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Out & Proud in Chicago!

The Guys — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:24 +0000

The book Out and Proud in Chicago informs readers about the rich LGBT history from the Guilded Age to the present in Sweet Home Chicago.

I find the wartime of the late ’30s and early ’40s fascinating. Click HERE for more information!

Be a pro…with Kitchenaid

The Guys — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:24:29 +0000

They are stylish, beautiful, professional, and the envy of your neighbors. Kitchenaid (yes, yes they support LGBT rights-thank heavens!) what a great gift! Imagine getting your loved one, a father or hey, screw it, get one for yourself, a beautiful empire red mixer.

As soon as you get home, you break out the ingredients and whip up something special. Support this company…and your cooking, and it will support you with equality and professionally baked goods in your oven!

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Yogurt that Rocks ur Socks Off-Not Kidding

The Guys — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:50:26 +0000

The Yogurt Stop on Santa Monica in West Hollywood is the best yogurt in town, hands down! Make sure you try for yourself and tell them about hearing about them on Equal Junction.

One of the coolest looking little eateries on the blvd. The skinny: the lady owners have committed fully to equality while creating some of the most creative and delicious yogurts you’ll eva’ taste. Flavors like Milk My Harvey Chocolate, Cappuccino Crush On U, Get Lucky Irish Mint-yogurt’s with sass flavor and soul.

Image via Yogurtstop

Pepsi tugs at our heart… awe PFLAG!

The Guys — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:20:10 +0000

In October of 2009, Pepsi contributed $500,000 to support PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays)!!!

According to Jacqueline Millan, director of PepsiCo Corporate Contributions, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with PFLAG…(in) promoting the necessary message of inclusion to untapped groups…and that is a crucial step toward building a healthy working environment.”

Pepsi understands the importance of creating a work environment that makes EVERYONE equal.

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End of the Week and At Work? Have Back Pain?…It May Be Your Chair?

The Guys — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:10:04 +0000

Look at your office chair, go ahead, look at it, comfortable? If not, Herman Miller may be a solution. Yes, they can be pricey, but there is good reason to spend that much on office furniture. For multiple years, they received a top rating by the HRC’s Corporate Equality Index for its impeccable, equal treatment of the LGBT employees. We love their furniture!!!

What makes them so special? Click ‘more’ below!

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What makes them so special?

Started in 1905, Zeeland, Michigan based Herman Miller Furniture has made an impact globally. They are a triple E-Ergonomic, Environment, and Equality. They believe in the gifts that EVERYONE brings to the office table. EVERYONE can contribute and that is why their company is successful.

When I sit on a Herman Miller Chair, I feel spoiled, its makes those daily pains go away and they look so sleek, you will wonder why you went with anything else before. CLICK HERE for more of the legacy of Herman Miller Furniture!

CIUDAD-Los Angeles Restaurant

The Guys — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:23 +0000

Owned by Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Ciudad is a hip restaurant with a great menu. Ciudad indulges guests with meals from all Latin countries of South America, Central America, Cuba, Spain, and Portugal. We went there last Friday and enjoyed portions of their menu!

Feniger, a Lesbian and her Straight ally Milliken have worked together for years in Paris, Chicago, and now settled in Los Angeles. People remember them most from their show Too Hot Tamales on the Food Network.

Check out their SITE

Guilty Pleasure-Cheers to Miller

The Guys — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:50:31 +0000

Through the teeth, over the gums, watch out stomach here it comes!

According to SabMiller, Miller Brewing assumed a pivotal role among advertisers on LOGO- acting as the sole sponsor of its debut program and airing ads congratulating the network on its arrival.

Make sure your local bar carries Miller for your enjoyment…and remember this beer for the big game!

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General Mills-Start Your Day OUT Well

The Guys — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:30:53 +0000

General Mills follows the motto of celebrating diversity in order to be on top of the global competitive market. They understand that all diversities have something to bring to the table that can outreach to ALL markets in the world. The diversity networks General Mills are apart of are:

American Indian Council
Asian American Network
Betty’s Family (Gay & Lesbian Network)
Black Champions Network
Hispanic Network
South Asian American Network
Women’s Forum

More companies need to be all inclusive. Just like our pantry, I guarantee that you have a box of General Mills in your kitchen. To learn more click HERE.

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The iPad is here! In Stores Today!

The Guys — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:20:07 +0000

From the great equality partners at Apple. The iPad debuted earlier this year in San Francisco. We’ve been drooling with anticipation over the date announcement for awhile.

The iPad will have a 1GHz Apple A4 processor, 9.7 in IPS display, up to 64 GB, 0.5 inches thin, and only 1.5 pounds. With a battery of with 10 hours of charge and A MONTH of standby. “Holding the internet in your hand” Steve Job’s said- check out the video here.

Give Gregory & Jonathan a Dream Wedding-Crate & Barrel

The Guys — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:40:56 +0000

Equal contest holders, Crate & Barrel are holding a contest to give a happy couple the chance to have a dream $100,000 Crate & Barrel wedding. Right now, DC couple Gregory & Jonathan are in 2nd place! They have over 15,000+ votes and the top couple have over 19,000. There is only a couple days left, but they can win this, so please vote HERE. When we got married, we registered at Crate & Barrel and they were wonderful with assisting us with choosing our items for our registry. We got some lovely things from our friends and family. This would be such a positive thing for Gregory & Jonathan and all same-sex couples, lets make this happen for them! Their love endured a heartbreaking battle, to read more click HERE

Read their synopsis on their love story after the jump

“Boy meets boy, boy falls for boy, and boys get engaged. The pure existence of our love is not always accepted. We had to deal with hatred from outsiders and support one another in recovery. Our love story involves the evolution of the meaning of love and the perseverance that allowed two people such as us to openly experience happiness. We knew that we were right for each other from the start, we knew that we would always be by one another’s sides and that as best friends we could truly experience our love openly.”