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Activists, Art, Memoriam, Resources etc

 

Australian Coalition for Equality

ACE is dedicated to achieving equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Australian national law and policy.                      

                        www.coalitionforequality.org.au

Action Reform Change Queensland (ARCQ)

A small group, very narrowly focused to action only those top few matters which ARCQ members have identified (e.g. adoption, fertility clinic access)..                  

 http://arcq.com.au/

Australian Marriage Equality

Australian Marriage Equality (or AME for short), is made up of concerned lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from most states and territories who have come together to campaign for law reform and attitudinal change necessary to allow same sex couples to marry.                 

www.australianmarriageequality.com/

Rodney Croome
Articles, essays, reviews, speeches, lectures and daily comment by prominent Australian gay advocate Rodney Croome.  Rodney has many years of experience in lobbying government and in organizing effective activism.  Rodney welcomes you to visit his weblog to be kept up to date with progress in issues around Australia.
                        http://www.rodneycroome.id.au
Peter Tatchell
UK resident Australian gay and civil rights activist who has put his physical and mental well-being on the line many times by publicly practicing what he knows to be right – that you must stand up and demand justice, equality and freedom of expression (not oppression) for all.  Peter is an inspiration to many and an international treasure. Read his excellent essays on site and buy a copy of one his books. (Look for a second hand copy of Safer Sexy: The Guide to Gay Sex Safely at www.amazon.com).
http://www.petertatchell.net/
Greg Weir’s Archives Covering 1893-1994 (bulk of which is 1974-1994)
Now resident in country NSW, Greg was a pivotal activist in Queensland for gay law reform. He fought to continue his studies at what was then known as Kelvin Grove Teachers College merely for being open about his homosexuality, however the Government then refused to offer him his indentured employment. Weir took legal action against the Queensland government in 1976 for not employing gays. He worked as an electorate assistant to Queensland senator and renowned rights activist the late George Georges, from 1981-1987. Greg’s archives are a detailed history gay and lesbian rights activism in his time in Queensland. 25 boxes of material is carefully chronicled and stored at the National Library in Canberra.
http://www.nla.gov.au/ms/findaids/8915.html

Tony Robertson’s “Brisbane Page”

Tony has a strong affiliation with spirituality in many forms, and among other things is an avid naturist and a political & cultural activist who is proud to call Brisbane home.

                        http://www.justlivingaus.com/

Our Love Is Here To Stay - Gays and Musicals (by John B. Kenrick)

“The connection between gays and musicals is more than just a humorous stereotype. It is an abiding reality that has survived the cultural changes of the last two centuries. These essays take an affectionate look at this much neglected topic.”

A hugely valuable resource – as well as being a highly entertaining, authoritative, concise and easily accessible document. Just one element of the broad picture the site paints of the “musicals” genre.

http://www.musicals101.com/ourlove.htm

The Androphile Project – The World History Of Male Love

“…a fascinating collection of artwork and literature detailing how gay male love has always been a part of the social fabric. While there aren’t as many examples as we would like, those provided are well worth a visit.” (quote from The Advocate)         

http://www.androphile.org/

Sir Ian McKellen
Outspokenly proud gay man Sir Ian McKellen is not only a very fine and charming actor, but he personally maintains one of the most useful and enjoyable sites on the web. Find details of his many artistic endeavours, enjoy his very positive and inspiring writings, keep up to date on upcoming film, TV and stage performances and even buy an official T-shirt.
                        www.mckellen.com
Garrie Maguire’s "To Have And To Hold"

Garrie Maguire is a Sydney based photographic artist. His exhibition "To Have And To Hold" was a feature at the Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Live Arts during June/July 2001. Photos of 44 Sydney men, posed as they themselves chose, are accompanied by each man’s written statement completing "What I require in a partner is…" The website gives you the choice of reading the statements before viewing the associated photo. This important and entertaining work helps blow away preconceived ideas of what being a gay man is all about.

http://www.magooonsafari.com.au/page_tohave.htm

Quentin Crisp Tribute (by Phillip Ward)
"Quentin Crisp had a notoriety that was his, and his alone: He dared to "be" himself in London in a time when men like him were viciously beaten on street corners and publicly scorned for being themselves. It is an enduring testimony to Mr. Crisp¹s spirit and indomitable sense of self that he survived the almost daily onslaughts of anti-gay violence and intolerance."

www.crisperanto.org

Dr Evelyn Hooker – in Memoriam
"Evelyn Hooker, Ph.D., published the first empirical research to challenge the prevailing psychiatric assumption that homosexuality was a mental illness. Her work was the cornerstone for an entire body of research that ultimately led to removal of "homosexuality" from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Her courage, insight, and integrity have inspired social scientists, mental health professionals, human rights activists, and people around the world." This site has very comprehensive reference links – including the distributors of the film "Changing Our Minds".

http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/hooker.html

Astroqueer’s Stars (Queer Astrology)

A detailed site by Brisbane born gay British-Australian Astrologer, Simon-Astley Scholfield (BA Hons). "This free global astrology portal includes a database of LGBT celebrity astro-charts and links to gay-friendly astrologers and articles on gender & sexuality issues. A comprehensive bibliography of astro-texts about astrology & sexuality is also included along with much, much more for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders (LGBTs) and their friends!"

Main site http://members.tripod.com/Astroqueer

Brisbane page http://members.tripod.com/Astroqueer/charts/places/brisbane.html

 

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