Larry Flynt to run in Cali recall election

(August 1) Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt filed initial paperwork to run in California's gubernatorial recall election and says he may spend a large amount of his own money if people take his candidacy seriously. "California is the most progressive state in the union," said Flynt, 61. "I don't think anyone here will have a problem with a smut peddler as governor."

Vatican slams same-sex unions

(August 1) The Vatican yesterday declared that same-sex marriages "go against natural moral law" and decreed that Catholic politicians must oppose gay marriage. Ironically, the infamous protectors of pedophile priests also claimed that allowing gays and lesbians to adopt children "would actually mean doing violence to these children."

Secretary accuses nun of sexual misconduct

(August 1) A Connecticut Catholic school secretary has accused former principal Sister M. Bernice Stobierski of sexual harassment. The woman claims the nun made unwanted sexual advances, patted her on her butt, brushed against her breasts and masturbated in front of her. A diocese spokesman called the claims "outrageous."

Neighbors ask judge to shut gay porn site

(August 1) A lawyer for an upscale Seminole County, Florida subdivision has asked a judge to force a group of men operating a 24-hour gay porn website to shut down. The home's owner, real estate agent Judith Crago, says it's unfair for the association to go after the porn house while turning a blind eye on other residents operating businesses out of their homes.

Nudists fight for the right to run youth camps

(August 1) Florida nudists say their youth camps shouldn't be exposed to more scrutiny than other youth camps just because the children and counselors wear no clothes. "These children have grown up in a naturist environment, and they're very, very comfortable with who they are," said spokesperson Shirley Mason.

Cop coerced sex from drug suspect

(August 1) A Pennsylvania police officer who confiscated a marijuana pipe from three people during a traffic stop is accused of later coecering the driver, an 18-year-old woman, to have sex with him in a meeting room of the police station. The woman told police she believed if she had sex with the officer the charges would be dropped.