OOC: time skip update

One of the first acts of the Green administration was to institute a registry of novas and to demand the true identities of all those belonging to nova groups. The QNA refused to comply and sued to keep their membership roster confidential, if only as a stalling tactic. The case eventually made it to the U.S. Supreme Court, which opined that the interests of national security outweighed the QNA's interest in maintaining its privacy. Having anticipated this development, however, the QNA had already transferred its "headquarters" from San Francisco to Montreal.

The QNA has continued to grow as people become increasingly open about sexual orientation and the eruption rate of novas continues to expand, and the organization remains an aggressively outspoken proponent of human and sexual rights across the globe. It is also coordinating with various other groups to counter the political goals of the Green administration and to elect nova- and gay-friendly leaders to all levels of government.


"Never again!"

A very special message from Mustang Sally

Remember this the next time you want to call anyone a faggot, nancy boy!

One Month To Election Day

With only one month remaining until America elects its next President, time is of the essence to encourage voter turnout and to remind everyone of what is at stake.

Laura Pendleton, the current occupant, ran a 2004 campaign promising to bring change to Washington. However, her promises bore little fruit; congressional Democrats were unwilling to allow her to pass legislation to ease firearms restrictions, and her much-ballyhooed "economic reforms" (i.e., essentially allowing corporations and industries to set their own standards for consumer and environmental safety) also felt flat, while their Republican counterparts refused to compromise on legislation that would have rolled back the War on Drugs and thickened the wall between church and state. "Not her fault," one might argue. No, not entirely -- but she has hardly been the leader she portrayed herself to be. Most chillingly, she authorized the use of nuclear weapons on American soil to deal with the threat posed by Gabriel Melchior, a disastrous maneuver one might expect of her paranoid and reactionary rival, Mark Green. Fortunately, novas proved capable of policing their own, and I predict Pendleton will not enjoy another four years in office.

And what of Mr. Green? His rhetoric becomes more inflammatory by the day, which has played well among the Church of Michael Archangel and others on the fanatical fringe of society. His "American Eagle" metaphors and talk of solving "the nova problem" scarily echo the ramblings of other have-been and would-be despots whose political careers were dependent upon public fears of a minority population. How, I wonder, would he deal with us? Require us to register our faces, names, addresses, and powers? Round us up into quantum containment camps? Withdraw from the United Nations? Such efforts would not make America safer by any means. Without nova defenders, we would be extraordinarily vulnerable to other countries who would use novas as combatants and infiltrators. Without nova scientists and inventors, we would fall far behind other nations with the nova advantage.

Bernard Morrison is the Republican candidate, and it's hardly surprising that his showing in the polls is as poor as President Pendleton's. His political career has been unremarkable to date, and more and more it seems his campaign is predicated upon moderacy between Green's vitriol and Randall Portman's idealism. His ideas are uninspiring (to put it kindly) and his administration would likely maintain the status quo, just with a white male at the helm who hails from a more traditional political party.

Speaking for myself, Randall Portman is the clear choice for President. Although he is not a seasoned politician, his cabinet selections are calculated to compensate for this disadvantage. He is America's first nova, and arguably still it's most popular one. I know him personally and I know him to be a man of principle and decency, who has lived his life in service to others. He is nova-friendly and gay-friendly, and while his adminstration would certainly be more progressive than any in recent memory, his candor, charm, and down-to-earth demeanor are reassuring to those who might otherwise cringe at the idea of a left-wing president.

When November 4th is here, as it soon will be, and whoever your preferred candidate might be, please don't neglect your civic duty. Please don't squander your voice by failing or forgetting to cast your ballot. Vote. Please. Your country needs you. The future needs you.

-Andy Vance

Because we do have a sense of humor :)

Men Who Look Like Old Lesbians

from the Raleigh News & Observer (UPDATE)

Derek “Copykat” Evans, who was recently hospitalized following an assault outside of a Raleigh gay bar, is expected to make a full recovery after receiving enhanced medical care courtesy of the Queer Nova Alliance. Police are pressing misdemeanor charges after discovering alcohol in his system and a falsified driver’s license which he admittedly used to gain access to the “Legends” club.

According to Evans, he was waiting for a taxi when four masked individuals emerged from a parked car, dragged him into an alley, and proceeded to beat him into unconsciousness with baseball bats. “If they were novas,” he said, “I would have copied their powers to defend myself, but they were just regular guys so I couldn’t do too much.”

Evans, who is an openly bisexual African American nova, indicated that his attackers used homophobic and novaphobic slurs against him. “They called me every bad name you could think of,” he said. Although police believe it is likely he was targeted on the basis of his identity, North Carolina does not include sexual orientation or nova status under its hate crime statutes.

The Reverend Luke Walton, a leader in the Raleigh-Durham area Church of Michael Archangel, was quick to speak out on Evans’ case. “We don’t attack fags or novas,” he said, when asked if the attackers might have been motivated by the church‘s teachings. “We don’t talk to them, we don‘t even look at them. They are unclean, they are abominations, and we’re not going to put ourselves in a position where we could be contaminated by that. Period. That said, those who live their lives in defiance of God’s laws shouldn’t be surprised when this kind of thing happens to them.”

The Queer Nova Alliance had also volunteered its services in tracking down Evans’ attackers, but police declined the offer. No suspects have been identified.

from the Raleigh News & Observer

Derek Evans, an 18-year-old student at Shaw University, was admitted to Columbia Raleigh Community Hospital early Sunday morning for injuries sustained during an assault. He is in critical condition with severe brain swelling.

Evans was found unconscious in an alley outside of Legends, a Raleigh nightclub frequented by gay and transsexual men. According to police reports, his injuries indicate that he was severely beaten about the head, face, and neck. No suspect has as of yet been identified, but early analyses suggest multiple assailants.

Shaw University, the oldest African American institute of higher learning in the South, is closely affiliated with the Baptist church. According to Evans’ roommate, 18-year-old freshman Jevon Johnson, Evans has few friends on campus. “He was probably lonely,” Johnson said. “There isn’t much for people like him on campus, so he might have gone out looking for company.”

Evans is an openly bisexual nova with the ability to mimic the powers of other novas, and is known in nova circles as “Copykat.” Police speculate that these factors may have motivated his attackers. Alcohol was found in Evans’ bloodstream, and a fake driver’s license was also discovered in his wallet, police said.

The Queer Nova Alliance (an organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered novas to which Evans claims affiliation) issued the following brief statement through spokesperson Robert “Rainbow” Rodi: “We are all deeply saddened and troubled by this attack against one of our own. No one should have to worry that they will be targeted for violence merely for the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, or their status as novas. We will use every resource at our disposal to aid in Derek’s recovery and see to it that whomever did this will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

New feature!

Hello again, babies!

After much whining, kvetching, and undignified bitching, I was given a space on here for offering advice to anyone seeking it. Are you in the midst of a fashion crisis? Are you having relationship problems? Are you experiencing trouble in the bedroom? Are you coming out (or erupting) and in need of a sympathetic shoulder to cry on? I have exactly what you need, and now I'm only as far away as the nearest OpNet connection.

(And, in the rare event that you might want to ask someone else's opinion, I can forward your questions to my colleagues and report their answers back to you.)

So what are you waiting for? Approach the throne, sit on my lap, and tell me what you want for X-mas.

Your most loving and lovely Queen,
Glamora!

From the 2008 GLAAD awards

Glamora, looking spectacularly camp-tastic in a giant orange wig and a gold sequined organza gown, glides across the stage to the central lectern, blowing illusory kisses to the crowd before beginning her introduction.



"Good evening, all you lovely people! And John Waters too, of course."

The audience laughs, especially John Waters.

"You know, back in the party circuit I'd hear all these cunts yapping about how Billy Deva truly was God's gift to women. Then, later, he was God's gift to men. Well, they were both wrong. Billy Deva is God's gift to me."

More laughter.

"He's got an amazing body. He's rich beyond any queen's imagination -- and I've got one hell of an imagination, let me tell you. He's an impeccable dresser, there's never a hair out of place, he's got the most charming accent, he always smells nice, and he can make me cars and mansions out of thin air! And did I mention he's rich?"

More laughter. They love her!

"Clearly, we were destined to be together. But we'll handle that matter after the show." She winks, and a crystal plaque appears in her hand. "It's award time!"

She takes a deep breath, and begins to speak from her heart. "Billy -- we've known each other for years now, and it..." (choking up) "I'm sorry, folks. I'm just so ... proud.. to be able to call this man my friend. I hope I haven't embarrassed him too much! Without exaggerating, he is one of the most compassionate and generous souls I know. He has worked tirelessly to make the world a better place for everyone: rich and poor, gay and straight. Tonight it is my pleasure, and my honor, to bestow this award recognizing him for his contributions to several GLBT organizations and charities, including GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, and the Queer Nova Alliance, just to name a few. I can think of no one who deserves this more than he does."

"Billy, get your rich, sexy ass up here!"

Thunderous applause! Glamora relinquishes the spotlight to Billy Deva, and he speaks:

"Thank you. I only have thirty seconds, so I will try to keep this brief. I'd like to start by thanking everybody I've met in my entire life. My mother and father and my sister Pratima who will be married in two weeks. My team mates Ana Texeira and Ragnarockette, who saved my life and showed me that the work of Team Tomorrow isn't about countries and politics but about people. Furthermore I am deeply thankful to the LGBT community for your continued support and friendship... the work of QNA and other advocacy groups is transformative and unprecedented in the history of humanity. We're changing the world, and I am deeply honored to play a humble part in that. Thank you."

Award in hand, he walks off the stage to a standing ovation.

Public Service Announcement

A dark screen.

Fade in: Archived footage from the late 1990's of Fred Phelps and his followers protesting at a gay teen's funeral. They preach pure hate, their voices at a fever pitch, giving thanks for this young man's death, describing the fate that awaits "fags" and all who "enable" them.

Fade out.

Fade in: More recent footage of Micah Piper, spokesperson for the Church of Michael Archangel, and a group of anti-nova believers. Fervently hateful, the similarity between their anti-nova rhetoric and the anti-gay vitriol of the Phelps clan requires no elaboration.

Fade out.

Fade in: Ragnarockette, Ana Texeira, Jake Korelli, Andy Vance, Tommy Orgy, and Mustang Sally stand in a row, with scores of novas representing various ethnicities and nationalities standing behind them. (Looking very inclusive, permissive, yet serious as only truly liberal groups can.)

Ragnarockette: "Different is not evil."

Ana: "But hatred and intolerance are."

Jake: "You don't need superpowers to make a difference."

Tommy: "Come out. Talk to people. Write your congressperson. Vote."

Sally: "Take a stand to do the right thing."

Andy: "Because no one should be made to live in fear. If you're in need of help, or would like to do more to help others, visit us on the OpNet."

Everyone (together): "We are the Queer Nova Alliance."

Fresh faces!

Ben "Huggy Bear" Boxer, DVM

Eh dere! I run the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary in Clearwater, B.C., where we offer excellent veterinary care, boarding, and training services. We also do a lot of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. (Don't forget to stop by our OpNet site to take a look at the critters in need of a good home!) I'm not very flashy for a nova, as my powers are mostly used to heal and comfort my animal patients, but that's just fine by me. I'm pretty down-to-earth, and I love all things outdoorsy. I'm a big softie and love to cuddle (hence my nickname). I'm a vegetarian and I've also been told that I'm a damn fine cook. :) Anyway, stop by and say hi if you're ever in my neck of the woods!

Robert "Rainbow" Rodi, Esq.

I'm a municipal defender for the city of San Francisco, but the QNA has inspired me to increase my involvement in both family and constitutional law. I'm often willing to work pro bono in such cases, so if you need representation in court (and want to win) do yourself a favor and give my office a call. On those rare occasions when I'm not working on a case, you can find me working in my garage restoring classic cars.

"Dr. Q"

Hmm, let's see. Well, for starters, I'm a genius and there isn't much that I'm not good at. Actually, and not to toot my own horn here, but I'm amazing at pretty much anything I put my mind to. If you want to know more about me than that, you'll have to discover it on your own. I wouldn't want to spoil anyone's fun by taking the mystery out of it!

Derek "Copykat" Evans

Hey, I'm pretty much a regular guy. Like sports, music, dancing, that kind of stuff. Even though some people say God don't like us, the Lord is very much in my life and I know they're wrong. I just got accepted to Shaw University in North Carolina! I'm gonna study Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management. I like girls and guys, so hit me up if you see me. Peace!

Strength in numbers

Wow.

Since the first handful of us came together five years ago under the QNA banner, our membership has grown to include hundreds of novas across the globe. This is nothing short of amazing! I am so very, very proud of you all -- and I hope you're equally proud of yourselves and all the hard work you've been doing. The tide is turning, and this is a direct result of all our efforts. Words could not ever adequately express my feelings of wonder and gratitude.

It was recently pointed out to me that all of the novas featured on our OpNet site are relatively high-profile individuals, and that some of the less well-known members of our large, extended family might benefit from some exposure. And who doesn't love free publicity? So, anyone out there who wants to be listed, drop us a line and let us know!

Keep up the good work, everyone. You're more wonderful than you'll ever know.

Fondly yours,
Andy V.

Back by popular demand!

If you love our "Dragon" as much as we do, then this shirt is definitely for you! The design was directly inspired by the (incredibly sexy) tattoo on his (incredibly sexy) back. We offer a variety of sizes and styles; all our shirts are constructed from 100% pre-shrunk cotton and are guaranteed to compliment any wardrobe and flatter any frame.

More importantly, all proceeds will be donated to charities providing food and shelter for homeless GLBT youths. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a hero to the kids and a fashion sensation at the same time!

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We Are Family!

"Ironskin" Andy Vance

I'm originally from Cody, Wyoming. Not exactly the most gay-friendly place on the planet, but we're making progress. Some people call me the "leader" of the QNA, but that's not quite accurate. It was my idea, and I'm very active in deciding what direction we should go, but I really couldn't do this by myself. In particular, I wouldn't be half the man I am without the support of my partner Jake. I like to think that we're a family, in which all members are equally important. When I'm not championing the cause, I like to get my drink on and shake my tush at the Amp Room. I'm also building an unstoppable fashion empire, so keep your eyes peeled for my fall collection!

Jake "The Dragon" Korelli

Worst. Picture. Ever. [A.V.: Oh, stop.] Anyway, that's me in the trademark red headband. I enjoy Eastern fashion and philosophy, spicy food, theatre, tattoos, and martial arts. I don't mind admitting that I'm something of a badass. Before Andy got me into the idea of the QNA, I made a name for myself assisting in hundreds of battles as an elite -- which I still do, but not nearly as often as I used to. (P.S. I don't know if you've heard the good news yet, but Andy and I are getting married in the spring! Am I the luckiest bitch on the planet or what?)

Tommy Orgy

Hey hey hey! Okay, we're not gonna bore you all to death with the feel-good queer PC hugfest. Instead, we're going to shamelessly pimp our new album, "PolyamorMe," which drops in September, and our new independent sci-fi suspense flick "Meiosis," which will be arriving in theaters just in time for Halloween. And if that's not enough Tommy for you -- please, as if there were such a thing -- me, myself, and I will be going on an international tour to promote ourselves even more in the coming year. It promises to be an unforgettable entertainment extravaganza that will simultaneously sodomize all five of your senses (plus some you didn't even know you had). So far, the following dates and venues have been confirmed, with several more to be announced:

Jan 1 & 2 The Roxy - West Hollywood, CA

Jan 3 & 4 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA

Jan 5 & 6 The Funhouse - Seattle, WA

Jan 11 & 12 The Cavern - Dallas, TX

Jan 15 & 16 Club Berlin - Chicago, IL

Jan 17 & 18 Atlantic House - Provincetown, MA

Jan 20 & 21 9:30 Club - Washington, DC

Feb 12-14 The Amp Room - Ibiza, Spain

See you there! Much love, Tommy O.

Gvuthbjörg "Ragnarockette" Danielsdottir

My friends call me Guggie. I'm very proud to be representing both Team Tomorrow and the Queer Nova Alliance. Yes, that's what I look like. Yes, they are real. Yes, I will crush you. No, you may not.

"Glamora," Queen of the Glamazons

Finally, it's my turn! Well babies, your Queen was apprehended for a little something they call "Aggravated Driving Under the Influence With The Intent of Contributing To the Delinquency of a Minor," or whatever. So now they got me doing community service with the F Troop! It's really not as bad as you might think, especially with being able to turn invisible and sneak in on Andy and Jake while they're playing hide the sausage, or on Tommy while he and himself are giving each other their little "pep talks." (Oh my, did I say that out loud?) I wish I could say that Guggie and Ana were as much fun to watch, but they put me right to sleep! Hmm, well, they're giving me dirty looks so I'd better wrap this up. Come see me at the Luxor in Vegas, where me and my girls are doing our drag and magic (dragic!) show to a packed house every night! And join my fan club for the latest in hot gossip and major merch! Big kisses!!!

Ana Graça Texeira

Ola'! Very briefly, I am the second member of T2M who is also a member of the QNA. I am originally from Brasil and I am very fast! I enjoy singing, dancing, cooking, sewing, and practicing Capoeira. In addition to fighting the cartels, I am also very active in environmental issues, particularly preserving the Amazonian rain forest from devastation. Anyway, that is me in a nutshell! Ate' logo!

"Flamer"

Hi there! Well, when you're a flamboyant boi like me, and you light up like the freakin' sun, you're bound to get stuck with a name like mine. Oh well! When I'm not flying here and there saving the day, I'm a lifeguard. Miami Beach is my home town. I'm newly single (fuck you Todd, I want my CDs back!) and ready to party! So if you're in the neighborhood and in the market for a quick tan, holler for help and I'll be there lickity-split!

"Mustang" Sally Kellerman

I'm used to talkin' with my fists, so I'll keep this short and sweet. You've seen me fight in the XWF, but that ain't nothin' compared to what I'll do to anyone I find givin' a gal a hard time. Besides layin' down the law and pullin' my boots out of assholes' assholes, you can often find me dancin' and drinkin' up a storm. I also love ridin' and ropin' (though not always horses, if you get me. haha). Also, thanks to all my true fans for stickin' by me when N! outed me. Fuckers. Anyway, keep watchin'! Things're gonna get real interestin' real soon.

Roger "The Master" Morrison

6'5" 286 lb 11" uncut

You don't want none of this, boy.

(Or do you...?)