The Gay Thread

[Alex]

They probably didn't work with Pixar's budget either. I'd imagine this is was a project of one of their internal diversity groups, which generally get corporate support in the sense of some kind of refreshments budget for meetings, and a acceptance of them using employees company time to a certain degree.

[Chernabog]

A few events coming up. (Below is a reprint of an email I received from the LGLA) Steve you work around there so it may be interesting to go to, if you can get a morning off

LIVE ORAL ARGUMENT VIEWING AND MCLE PRESENTATION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010
Ninth Circuit Oral Argument: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Post-Argument Discussion: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Irell & Manella LLP
1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
Los Angeles, California 90067-4276

Irell & Manella LLP is pleased to announce a special 2010 program around the Ninth Circuit oral argument in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the federal constitutional challenge to Proposition 8, in our Century City offices on Monday, December 6, 2010:

* From 10:00 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m., the cable broadcast of the Ninth Circuit oral argument in Perry v. Schwarzenegger can be viewed live; and


* From about 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., immediately following the oral argument, there will be a lunch featuring a discussion of the case among Tara Borelli (Staff Attorney at Lambda Legal), David Codell (outside legal counsel to Equality California), and I&M lawyers who have been involved with amicus briefing in support of same-sex marriage in other recent litigation.*



Outside attendees should come to the firm's 9th Floor reception desk to be directed to the program room. On-site parking with the I&M building valet (enter off the East side of Avenue of the Stars, just south of Santa Monica Blvd.) will also be validated at the firm's 9th Floor reception desk. Buffet-style lunch will be provided at no cost at about 12:00 noon. (Sorry, no special meal requests.)

There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Carolyn Moore (Tel: 310-284-7429 / or email: cmoore@irell.com) as soon as possible but in any event before 3:00p.m. on Friday, December 3rd. When making a reservation, please: 1) state the attendee's name(s), spelling the first and last name if it's a voicemail; 2) provide a contact phone number or email in case we need more information and/or the event space is full. If you do not RSVP, or if all places are filled by the time you do, we may be unable to admit you on the day of the program.

If you would like to see the amicus briefs filed by both Lambda Legal and Equality California along with any of the other briefing, including the briefing submitted by the principal parties, please go to http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/content/..._id=0000000472.


NOTES:

* THE LUNCH DISCUSSION PORTION OF THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR MINIMUM CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT BY THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HOUR, OF WHICH 0 HOURS WILL APPLY TO LEGAL ETHICS; 0 HOURS WILL APPLY TO THE ELIMINATION OF BIAS; 0 HOURS WILL APPLY TO THE PREVENTION, DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

IRELL AND MANELLA LLP CERTIFIES THAT THIS ACTIVITY CONFORMS TO THE STANDARDS FOR APPROVED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES PRESCRIBED BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNING MINIMUM CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION.



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You Are Invited To A Discussion About The Oral Arguments Before The 9th Circuit In The Perry Case With Special Guest USC Law Professor David B. Cruz



Next Monday, oral arguments in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the challenge to the constitutionality of Prop 8, will be heard by a panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The judges on the panel will be Justice Stephen R. Reinhardt, Justice Michael Daly Hawkins, and Justice N. Randy Smith. Oral argument will be divided into two hour-long sessions. In the first hour, the parties shall address each appellant's standing. In the second hour, the parties shall address the constitutionality of Proposition 8.



What: Please join Love Honor Cherish and Co-Sponsors, the Latino Equality Alliance and LGLA at LHC's next meeting, which will feature USC Constitutional Law Professor David B. Cruz, who will offer his expert insights into the oral argument in Perry v. Schwarzenegger. Come discuss what the argument may suggest about a likely ruling by the Ninth Circuit and the prospects for a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.



When: Tuesday, December 7th, at 7:30 pm,


Where: The National Council of Jewish Women, Room 103, 543 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036. Parking is first come, first serve in the NCJW parking lot (enter off of Clinton & press button on box), or park on Fairfax (meters until 8 pm).

[lashbear]

Hehehehe - you said "Oral"

[innerSpaceman]

Hmmm, I'm gonna think about going to that. My bosses would FREAK though, if I took Monday morning off.


In other gay news, Brendan has edited the It Gets Better video he directed about 6 weeks ago - and though I am not a fan (the lead actor gives me the willies), it's been talked about a bit in this thread - so it's only fair to present it here - for better or worse.

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

In other gay news, Brendan has edited the It Gets Better video he directed about 6 weeks ago - and though I am not a fan (the lead actor gives me the willies), it's been talked about a bit in this thread - so it's only fair to present it here - for better or worse.

Wow he IS creepy. LOL j/k that rocks that you made one of these videos. I think it turned out great! I certainly don't have the balls to make one, so go you!

[Scrooge McSam]

I like it!! I like that you present options to consider.

For me, the turning point was when I quit being afraid and started standing up and giving back as good as I got. Yeah, I got beat down a couple of times... but I'm still here.

[Gemini Cricket]

"Don't leave us now and leave us them."
I like that.
Nicely done, Stevie!

[BarTopDancer]

Wonderful video Steve!

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Well done, Steve.

[Not Afraid]

Come see the future, you'll like it!

Love it!