OHLALA Mag

TAKING XMASS AWAY FROM GAY FAMILIES

Sponsors of the California ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage are seeking to nullify thousands of marriages between gay and lesbian couples performed after the state Supreme Court ruled them constitutional. The sponsors Friday filed responses to three anti-Proposition 8 lawsuits with the state Supreme Court. The briefs also defend Proposition 8 against opponents' legal challenges, including an argument that the amendment needed a constitutional convention to be added to the state's constitution. California Attorney General Edmund "Jerry" Brown called on the court to reject the initiative. Source: CNN.com

We hope that at this time of the year when families are getting together for holidays, people around this country will take time and reflect on the fact that for the first time in the history of United States of America some people are being taken away the rights they have under constitution.

COALITION ASK UNITED NATIONS TO DECRIMINALIZE HOMOSEXUALITY

An unprecedented declaration seeking to decriminalize homosexuality won the support of 66 countries in the United Nations earlier today. But opponents criticized it as an attempt to legitimize pedophilia and other “deplorable acts.”

The United States refused to support the nonbinding measure, as did Russia, China, the Roman Catholic Church and members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.

The declaration, sponsored by France* (Even if Homosexuality is not a crime in France it is still a country where gay citizens do not have the same rights ...) with broad support in Europe and Latin America, condemned human rights violations based on homophobia, saying such measures run counter to the universal declaration of human rights.

“How can we tolerate the fact that people are stoned, hanged, decapitated and tortured only because of their sexual orientation?” said Rama Yade, the French state secretary for human rights, noting that homosexuality is banned in nearly 80 countries and subject to the death penalty in at least six.

+ NY Times
+ AFP

OHLALA MATTHEW MITCHAM TO LEAD SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2009 PARADE

Australian photographer John McRae has released new photos of Openly gay Olympic gold medallist and Australian Sports Performer of the Year Matthew Mitcham. Two more photos after the jump [John McCrae Photography]

It was officially announced that Matthew will be leading next year's Mardi Gras Parade. Mitcham's participation will be watched by millions of Australians following news that the parade will be televised live exclusively through pay-TV station, FOXTEL. “Mardi Gras has an illustrious history and I’m really proud to now be part of that," he said [SX]

+ Matthew Mitcham The Humble Hero
+ Matthew Mitcham Australian Olympic Diver Comes Out
+ Matthew Mitcham Interview
+ Matthew Mitcham A Perfect 10
+ Matthew Mitcham Gets His First National Sponsor!?
+ Matthew Mitcham Making a Splash in XH

GAY ACTIVISTS PROTEST AT THE VATICAN

Today, activists gather outside St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during a candle-lit demonstration for gay rights.

The Vatican has come out against a United Nations resolution that calls on all governments to decriminalize homosexuality. France will propose the resolution this month on behalf of the 27-member European Union.

The Vatican fears a chain reaction in legally instituting marriage equality, especially in Italy, where there is no law banning same-sex marriage. "The French resolution... has nothing to do with gay marriage. It is about stopping jail and the death penalty for homosexuals," Franco Grillini, president of Italy's leading gay rights activist organization Arcigay, told Reuters.



Homosexuality is still punishable in at least 85 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, and Ghana. Some countries kill those who are found guilty of such an offense.

OHLALA MARGARET CHO, JACK BLACK, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS IN PROP 8 THE MUSICAL

Conceived and Written (six weeks later than he shoulda) by-Marc Shaiman Directed and Staged by: Adam Shankman Produced by Adam Shankman, Marc Shaiman and Mike Farah Edited by Bradly Schulz and Drew Antzis.



Prop 8 Musical is featuring Margaret Cho, Jack Black (as Jesus) Neil Patrick Harris (as the piano palyer) and many more. See the full list at Funny or Die.



Watch the video below ...

THERE IS A NEW GAY COUPLE IN DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES

It was about time for Andrew Van de Kamp to get a decent boyfriend! since his 'coming out' a few year ago [I am not gay ... I am just experimenting] we haven't seen many boyfriends around, mostly because he was kicked out of the house by Bree. But last night's episode of desperate housewives had a gay twist at the end with a promising episode for next week!

You may have seen Anrew's new boyfreind in many shows like Cold Case, Eli Stone, Samantha Who, Criminal Minds ...

+ More Desperate Housewives on OhLaLa
+ Watch Desperate Housewives Online at ABC



To discover who will become Mr Van de Kamp soon jump to the second part of the post for more photos along with two videos. The scene from last night and the promising gay preview for next week ... I can't wait!