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Indian Court Overturns Gay Sex Ban – NYTimes.com.

This is huge. I would never have imagined India or any other politically rife country moving forward on gay rights issues.

The Quest family could now all live in peace in Hadji’s home country of India!

I don’t know. I have always found tennis players hot. Especially hairy ones.

Where are the Fashion Police when you need them?

At least our friends Alex and Kevin looked good! And some very fashionable shots of my better half follow.

All in all, one of my favorite Prides!

• More rain. And more rain. And more rain. #
• Dancing at Roxy in Boston with dartmouth buds. #
• I can't wait to get home and see Rich and the children. I've missed them immensely. I also can't wait for sunshine. It has rained nonstop. #
• I am eating at Hooters – its like a gay bar for straight men and the only place to eat near my hotel. Armageddon is upon us. #
• I am at Logan airport listening to a German discuss brain surgery. Creepy. #
• I really want Virgin America to survive – it is a great airline! #
• Trying out a new desktop app for Twitter: Seismic Desktop. It allows me to manage @dannation, @tonicnews and my Facebook account. #
• In Castro having lunch with Rich – yay! #
• A great view from friends' backyard in Walpole, NH from my trip – http://twitpic.com/88r7x #
• On CalTrain on my way back to the office after a whirlwind tour. Thanks, everyone, in ME, MA and NH for a fruitful and fun week. #
• I've finally joined the land of the living and bought an iPhone #
• I am sad about Farrah. And wished I owned her famous 1970s poster – which is now worth 10x what is was when I woke up! #
• I just heard the song "Afternoon Delight" by the Starlight Vocal Band. And thanks to Grindr, an afternoon delight has never been easier. #
• Michael Jackson has passed away. This has been a strange day. While I've had my issues with Michael, he is a true pop legend. #
• Unconfirmed reports that both Jeff Goldblum and Harrison Ford died today as well http://bit.ly/rrnYB #
• We are shocked but Michael Jackson did us good. Ten memories of Jackson on Tonic.com: http://bit.ly/17Bvhq #
• Ford and Goldblum death reports are vicious internet rumors. Sorry all. Damn f**king Twitter…! #
• I am lying on the couch with Rich and a glass of champagne – bliss! #
• Video from my new iPhone while hanging at home in San Francisco http://bit.ly/c2DS6 #
• My San Francisco Pride weekend is about to begin. Happy Pride! Sunday is actually the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall. #

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I have to say that I’m in love with my iPhone. Why I held out so long is beyond me. But anyways, here’s my quick home movie – shot and sent to YouTube right from the phone. A far cry from Fotomat in my childhood.

I recently heard from Christopher at The Trevor Project who asked me to spread the word on DanNation about this upcoming event in New York City. It looks great!

THE TREVOR PROJECT TO HONOR DUSTIN LANCE BLACK AND CNN
Honorees to be presented with awards at annual Trevor New York fundraising gala

NEW YORK (June 9, 2009) – Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and leading news network CNN are set to be honored at the ninth annual Trevor New York gala on June 29 at Capitale in New York City. Event proceeds benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

Black, screenwriter of the two-time Academy Award-winning biopic “Milk,” is being honored with The Trevor Hero Award. This award annually honors an individual who, through his or her example, support, volunteerism and/or occupation, is an inspiration to LGBTQ youth. In addition to his groundbreaking work on the “Milk” screenplay, Black has become an influential and articulate supporter of LGBTQ youth, even vocalizing his support for the next generation in his Oscar® acceptance speech.

“It’s a privilege to be honored by The Trevor Project because its priorities are my own. Its tireless efforts to create and maintain life lines for at risk youth, and its commitment to ensuring all young people are valued, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity are literally lifesaving,” said Black. “It is so important that this country’s youth know that a brighter future filled with equal rights, equal-opportunity, and full acceptance lie ahead. As Harvey Milk so often said, ‘We gotta give ‘em hope,’ and The Trevor Project is filling that need.”

CNN, a news network that has paved the way for comprehensive, accurate and timely coverage of news events, is being honored with The Trevor Commitment Award. This award annually recognizes a company or organization that, through its policies, initiatives and other efforts, demonstrates a commitment to LGBTQ causes and is a prominent, public example of corporate acceptance of individuals regardless of sexual orientation. CNN has been at the forefront of covering issues affecting the LGBTQ community, consistently doing so both fairly and factually. Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor and special correspondent, will accept the award on the network’s behalf.  “I am honored to accept this award.  CNN remains committed to covering stories that are relevant to diverse audiences and we applaud The Trevor Project for raising awareness about these important issues and the harmful consequences of discrimination,” said O’Brien, CNN.

“Dustin Lance Black and CNN serve as inspirations to LGBTQ youth, and have set important precedents for their colleagues by showcasing diversity and promoting inclusivity,” said Charles Robbins, executive director and CEO, The Trevor Project. “Both recipients are more than deserving of these distinctions and we couldn’t be happier to present them with these honors.”

Trevor New York annually brings together top entertainers and supporters of The Trevor Project for an evening of comedy, musical performances and special honorees. The event helps raise the financial resources necessary to fund The Trevor Project’s programs including its free and confidential helpline, in-school workshops, community outreach and educational resources.

About The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Every day, The Trevor Project saves young lives through its free and confidential helpline, in-school workshops, educational materials, online resources and advocacy. The organization was founded in 1998 by three filmmakers whose film, “Trevor,” a comedy/drama about a gay teenager who attempts suicide, received the 1994 Academy Award® for Best Short Film (Live Action). For more information, visit TheTrevorProject.org.

About Dustin Lance Black
Black won the 2008 Academy Award® and honors from the Writers Guild of America, Boston Society of Film Critics, Hollywood Film Festival, Independent Spirit Awards, and the San Francisco Film Critics Circle, among others, for his original screenplay for “Milk,” the Gus Van Sant-directed biopic of the late LGBT rights advocate Harvey Milk. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Wide Release. The film earned an Academy Award for Best Actor for Sean Penn in the title role. Black also served as a writer and co-executive producer on HBO’s Emmy® and Golden Globe®-nominated series “Big Love.” In addition to working on “Big Love” for the past five years, Black also wrote the screenplay for “Pedro,” a film about the life and legacy of famed “Real World” cast member Pedro Zamora. Black is currently writing and is set to direct the feature film, “What’s Wrong with Virginia,” starring Jennifer Connelly and Liam Neeson, which will begin production this summer.