Doing unto others: it's the holidays, which means you've got too many gifts to buy for too many special people in your life. But we've got ideas for you--yes, we do--ranging from the geeky to the generous.Even a queer ol' Scrooge who considers the adage "It's better to give than to receive" loathsome must admit that a gift benefiting a pro-gay cause is a fabulous thing. A few items from last year (or twists thereupon) are being offered again: Human Rights Campaign's "Bearie" ornament from artist Christopher Radko, PFLAG PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (since 1972; Washington, DC)'s fleecy pullover and fine California wines, AmfAR's holiday cards, and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights MDS's snow globe and all-star Carols for a Cure compilation CD. This year offers a cornucopia of nifty new items as well, from funky and hip to family-friendly, to benefit a wide range of causes and organizations. Red Ribbon Watch, Suede Jacket, Snowy Card Set Beneficiary: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS This elegant brushed stainless steel Cross watch 1, decorated with a tasteful antiqued red ribbon, comes in men's and ladies' styles. The luxurious brown suede jacket 2, features buttons engraved with red ribbons and the Broadway Cares logo embroidered into the lining. And Stefan Kalinka's watercolor painted cards 3, invite you to send holiday greetings in high style. Supporter Nathan Lane says BC/EFA BC/EFA EFA - Early Flank Alarm EFA - Ecological Farming Association EFA - Editorial Freelancers Association EFA - Education for All EFA - Educational Foundation of America EFA - Egyptian Football Association EFA - Electronic Frontiers Australia Inc. EFA - Elektronische Fahrplanauskunft (German) EFA - End-Fire Array EFA - Engineering Failure Analysis EFA - Engineering Field Activity (SPAWAR) EFA - Engineering Flight Activity - Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS does "the most important work in the theater community." Watch, $210; Jacket, $175; Cards, $30/box of 12 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Same Love, Same Rights" lapel pin Beneficiary: Rainbow Wedding Network RWN RWN - Reconfigurable Wireless Network RWN - Reinstall When Notified (US Navy) RWN - Right Wing News (weblog) RWN - Rural Women's Network (Australia) RWN - Rwanda Women Community Development Network's beautiful double-heart pin, displaying rainbow colors and the phrase "Same Love, Same Rights," proudly proclaims one's support for marriage equality--a bargain at just five bucks. Proceeds will be divided among regional grassroots organizations fighting for gay marriage rights at state and national levels. $5 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2005 Peace calendar Beneficiary: Living Proof An acclaimed stage production by and about a 15-member troupe of urban Baltimore GLBT youth, Living Proof is being adapted for a book and documentary film. The 2005 edition of Syracuse Cultural Workers' Peace calendar will benefit these works-in-progress. "The project is all about putting out a stronger presence for urban gay youth," says producer Erin Davies. "Living Proof is really getting the word out." $12.95 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] APLA APLA - AIDS Project Los Angeles (California) APLA - American Pointing Labrador Association APLA - Antipersonnel Landmine Alternative APLA - Antiphospholipid Antibody (syndrome) APLA - Apple Parts and Labour Agreement (Germany) APLA - Asia Pacific Lottery Association APLA - Association for Political and Legal Anthropology APLA - Association of Parliamentary Libraries of Australasia APLA - Association of Public Library Administrators Holiday Cards Beneficiary: AIDS Project Los Angeles Sean Hayes is such a card ... designer. So are Hilary Swank and Selma Blair, whose whimsical art decorates APLA's celeb holiday cards. Hayes's depicts gift boxes, Swank whipped up a "Peace Fairy," and Blair's floating girl reaches to touch a star. $14.95 per dozen [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Love Is Everywhere" designer shirts, Love Rocks CD Beneficiary: Human Rights Campaign Love is never out of fashion, especially when designers like Perry Ellis, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein are involved. Give one of HRC's "Love is Everywhere" limited edition designer shirts to your main squeeze, and throw in a copy of the Love Rocks CD while you're at it. The 32 contributing artists include Christina Aguilera, Pink, Melissa Etheridge, Ari Gold, the Dixie Chicks, B 52's, Mandy Moore, Dolly Patton, Cyndi Lauper, and Yoko Ono, who offers a Sade-esque mix of her queer anthem "Every Man Has a Man Who Loves Him." Shirts, $21.95-$38; CD, $19.98 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "New Wave '80s" record clocks Beneficiary: Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network Share your love of the '80s and GLSEN GLSEN - Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network with these one-of-a-kind timekeepers. Designed by Simon Cantlon, LoungeLife's record clocks incorporate vintage '80s albums and covers--from the likes of Adam Ant, Blondie, Erasure, and Duran Duran--plus decade appropriate fabrics, patterns, fake fur, and squiggly new-wave clock hands. $50 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Holiday card by Shag SHAG - Senior Housing Assistance Group SHAG - Sexual Health Awareness & Guidance SHAG - Sexual Health Awareness Group (UK) SHAG - Simple High Accuracy Guidance SHAG - Surreal Humor Amateur Group, Radko ornament Beneficiary: PAWS/LA For cool cats--and dog--L.A. retro lounge artist Shag (a.k.a. Josh Agle) designed these very chic holiday cards. PAWS/LA provides care to the beloved companion animals of people with life-threatening and debilitating illnesses, so help keep tails wagging with your purchase of holiday cards and Christopher Radko's adorable "Jingle PAWS" ornament. Cards, $25 per 10; Ornament, $40 |
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