Stolen statue with woman's ashes returned to its owners

(From The Chicago Sun-Times)

"A statue containing the ashes of a gay activist has been recovered after it had been stolen from an Uptown memorial garden last month.

Over the weekend, the Bird Girl sculpture was found outside the Howard Brown Health Center, which last year created the garden to honor lesbian health advocates Mary York and Lisa Tonna, who died last year.

York's ashes were mixed with the cement that anchors the resin sculpture. Because it's in good condition, there are no plans to pursue the culprit.

'Mary York had the best sense of humor of anyone I've ever known,' said Paul Fairchild, the center's chief development officer. 'I think she would have forgiven them, and so must we.'"

Batwoman Announces DC Mayoral Campaign

In the wake of Barack Obama's historic election as the first African-American U.S. president, it was inevitable. DC Comics' first out, proud, lesbian, Jewish super hero, Batwoman announced her candidacy for mayor of the District of Columbia on Monday.

(From Batwomanfordc.com)

"Today, I Batwoman, proudly announce my candidacy for mayor of Washington, DC. I do so because I believe that we are in a monumental period in the history of our nation's capital that requires a different kind of leadership. We need a real hero for real equality.

My father, my personal hero, instilled in me a commitment to community, family and service. Because of this and my love of DC, I am committed to making our city the most livable city on earth.

I have spent a majority of my adult fighting against corruption and crime as a superhero. I now look to continue my service to the people of DC by working to reduce violent crime, ensure that all residents are able to see a doctor when ill and that every person is able to marry the person they love."

For Batwoman's complete backstory (or should that be "bat-story"?) go to Wikipedia.com.