Sunday, September 25, 2011

Pain of bias-based bullying lingers

The recent suicide death of 14 year old Williamsville North High School student, Jamey Rodemeyer, brings up memories for gay adults.

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Bullied Gay Teen Caleb Laieski Making A Difference for LGBT Youth

President Barack Obama with Caleb Laieski
Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy, courtesy Caleb Laieski.

Read the full article at LGBTQNATION.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Carrion To Depart NYS OCFS on April 1, 2011 (NY Rumor Alert Update)

The Truth About Prone Restraints reports, "No news yet on whether her departure is voluntary or she was encouraged to leave." Or, whether or not Carrion is jumping to another sinking ship, the US Department of Justice~Civil Rights Division.

Source: The Truth About Prone Restraints

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Senator Maziarz Describes NYS OCFS Commissioner as Dangerous

Although NYS Senator Michael Nozzolio is leading the call for NYS OCFS Commissioner Gladys Carrion to resign, "[t]he strongest words arguably came from [NYS Senator] Maziarz, who called Carrion "the most dangerous person in New York State government."  Carrion is accused of deliberately and systematically destroying the juvenile justice system.
Not mentioned in the article, or any other article for that matter, is that Commissioner Carrion has also looked the other way while CPS Investigators conspire with "school officials" to file and determine 'founded' false reports of neglect/abuse, a Class A misdemeanor, against a parent or parents whose child is not in attendance at school for sound and legal reason. A report by the Vera Institute of Justice also failed to address this matter in its report: Getting Teenagers Back to School: Rethinking New York State's Response to Chronic Absence.
Refusal by government officials to look into the practice of CPS Investigators and "school officials" who conspire in the filing and 'founding' of false reports of neglect/abuse, and failure to prosecute all involved, speaks volumes to the "approval" of this illegal practice; it also speaks 'carte blanche'  approval to the illegal and ongoing criminal violence against parents who have the right to the care, education, and upbringing of their children.
In effect, this practice continues to reveal the systemic corruption in New York State.
Read the article in its entirety at auburnpub.com

 

Friday, March 18, 2011

Monday, December 6, 2010

'America's Sweetheart' Nominated for 2011 Buffalo Creative Black Tie Awards

"America's Sweetheart', Miss Anita Waistline, is one of five nominees for Best Female Newcomer who were selected by overall community involvement.

Mike Mangus, Miss Anita Waistline
North Tonawanda, New York – ‘America’s Sweetheart’, Miss Anita Waistline, has been nominated for the 2nd Annual Buffalo Creative Black Tie Awards, a fundraiser for Reign 19 of the Imperial Court of Buffalo.
 
A female illusionist, also known as Mike Mangus, Miss Waistline is extremely happy about the nomination. “I am very excited about the nomination and look forward to the continued support of my fans”, she said.

One of New York’s youngest Drag Queens, she has been performing as a female illusionist for a little over two years in several clubs throughout New York State and Southern Ontario including, Club Marcella, Illusions, Adonia’s, Pure, Sky Bar, and The Embassy in Hamilton. Her creative expression ranges from glamorous to androgynous. She is listed with The Drag Queen Registry (a world-wide directory of Drag Queens),has her sights set on Provincetown, MA and, of course, the 2011 Buffalo Creative Black Tie Awards.

Communities on both sides of the US/Canadian border will be able to continue their support for their favorite nominee by casting ballots that are available at bars in Buffalo, NY, Jamestown, NY, Erie, PA, and in Hamilton and St. Catharines, ON. The cost of the ballot is $1.00, and is available until January 2, 2011.

The event, hosted by Imperial Crown Prince XX, Jeramie Rutland, is scheduled for Sunday, January 9th, 2011 at Club Marcella, located at 622 Main Street, Buffalo NY.

Visit 2011 Buffalo Creative Black Tie Awards for more information.