Col Kristin Goodwin, Openly Gay & Second Woman, Appointed Commandant Of US Air Force Academy

Col Kristin Goodwin, Openly Gay & Second Woman, Appointed Commandant Of US Air Force Academy

Col. Kristin Goodwin, an openly LGBT officer, has been appointed to become commandant of the US Air Force Academy, the first gay person and only the second woman to occupy the position. On March 21, Air Force Times reported the Goodwin appointment, one that requires Senate confirmation writes Samanatha Allen for The Daily Beast. 

LifeSiteNews declared a pending catastrophe with the headline Lesbian with 'wife' and two kids selected to lead U.S. Air Force Academy, while relaying complaints from the Pray in Jesus Name Project.

During his confirmation hearings, US Secy of Defense Jim Mattis said, “I have never cared much about two consenting adults and who they go to bed with.” Goodwin also has “outstanding service and leadership credentials,” as a U.S. Air Force Academy spokesperson told the Air Force Times. And Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell—the policy prohibiting open military service by gay men, lesbians, and bisexual people—was repealed well over five years ago.

Col Kristin Goodwin, Openly Gay & Second Woman, Appointed Commandant Of US Air Force Academy

Beautiful Bride Samira Wiley Goes Gay Again As Moira In 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Actor Samira Wiley wasn’t looking to take on the role of another imperiled lesbian, honoring her breakout role as Poussey on 'Orange Is the New Black' to play Moira in Hulu's upcoming 'The Handmaid's Tale', premiering April 26. The newly-married, gay-in -life actor is interviewed by Anna Silman for New York Magazine.

'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Orange Is the New Black' are both shows about women surviving oppression. Products of streaming networks that didn’t exist ten years ago, they’re part of a new wave of inclusive woman-centric programming that seeks to spark political dialogue and engage with real-world issues — a project that’s gained a sense of urgency in the wake of Donald Trump’s election. And yet Wiley’s most important role might be the one she has taken on offscreen. As as a queer woman of color thriving in an industry sorely lacking in role models, Wiley has been thrust into that strange space between actor and activist — even if “going gay” as a public figure is still something she is getting used to.

And just how beautiful is it that Samara Wiley and Lauren Morelli's March 25th Palm Springs wedding is featured in Martha Stewart Weddings? Pretty damn wonderful! ~ Anne

Anne Enke's Anne of Carversville Tells Women's Stories From Fashion To Flogging

Jamilla Hoogenboom Has A Roman Holiday Lensed By Federico Sorrentino For ODDA Magazine

Anne of Carversville finds fashion to be most interesting when studied through the lens of the larger culture of women artists, women's history and women's rights. My personal history is one of kissing the ground when my plane landed in Italy. 

In my role as Fashion Director and Director of Product Development for Victoria's Secret, my travels put me in Italy nearly every month. The ancient history of Italy enveloped me, along with its sensual lens and predominance of Catholicism throughout the country.  This lens of personal experience is embedded in the heart and soul of Anne of Carversville. 

For the moment I share a recently updated article on Italy's luxury fashion brands, while pull ing together some of AOC's most relevant writings on the impact of Catholicism on me personally and on women's rights worldwide. ~ Anne

Italy's Luxury Brands Lead In Restoring Famous Heritage Sites: Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Rialto Bridge & More AOC Salon