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Betty White on gay marriage

Former “Golden Girl” Betty White recently spoke with the Huffington Post and talked about her stance on gay marriage.

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YOTEL New York responds to gay bashing, says mistakes were made

Yotel responds to Gay Bashing Allegations

After reporting that a bias attack took place over the weekend at a bar located inside YOTEL New York, GaySocialites.com spoke exclusively with a representative authorized to speak on behalf of the hotel who said his organization is committed to supporting the LGBT community, especially considering that many members of his organization fit into that demographic.

Although Geoffrey Mills, Yotel’s Managing Director, wasn’t present when the incident occurred, he was briefed on the sequence of events by reviewing the surveillance video shot on cameras placed throughout the bar and taking testimony from staff members working that night.  He also said he has been in contact with those involved in the incident to gather their side of the story and regain their loyalty as customers.

Mills, however, admits the incident didn’t exactly unfold without flaws.

“I think mistakes were made by several people,” he said.

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EXCLUSIVE: Gay bashing reported at NYC hotel bar

Team Coverage by Charles Winters and Thomas Bistritz

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A man says he was taunted and attacked for being gay while having a cocktail at a bar located in a swanky hotel just one block from Manhattan’s first gay-themed hotel near Times Square. New York nightlife personality Jamie Ranieri was actually partying with the victim and jumped in to help when the staff at Yotel did not. GaySocialites.com spoke with her exclusively about the incident.  Our senior editors, Charles Winters and Thomas Bistritz, provide team coverage.

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Eagle Scout To Represent Supporters Of Stopping The Boy Scouts Anti-Gay Policy!

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Zach Wahls is best known as being a viral-video star, who gave a passionate speech in front of the Iowa House of Representatives, describing the love and support he has received growing up with two mothers.  He was speaking in opposition of  House Joint Resolution 6, which would put a ban on civil unions in Iowa.  This lead to him writing a book entitled My Two Moms  and appearances on Ellen DeGeneres and David Letterman.  Now this well-known activist will be going in front of an organization where he achieved its highest rank: the Boy Scouts of America.
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NYC City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to marry Kim Catullo this weekend

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New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn will marry her long-time girlfriend Kim Catullo on Saturday at private venue in Manhattan.

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