Wal-Mart partners with National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce as it expands its urban presence in a “sincere effort to reach out to…a significant part of our customer base.” Conservative public policy group balks: “I don’t think this is something that will sell on Main Street America, where most Wal-Mart stores are located. I don’t think cheap prices on goods from China will be enough to stop a rollback in their customer base if they choose to go down this aisle.”
Gay life on the high seas: “There was a fascinating gay culture on ships which was very different from life on shore. For a camp man a place such as the dining saloon was his stage, cruising place, playground, club and theatre for informal entertainment throughout the meal. Gay dining room stewards minced, flirted with passengers and made a camp show of waiting at table. When camp seafarers came ashore, particularly in the 1950s and early 60s, they were like colourful butterflies in a drab world.”
“Lewd” hazing at Massachusetts football camp under investigation: “…includes allegations that players tossed semen from a cup onto the victim during the alleged assault in the dormitory-style barracks at Camp Edwards…”
Wingnut and struggling U.S. Senate candidate Katherine Harris says separation of church and state is a lie: “God is the one who chooses our rulers.”
In New York and haven’t seen Kiki & Herb on Broadway? Think about going on Tuesday, August 29th, when a batch of tickets from that night’s show will go to benefit the Ali Forney Center, an organization that provides housing and services for homeless LGBT youth. Your $100 ticket will get you the show and an afterparty down the street at Etcetera, Etcetera with Kiki & Herb (Justin Bond and Kenny Mellman). Get ’em here…
