New Stamps Promote LGBT Rights

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Need a cool stamp to put on one of our cards? The United Nations Postal Administration has just the thing! The agency has recently released six new postage stamps promoting LGBT rights. These colorful stamps created by UNPA art director Sergio Baradat are “meant to celebrate the diversity of the gay community and marks the first time the global body’s post office has issued stamps with an LGBT theme” according to The Guardian. The stamps were unveiled at the UN general assembly building in New York City. The ceremony featured a performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of New York and speeches by UN officials. While acknowledging the advancements made by the LGBT community, speakers noted that there is still more work to be done as hate crimes are still common and the c homosexuality is still criminalized in certain countries. “We need to change attitudes to one of acceptance,” said Stephen Cutts, UN assistant secretary-general. The stamps are available to purchase here.

5 Fantastic Valentines From Proudly Yours

Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner at home, breakfast in bed or a dazzling night on the town, the time is now to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. The holiday is in just 12 days and we have you covered when it comes to great ideas for cards for your special someone. Each Proudly Yours card is printed on a high quality cardstock with gorgeous black and white photography and quote about love inside. With no predictable images of hearts and flowers or rambling bad poetry, our cards are perfect for the Valentine that wants to say whatever it wants to whoever it wants!

Here’s 5 of our favorite cards fabulous for Valentine’s Day or any day.
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“The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller

 

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“Laughter is the closest distance between two people.” Victor Borge

 

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“The spaces between your fingers were created so that another’s could fill them in.” Unknown

 

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“Soulmates… two halves of the same soul joining together in life’s journey.” Unknown

 

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“At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.” Plato

Get these and all of our cards online or at a fine retailer near you!

Monday Meme: Langston Hughes

LangstonHughes memeBorn today in 1902, Langston Hughes was poet, playwright and novelist. Hughes was also a godfather of the Harlem renaissance as well as a nurturing force among other black writers like Alice Walker. Works like Montage of a Dream Deferred, The Weary Blues and Mule Bone were born in the jazz era yet remain well-studied and performed classics today. Hughes’ sexuality has been debated by many a biographer for decades but his contributions to literature and social activism stand on their own. We honor him as well as Black History Month with today’s meme!

For unique Valentine’s Day cards, birthday cards and any old occasion, check out our card gallery.

Out Figure Skater Adam Rippon Wins National Championship

Last Sunday, 26 year-old out figure skater Adam Rippon won the gold at the U.S. Figure Skating Championship!www.usnews

Rippon’s career has been full of ups and downs and the last time he medal at this competition was at age 16. In an interview with TeamUsa.org, Rippon says he went into the long program with a different plan of attack.

“I talked with my coach before I came here, Rafael Arutunian, and he told me that I had one goal: It was to skate clean and to perform,” said Rippon, who scored 270.75 points skating to a Beatles medley. “I knew after I made the opening mistake that I needed to skate clean and perform, and I was really glad that I was able to do that today and come out on top and finally be national champion.”

Adam came out last October and in the youth driven world of skating, his recent win is somewhat of an anomaly. Watch him adorably explain his success to NBC Sports as well as his short program below!

 

 

NHL Shows Its Pride with Rainbow Pride Tape

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Here’s a fun story from the NHL courtesy of Joe My God:

The Edmonton Oilers became the first NHL team to use Pride Tape, a multicolored tape to promote inclusiveness in sports. The Oilers used the tape Sunday during their annual Skills Competition at Rexall Place. “Many view professional hockey players as role models and our team felt this was a great initiative to let every person know they’re welcome in the game of hockey,” defenseman Andrew Ference told the Oilers website. “We’re all proud to play for a team and city that supports diversity and human rights.”

Wells and Calder Bateman Communications are working together on a Kickstarter campaign to raise enough funds to produce 10,000 rolls of the tape. As of Sunday, they have raised more than $40,000 of their $54,000 campaign goal. On the Kickstarter page, Pride Tape is described as a badge of support from the teammates, coaches, parents and pros to young LGBTQ players. It shows every player that they belong on the ice, that everyone is on the same team and your help is needed to make it a reality.