Archive for month: September, 2011

Matthew Shepard Foundation Among 25 Charities Nationwide Chosen for $1 Million ‘American Giving Awards’ Contest

The Matthew Shepard Foundation is among only 25 U.S. charities chosen to compete for grants ranging from $125,000 to $1 million through the American Giving Awards, presented by Chase.

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Same-Sex Spouses: Census Bureau to Release First 2010 Estimates, Revised Same-Sex Couple Counts

On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, the Census Bureau will release new data from Census 2010 about same-sex couples who indicated that they were spouses along with revisions to previously released tabulations of all same-sex couples.

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‘Dancing’ with Controversy: Chaz Bono vs. Haters

“Dancing with the Stars” hot-button contestant Chaz Bono stopped by The Grove to talk with “Extra” co-host Mario Lopez about why he’s doing the show — and addressed those who object to his participation.

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CUE Vice Versa

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Make a Wish Fundraiser at SPIN

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Pam Ann Launches Travel App for the Ultra Fabulous and Wildly Glamourous

Pam Ann, the internationally beloved airhostess to the stars, announced this week that she is going mobile with her very own iPhone travel app, The Pam Ann City Guides. Developed by Pam Ann and Spafax Interactive, the first three guides focus on the cities of London, Sydney and New York.

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Cruze Bar Steel City Softball Awards

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Matinee Idols Elevate the Circuit Party Experience

Patrick Crough and Jake Resnicow pride themselves on elevating the circuit party experience. Their Matinee events don’t just pump dance music, these provocateur architects re-imagine and craft an elaborate atmosphere, complete with aerialists, light lasers, and Broadway show inspired sets.

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DADT Aint Good

On the eve of the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” (DADT) predictions about the impact of the policy’s demise diverge sharply. On one hand, according to Professor Aaron Belkin, the repeal of DADT will be a non-event.

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Queer Religion: Born Again This Way

It seems to me that religion, especially, is at that the forefront of every major news broadcast, as well as having a saturating presence throughout new media outlets on the Internet. My question this month is asking what role, if any, should religious affiliation play in our lives as gay men and women?

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