There are people who take away the fear of aging, who help us to wear the first gray hair with pride. People who guide us through labyrinth of life with a thread made of words and stories. People, and I'm talking about Ana María Matute,  that open our channel sleepy consciences with sharpening scalpel of his irony and the overwhelming lucidity of his prose and speech.

At the risk of falling into the topic, we must recognize that it has left us more alone orphans of referents and like Little Red Riding Hood more stupid than ever and with the wolf lurking in the banks, in the parliaments, in the police stations, in the hospitals, in the schools and that which warned us in one of his most memorable speeches: "We all sleep with the wolf, but what we can not do is confuse him with grandma. Little Red Riding Hood was silly."

It is comforting to know that when someone so young dies despite being on the verge of fulfilling the 89, he expects his own "Uninhabited paradise" where, each afternoon, he will share a round of gin-tonics with Gabo and with another Ana Maria, the Moix They left recently and were waiting for her. Bored for sure do not get bored.

Montse Trillo, content director of Gayles.tv

From the Barcelona City Council and the Enllaç Foundation, together with an expert research team from the Department of Social Work of the University of Barcelona, ​​have developed a 6o survey questions for people over 50 years LGTBI. The survey is designed so that these people can express their feelings, concerns, needs and problems, and thus be able to create programs and projects that help them not only on the road to old age but also to cope with their sexual condition in environments that are not always favorable. Here is the link to participate in the survey, both in Spanish and Catalan: www.fundacioenllac.cat/estudi

This survey came to light at the beginning of May and since then it has collected countless responses, impressions. But still not enough, the more answers more information to help this group so many times ignored. For this reason they expect the collaboration of everyone and collect the maximum responses before the end of June. Among all the participants a cruise for two people will be drawn which offers the business association for gays and lesbians ACEGAL.

At the beginning, this survey had been designed only for people from Barcelona Capital, but it was decided include more scope since it can provide more depth, and thus make this study and its results much more comprehensive and valid for create more definitive solutions tailored to the needs of older LGTBI people. In the Spanish state in 2009, Beatriz Gimeno prepared an important study, «Old age and sexual orientation«, Which has been an indispensable reference for drafting this survey, since this report is more of a state of the art that will confirm that the situation has not advanced or advanced little and propose solutions.

Initiatives like this survey have already been carried out in different countries such as Canada through "The Health and Social Service Needs of Gay and Lesbian Seniors and their Families in Canada", or as in the United States with "Aging in Equity", or in the UK with "Lesbian, gay and bisexual people in later life".

All of them have been of great help in solving problems and finding solutions for our LGTBI elders. Participate and put your bit. www.fundacioenllac.cat/estudi

In these days the different celebrations of the Pride Day or Gay Pride They occupy the streets of many cities and dye them with the colors of the rainbow. Claim, culture, visibility and party they urge tolerance and equality.

A good occasion to remember what is commemorated and to take stock of where we came from and what is the way to go. 45 years of the Stonewall riots that the following year originated the First Pride Parades in New York and Los Angeles And, although the progress that has occurred since then for the LGTBI community is immense, it should not be forgotten that this has also been the year of the persecutions in Russia, the homophobic demonstrations in France, the public insults of gays under the pretext prosecute pedophilia and prison and death sentences in many countries.

From ignorance you can still hear expressions of the type "but, can you know what they are proud of?", Without knowing that the English term "Pride" refers to the intrinsic dignity of every human being. Dignity beyond sex, orientation or sexual identity.

The affirmation of an eyewitness of Stonewall continues today:

"There was something in the air, freedom, that was needed a long time ago, and we were going to fight for it".

Montse Trillo, content director of Gayles.tv

As well as the rich on the Forbes list or the highest paid models on the WWD list, one more year (and there are already six) hand in hand with LOC of El Mundo comes the list of 50 most influential gais in Spain. There are of all colors and areas: journalists, politicians, actors, actresses, directors, designers, successful entrepreneurs and this year also a scientist and a noble of high rank. Increasingly on this list we appreciate greater number of lesbian women.

The most important ones are their influence and notoriety. political and public positions. Judge Fernando Grande-Marlaska is the one who tops this list in the number 1. Followed by other top-level politicians like Iñaki Oyarzábal, Secretary of Rights and Freedoms of the PP, in the number 2. Next in the 5 position comes Ángeles Álvarez, socialist deputy committed to feminism, the first high-level policy that openly declares her homosexuality. In the number 6, Santi Vila, Minister of the Generalitat of Territory and Sustainability. No lack Pedro Zerolo, who, fighting his illness, continues to occupy a creditable 12th place. Y Boti García Rodrigo, president of FELGTB, in the 45 position.

Also very influential the business world, with Kike Sarasola, owner of the hotel chain RoomMate in the number 7 position. Marta Fernández Herraiz, director of the KPMG consultancy and creator of the Lesworking network, in a well-deserved 22nd position. Juan Pedro Tudela, a gay tourism entrepreneur and very well connected with the US Ambassador Costos, is ranked 34th. Jesus Encinar, creator of Idealista.com, is ranked number 8. Francisco Polo, creator of Change.org, the most important signature collection platform in Spain, ranks 32nd. Juan Juliá, owner of the well-known Hotel Axel in Barcelona, ​​at the 49 stand.

Eduardo López Collazo is a scientific Renowned Spaniard and investigates cancer. He has more than 400 researchers in his charge and has earned the position number 9.

The world of fashion dictates trends and there Pelayo Díaz, well-known fashion blogger and Spanish IT Boy par excellence, ranks 50. Gossip note: he is ex-partner of David Delfín. Also as references of national fashion we find the favorite designer of Queen Letizia, Felipe Varela, in the number 16.

The dancer Nacho Duato occupies the 46 position and the director of the National Ballet of Spain, Antonio Najarro, it occupies the 25 position. Along with them one of the greats of Spanish theater: Miguel del Arco, founder of El Teatro la Ciudad, which ranks 23rd. Nacho Canut, musician and the 50% of Fangoria, appears in the 39 position and the flamenco cantaora Mayte Martín in the 41.

The world of cinema He is one of the most characters that contributes to this list. In a well-deserved 3r position we find the most illustrious manchego, Pedro Almodóvar, followed closely in the 11avo by another director, Alejandro Amenábar. Elena Anaya, muse of Almodóvar, appears in the 13 post, and her ex-partner, the director Beatriz Sanchís, in the position number 42. Fernando Tejero is in the 17 position.

In the TV, the king is without a doubt Jorge Javier Vazquez which we find in the number 4. Sandra Berneda occupies the number 24 and Jesús Vázquez It has dropped a bit to the 35 number. The collaborator of Ana Rosa Quintana's mornings also has a good position in this list Màxim Huerta, in the 44 position. There are also influential characters behind the scenes: Óscar Cornejo occupies the position number 21 and is the visible head behind the Tele Factory (producer of most of Telecinco's successful programs), closely followed by a classic of television and theatrical production, José Luis Moreno in the number 26.

In written and radio media we have Alfonso Llopart, editor of Shangay, in the 18 post already Luis Venegas, from Candy magazine, in the number 40. Paco Tomás, with its Wisteria Lane program, at number 36. Writers like Álvaro Pombo, which appears in the number 19, the columnist Eduardo Mendicutti in the 28, the poet Luis Antonio de Villena in the 38 position or the professor Francisco Nieva in the number 31.

El son of the marquises of San Eduardo, Miguel Mas, is one of the most prestigious jewelers, frequented by the high society, and occupies the 48 position. In the number 43 we find Manuel March, a socialite from Madrid and a passionate art collector. Also worth noting is the director of ARCO Madrid, Carlos Urroz, in the position number 15.

Check the complete list here.

In the Village of 080 Barcelona Fashion you can find one of everything. From the best bloggers of the moment such as Alexandra Pereira from “The Lovely Pepa”, to the coolest and most devoted socialite (Tamara Falcó), a stand where they paint your nails and make-up and even a corner where you can have something fresh on that the July sun in Barcelona does not give truce. And if you are lucky (and we were) you can come across the best models of the moment: Jon Kortajarena, Andrés Velencoso, River Viiperi (Paris Hilton's boyfriend), Clara Alonso or Leonardo DiCaprio's new girlfriend and Victoria's Seecret's Angel, the German Toni Garrn. This 080 has also had the special charm of Modernist site of Sant Pau, an exceptional location.

Last Monday was the opening day, and as soon as the fashion giant arrived Mango He came, he saw and he won. A collection dominated by grays and blacks, accompanied by details of Lumberjack style paintings in red. Wide forms and warm and comfortable fabrics that will make us feel protected from the cold of next winter.

On the second day of the parades, the great designers already established and those who are starting are mixed, who little by little with perseverance and work are gaining their followers and the recognition of specialized critics. The the most outstanding were TCN, Sita Murt and Desigual. TCN He presented his proposals in swimwear, cotillerium, homewear and ready to wear for next summer, where he highlights the daring trikini, the bandeau bikini and in street clothes comfortable, feminine and vaporous pieces. Sita Murt has presented "Bloom" true to its style: delicate garments in silks and linen, clean structures, mimetic embroidery. With bright colors such as tangerine, pool blue and with hints of pepper. And the second day of the parade closed with a summer party, full of color and good vibes because Life is cool!. Unequal presented the collection "SAY SOMETHING NICE"… TO MEN! for the upcoming Spring-Summer 2015, in which a man who was born to be happy and who celebrates life at every moment, a Happy Casual style is presented. Undoubtedly Desigual was the best way to close a 080 start full of fashion, colors and summer.

After Desigual's "improvised" party, on Wednesday he demanded to be at the foot of the canyon and the most prominent were Miriam Ponsa, Yerse, Txell Miras and Custo. Miriam Ponsa surprised with a collection called "Mule Women" characterized by safari colors and oversize garments with overlays. Lines inspired by basketry and macramé, using pure fabrics and fabrics such as natural cotton, silk and linen. Yerse has been inspired by these moments that serve you to escape from the routine, fabrics inspired by the hammocks and resituando the typical seashells and Vichy paintings in a modern and current context. Txell Miras showed “Present”, a collection in two blocks. The first based on drapes and the second with stiffer silhouettes made with neoprene and pleated knit. The colors of the collection were white, black, stone and scarlet. Cost he managed to fill the auditorium until there was no room for a pin and showed the first sketch of what he will present this September in New York. Garments that play with transparencies through openwork fabrics, as well as macro prints with geometric shapes and gold mirror-effect nets. Custo women will opt for mini dresses and shorts in a lace-up and guipure flared cut alongside sweatshirts with sinuous finishes. As for colors, sweet and refreshing flavors predominate.

From the day of Thursday we highlight Celia Vela, which presented a collection around black, charcoal gray and white with pure lines, clean falls and beautiful sinuosities that are drawn on the body, already Brain & Beast, who has brought his optimism to 080 with the collection "Misfits", things that do not fit or things that are misfit. Things that nobody wants and that do not add up but that Brain & Beast have made them beautiful and perfect.

And there is only one day left, today Friday, where the new talents selected for this edition will be presented and the relevant prizes will be awarded. Thus we close the 12th edition of another 080 full of expertise and leading designers.

Cristina Cifuentes, Delegate of the Government in Madrid has decided to celebrate its 50 anniversary making philosophy about the floats and the right to demonstrate. The fact that in the march of Pride in Madrid participate floats and has a playful character leads to affirm to Cifuentes: "It's not a right of assembly, it's something else" Despite the fact that afterwards, I had a certain "Vindictive connotation".

Maybe the Delegate lady was stung by the crest in her party when she declared herself in January of the 2012 fervent supporter of the marriage between people of the same sex. Or maybe he wanted to put himself at the height of the Mayor of Madrid, Ana Botella, who tired of the fruit math, (by the way, will one day clarify who was the pear and who the apple?) has decided to devote himself to the hearing problems confusing the guidelines of the FAES with GAES. Because using the excuse of decibels to get the parties out of Chueca while claiming the city of Madrid as a gay tourist destination denotes, in addition to little imagination, a double yardstick, a double standard and above all a demagogy y utilitarianism shameful.

All this has not prevented the overwhelming success of 1.200.000 participants in the march of the Pride and more than 100 million euros of benefit for the city of Madrid. Let's see if public toilets and enough containers are installed in the next edition. We promise not to apply the most chanted slogan of the march:  "That Bottle to the container".

Montse Trillo, content director of Gayles.tv

These days that have been Pride, Pride, party and, ultimately, much free love and without labels, the DT magazine He also wanted to give space to such significant events.

And they have chosen the Gayles.tv team for it! read here la interview with Toni Delgado, director of communication of the channel, where he talks about current events, sports, reality of the LGTBI collective and, of course, of love!

DT (July-August 2014): The Pride Month

Between festivals and pride floats, it was presented in Madrid on June 27 at the Vinacoteca Tipo Infames bookstore, The street, a new publishing company based in Antequera (Málaga) and working for and for the LGTBI visibility through literature.

La Calle is a bet to reclaim a space for the books they take as references other identities and sexual orientations. Texts that have traditionally been relegated to the background in an editorial environment dominated by the presupposition of heterosexuality. Its argumentative, defining line and its values ​​are very clear: the best stories are on the street. Because in the street there is diversity, variety, colorful characters and fascinating stories.

Its principles are solid and clear. They want to create a public street, for everyone regardless of their tastes, and safe, because behind each novel and each author there is a team that ensures rigor and professionalism. They are constantly expanding, they want adapt to the needs of the public and they are based on paper and digital format. The street is pedestrian, only for people, there are no vehicles or obstacles, only the social interaction. It is made up of a team that listens, who care about the people's opinion and they listen to it to keep improving. The Street, just like the street we all know, is open 24 hours a day, with Online store. And they go to the last one, they want to collect the tendencies, and all with charm, novels and brilliant stories for you to enjoy.

La Calle has reached the market with 12 titles that include novels and some LGTBI essay and dissemination titles, and are already working on new releases for the coming months. In bookstores you can already find titles like The accident, by Adolfo Pascual, The Red Book of Rachel, by Mónica Martín, or Do you understand about Cinema?, of the 0.40 Collective.

We applaud these initiatives that work for the standardization and visibility from a cultural point of view. Everyone on the Street! Because as they say, "Don't let anyone tell you that by reading homosexual literature you are reading in a ghetto."

This is how children from Russia were adopted, with love, with a lot of love. It matters little that the reception was in the bosom of a heterosexual, homosexual or single-parent family.

The past 9 of July the Spanish Government, through its ministers Margallo and Mato, signed a homophobic agreement with the Russian authorities that prohibits, explicitly, the adoption of same-sex couples and single people. Not satisfied with the measure, the Russian Government, in true KGB style, It demands the right to carry out a "detailed monitoring of Russian children already adopted regardless of the date of adoption", with the respect due to Spanish law.

To speak of the surrender of the Spanish Government would be an understatement. Russia vetoed adoptions to countries where gay marriage was legalized. And made the law, made the trap, "do not adopt gays." How much haste we have been in failing to comply with the express mandate of the Congress of Deputies, which urges the Government to guarantee rights of the LGTBI collective inside and outside our borders!

Gentlemen of the Government (that inappropriate the capital letter in this case), thank you very much on behalf of children who will lose the possibility of having a home that provides education, food and love. But mostly thanks for the distress that the adopted children and their families will now live at the expense of the control of Russian bureaucrats.

Montse Trillo, content director of Gayles.tv

We are in the middle of summer and the summer comes with the summer. The offers for the LGTBI collective, hotels, stays, cruises, gay friendly businesses and, of course, the well-known claim of the "gay tourist destinations" are multiplying.

This is all very well, although there are those who question it with the argument that we should tend towards integration and avoid the creation of ghettos. The day that really we can express ourselves with total freedom in any environment without fear of being rejected, reprimanded or even assaulted, that day we may not need specific environments. The end of homophobia will be the end of the ghettos.

In any case there are historical and indisputably gay destinations: Ibiza, San Francisco, Sitges, Mikonos, etc ... And there are those who have decided to declare themselves gay friendly cities simply because that attracts a large tourism and that brings considerable economic benefits. Well, what is intolerable is that they advertise themselves as gay destinations cities where their own leaders hold homophobic positions.

When will the creation of a gay friendly quality stamp for municipalities? We must demand minimum (or maximum) of respect, tolerance and services for the LGTBI community in those places that are proposed as specific tourist destinations. It is not going to be that in the end the only acceptable thing is our currencies.

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