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Gay Tsunami Slams Omama

Wockner News Wire


“I hold this administration to a higher standard than this brief,” Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese wrote to Obama. “In the course of your campaign, I became convinced -- and I still want to believe -- that you do, too. ... This brief should not be good enough for you. The question is, Mr. President -- do you believe that it’s good enough for us? If we are your equals, if you recognize that our families live the same, love the same, and contribute as much as yours, then the answer must be no.” Sirius radio host Michelangelo Signorile wrote on his Facebook page: “Obama defending DOMA, throwing in the kitchen sink -- every antigay argument we’ve seen for decades -- which was not necessary even if they needed to file a brief. It’s a horrific and hideous attack on LGBT Americans.”
[STORY HERE]

Tulsa Pride Sets New Records

By Michael W. Sasser

    TULSA, OK __ The police tell us there were 23,000 people at the festival which is the largest single-day attendance for an event we have ever had.” Jenkins said the festival also included over 70 vendors and booths, twice the number as last year; and there were three times the number of parade entries as last year. “The parade was larger, there were more floats and more groups,” If there was a down side, it was that in the new event format debuting this year, there were fewer spectators along the parade route. [CONTINUED HERE]

Project Pride Foundation Director Investigated

By Victor Gorin

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK __ On May 16, Robert Jordan Chiles was elected to a position on the Oklahoma State Democratic Party's Central Committee as part of the Affirmative Action Committee. Ivan Holmes, previous chair of the Oklahoma State Democratic Party stated to the Metro Star, “Robert owes the party for tickets he purchased for the luncheon at the State Convention along with advertising in the program. He said he would pay that immediately and he hasn’t as of yet, so we will pursue this issue.” If he doesn’t resign his position, party officials are ready to begin impeachment proceedings. In May Mr. Chiles placed an advertisement in the Metro Star which ran in the June 2009 issue, soliciting funds for his Project Pride Foundation, presented as an organization working to advance GLBT rights and help people living with HIV. This advertisement was paid for with a check that was returned unpaid by his bank. Mr. Chiles was given numerous opportunities by phone and email to cover the check with no results. It has since been turned over to the Oklahoma County District Attorney for collection and possible prosecution.
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NOTE: Since this issue went to press Mr. Chiles has resigned his position on the Democratic Party Affirmative Action Committee and more allegations have surfaced concerning Mr. Chiles alleged fraud activities. Read more on GOSSIPBOY.COM

At The Wine Bar
By Devre Jackson

Mr. D is one of the managers at the Grand Vin wine shop. He also bar tends and hosts wine & food events known in Tulsa as the Wine Enthusiasts of Tulsa. He suggests great wine selections each month for your tasting. [READ THIS MONTHS COLUMN]

Lifestyle Travel

The Metro Star features two travel columns each month US and World destinations.
"Out On Vacation" by Donald Pile and Ray Williams [READ CURRENT ARTICLE]
"Out Of Town" by Andrew Collins [READ CURRENT OUT OF TOWN]

"Cocktail Chatter"

"Crafting the Cosmopolitan" The Cosmopolitan is one tasty cocktail and probably most popular drink created in the last 30 years, but it is not magically original. The recipe calls for lemon vodka, lime juice, orange liqueur, and a splash of cranberry for color. [READ COLUMN ]

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