Adulation ahead

San Francisco's recently minted Mayor Gavin Newsom became a hero to many and a villain to even more by opening marriage to same-sex couples. Now he's going to hold a "town meeting" for his LGBT constituency. I'm scratching my head. Aside from giving him a hearty ovation for his bold move, just what more do LGBT people have to say to the guy? But anyway:

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LGBT Town Hall Meeting
with Mayor Gavin Newsom
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When: Saturday, February 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: James Lick Middle School, 1220 Noe, San Francisco


Mayor Newsom is having an LGBT Town Hall meeting this Saturday, February 28th. It is being held in the auditorium of James Lick Middle School, 1220 Noe, from 11 am to 1 pm. He would very much like as large an attendance as possible.

This will also be an opportunity for the Community to personally thank the Mayor for his courage and leadership on same-sex marriage.

Meanwhile, in Texas, a small group of demonstrators gathered Tuesday outside the governor's mansion in Austin. They were responding to Bush's anti-gay rhetoric and the rumors about Gov. Rick Perry having been caught in bed with his (male) secretary of state. The only mention of the Perry rumors in anything close to reputable media is this column in today's Austin Chronicle (the local alt.weekly) saying they had investigated the rumors and found them groundless. Yeah, I guess it was too good to be true.