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NEW JERSEY: Gov. Chris Christie Files Appeal Of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Gov. Chris Christie has filed his promised appeal of Friday’s court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Citing “far-reaching implications,” Acting Attorney General John Hoffman made the request in a letter to the state Supreme Court, which usually does not weigh in on cases until after an appeals court has made a ruling on them. Hoffman said he is also asking …

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President Obama Slams GOP’s Coming Shutdown Of The Federal Government

USA Today recaps: President Obama blamed an imminent government shutdown on House Republicans Monday, and said his health care plan is “moving forward” despite GOP efforts to de-fund it. “You can’t shut it down,” Obama said of the law at the White House. Obama also said a partial government shutdown — which would start at midnight unless there is an …

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BROOKLYN: City Moves On Orthodox Businesses Over “Modesty” Dress Code

The NYC Commission On Human Rights is seeking to fine Ultra-Orthodox Jewish businesses for posting dress code notices that target “immodestly” dressed women. Gothamist reports: “There’s nothing wrong with a dress code,” says Clifford Mulqueen, the Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel for the Commission on Human Rights. “What the law says is that you can’t advertise in a way that …

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HomoQuotable – David Bromstad

“Dear fans, I’ve read your feedback on my participation with The Salvation Army USA, as an openly gay person whom just happens to also be a celebrity, I took the Salvation Army’s request to participate in their fundraiser as one step in the right direction towards equality. If we simply separate ourselves from those that we assume appose us or …

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WEST VIRGINIA: Lambda Legal To File Suit To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Tomorrow Lambda Legal will file a lawsuit that seeks to overturn West Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage. Via the Charleston Gazette: A spokesman for Lambda Legal wouldn’t release details of the West Virginia lawsuit on Monday. According to the group’s website, it has been working with Fairness West Virginia, a gay rights group, “to find a way for all same-sex …

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Berlin To Headline Palm Springs Pride

Somehow I’ve never seen Berlin, so I’m rather excited about this. Details are here. Trivia: Giorgio Moroder won one of his three Oscars for Berlin’s Take My Breath Away, which was on the Top Gun soundtrack. (His other two were for the score for Midnight Express and for Irene Cara’s title hit from Flashdance.) Here’s Berlin’s 1983 club smash.

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NEW JERSEY: Small Town Mayor Vows To Perform State’s First Same-Sex Marriage

Last year Lambertville Mayor David DelVecchhio was named New Jersey’s Mayor Of The Year.  Today he vowed to perform that state’s first same-sex marriage if Governor Chris Christie’s appeal is unsuccessful. DelVecchio, a Democrat, said he will perform the state’s first legal gay marriage ceremony for Beth Asaro and Joanne Schailey at midnight three weeks from today, as long as …

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