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July 6, 2013August 19, 2019

Former Miami Heat player Tim Hardaway 1st to sign Florida marriage equality petition

During a 2007 radio interview former Miami Heat star Tim Hardaway said, “I hate gay people. So I let it be known. I don’t like gay people. I don’t like to be around gay people. I’m homophobic.”

Times have changed. And since the infamous interview, Hardaway has tried to make amends by volunteering at various LGBT youth organizations.

And now, with Florida ramping up to try and repeal the state’s marriage equality ban, Hardaway was the first person who signed a petition to place an equal marriage constitutional amendment on the ballot in Florida, reports NBC Miami.

“If you’re married you’re married – you should see your significant other in the hospital, make choices for your significant other if you need to make those choices,” Hardaway said on July 3 at an event supporting a ballot measure which would amend Florida’s state constitution to define marriage in the state as a “union between two persons.”

(source)

July 6, 2013August 19, 2019

Folks are working out

I was just at my gym here in Las Vegas and have to note that classes here are always PACKED. And so is the rest of the gym whenever I’m here. And it’s a big gym.

We hear so much about how America is getting more and more sedentary, and I know that is a big issue with computers, smartphones, etc.

BUT there’s a whole lot of folks getting out and getting physical.

Color me impressed.

July 6, 2013August 19, 2019

Henry Rollins on the misguided outrage by the losers of DOMA demise

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins, writing for LA Weekly, addresses the opponents of marriage equality who lost their minds over the fall of DOMA last week:

“Bad News for the Haters Dept.: You realize that all those obnoxious 16-year-olds you see everywhere, texting their friends who are standing next to them, will be able to vote in the 2016 elections. Do you think you will be able to sell them on your anti-gay/anti-woman/anti-brown/black platform? Do you think they want to end up like you? I bet they don’t. Gov. Bobby Jindal said that you all have to stop being the stupid party. I don’t think you can do it. How did equality become political? Because you can’t handle science, change or the truth. America is on the move, you are not.”

[snip]

“The demise of DOMA, while great, is also a smack to the hornet’s nest and there will be a whirlwind to reap, so please, prepare for many challenges up the road. The pushback will be considerable. America is changing and, historically, we don’t handle it well.

“The Supreme Court’s DOMA decision was good, but the best part of the story is how it got to their door. That was you and me never shutting up, never relenting and never being satisfied for too long.”

Read the entire essay at LA Weekly

July 6, 2013August 19, 2019

“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” to end Las Vegas run early

“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” will be packing up the fab disco bus and heading back out on the road a bit early. The Las Vegas Sun shares the unhappy news:

The critically acclaimed North American tour was originally booked at The Venetian Theater through mid-August, or 11 weeks, but an analysis of ticket-sale trends has led producers to adjust the schedule to a five-week run.

As the longest stop on the tour, the Las Vegas engagement of “Priscilla” received rave reviews from critics and continues to draw enthusiastic audience reactions. At its final curtain July 21, the cast will have performed 30 performances at The Venetian.

I attended the opening night and had a ball, as did the entire audience. Instant standing ovation for the exceptional cast. I am glad to see the tour will continue from Las Vegas though with performances in San Francisco beginning on Aug. 21.

Tickets for the remaining run can be purchased by clicking here. GO!

I also recently interviewed the 3 principal actors of the show Wade McCollum (“Tick”), Bryan West (“Felecia”) and Scott Willis (“Bernadette”) for The Candi & Randy Show. You can listen to the terrific trio by clicking play below.

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July 6, 2013August 19, 2019

Marion Bartoli wins 2013 Wimbledon ladies championship

Number 15 seed Marion Bartoli defeats Sabine Lisicki 6-1, 6-4 in 81 minutes to win the Wimbledon ladies’ championship. This is her first Grand Slam title win.

Bartoli never lost a set during the tournament, and never faced a higher seeded player than herself.

July 6, 2013August 19, 2019

Texas: The Wendy Davis filibuster saga in 6 minutes

Thrilling to watch. At the time I was glued to my computer watching the crowds roar for over 15 minutes creating their own “people’s filibuster.”

Wendy Davis is a hero.

July 6, 2013August 19, 2019

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July 5, 2013August 19, 2019

Uniformed sailors granted permission to march in San Diego Pride Parade

San Diego will again see active duty sailors in uniform celebrate Gay Pride – and what’s more inspiring than that?

Via press release:

Following a historic week of marriage equality victories, the United States Navy, Region Southwest has authorized active duty Navy servicemembers under its command to wear their uniforms in the San Diego LGBT Pride Parade on Saturday, July 13 at 11 am.

For the third year, servicemembers are invited to participate in the Military Contingent which leads the San Diego LGBT Pride Parade.

Over 300 servicemembers are expected to participate, either in uniform or in a branch specific T-shirt.

“San Diego has a strong military presence and a large LGBT community, and it is important to our LGBT servicemembers that we honor their full identity and service to our country. We are grateful to the Navy Region Southwest command for extending their support to our event and to these courageous servicemembers,” said Stephen Whitburn, San Diego LGBT Pride General Manager.