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Los Angeles’ first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Heritage Month begins
The Los Angeles Times reports: Outside City Hall, a string of balloons hovered in the muggy June air. They were red, yellow, green, purple and blue. The rainbow theme was fitting: On Friday, Los Angeles officials launched the city’s first … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager, Homosexuality, Los Angeles, Sex
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Shmuley’s Boteach’s Arms-Dealing Father
The LA Weekly reports: The connections could be seen last year, when Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and City Council President Eric Garcetti attended the Beverly Hills launch of the star-studded charity Turn Friday Night Into Family Night, founded by Rabbi Shmuley … Continue reading
Posted in Shmuley Boteach, Yoav Botach
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Mayor Dating Another TV News Reporter
I think the primary reason there’s less excitement about the mayor’s latest fling is that the mayor is no longer regarded as having a significant political future. He’s yesterday’s news. "Just like you, lad!," emails D. "You’ve been over and … Continue reading
Posted in Antonio Villaraigosa
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Visits Bnai David Wednesday Night For Kol Nidre
The mayor is a friend of the Jews and appears at synagogues around town. He can talk confidently about the weekly Torah portion. It’s hard to dislike this guy. He has a great smile and a sunny personality.
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Senator John Edwards Meets With His Mistress And Love Child At The Beverly Hilton
From the National Enquirer: Vice Presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards was caught visiting his mistress and secret love child at 2:40 this morning in a Los Angeles hotel by the NATIONAL ENQUIRER. The married ex-senator from North Carolina – whose … Continue reading
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Tagged Antonio Villaraigosa, democratic presidential nomination, mayor antonio villaraigosa, national enquirer, sen john edwards, senator john edwards
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