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Breaking: Wisconsin’s union busting law declared unconstitutional

Gov. Scott Walker

From ThinkProgress: Wisconsin Judge Juan Colas ruled that Governor Scott Walker’s (R-WI) law eliminating collective bargaining rights for public-sector unions was unconstitutional under both the Wisconsin and United States constitutions.

The law, which does not save the state any money but crushes the political and economic influence of unions, has been in effect for roughly one year.

It is unclear, per ABC’s reporting, whether union restrictions will be suspended immediately pending a likely Walker appeal.

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Mid-day View: Palm Springs

Currently in Palm Springs for Olivia Newton-John’s concert here tomorrow night. I heard last night’s concert in San Francisco was sold out. Looking forward to the show.

Working from the pool here in PS. Hideous weather as you can see.

Haven’t been here in ages it seems. Love how calm and quiet it can be.

More wine…

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Happy birthday Ben Cohen!

Happy birthday to the amazing (and handsome) LGBT ally, Ben Cohen, who works tirelessly to help prevent bullying with his StandUp Foundation.

From the StandUp Foundation website:

The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, Inc. is the world’s first foundation dedicated to raising awareness of the long-term, damaging effects of bullying, and funding those doing real-world work to stop it. We stand up against bullying regardless of to whom it happens. Because lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are often targeted by bullies, we give particular attention to this community. We include removing homophobia from sports as central to our mission.

The foundation is funded, in part, through profits generated by the StandUp social-commerce brand. Individuals and corporations contribute generously to the Foundation as well. To engage the consumer marketplace and help drive social change as a partner, please begin by learning more about the StandUp brand.

Ben Cohen, MBE, is an England Rugby World Cup champion, and among the world’s greatest athletes. He ranks second in all-time scoring for England, and first among straight professional athletes to focus his philanthropic efforts for the benefit of the LGBT community.

Ben’s  new 2013 Calendar is available and the proceeds go to help the StandUp Foundation’s work on behalf of LGBT teens.

Check out the new calendar and other items you can purchase in support of the fight against bullying at StandUpFoundation.com

And one more time: Thank you to Ben Cohen for your efforts.  You make a big difference.  Wishing  you the best birthday yet.  Very glad you were born!

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Teamm8 featured in new Wil Sabin music vid – “Porno Star”

One of the hottest brands of swimwear/underwear to come out of Australia is Teamm8, prominently featured in the new music video “Porno Star” from Sydney based dancer and choreographer Wil Sabin.

Video may not be suitable for viewing at work.

The song is available on iTunes here.

Check out Teamm8 swimwear and underwear here. I personally own some of the designs and love the line.

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Press release: National Jewish Democratic Council on GOP politicians addressing “Values Voter Summit”

From the National Jewish Democratic Council:

“American Jews will feel a sense of profound disappointment that two of the most important Republicans in the country have chosen to address – and thus court and legitimize – some of America’s most extreme and deeply disturbing social conservatives at today’s Values Voter Summit.

“The Southern Poverty Law Center urged public officials to refrain from attending because of the organizers’ infamous history of gay bashing, anti-Muslim and intolerant statements, including disgustingly and directly linking homosexuality to the Holocaust. But equally concerning is the history of hate-filled toxic rhetoric that flows from many of its participants year after year. This is above and beyond one of the summit’s organizers’ calls for Jews to be converted to Christianity.

“Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan (R-WI) should theoretically be working to expand the Romney campaign’s appeal to mainstream voters, and rumor has it the Republican Party is attempting to attract Jewish voters as well, though it has a strange way of showing it. Instead, he is serving as the campaign’s bridge to far-right extremists — a crowd that he blends all too well with.

“Furthermore, the appearance by Cantor — the only Jewish Republican in Congress — is sending yet another message that gay bashing, intolerance and abusive Holocaust rhetoric are accepted by the House GOP caucus. The unfortunate alliance between the Values Voter Summit and today’s GOP is just one more element sure to remind the vast majority of American Jews –who strongly support marriage equality — why they firmly support the Democratic Party.”

h/t JoeMyGod