Tag Archives: good work

October 14th: San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus To Hold “Crescendo” Gala

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will hold its annual fundraising gala on Sunday, October 14th at the Four Seasons Hotel on Market Street. Crescendo delights with a classic Sunday champagne brunch, silent and live auctions overfilled with faraway exotic destinations, extra special events, wines, distinctive food experiences and rare treats. Guests will the mix and mingle with family, friends …

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REI Endorses Marriage Equality

Major national camping and sporting supplies retailer REI has endorsed marriage equality. The company is headquartered in Washington state. Via press release from Washington United, here is the statement from REI president Sally Jewell: REI is taking a position in support of marriage equality—an issue that is important to the co-op as an inclusive organization and a welcoming place to …

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Greatest Hits Of Right Wing Watch

Right Wing Watch has posted an amusing (and infuriating) promotional clip showing some of the most freakazoid claims made by the hate groups they cover every day.

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All Out Celebrates Global Activism

Watch this! Inspiring!

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Boston Mayor: No Chick-Fil-A Here Ever!

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino today vowed to keep Chick-Fil-A out of his town. “Chick-fil-A doesn’t belong in Boston. You can’t have a business in the city of Boston that discriminates against a population. We’re an open city, we’re a city that’s at the forefront of inclusion,” Menino told the Herald yesterday. “That’s the Freedom Trail. That’s where it all started …

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Cyndi Lauper Hosts Online Celebrity Auction To Benefit LGBT Causes

Via press release: Long-time civil rights advocate and artist Cyndi Lauper has rallied an impressive list of stars from music and entertainment to help kick off the 2012 True Colors Summer Charity Auction to benefit the True Colors Fund’s work in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Lady Gaga, Anderson Cooper, Jason Mraz, Ricky …

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NEW YORK: City Grants $3.3M To Ali Forney Center For Bea Arthur Residence

Some of may recall that Bea Arthur generously left $300,000 to the Ali Forney Center, which the LGBT youth advocates are using to as seed money to create a shelter in her name. Today we have fantastic news on that topic: The Ali Forney Center, in partnership with the Cooper Square Committee announced today that the City Council has designated …

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Broadway Stands Up For Civil Liberties

It looks like a fantastic show. General admission tickets are only $60.

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State Department Launches Donation Campaign For International LGBT Rights

The U.S. State Department has launched an unprecedented donation campaign in support of international LGBT rights. Via press release: The U.S. Department of State has launched a text donation campaign that allows Americans to donate to the mGive International Response Equality Fund. Donations will help to further programs and initiatives aimed at advancing human rights, fostering equality, advocacy, protection and …

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White House To Honor Carl Siciliano

The White House will honor Ali Forney Center founder and president Carl Siciliano as one of their 2012 Champions Of Change. Via press release: At the Champions of Change Fight Against Youth Homelessness event, to be held on Thursday, July 12th, agency representatives and various White House officials will participate in a discussion with Siciliano and fellow Champions to hear …

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Petition Of The Day

That’s not gonna happen. But Klein probably won’t complain.

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VIDEO: Nuns On The Bus

The Vatican hates them leftist nuns!

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At Broadway Bares 2012

Last night’s Broadway Bares XXII was an eye-popping carnival of aerialists, titties, political humor, and lots of extremely ripped dancers. Plus a copious helping of cock. I snuck this photo from the balcony at the end when all the performers sat on the stage during a speech from Tony winner Judith Light. GCB’s Miriam Shor opened the night as the …

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Target Sells Out

Literally! (Tipped by JMG reader Rian)

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SUNDAY: Broadway Bares XXII

The 22nd annual installment of Broadway Bares, the most deliciously raunchy show on the Great White Way, is this Sunday. It’s officially sold out, but some walk-up tickets will be available at the Roseland Ballroom box office from 3pm to 7pm. See my recap from last year’s show for a taste of the naughty. Broadway Bares is put on by …

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LAUNCHED: New HIV Testing Campaign

Via press release from the San Francisco AIDS Foundation: At the heart of the effort is an interactive and educational website that invites users to create a personalized avatar—a tiny, digital version of themselves. Described as “the most robust avatar generator ever built,” it contains literally billions of customization options, including wardrobe, accessories, tattoos, and piercings—allowing gay and bisexual men …

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SLIDESHOW: AIDS Walk New York

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, and a galaxy of Broadway, Hollywood and television stars crowded the main stage in Central Park early this morning to help kick off the GMHC’s 27th Annual AIDS Walk New York. Stars on hand included Wendy Williams, Grammy nominee Keri Hilson, NCIS: Los Angeles star Barrett Foa, Tony winner David Hyde Pierce, Glee’s Dot …

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SLIDESHOW: Family Equality Council’s 30th Anniversary Gala In New York City

Last night intrepid JMG photographer Dr. Jeff accompanied me to the Family Equality Council’s 30th anniversary gala on Manhattan’s Pier 60, where over 750 LGBT moms, dads and allies swarmed the grand ballroom and mingled with bold-face names like Zach Wahls (so tall!), Tony winner David Hyde Pierce, comedian Judy Gold, Bishop Gene Robinson, Freedom To Marry head Evan Wolfson, …

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Non-A-Holes Vs Hate

Last week I reported that the Florida Family Association plans to fly a banner plane over Disney World to warn attendees about this year’s Gay Day. Somebody has a plan to counter that message. We’re average Americans against hatred, or, as we like to call ourselves, the Non-A-Holes. Let’s fly a banner above Orlando that reads “WARNING: Homophobes Loose in …

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SEATTLE: Congregation Gives Standing Ovation To Priest Against Petition Drive

When Seattle’s Father Tim Clark told his congregation that he would not permit petitions to repeal same-sex marriage, he got a standing ovation. The parish became the sixth in Seattle to opt out of the petition drive for Referendum 74 that has been endorsed and foisted on parishes by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain. “I am happy to report that Our …

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