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I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up “Sex For America,” a collection of politically inspired erotica. Now that I’ve read it, I’m still not sure how to describe the 24 stories editor Stephen Elliot has put together, but can tell you that it is a fantastic journey through our current political landscape.

You’ll find plenty straight up erotica sandwiched between smart political commentary and a frightening look inside the mind of a serial rapist in the military. Each tale varies greatly, as an all-star list of authors tackle sex and politics.

I laughed my way through Mistress Morgana’s “An Open Letter to the Bush Administration” which requests a government grant “to compensate me for profits lost due to unfair government competition.” Really, what Dom could compete with torture and domination practices of the good old U.S.A?

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Well, it looks like another politician (this time a Democrat!) has a secret sex life! NY Governor Eliot Spitzer, who made a name by rooting out corruption and prosecuting a number of prostitution rings, is himself somehow connected to the high-end Emperors Club VIP. At least the man has standards…

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The gay-rights movement reaches a milestone Thursday when its agenda is the subject of a televised Democratic presidential forum. Yet many activists — craving bolder support for same-sex couples — view the unprecedented event with mixed emotions.

Though pleased that all the candidates of a major party are courting their votes and endorsing the bulk of their political wish-list, they are frustrated that none of the front-runners is calling for legalization of gay marriage.

The forum, to be held in Los Angeles, is co-sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, a gay-rights group that has become increasingly influential in Democratic politics, and by Logo, the gay-oriented cable channel that will provide a live telecast and Internet simulcast.

Don’t forget to tune in Thursday night, 9 p.m. Eastern!

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