Jared Leto shows the world (and his co-star) how to make an acceptance speech with grace, acknowledging oppressed people, including the LGBT and HIV +, around the world

Jared Leto's Acceptance Speech - Oscars 2014 by IdolxMuzic

From Towleroad.com 

Said Leto:

“To all the dreamers out there all around the world watching this tonight, in places like the Ukraine and Venezuela, I want to say, we are here, and as you struggle to make your dreams happen, to live the impossible, we’re thinking of you tonight.”

"And this is for the 36 million people who have lost the battle to AIDS and to those of you out there who have ever felt injustice because of who you are or who you love. I stand here in front of the world with you and for you."

Graphics of the day, on which cable networks treat the LGBT with respect and those who don't

As I remind my conservative gay friends, you need to pay attention to how does your favorite cable network treats you and your community? Your God-given sexual orientation deserves to be accepted unconditionally by your media outlets, friends, and family. Accepting anything less is disrespecting yourself.

The film Philomena is a heart-filled drama and comedy that made my Saturday afternoon. Well-worth seeing

This moving book, "Two Boys Kissing," made me cry and relive the feelings of youth, while acknowledging those who survived or died during the AIDS era

Rarely has book made me reflect so much on my life, choices, luck, and relationships. David Levithan's wisdom and deep reflections as a gay man moved me as much as his spare but beautiful prose. This is one book that I recommend for gay men, whether you are 18 or 58 years old.

On this new day in a new week, I salute the good men of the Alps as they raise money for AIDS