The Oregon bakery that denied service to a same-sex couple have finally paid their fine. After holding out for nearly six months the co-owner of the Portland-area bakery Sweet Cakes by Melissa, Aaron Klein dropped off a check Monday for $136,927.07 which included accrued interest, reported the Associated Press. Klein also paid $7,000 earlier this…
Today, San Diego-based LGBT advocacy group Canvass for a Cause was one of 10 LGBT advocacy organizations that received a cake from Sweet Cakes Bakery in Oregon. Together with the cake, which was inscribed “We really do love you!” on a red heart, the package included a letter from Sweet Cakes’ owners Aaron and Melissa…
Appliance company Maytag has come out in support of the LGBT community with a Tweet released yesterday stating, “Proud to be in any home. Happy #Pride Month” together with a picture of the famous Maytag man holding up a rainbow cake with the caption, Equality and cake for all. Thanks, Maytag man for your support!
Due to ill-health folk legend Ferron has cancelled all upcoming concert appearances including her scheduled appearance at San Diego IndieFest 8. The nature of Ferron’s ill-health has not been disclosed. Festival organizers announced that Bitch will be replacing Ferron. Bitch first burst onto the scene when her band, Bitch and Animal, toured with Ani Difranco…
