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I'm Off to the March for Gay Marriage in DC

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Taking some time off because I'm heading to DC for a week.

I'll post pics from the MARCH ON DC on Monday.

Other than that I'll be back to this blog on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Gay Marriage: National Equality March in DC, Oct 11

From the National Equality March website: On October 10-11, 2009, we will gather in Washington DC from all across America to let our elected leaders know that now is the time for full equal rights for LGBT people. We will gather. We will march. And we will leave energized and empowered to do the work that needs to be done in every community across the nation.

Our single demand: Equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states.

Our philosophy: As members of every race, class, faith, and community, we see the struggle for LGBT equality as part of a larger movement for peace and social justice.

Our strategy: Decentralized organizing for this march in every one of the 435 Congressional districts will build a network to continue organizing beyond October.

Cleve Jones

“We will continue this fight in every state, in every county, every city and every town, but we are now determined to take this fight to the federal government, to our President Barack Obama, to the Congress and the Supreme Court of the United States.”

Cleve Jones, May 31, 2009, Fresno, California

(I shot these photos at San Diego Gay Pride - July 18, 09)

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Sherri Shepherd's New Show on Lifetime - 'Sherri'

LOVE IT.

I waited until I saw the 2nd episode to make an opinion, and yes...

LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT.

Loving a sitcom featuring a very funny black woman.

Loving her 3 coworkers at the law firm - especially turnpike.

Loving her too-real relationship with her father and son.

Loving that a handsome doctor appears to want to woo her.

Loving that it seems to be a success!

The Latest on the Letterman Scandal

Letterman himself might make a joke about his Worldwide Pants.

Butt, of Course

 

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My Favorite 'Guy with iPhone' of the Day

This one's a keeper - he keeps the toilet seat down.

Guys with iPhones

Microsoft Donates 100k to Defeat Referendum 71

And I'm still running an old version.

From AP: Microsoft Corp. has donated $100,000 to the campaign supporting more partnership rights for Washington state gay couples.

That's the largest single donation in favor of Referendum 71, which asks voters to approve or reject a new law that expands domestic partnerships for gay and lesbian couples. Microsoft is based in Redmond.

The "approve" campaign committee, called Washington Families Standing Together, has raised about $780,000 overall, and spent about $200,000.

The "reject" campaign, called Protect Marriage Washington, has raised about $60,000, and spent about $35,000.

Athletic Supporter: David Beckham Arrives at Heathrow

Ok, so I'm really really digging the scruff.

I could exfoliate my entire body with that scruffy face.

Photos: Bauer Griffin
 

Today in Olden Times: Matthew Shepard Attacked

On this day/night in 1998 Matthew Shepard walked into a Laramie bar for a drink. He was later lured from that bar and was robbed, beaten and left to die lashed to a fence. Matthew died a few days later in a story that would captivate the nation. Matthew would become the face of hate crime legislation and forever woven into gay history's rich tapestry.

From Wikipedia: Shortly after midnight on October 7, 1998, 21-year-old Shepard met Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson in a bar. McKinney and Henderson offered Shepard a ride in their car. Subsequently, Shepard was robbed, pistol whipped, tortured, tied to a fence in a remote, rural area, and left to die. McKinney and Henderson also found out his address and intended to rob his home. Still tied to the fence, Shepard was discovered 18 hours later by Aaron Kreifels, who at first thought that Shepard was a scarecrow. At the time of discovery, Shepard was still alive, but in a coma.

 

Shepard suffered a fracture from the back of his head to the front of his right ear. He had severe brain stem damage, which affected his body's ability to regulate heart rate, body temperature and other vital functions. There were also about a dozen small lacerations around his head, face and neck. His injuries were deemed too severe for doctors to operate. Shepard never regained consciousness and remained on full life support. As he lay in intensive care, candlelight vigils were held by the people of Laramie.

He was pronounced dead at 12:53 A.M. on October 12, 1998, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins. Police arrested McKinney and Henderson shortly thereafter, finding the bloody gun as well as the victim's shoes and wallet in their truck.

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Joy Behar's Rant on the Letterman Scandal

Yes, I'm loving the new Joy Behar Show - HLN weekdays evenings.

Bungee Jumper Survives Rare Accident

Ain't. No. Way.

YUMMERS

 

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Because I Love Baby Pigmy Hippos

You can meet this newborn pigmy hippo at Rotterdam's Blijdorp Zoo.
 

Celebrity Sighting: Madonna's Lourdes Leon in NYC

Madonna just let's her walk around?

Well, she's with her Poppa (Don't Preach).

Madge's loved ones are everywhere this week - see next post:
 
 

Celebrity Booty: Madonna's Jesus Luz in Rio

Madonna just let's him walk around?

No doubt, that is Madge he's texting.

Photos: Splash News Online
 
 

Gay Divorcee in Texas: I'm No Posterboy

The other side of gay marriage...

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Lady GaGa Performs 'Paparazzi' on SNL

The Lady is weird. I like weird.