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How homophobic is Russia? Only one Duma deputy votes against anti-gay bill

MOSCOW – The Russian State Duma voted overwhelmingly today in favor of a homophobic bill that would prevent the “propaganda of homosexualism,” the Russian LGBT Network posted on its Facebook page.

This first reading of the bill got only one vote against passage, while one deputy abstained and 52 deputies did not vote. A total of 388 deputies voted for the bill that would discriminate against LGBT Russians.

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Mike Ruiz, the celebrity photographer you know and the man you don't

Mike Ruiz seems to be everywhere these days: Playing judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and Tyra Banks’ “America’s Next Top Model,” shooting celebrity photographs, or starring in a reality-TV show on Logo.

Ruiz comes across as a cuddly muscle bear, with scruffy good looks, a smoldering smile that would win over any critics, and a heart of gold. He gives back to the LGBT community that adores him, and his philanthropic work is extensive.

TONIGHT: Lesbian author Rayna Gangi to sign books at Gossip Grill

SAN DIEGO -- Well-known lesbian author Rayna Gangi will return to Gossip Grill tonight for a book signing.

Gangi will greet her legion of fans and sign autographs for those who purchase her books. The book signing will be from 6-9 tonight at Gossip Grill in Hillcrest.

To learn more about Gangi, please read a profile on her by SDGLN Editor in Chief Ken Williams. Find it HERE.

Obama makes historical mentions of "gay" and "Stonewall" in inauguration speech | VIDEO

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama made history yet again by becoming the first American leader to mention the words gay and Stonewall in an inauguration speech.

Obama orders tighter gun-control measures

WASHINGTON – Thirty-three days after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre took the lives of 20 children and six adults, President Barack Obama told the nation that is was time to get serious about gun control and violence.

Somberly noting that 900 more Americans have died by gunfire in the month since the tragedy in Connecticut, Obama signed 23 executive orders in an ambitious attempt to reduce gun violence.

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The Old Globe's new artistic director is dreaming big

SAN DIEGO – Barry Edelstein, the new artistic director of The Old Globe, has only been on the job since Jan. 2, but he already is crafting an ambitious vision to transform San Diego’s most cherished theater institution into North America’s preeminent Shakespearean venue.

He envisons The Old Globe attracting the nation’s top Shakespearean actors to perform the Bard’s works both indoors and outside, as well as the theater providing a touring company to reach San Diegans who might otherwise not get exposed to the classics.

Will San Francisco name airport after Harvey Milk?

SAN FRANCISCO – Supervisor David Campos plans to introduce legislation today that would ask San Francisco voters in November to rename its airport after assassinated gay-rights leader Harvey Milk.

The charter amendment, which appears to have the support of a majority of the supervisors, would change the name to Harvey Milk-San Francisco International Airport.

John O’Connor, executive director of Equality California, hailed the effort in a letter to supporters:

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FilmOut San Diego redesigns website to be bold, more user-friendly | VIDEO

SAN DIEGO – As FilmOut San Diego begins celebrating its 15th anniversary, the non-profit’s board of directors has been busy preparing a number of surprises for fans and followers.

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Jodie Foster makes the most amazing coming out story in history | VIDEO

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Some people quietly come out, one by one, to family and friends in a very personal way. Some people take to Social Media to declare their authentic self, putting the truth out there for all to see but in an impersonal way.

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"No wire hangers!" FilmOut San Diego to show cult hit "Mommie Dearest" | VIDEO

SAN DIEGO – FilmOut San Diego brings back the 1981 cult classic “Mommie Dearest” next week, but will be showing its monthly screening on a day other than the usual Wednesday night.

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