This week’s round up comes early, in part so you can take advantage of the Free Museum admission pass, and mostly because I’m packing to leave on an awesome LGBT retreat with some of my favorite queer and ally friends.

  • Both Pepsi and Steven Speilberg have contributed 500,000 and 100,000 respectively to the No on 8 Campaign, the proposition that seeks to take away the right to gay marriage in California. (from The Advocate)
  • In other LGBT news, a trans woman recently won a bias suit against the Library of Congress. (Read it at The Advocate)
  • Print a free museum day admission card to get free access to participating Museum Day locations. (Read it at Smithsonian.com via Get Rich Slowly)
  • Speaking of coupons, here are some coupon strategies that were highlighted in the LA Times. (Read it at Los Angeles Times via Consumerist)
  • Michael Moore just released his new movie, “Slacker Uprising” for free download on iTunes, saying “I don’t want to see a dime from this.” (Read it at Common Dreams)
  • Brides.com and The Empire State Building have a announced a contest where 14 couples will get to exchange vows on Valentine’s Day at the historic landmark. The contest welcomes same-sex couples to enter, with the potential for the first same-sex commitment ceremony at the skyscraper. (Read it at Brides.com)
  • Finally, a little Queercents from Suze Orman. (Read it at Freakonomics)

Queercents flashback: If you’re getting married, Nina has five tips for saving money on your wedding.