and our world. The MANIFEST EQUALITY Gallery gathers together a diverse array of hundreds of the nation’s most talented visual artists … Read more

Interesting work from “Manifest Equality” in Los Angeles

Love & Only Love Will Endure by Derek Gores Derek Gores uses recycled magazines, labels, and found materials to create collage portraits.

States of Union in New Orleans

States of Union 11 was chosen to be part of a group show entitled “The American Dream” at the New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery.   “The American Dream” was juried by 2005 Guggenheim and 2000 MacArthur Fellow, Dr. Deborah Willis.  Dr. Willis is the chair of the Department of Photography and Imaging at New York … Read more

Manifest Equality

Check out the Manifest Equality Blog: http://manifestequality.com/posts/meet-the-artist-alix-smith Manifest Equality 1341 Vine Street(between Hollywood & Fountain) Los Angeles, CA 90028-8141 March 3rd – March 7th, 2010 Wed & Thurs – 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday – 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sat & Sun – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm We belive in FULL & … Read more

States of Union in The Advocate

The Advocate is currently running story about States of Union. It can be seen in the “Arts and Entertainment” section through the link below. http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Art/Artist_Spotlight_Alix_Smith/?utm_source=Fundraising&utm_campaign=ae36985c3d-THE_ADVOCATE1_16_2010&utm_medium=email

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