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Homebody: Barracks Row biz brightens homes and the community

Spree: Some retail proprietors don't care much for the lingering, "I'm just looking," sort of patron. Not so with Erin Mara and Henriette Fourcade, owners of Homebody, "outfitters for contemporary living." Rather, they'd like you to think of their shop -- offering a dizzying range of items, from greeting cards to Gus* furniture -- as something much more inviting. "It's like an interestingresting gallery/living room," says Mara. "I've never liked high-end stores full of pretension. We're trying to create a relaxing environment." They're also trying to help the community with events such as an upcoming fundraiser for One In Ten, this Saturday, June 27, featuring musician Laura Tsaggaris. Stop by for some tunes, exotic teas, a table or nearly anything else you can think of to feather your nest, at 715 Eighth St. SE. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Call the shop at 202-544-8445, send e-mail to contactus@homebodydc.com, or visit online at www.homebodydc.com.
Cuffs and Stuff
Why stop with your home when you can primp yourself, too? Try the rustic cuff for $54.95 for a bit of butch, paired with the distressed leather belt with wooden buckle for $74.95. The locally made cufflinks are $120, bracelet with moonstone amethyst for $89.50, or knitted sterling bracelet for $60. And a bit of billiard ball never looked so good, hanging here from a sterling necklace for $140.
Boogie Woogie Bookends
Nothing says reliability and determination like Rosie the Riveter. Let Rosie prove that's she's got what it takes to secure your titles for the duration with these stone-resin beauties inspired by America's WWII factory home front. The set sells for $39.95. ...more

Gay couple detained by security near Mormon plaza after kiss

SALT LAKE CITY (AP)
A gay couple say they were detained by security guards on a plaza owned by the Mormon church and later cited by police, claiming it stemmed from a kiss on the cheek.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said that the men became argumentative and refused to leave after being asked to stop their "inappropriate behavior." The men say they were targeted because they are gay.

Matt Aune said he and his partner, Derek Jones, were walking home from a concert nearby on Thursday night, cutting through the plaza near the Salt Lake City Mormon temple.

Aune, 28, said he gave Jones, 25, a hug and kiss and that the two were then ...

Slain Houston sailor to be laid to rest

HOUSTON (AP)

A gay sailor whose death is being called a hate crime by his family is being buried in Houston on Friday.

Seaman August Provost III was found shot multiple times on June 30 as he stood guard at Camp Pendleton north of San Diego.  Investigators are calling his death a random act unrelated to the 29-year-old's sexuality.

But Provost's family says he had complained a year before about being harassed for being gay and the military's “Don' ...

Gay legal groups not welcome on Prop 8 case

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By CHRIS JOHNSON, Washington Blade
The group that filed a federal Proposition 8 lawsuit is pushing back against LGBT organizations seeking to intervene in the case — much to the consternation of officials who say they're bringing needed voices and expertise to the table.

Lambda Legal, the National Center for Lesbian Rights and American Civil Liberties Union, earlier this week sought to intervene in the American Foundation for Equal Rights suit against Prop 8.

But in a letter dated Wednesday, AFER board president Chad Griffin urges the groups not to intervene in Perry v. Schwarzenegger and accuses them of having previously worked to undercut the litiga ...

Gay Obama appointee to keynote SF group’s workplace summit

Out and Equal Workplace Advocates, an LGBT-focused business advisory group based in San Francisco, has scored a major get for its annual summit this fall: John Berry, the openly gay director of the Office of Personnel Management.

Gov taps gay judge for SF court seat

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today picked Ronald E. Albers for a judgeship on the San Francisco County Superior Court.

Sparks rules out third term as police panel prez

Theresa Sparks, the transgender woman who has served two terms as president of the city’s police commission, has ruled out running for a third term. When she first won the coveted seat by one vote back in 2007, Sparks became the first transgender person to head a city oversight panel. But her ascension led to [...]

Photo Gallery: TEP at Mad Donna's

Tennessee Equality Project (TEP) board members and friends gathered at Mad Donna's in East Nashville to celebrate the new board and the end of a successful legislative session.

Photo Gallery: TEP at Mad Donna's

Tennessee Equality Project (TEP) board members and friends gathered at Mad Donna's in East Nashville to celebrate the new board and the end of a successful legislative session.

HRC president meets with local major donors in Brentwood

Joe Solmonese visited Brentwood to speak at a soirée for major donors hosted by local HRC members Michael Burcham and Thom Meek.

Photo Gallery: HRC president visits Brentwood

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Joe Solmonese visited Brentwood, Tenn., on Wednesday, July 8, to speak at a soiree for major donors hosted by local HRC members Michael Burcham and Thom Meek.

Gay Activists Protest Nixed Gay Kiss

About 50 gay activists protested Friday outside the restaurant where two men were asked to leave because they were kissing

Gay Couple Cuffed Over Kiss In Utah

A gay couple has been banned from property owned by the Mormon Church after an altercation over a kiss

Gay Activists Protest Nixed Gay Kiss

About 50 gay activists protested Friday outside the restaurant where two men were asked to leave because they were kissing

Serial Gay Basher In Custody In NYC

NYC Police have arrested a serial gay basher believed to be involved in at least three attacks on gay men in the city