Game On! LGBT geeks find their tribe, podcast their passions and gear up to infiltrate MegaCon 2015, Fired from a Winter Park school, lesbian teachers fight back, Tampa Pride attendance tops 35,000, Bakery back in business after being harassed for refusing anti-gay order, local news, celebrity interviews, and much, much more!
Watermark Issue 22.08// April 9-April 22, 2015
On the Cover | Page 23
This issue of Watermark explores geek culture and its ties to the LGBT community as Orlando is invaded Apr. 10-12 for MegaCon, Central Florida’s massive multi-genre pop culture convention. Illustration by Jake Stevens
Orlando News | Page 8
AIDS Walk 2015 brings locals out to Lake Eola for the event’s 20th year; Cut The Cake bakery in Longwood asked to bake a cake with an anti-gay remark on it; Winter Park teachers allegedly fired for being gay; more.
Tampa Bay | Page 12
After a hiatus of more than a decade, Tampa Pride brings in the masses; Metro Wellness Center Town Hall panel discusses Artiles’ ‘bathroom bill;’ 2015 grand marshals to be announced at St. Pete Pride Kickoff Party.
Talking Points | Page 21
Glee ends its six-year run with a two-hour series finale; HBO announces it will not bring back Looking for a third season; celebrities slam Indiana governor for signing so-called “religious freedom” bill; more.
LGBT ‘Idol’ | Page 29
Power pop sensation Kelly Clarkson talks about her new album Piece By Piece, her strong bond with the LGBT community and her ‘Kezbo’ following.
Page 31 | ‘In Solidarity’
Professor and activist Lisa Tillmann’s new academic book explores the complications of family dynamics—what it means to have a gay family member, how they discuss homosexuality and how they show support for equal rights.
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