Hello all,

My name is Arielle White and I’m currently an undergraduate student in the psychology department at CSUSB. I’m working with Dr. James Kaufman on several projects, one of which is looking at Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation. As you might expect, members of the LGBTQ community are vastly underrepresented in comparison to our heterosexual counterparts. I am posting here in an effort to increase our representation in this study. We are looking for participants 18 years of age and older, self-identified as LGBTQ or anything else that isn’t “straight” or “heterosexual.”
Your participation is completely optional, as well as anonymous. The only exception to this is if you wish to contact me for the purpose of hearing about the results at the conclusion of the study. If so, feel free to email me at whita309@csusb.edu, and I can put you on a mailing list. Also, if you have other LGBTQ friends who are 18 and over, please share this information with them, or feel free to direct them to me if they wish to participate!

Here is the link to the study:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CreativityGender


Thank you all for your time ☺

AW

ETA: the survey is a bit long, so allow time for it! if you know of other LGBTQ communities, please let me know of them! so far i've only hit up this comm, lesbian, queer. need some for the G's and T's!
you do not need to be a college student, just 18+ years old! thank you!

FYI:

Bi Intention Support Group
Monday, July 26th @ 7:00pm
OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Madison, WI
For discussion of issues of personal concern or interest, as they relate to bisexuality, pansexuality, omnisexuality, queer identity, you name it. Newcomers, people questioning their orientation, and others welcome.


For more information, contact badger2305@gmail.com, or visit Bi Intention's Facebook page.

FYI:

Bi Intention Social Event
Tour the University of Wisconsin Arboretum (or go bowling)
July 18th @ 4 PM
Meet at Madison’s Arboretum for hiking/walking, weather permitting. Enter via Seminole Highway; we will meet by the Visitor Center. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water! If a rain date, we will plan for bowling @ Dream Lanes off of Cottage Grove Road. (Look for an email Sunday morning if that looks likely!)

Bi Intention Support Group
Monday, July 26th @ 7:00pm
OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Madison, WI
For discussion of issues of personal concern or interest, as they relate to bisexuality. Newcomers, people questioning their orientation, and others welcome.


For more information, contact badger2305@gmail.com, or visit Bi Intention's Facebook page.

FYI:

Bi Intention Discussion: Dating and relationships
Friday July 9th @ 7:00p
OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Madison, WI
Facilitator: Victor Raymond
A fun and interesting discussion about the highs and lows of dating and relationships. Come with your stories about what’s worked for you and what didn’t go so well. ). Everyone is welcome to attend and share as much or as little as they wish!

For more information, contact badger2305@gmail.com, or visit Bi Intention's Facebook page.

FYI:

Bi Intention Discussion: Dating and relationships
Friday July 9th @ 7:00p
OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Madison, WI
Facilitator: Victor Raymond
A fun and interesting discussion about the highs and lows of dating and relationships. Come with your stories about what’s worked for you and what didn’t go so well. ). Everyone is welcome to attend and share as much or as little as they wish!

Bi Intention Social Event
Tour the University of Wisconsin Arboretum (or go bowling)
July 18th @ 4 PM
Meet at Madison’s Arboretum for hiking/walking, weather permitting. If a rain date, we will plan for bowling @ Dream Lanes off of Cottage Grove Road.

Bi Intention Support Group
Monday, July 26th @ 7:00pm
OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Madison, WI
For discussion of issues of personal concern or interest, as they relate to bisexuality. Newcomers, people questioning their orientation, and others welcome.

For more information, contact badger2305@gmail.com, or visit Bi Intention's Facebook page.

NYC Pride:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=110577648989775

Sunday, June 27, 2010
Time:
10:30am - 10:30pm
Location:
Bisexual Contingent (including BiNet USA, Bi Perspective, BiRequest, NYABN, Westchester Bi Discussion, Bi Women, et. al.) is at the tail end of Section 2 #20 Line-up on 40th btwn Madison and Park stepping off at 11 AM
Description
Calling ALL Bisexual, Fluid, Pansexual, Bi-curious, Hetro/Homo-flexible, SGL (Same Gender Loving), Transgender, Genderqueer, Poly and just plain old Bi-friendly Gay, Lesbian & "Straight-But-Not-Narrow" folks who live, work or play in NYC. This year don't get left standing on the sidelines. Instead, please come and join us in the Bisexual/Fluid/Pansexual Contingent in New York City's 41st Annual LGBT Pride Parade on Sunday June 27th 2010 and be part of all the fun and excitement.

Not that much of a groups person? Not sure who to march with? TheBisexual Community welcomes EVERYONE regardless of class, caste, religion, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation, dis/ability, age, income, education, job (or lack thereof), etc., etc., etc.

Bring your neighbors, bring your friends, bring your classmates, bring your pals from the office, bring your spouse, bring your family, bring the kids, bring your dog (really! it's a great walk for them), bring that cute person you just met last night (*wink*), bring your own group's banner, bring your own sign or just bring you own beautiful self!

New to NY? Never marched before? Feeling a little shy? Please contact us by e-mail at info (at) nyabn (dot) org or by phone at 212.459.4784 and we'll make sure someone's will be there to meet and greet you.

Afterward lets hang out and get to know each other, make plans for some future fun Meetups and Parties or to get more involved in your local Bi Pride Groups. Lets rest our feet, grab a bite to eat, then go explore PrideFest, watch the (lavender!) fireworks over the Hudson and maybe even go to the Dance on the Pier.

So hope to see YOU there this Sunday come Rain or Shine!


http://www.meetup.com/bisexual-nyc/calendar/12453033/

The Bi Intention Support Group
Monday, June 28th @ 7:00pm
OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Madison WI
For discussion of issues of personal concern or interest, as they relate to bisexuality. Newcomers, people questioning their orientation, and others welcome.

For more information, contact badger2305@gmail.com, or visit Bi Intention's Facebook page.

When:  Sunday, June 27th @ 10:30 AM
Where: Bisexual Contingent (including BiNet USA, Bi Perspective, BiRequest, NYABN, Westchester Bi Discussion, Bi Women, et. al.) is at the tail end of Section 2 #20 Line-up on 40th btwn Madison and Park stepping off @ 11AM  (Click for the complete march line-up)


Calling ALL Bisexual, Fluid, Pansexual, Queer, Bi-curious, Hetro/Homo-flexible, SGL (Same Gender Loving), Transgender, Genderqueer, Poly and just plain old Bi-friendly Gay, Lesbian & "Straight-But-Not-Narrow" folks who live, work or play in NYC. This year don't get left standing on the sidelines. Instead, please come and join us in the Bisexual/Pansexual/Queer Contingent in New York City's 41st Annual LGBT Pride Parade on Sunday June 27th 2010 and be part of all the fun and excitement.
Not that much of a groups person? Not sure who to march with? The Bisexual Community welcomes EVERYONE regardless of class, caste, religion, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation, dis/ability, age, income, education, job (or lack thereof), etc., etc., etc.

Bring your neighbors, bring your friends, bring your classmates, bring your pals from the office, bring your spouse, bring your family, bring the kids, bring your dog (really! it's a great walk for them), bring that cute person you just met last night (*wink*), bring your own group's banner, bring your own sign or just bring you own beautiful self!

New to NY? Never marched before? Feeling a little shy? Please contact us by e-mail at info (at) nyabn (dot) org or by phone at 212.459.4784 and we'll make sure someone's will be there to meet and greet you.

Afterward lets hang out and get to know each other, make plans for some future fun Meetups and Parties or to get more involved in your local Bi Pride Groups. Lets rest our feet, grab a bite to eat, then go explore Pride Fest, watch the (lavender!) fireworks over the Hudson and maybe even go to the Dance on the Pier.

JOIN THE  BAY AREA BISEXUAL NETWORK IN THE SF PRIDE 2010 PARADE

Sunday, June 27th, 10:00 AM
Assembly Area Location: K -Line-Up Number 124 Beale between Mission & Howard.

This year we are supporting the National Center for Lesbian Rights as they defend 3 bisexual members of the SF gay softball team D2 in their case against the National Gay Softball League. (see the story at http://www.nclrights.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issue_caseDocket_apilado_et_al_v_NAGAAA). These team members will be joining BABN in our march up Market street- so grab your baseball cap and join in.

We need more contingent monitors!
Trainings are at the below time. Please let me know if you can go to a training so I have a count.
NeilH63@gmail.com

Coming out, whether you're a celebrity or an everyday person, is an act of bravery that is usually celebrated.  However, if you come out as bisexual you may find yourself being subject to ridicule.

This year, actress Anna Paquin & singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton announced that they were bisexual, only to be met with catty criticism.  They've both been accused by the media & everyday people of either trying to boost their career and/or exploiting the LGBTQ community by coming out.  Some even questioned the truthfulness of their words because neither woman has been seen with a same-sex partner (at least in the public eye).

Recently, Brian Moylan of Gawker.com wrote an editorial titled "Where Are All the Bisexual Men?", which seemed more like a rant against out bi women rather than genuine concern over the lack of openly bi men.  Amongst other pearls of wisdom distributed throughout the post, Mr. Moylan says:

Just like Canadians are basically Americans with a few subtle differences (healthcare, politeness, love of hockey) bisexuals are basically just straight people who like to get a little funky.

Bisexuals are sort of like queer training wheels, weaning people off of their narrow vision of sexuality to open them up to the world of difference that exists outside of their "traditional marriage."

What disgusts me more so than the article itself, is the fact that it was composed by an openly gay writer.  I wonder how on Earth can we demand equality, respect and acceptance from the straight community when so many activists, media outlets & individuals within the mainstream gay & lesbian community are content with questioning and negating the existence of bisexuals?  It also makes me question why do we bother speaking of an "LGBT" community if the "B' is treated like a red headed stepchild for the most part but I digress…

Read the rest @ Raspberry Mousse