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Panels from the NAMES Project will be on display as part of this summer’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Washington DC’s National Mall. The exhibit runs June 27th to July 1st and July 1st thru July 4th. When last measured, the AIDS Quilt weighed 54 tons in its entirety. It’s the largest piece of community folk art in the world. Bring …

I took this just after 7AM.

(Tipped by JMG reader Wilson)

Never.

(Via Copyranter)

The respected Public Policy Polling’s latest survey shows the president leading Romney by four points, but the “undecided” field is troubling.

Valentina Monetta’s entry for tiny San Marino is an almost novelty song. Originally titled Facebook Uh-Oh, Monetta was informed of the Eurovision rule: “No commercial messages of any kind shall be allowed. A breach of this rule may result in disqualification.” On the final day of eligibility, the track was was reworked and retitled The Social Network Song.

The Spartacus gay travel guide has ranked the states (PDF) by several factors including existing laws granting LGBT rights and protections. Embiggen for details and hit the link for the rest of the list.(Tipped by JMG reader Paulo) UPDATE: I’ve gotten emails saying that some of the rankings are off. Fact check away, flying monkeys!

The Spartacus Gay Guide has ranked (PDF) every country in the world based on the legal status of LGBT residents and the safety of gay tourists. Below are the best results. Embiggen for details and hit the link for the rest of the list.