::    Google announced on its official company blog that it's joining other prominent California companies in opposing Proposition 8 . Google co-founder Sergey Brin said the company had laid aside its usual reluctance to enter the political fray because of "the chilling and discriminatory effect of the proposition on many of our employees." Earlier this summer, utility giant PG&E donated $250,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Levi Strauss & Co. announced last week they would co-chair the businesses against Proposition 8 campaign.    ...(read more) ...

ISH at Baltic Room this Saturday welcomes special guest host Blayne Walsh. The tanorexic and "licious" West Seattle barista was a finalist during the Fifth Season of Project Runway.ISH presents "Neon Nights" this month at Baltic Room, 1207 Pine Street on Saturday October 4th, 2008 starting at 10 pm with just a $5 Cover. Go to www.GeminiEvents.com and get on the VIP/Guest List for free entry before 11 pm. ...

Source: Missoulian , Associated Press via Missoulian Missoula, Mont. -- A district court judge ruled Monday that a woman should share custody of children she raised for years with a same-sex partner, who then sought sole custody when the relationship ended. Michelle Kulstad went to court to seek joint custody of two children -- an 8-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl -- adopted by Barbara Maniaci. Kulstad testified last week that she provided for the children's physical, psychological and developmental needs on a day-to-day basis and "made a commitment to both of them that I would always...(read more) ...

Source: Missoulian , Associated Press via Missoulian Missoula, Mont. -- A district court judge ruled Monday that a woman should share custody of children she raised for years with a same-sex...(read more) ...

RIP Paul Newman ...

Preview: The Three MusketeersSeattle Repertory Theatre brings the sword-fighting fun of The Three Musketeers hilarious adaptation of one of literature's most thrilling romantic adventures. The dashing musketeers-and one plucky kid sister-swashbuckle their way through nefarious villains, international intrigue, and exotic ladies. It's "all for one and one for all!" in an action-packed update of this beloved classic.With 22 fights, 18 swords, and 16 combatants armed with everything from a blade to a rubber chicken, The Three Musketeers promises some serious fighting—of the fun kind. “We’re going to theatricalize it, and make [the fights] a lot of fun. The ...

"It's on bitches!"HotMess announces the triumphant return of the gay white rapper Cazwell on Friday October 17, 2008 to The War Room in Seattle. Cazwell turned heads when he somehow managed to get his single "All Over Your Face" banned on the gay LOGO Network due to it's explicit lyrics and sexual imagery. Cazwell was last in Seattle performing his hit "Watch My Mouth" and returns October 17th with his newest song "I Seen Beyonce at Burger King".Special Guest for HotMesss includes DJ FourColorZack along with resident DJ's LA Kendall and Julie Herrera.Visit ...

Nothing like a pair of tighty whities on a man...Happy Tuesday! ...

Well, another year of Decibel has come and gone. Saturday night was the highlight with Audion as a nice warm up to the unbelievably poundy, relentless assault of Carl Craig. He's been around for over 20 years and Saturday night, I learned why. He laid the smack down with a smattering of Detroit regulars like Derrick May and Plastikman. The crowd was attentive and, by the end of it all, moist.The night ended with C2's killer remix of ultra-classic "Good Life" by Inner City.I wish I could say that Sunday's show was as solid, but Supermayer, while raising ...

STUDIO! "Gay-Ass Disco" Benefit Party is Wednesday October 1st, 2008.This will be a special OBAMA-RAMA - Benefit for Barack Obama!This week will be very unique as the night is dedicated to raising money for Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign. All the proceeds will go straight to Obama. There will also be some free pins, stickers, and other Obama goodies! So get ready to get your Barack on with Disco, Italo, Cosmic & Mustache Grooves all night long at Havana (1010 E Pike Street) starting at 9pm. Still just 3 bucks! ...

Equal Rights Washington is reminding everyone that a very important measure will be on the Election Ballot in November: King County Charter Change Amendment No. 2.The measure strengthens the anti-discrimination section of the King County Charter by adding sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and disability to the list of classes already enumerated in the charter.King County Charter Amendment NO. 2 Prohibiting Discrimination Shall Section 840 of the King County Charter be amended to add disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression to the prohibited grounds for discrimination in county employment and county contracting, and to the ...

And home, apparently. Like Gypsy three years ago, this little one picked us and has fit right in. ...

And home, apparently. Like Gypsy three years ago, this little one picked us and has fit right in. ...

The hazing of theYankee Rookies.Humberto Sanchez was the sailor. Francisco Cervelli the biker.Juan Miranda the cop. Dave Robertson the cowboy.Alfredo Aceves the Indian. And - Brett Gardner was the construction worker. It workedfor me.Macho Man.YMCA.In the NavyYankees. ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle , Sacramento Bee , Los Angeles Times , Republicans Against 8 press release   CA Prop. 8 The first ads supporting California's anti-gay Proposition 8 campaign began airing today in California while a unique new voice opposed to the ballot measure responded with a web ad. The campaign supporting Proposition 8 unveiled the first installment in its multimillion-dollar ad campaign. It features San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom as its unwitting star. Although it's not backed by a budget that would allow it to be shown on television, a unique sixty-second video...(read more) ...

Al Jazeera English - Americas - US bail-out rejection stuns marketsI'm interested in hearing what other people think.A) Is there going to be a bail-out?B) If there is a bail-out, will it shore up the U.S. economy enough to stave off disaster, or will the economy continue its bumpy ride until it eventually self-corrects years down the road?C) Will the bread-and-butter issue reflect negatively on Republicans and cost them votes even among social conservatives in November? ...

Catching up on TV, A Dinner Party, A Birthday Party and mystery Armani underwear....What a weekend! Friday night was pretty uneventful-- We had a nice dinner at home and watched the presidential debate for a bit and that was painful enough--I was just hoping Obama would take off his American flag pin and just stick it in McCain's eye the whole time! Now what fun drama that would of been! We then got caught up on the weeks tele shows we had stored on the DVR for the week...the usual suspects--Project Runway, Top Model, Top Design, Rachel Zoe, Graham ...

Source: Globe and Mail , Vancouver Sun , Vancouver Province A White Rock man will undergo surgery today after he was swarmed and sucker-punched in a Davie Village gay bashing that police are calling a hate crime. Jordan Smith, 27, was walking near Davie and Hornby Streets after midnight Saturday when four men accosted him. "It was unexpected. They were saying nasty things -- the worst things you can imagine -- but I didn't think it was going to go to that level," said Smith. He told CTV News the incident shows gay people are not safe in Vancouver, despite ...

Source: Globe and Mail , Vancouver Sun , Vancouver Province A White Rock man will undergo surgery today after he was swarmed and sucker-punched in a Davie Village gay bashing that police are...(read more) ...