Sunday, April 06, 2008

What Am I Bid For This Lesbian?


Link The UK's Manchester-based Lesbian and Gay Foundation is holding a fundraiser that will allow you to purchase your very own lesbian and take her on a date. Among the options: dinner, a movie or a trip to the bowling alley.

Prez Candidates Buying Space in Gay Papers


Link To all who've been chanting, "We're here, we're queer, we're registered voters", your voice has been heard. For the first time ever, candidates for the US presidency are spending ad dollars in LGBT publications -- in some cases, springing for pricey full-page color adverts.

AFA: "Now, Let's Boycott McDonald's!"


Link After singlehandedly destroying the Ford Motor company, the American Family Association's next target for boycotting is ripe for attack. McDonald's, the world's largest purveyor of unhealthy fast food, has become a member of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). We've asked McDonald's to send of a copy of the Gay Agenda, and we'll let you know as soon as it arrives.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Address HRC Awards


Link One of the strongest advocates for worldwide human rights will speak at the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission’s annual gala awards ceremony. Says the Archbishop, "I could not have fought against the discrimination of apartheid and not also fight against the discrimination that homosexuals endure, even in our churches and faith groups.”

Party Crashing Planned for Mega-Churches


Link The LGBT politico-religious group, Soulforce, is staging "The American Family Outing" in a few weeks and hopes you'll bring a hot dish to the event. They'll be visiting various mega-churches in the US, family picnic style, with the intent of getting those folks to ditch the anti-gay hatred.

Lesbian Pol's Partner Causes Fracas on Flight


Link No, she wasn't rude to the flight attendant. The issue is that she was allowed to accompany Tammy as a spouse normally would on the Democratic Rep's fact-finding flight to Europe on a military plane. You know, that group with the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.