Gaga Gives Back

As Gaga told Oprah last week, she is dedicated to helping those in need in earthquake affected Haiti. You too can go Gaga in support of the victims of this devastating event by purchasing a Lady Gaga Haiti Relief t-shirt. All proceeds go to helping out those in need. Do it for the kids, do it for Gaga.

Speaking Out: Phillip Spooner

Phillip Spooner is an 86 year-old U.S. Army veteran who served in five major battles in Europe during WWII including the Battle of the Bulge. In the video below, taken at an assembly in Maine, he shares his thoughts on freedom and marriage equality. I hope you're wearing waterproof mascara this morning, Tranny.

Speaking Out: Scott Fujita

Even in a city like New York, voicing our political opinions can be intimidating. In a city as liberal and forward-thinking as this, we often keep our thoughts to ourselves as not to be controversial or upset others. So imagine what courage it takes for an NFL football player on a team in the deep South to attach his name to the National Equality March, which takes place in Washington, D.C. this Sunday, but that is exactly what New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita is doing.
In a resent interview with Dave Zirin, sports correspondent for The Nation, Fujita explained exactly why a married-with-children pro-football player is speaking out for gay rights.

Zirin: Scott, you made the decision to lend your name and endorse the National Equality March. Why did you choose to do that?

Fujita: I think for me it was a cause that I truly believe in. By in large in this country the issue of gay rights and equality should be past the point of debate. Really, there should be no debate anymore. For me, in my small platform as a professional football player, I understand that my time in the spotlight is probably limited. The more times you have to lend your name to a cause you believe in, you should do that.

As an adopted child of biracial parents, Fujita's heart for gay rights centers on parenthood:

"A year ago or two years ago, I remember reading about an initiative that was proposed in the state of Arkansas. It was some kind of measure that was aimed at preventing adoptions by single parents. Now, the way I read that and the way that I translated that language was that only heterosexual, married couples could adopt children. As an adopted child that really bothered me. I asked myself, what that is really saying is that the concern with one's sexual orientation or one's sexual preference outweighs what's really important, and that's finding safe homes for children, for our children. It's also saying that we'd rather have kids bounce around from foster home to foster home throughout the course of their childhood, than end up in a permanent home, where the parent, whether that person's single or not, gay or straight. Either way, it doesn't matter. It's a home that's going to be provided for a kid who desperately needs a home. As an adopted child, that measure really bothered me. It just boggles my mind because good, loving homes for any child are the most important thing."

Like any good sport, Scott Fujita is humble about what he's doing for the rights of gay families:

"I don't think it's that courageous. I think I have an opinion, that I wish was shared by everybody."

Scott Fujita, TTT salutes your courage whether you like it or not. It takes a big man to come out in support of a controversial cause that doesn't directly involve him. Mazel! and you'll be in our hearts as the TTT editorial team participates in Sunday's march.

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-zirin/why-i-support-the-nationa_b_310890.html

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-zirin/why-i-support-the-nationa_b_310890.html

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-zirin/why-i-support-the-nationa_b_310890.html

Dont Just Give It - Give Back

No one does tranny better than Rufus Wainwright. Come on, Kitties. Rufus did Judy at Carnegie Hall, and Rufus did meth. Knowing fall is best for binging on donating your funds or time, we’ve got the perfect event for you.

Lady Rufus will be serenading trannies in NYC this week at
A Place at the Table – a benefit for the Ali Forney Center.

When: October 5, 2009, 7p
Where: The Chelsea Art Museum
Why: It’s for a good cause and Rufus will be there
How: http://www.aliforneycenter.org/

The Ali Forney Center provides shelter and other essential health and social services to homeless LGBT youth (ages 16-24) throughout New York City. Ali Forney Center clients receive medical and psychological care, counseling, substance abuse treatment, education and job assistance, vocational training, and mentoring and guidance from trusted adults. They have two housing programs, one emergency and one transitional, which address both the immediate need to get youth off the street as well as the need to teach them how to live independently.

There’s no excuse. Get your tickets at http://www.aliforneycenter.org/

P.S., A sources tell TTT that Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn will be there as well.

Put yourself in these kids' heels: Do something!