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How'd We Miss This?: Baltimore Ravens linebacker supports marriage equality

Submitted by Jeff on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 9:59am
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Brendon Ayanbadejo [pronounced eye-an-buh-DAY-joe] - Baltimore Ravens linebacker - posted an evolved position on HuffPost concerning his stance on marriage equality.


'Freedom for Marriage Act' introduced to repeal 'Defense of Marriage Act'

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 2:18pm
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U.S. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) Jared Polis (D-CO), along with John Lewis (D-GA) and Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) introduced the 'Respect for Marriage Act', a measure that would repeal the 'Defense of Marriage Act' (DOMA).

Community leaders were at a Capitol Hill press conference announcing the introduction of the bill.


Celebrate The Wizard of Oz with the 70th Anniversary Deluxe Songbook

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 6:55am
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Alfred Music Publishing, a leading provider of high-quality music products since 1922, has released of the most complete collection of sheet music from The Wizard of Oz ever published with The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Deluxe Songbook. The film’s groundbreaking musical score is considered one of the masterpieces in film music history.


New D.C. law extends parental consenting lesbians rights in cases of artificial insemination

Submitted by Community Editor on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 11:37am
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The National Center for Lesbian Rights [NCLR] has issued a statement in regards to a new law in the District of Columbia that, in part, extends the legal parental rights of a non-birthing lesbian:


When was the last time you made paper doll chains?

Submitted by Community Editor on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 8:51pm
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emily.delphi is one of our most popular bloggers because she offers relevant information and creative activities. We're always checking-in for more information.

Her latest post explains the details involved with making paper doll chains. Check-out what she has to say, and maybe give it a try.

Things you will need:

  • Some cardboard or hard paper
  • A pair of scissors
  • Pen, crayons, markers, and color pencils
  • Glue

Australian woman carrying child for gay brother

Submitted by Jeff on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 10:24am
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The Courier-Mail reports on one Queensland man's challenge to build a family. His sister is having a baby for him via surrogacy, and she was inseminated with anonymous donor sperm. The child will not have interaction with the biological father.

According to the news source:

Stephen Page, a partner at Brisbane's Harrington Family Lawyers and an expert on gay and lesbian law issues, said all surrogacy arrangements in Queensland were illegal.


VIDEO: Sesame Street's definition of marriage mentions nothing about 'traditional'

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 2:54pm
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Our friends at Sesame Street have brought wisdom to the forefront with a question about marriage.

Grover: Hi Jessie.
Jessie: Hi Grover.
Grover: I have a question for you.
Jessie: What is it?
Grover: Do you know what marriage is?
Jessie: A marriage is when two people get married... they kiss... they hug... they live together... they help each other...
Grover: Are they friends also?


VIDEO: Marie Osmond - "So what if my daughter's gay..."

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 11:36am
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Marie Osmond wants us to know that she loves and supports her lesbian daughter Jessica - although it contradicts with her Mormon belief system.

Osmond was interviewed by Entertainment Tonight to talk about their relationship and how love before prejudice is a better way of life.

Marie says: "I love my daughter, she's my baby girl, come on. She's an amazing woman. I raised her, she better be good. There are a lot of women out there who have gay kids, who cares?"

WATCH THE INTERVIEW:


Have you heard the one about Carol Leifer?

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 6:30pm
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TIME's senior reporter, Andrea Sachs, profiles one of the most successful women in entertainment - although you may have never heard of her. Carol Leifer [r], is a popular standup comedian, and an Emmy-nominated writer and producer for work on Seinfeld, Larry Sanders, and Saturday Night Live.


Chloe's favorite new shoes: U*neaks Customizable Footwear

Submitted by Jeff on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 4:58pm
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U*neaks patented customizable footwear are sneaker style shoes with side clear panel windows and specially designed socks that allow kids to continuously customize their shoes by simply changing their socks. Pair the shoes with any of U*neaks’ double-sided decorated socks - or any solid colored socks - for shoes that are new and exciting [at least for a kid].

We put this pink pair on our 4-year old daughter, and she immediately began to dance around in the living room. She loves them!


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