http://www.aboutwomyn.com Asian Lesbians Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:09:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lesbos locals lose lesbian appeal Three residents of the Greek island of Lesbos have lost an attempt to ban the use of the word "lesbian" to describe gay women. The residents argued that using the term in reference to gay women insulted their identity. But an Athens court ruled there was no ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/news/greek-court-gay-women-can-still-be-lesbians/ I'm sure you've heard the news. The California Supreme Court has just issued a ruling allowing same-sex marriage in the state. Join me in congratulating two couples who have announced their intention to tie the knot: Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi, and Star Trek's George Takei and his long-time ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/news/gay-marriage-ban-lifted-in-california/ The French minister of human rights and foreign affairs has announced that it will appeal at the United Nations for a universal decriminalisation of homosexuality. Rama Yade also confirmed on Saturday that the International Day Against Homophobia is now officially recognised in France. She announced plans to raise the issue of universal ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/news/france-to-appeal-at-the-un-for-universal-decriminalization-of-homosexuality/ Still on a Mother's Day hangover. Has anybody seen this cartoon? Buddy G, My Two Moms and Me was created by a pair of lesbian moms who were looking for a gay-friendly kiddie show, and of course, couldn't find one. Way to go grabbing the bull by the horns, I ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/videos/buddy-g-my-two-moms-and-me/ If you know your music history, Fanny should ring a bell as the first all-female rock band to be signed on a major record label. That was back in the 60s. Recently, June Millington, the band's lead guitarist, visited Manila to perform in a concert with other lesbian artists in ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/news/a-rocking-night-with-june-millington/ http://www.aboutwomyn.com/comics/a-belated-happy-mothers-day/ If you want a roller coaster ride of emotions, try reading Buffy Season Eight #14. The excruciatingly long wait has been worth it. In my book, Part 3 of the Wolves at the Gate arc has a solid place in the Top 3 issues of this season so far. Last issue: A ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/buffy/review-buffy-issue-14-wolves-at-the-gate-part-3/ by Wayne Besen No matter who wins the presidential election, it is quite clear that the big loser in campaign 08 is religion. By far, the most strident political voices have come from renegade reverends that seem a bit hot under the collar. These cantankerous characters (or caricatures) have transformed their houses ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/gay-rights/the-bible-without-bile/ RogueHunter, I bow before you. Now this is what fan art is all about! Check out these incredibly detailed, life-like figures, sets, clothing and accessories of various Buffyverse characters (yes, even the minor ones). Satsu with her three badge pins and katana made me smile (now I'm just waiting for her ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/buffy/fan-made-handcrafted-buffy-action-figures/ A rarity even in this day and age, Taiwan's only out director Zero Chou talked to Malinda Lo of AE and discussed her latest movie, Drifting Flowers. There was also a discussion about Chou's last movie, Spider Lilies, which was a hit both at the box office and in underground ... http://www.aboutwomyn.com/news/zero-chou-interview-and-pics/