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Harvey Fierstein On Orson Scott Card

“Look at that asshole [Orson Scott Card] that wrote this new Harrison Ford movie [Ender’s Game]. I think that you can have any opinion you want, but at least be willing to take the consequences of your opinion. It’s like, ‘Well, I hope that people will be more understanding,’ or what did he say? ‘More tolerant of my views.’ The …

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Google Launches Web Streaming Device

Google today began selling Chromecast, a dongle for streaming web videos directly to your television.  Forbes reports: Practically giving away the device (it’s only $35 and comes with $24 worth of Netflix, even for current Netflix customers) could turn out to be a brilliant move for Google if it results in a massive uptake in customers turning to the search …

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UN Unveils LGBT Rights Campaign

The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today unveiled a global LGBT rights campaign at a meeting in South Africa.  The campaign is called Free & Equal. The multi-pronged campaign — announced at a news conference in Cape Town, South Africa — will include videos and public-service announcements distributed through social media, a new website, a …

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Seen Outside The Former St. Vincent’s

As if the closure of St. Vincent’s Hospital wasn’t enough of a stab to the heart of the West Village, the developers of the “individually crafted, high-end, state-of-the-art, luxury living” condos on that site have decided to jump up and down on the corpse. (Via my pal Mark)

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Peter Sarsgaard On Conan

A breathless press release from Conan’s show: “Peter’s famous for showing it all on screen, but he spills the beans on which well-hung stars have the most to show.”  I think these beans have already been spilled, but whatever.

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HomoQuotable – Johnny Weir

“The fact that Russia is arresting my people, and openly hating a minority and violating human rights all over the place is heartbreaking and a travesty of international proportions. I respect the LGBT community full heartedly, but I implore the world not to boycott the Olympic Games because of Russia’s stance on LGBT rights or lack thereof. I beg the …

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