Tuesday, June 23, 2009

GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

SKIN DEEP: Jessica Simpson will be a grobetrotter investigating different notions of beauty for a new VH1 reality show.
GOOD LOOKS AND LAUGHS: The hot, must have comedy star of a slew of films lately, most recently as the hilarious heel in The Hangover, Bradley Cooper has talents to spare. Read all about the Renaissance man and hellip;
CATWALK CROSSING: It and rsquo;s Menswear central over in Milan this week. In honor of the gorgeous collections featured at fashion week, GayWired has pulled some of the hottest shots for you to ogle over and then cast your vote for the manliest of them all!
This just in from Rep. Eliot Engel’s office… legislation known at the Early Treatment for HIV Act (ETHA) has been included in the House version of a major health care reform bill.  Sadly, many low income, HIV positive people are not eligible for Medicaid coverage until they develop full blown AIDS and ETHA would allow [...]
As the New York State Senate and Governor Paterson work out the expected special session this week, NOW IS THE TIME to keep up pressure and let them know a priority should be passing marriage equality legislation. The Human Rights Campaign issued a press release today calling for action.  Said HRC President Joe Solmonese: “For those of us [...]
In a letter to President Obama today, 77 Members of the House of Representatives called on him to suspend investigation and discharge of gay, lesbian and bisexual servicemembers.  Organized by Rep. Alcee Hastings, the letter urges this action in conjunction with a legislative stretegy for repeal in order to improve our national security. The letter points out [...]
Fredericton's gay, lesbian and transgender community is officially celebrating Gay Pride Week for the first time this week with the community's emblem - a rainbow flag - flying in front of city hall.
It appears the government is giving us everything but gay marriage, and as July 1 approaches there may be some very real disadvantages to relationship recognition.
The Temple Sholom synagogue in Pompano Beach, Florida, has placed adverts in a local Jewish newspaper offering 'Jewish Covenant of Love” ceremonies to gay couples.

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