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Some Washington State Churches In Split Over Gay Marriage - A handful of Roman...

Some Washington State Churches In Split Over Gay Marriage -
A handful of Roman Catholic churches in Washington state, whose Catholic governor signed a law allowing gay marriage earlier this year, have refused to circulate a petition endorsed by their archbishop to repeal the law, congregation leaders said.

http://biggaynews.com/some-washington-state-churches-in-split-over-gay-marriage/10364?utm_source=gaynews&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=LGBT&utm_term=gay

Lena Horne gave parties in her West End Avenue apartment frequently during the r...

Lena Horne gave parties in her West End Avenue apartment frequently during the run of Jamaica, composed by Harold Arlen, in which Shayne understudied Ricardo Montalban. Horne graciously invited Sunshine to accompany him to the parties. But years later, Shayne went backstage to see Horne after her one- woman Broadway show and was greeted without any sign of affection. Rather, she berated him by saying, ‘Mr.Mogul…how come you never got me a job, Mr. Mogul?”

Eight same-sex couples have filed suit in U.S. federal court challenging Nevada'...

Eight same-sex couples have filed suit in U.S. federal court challenging Nevada's gay marriage ban as unconstitutional and saying the state's domestic-partnership statute relegates them to second-class status.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-gaymarriage-nevadabre83a0p3-20120411,0,4433427.story


Gay couples challenge same-sex marriage ban in court
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(Reuters) - Eight same-sex couples have filed suit in U.S. federal court challenging Nevada's gay marriage ban as unconstitutional and saying the state's domestic-partnership statute relegates them to second-class status.

Alan Shayne with George Cukor. Mr. Shayne started his career as an actor on Br...

Alan Shayne with George Cukor.

Mr. Shayne started his career as an actor on Broadway and in television before eventually becoming president of Warner Brothers Television, from which he retired in 1986. During his tenure there, he was responsible for launching such hit shows as "Wonder Woman," "Dukes of Hazard," "Alice," and "Night Court," among others. He began his career in television with David Susskind's production company, after heading the Broadway casting office for David Merrick. Both struggled, however, to keep their personal lives from affecting their professional lives, as homosexuality was an inevitable death sentence for one's career. Though Mr. Sunshine admitted it was easier for him as an artist, it was not so for Mr. Shayne. They recount a story when it was made clear by their employers that such a "lifestyle" must be kept quiet.

http://www.housatonictimes.com/articles/2011/10/21/entertainment/doc4e9eeddccbeda913130452.txt?viewmode=2

Horse Pastel on Paper by @NormanSunshine

Horse Pastel on Paper by @NormanSunshine

Julian Bond, former chairman of the NAACP and leader in the American civil right...

Julian Bond, former chairman of the NAACP and leader in the American civil rights movement speaks with Anderson Cooper. Bond says, "Gay rights are civil rights".


Julian Bond: Gay rights are civil rights - CNN.com Video
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Julian Bond reacts to efforts to drive a wedge between black people and same-sex marriage activists.

"Smash" producers get top award by gay media group http://www.reuters.com/articl...

"Smash" producers get top award by gay media group http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/26/entertainment-us-usa-glaad-idUSBRE82O03R20120326


Smash producers get top award by US gay media group
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The producers of the new TV musical drama series Smash were honored by gay and lesbian watchdog group GLAAD at a gala on Saturday that highlighted gay marriage and bullying.Neil Meron

We celebrate again being in the top 20 list on this Amazon.com book bestseller l...

We celebrate again being in the top 20 list on this

Amazon Best Sellers: best Gay & Lesbian Biographies
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Discover the best Gay & Lesbian Biographies in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Books Best Sellers.

Lena Horne sings "Push de Button" from the 1957 Broadway show Jamaica. Alan Shay...

Lena Horne sings "Push de Button" from the 1957 Broadway show Jamaica. Alan Shayne was a part of this all-star cast as the radio announcer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM8uJepJV7I


LENA HORNE - Push The Button
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Lena sang this awesome song in the 1957 Broadway show called Jamaica. LENA ROCKS! I wish there was video but there doesn't seem to be any of this song. Ricar...