“For a long, long time, gay and transgender youth have been forced out of their homes because of family and societal rejection” said Lauper. “I am looking forward to visiting Capitol Hill today to enlist support that will help these kids be who they are and become healthy, happy and productive members of our society.”
After two years of claiming that his views were “evolving,” President Obama said on Wednesday that he has finally reached a conclusion and supports same-sex marriage. Obama’s public endorsement is an important step in the right direction, but it does not undo the fact that he has a mixed record on gay rights.
“Speaker Boehner’s request to defend this case in the wake of the ongoing harm done to military families by these discriminatory laws is reprehensible and callous. The Speaker has turned a deaf ear to the urgent pleas of service members who are living with the day-to-day realities of a military that has been forced to create two classes of service members,” said Sarvis.
Quick. Before the temperatures jump into three digits and the mosquitoes come out in force, head outside to enjoy some al fresco dining.
WellPet LLC announced a voluntary recall of one recipe of Wellness® dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility. ALSO, Natural Balance Pet Foods announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas as well. These brand may include certain Costco/Kirkland Pet Foods.
Share and Enjoy Tweetby Nancy Ford Big. Loud. Ridiculous. Ridiculously expensive. That’s the basic criteria for what’s become a silver screen American tradition during the summer months. It’s like the Super Bowl of film, only it begins with the extended Memorial Day weekend, and lasts all the way through Labor Day, bolstered by July [...]
“I am shocked to learn that my opponent has such close ties to the Republican Party,” said Democratic Party Chair Lewis. “I think Democratic Primary voters should expect more from candidates for Party Chair. How can voters expect Douglas to work to get Democrats elected in 2012 when she is relying on Republicans to try and get herself elected?”
Drink & Drag is expected to become a major draw for Downtown Las Vegas and will be opening on the second level of the Neonopolis (450 Fremont St., Ste 250), a 250000-square-foot entertainment complex and shopping center. Located in the former Jillian’s space, Drink & Drag is neighbored by the much buzzed Heart Attack Grill and overlooks the neon courtyard. With over 24 full-time drag queens, Drink & Drag may very well be the largest employer of drag queens in the United States.
The Mucky Duck is hosting a benefit for Houstonian Christi Ayo, a longtime supporter of the local music scene. Ayo left Hollywood and a job as co-producer of James Belushi’s sitcom According to Jim in 2007 to return home to care for her elderly mother. Now Ayo is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and friends, including Tracy Newman, are organizing a benefit at The Mucky Duck on May 6 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 with all proceeds going to the Ayo fund.
Six gay couples who are suing Montana for the benefits that married couples have asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to rule that denying those benefits is an unconstitutional violation of their equal protections.
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