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You may recall that over $700,000 flooded into an internet account set up as a “vacation fund” for New York bus monitor Karen Klein after she was seen being brutally bullied by students on a viral cell video. This is what she’s doing with some of the money: My story inspired more than 32,000 people to engage in their own …

He’s the 18 year-old son of Arnold and his ex-wife Maria Shriver. Patrick sure looks like a Kennedy, doesn’t he? You may recall that last year he changed his Twitter name to Shriver following the revelation that he had a half-brother due to his father’s affair with the family housekeeper.(Via Boy Culture)

Via press release and posted publicly to the Southern Poverty Law Center website. From SPLC Senior Fellow Mark Potak: Yesterday’s attack on the Family Research Council and the shooting of a security guard there was a tragedy. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) deplores all violence, and our thoughts are with the wounded victim, Leo Johnson, his family and others …

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 …

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 …

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.

Watch this! Inspiring!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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

The Vatican hates them leftist nuns!

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 …

Literally! (Tipped by JMG reader Rian)

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 …

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 …

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 …