I’ve made some changes around the AmyAndre.com headquarters, most notably a new look for my site. Thanks to my friends in Atlanta for the picture in the upper corner! (That photo was taken at Atlanta’s famous Flying Biscuit cafe, which was founded by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.)
I made the paper this week, in […]

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I want to draw attention to the critical work that an organization called Color of Change is doing. Here is what they’re about, in their own words:
“ColorOfChange.org exists to strengthen Black America’s political voice. Our goal is to empower our members—Black Americans and our allies—to make government more responsive to the concerns of Black Americans […]

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From my friend Heather Cassell:
Here is the webcast of “Politics of bisexuality” on KPFA that aired [recently]:
http://www.kpfa.org/highlights/?airdate=2007-06-27
“Looking Both Way: Bisexual Politics”
Jennifer Baumgardner, author
“Bi Men: Coming Out Every Which Way”
Ron Suresha, co-author (with Pete Chvany) also author of “Bears on Bears: Interviews and Discussion”
“I Have Never Forgotten You-The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal” Richard Trank, […]

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Micah Kellner has just been elected to office, making him the first openly bisexual NY State congressmember!!
This adorable couple has a really cool website: http://www.theordinaryextraordinary.com.
Here’s text from the Frameline program guide about the Bi Request film program at this year’s festival:
BI REQUEST
Saturday June 16 | 6:00 pm | Roxie
$9 members | $10 general | […]

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From my fabulous friend Melissa comes this information:
Check out this amazing, handy guide for ending racism!
http://www.damaliayo.com/pdfs/I%20CAN%20FIX%20IT_racism.pdf
If you would like to learn more about the creative genius behind this
project, damali ayo, visit: http://www.damaliayo.com/

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10. Mid-term elections - delightful news, for the most part!
9. The world premiere of my film, On My Skin/ En Mi Piel
8. The world premiere of my fiancée’s film, FtF: Female to Femme
7. Getting published in Nobody Passes!
6. Getting published in Curve, ColorLines, and American Sexuality
5. Pink’s song - poignant, heart-breaking, and ever-important as a […]

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The Garden State is doing a kick-butt job of making laws! Check out this info, from the National Center for Transgender Equality.
Also, much appreciation to my sexuality scholar friend Melita, a leading expert on all things having to do with polyamory, for alerting me to this opportunity for peace activism.

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If you’re in San Francisco tonight, you must be at Mixed Fruit! This is an historic event…
Mixed Fruit: A Multiracial Queer Fundraiser
Sponsored by iPride www.ipride.org
This event will benefit the Loving Decision Conference* in June 2007
Thursday November 30th at El Rio Bar
3158 Mission Street
$7 - $10 sliding scale (no one turned away)
Doors at 7:00, […]

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If you’re in a same-sex couple, it seems like it won’t be long before you can get married in Jersey! Honeymoon in Atlantic City, anyone? Who knew New Jersey could be so gay? Gay-friendly, that is. Kudos, Garden State!
In other news, the fabulous Creating Change conference is coming up in Kansas City, and yours truly […]

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Thanks to my friend Alix for this gem:
HOW TO Screw Some Evangelist Maggots Right In The Wallet
A way to strike back (kind of). Focus on the Family, the horrid anti-gay evangelical group based in Colorado Springs that wields too much power for anyone’s good, has a store on their website that will give you […]

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