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• Aravosis v. Tobias on AmericaBlog

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:05 pm

  It's blogger versus DNC treasurer in an online war.

• Is A Single Man Too Straight?

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:50 am

  With A Single Man being touted as the most notable gay movie of the year, the film's poster is curious -- there’s no hint of a gay storyline in the ad.

• Ellen, Oprah Reveal O Magazine Cover

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am

  Just in time for the holidays, Oprah and Ellen revealed the big magazine cover they’ve been talking about for months -- on today's Ellen and on Oprah's website.

• Behar and Friends Talk Prejean, Maine

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am

  Celebrity guests call out former Miss California Carrie Prejean's hypocrisy during the November 5 episode of The Joy Behar Show.

• Ala. Rep.: DP Benefits a Waste

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:15 am

  An Alabama state university's offer of domestic-partner benefits is a "politically correct" waste of money, a legislator says.

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  After Ellen

• Bollywood actresses just say no to kissing women

  drummerdeeds

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  A few weeks ago, we told you about Charlize Theron’s selfless act of a kissing a woman for $140,000 donated to charity. She’s a regular Mother Teresa. read more

• Cherry Bomb: "Dating Someone in the Closet"

  Trish Bendix

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  This week, the ladies of Cherry Bomb welcome their friend and producer/director Mel Robertson to the couches to talk about the pitfalls and positives of dating someone who's still in the closet. Mel...

• TV Alert: Ellen gets personal on "Oprah"

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  6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  After a self-promotion campaign that involved everything from waiting on hold at Harpo in front of a live studio audience to sending Justin Timberlake on an emissary mission, Ellen DeGeneres' quest...

• "Law & Order" utilizes the Letterman scandal for a lesbian storyline

  Trish Bendix

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

  Law & Order is famous for ripping its storylines from headlines, so no celebrity is safe. The show is now casting for an episode based on the recent David Letterman scandal, in which he publicly...

• A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader does blackface

  drummerdeeds

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  Halloween is my favorite holiday of all the holidays-turned-consumerism fest in America, as it allows me to get into a ridiculous character and eat free candy. However, it’s also the worst holiday...

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  Queerty

• Maggie Gallagher's Maine Condolence Letter Will Surely Cause You to Tear Up

  Queerty

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm

  Ya know what we love about YouTube? Gay feuds played out for all the world to see! Know what we hate about YouTube? When people post videos without realizing they are too close to the freakin' camera. Hello, Maggie Gallagher! CONTINUED » Permalink | Post a comment | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Maggie Gallagher, Maine, Marriage, National Organization for Marriage, NOM, question 1, YouTube

• Playgirl "wouldn’t turn away Levi if he had a small penis" … Frank Bruni To TV?

  Queerty

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm

  ON OUR GAYDAR — News, notes, clicks, and quips from around the web. → Playgirl consultant Daniel Nardicio on Levi Johnston's shoot: "I don’t think it’s appropriate [to ask about penis size]. I ask models [for a look], but they’re not famous. When they’re famous, I’m not going to worry about it. We wouldn’t turn away Levi if he had a small penis.” Also: Johnston has yet to sign the contract. CONTINUED » Permalink | 5 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Daily Mail, Daniel Nardicio, frank bruni, heather mizeur, jan moir, Jeff Merkley, Levi Johnston, Maine,…

• "I think we have to seriously consider whether there is some sort of a Bradley Effect in the polling on gay rights issues"

  Queerty

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:15 am

  SOUNDBITES — "We had given Question 1 about a 70 percent chance of being defeated based on a combination of an analysis of the polling and a statistical model. I don't know how much time I'm supposed to spend defending being on the wrong side of a 70:30 bet — we build in a hedge for a reason — but here comes a little self-reflection. As for the polling, I think we have to seriously consider whether there is some sort of a Bradley Effect in the polling on gay rights issues, although one of the pollsters (PPP, which had a very bad night in NY-23) got it exactly…

• Ever Since the Feds Left Andrew Sullivan Alone, He's Loving Obama

  Queerty

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:52 am

  How do you know Barack Obama has done wondrous things for this country? Because the rest of the world hates us less! Or rather, they love him more than Bush. Welcome to Andrew Sullivan's litmus test. CONTINUED » Permalink | 2 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Andrew Sullivan, Barack Obama, Stephen Colbert

• Is Ted Haggard Building the Next New Life Church From His Own House?

  Queerty

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am

  Ted Haggard, the adorable former anti-gay preacher and male prostitute enthusiast, is returning to the pulpit! At his house! CONTINUED » Permalink | 6 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Religion, Ted Haggard

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• Movies: 'We Are All Precious'

  Nathaniel_R

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  NATHANIEL ROGERS Nathaniel would live inside a movie theater but for the poor internet reception. He blogs daily at the Film Experience. YOUR FEATURE PRESENTATIONYou're barely a reel into Lee Daniel's Precious (based on the novel Push by Sapphire) before you begin to realize that maybe Job didn't have it so bad after all. Claireece "Precious" Jones is suffering. She's obese, she's a welfare mother of a disabled child, she's pregnant again, kicked out of high school, her parents abuse her, neighborhood kids taunt her. She's illiterate on top of that... as…

• News: DNC, Enceladus, Boyzone, NOM Woes, Rihanna, Sports Bar

  Andy Towle

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am

  Email reveals deception on the part of the DNC with regard to assistance of Question 1 in Maine and lies about directing Mainers to vote for progressive causes. Jon Hamm in high school. What does Maine's marriage loss mean to California? Vermont lawmaker relieved of masturbation charges: "Perkett said his review of the evidence found that Flanagan did engage in the conduct alleged — masturbation in open view inside a men’s fitness room at the YMCA — in late July but did not do so intentionally. 'I don’t believe beyond a reasonable doubt that he intentionally engaged in…

• Towleroad Guide to the Tube #566

  Andy Towle

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am

  FIRED: Hate group MassResistance champions case of Massachusetts man who says he was fired for his belief in traditional marriage. FILIPINO PRISONERS: They're back with a Queen medley. WHEN - SOME SAY: New York Governor David Paterson launches reelection campaign. For recent Guides to the Tube, click HERE.

• Watch: Trans Retired U.S. Army Col. Diane Schroer on ENDA

  Andy Towle

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:12 am

  Although there were no transgender witnesses at yesterday's ENDA hearings, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) made sure transgender voices were heard. Retired U.S. Army Col. Diane Schroer and Earline Budd spoke at a press conference before the ENDA hearings yesterday. Officer Mike Carney spoke as well. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

• Pete Rose Contemplates Human Sushi Platter in Outtake from Bruno

  Andy Towle

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:27 am

  In a scene identical to the one he used to punk Paula Abdul, Bruno degrades the gardeners by having them serve as furniture for a Pete Rose interview, and then rolls out the human sushi platter. Abdul wisely fled the situation. Rose instead, sat and responded to the sushi offer: "The only problem it's all got hair with it. I don't eat hair." Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... (clip nsfw)

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• My Genetic Karyotype

  7 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am

  Well, here's one of our personal story diaries we usually save for the weekend. I went to the San Diego VA Medical Center this past election day (November 3, 2009), and did some snooping to find the exact date my genetic test was taken, and find out what the clinical name of the test is. After I found out the exact date and the test name, I went over to the office that releases records, and got the results of my genetic testing. Here's the header of the test:: You can see the full rport by selecting it, but the posted header really has all of the information of the report. As you may be able…

• "R-71: Effective 12-3-09"

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:58 pm

  The Washington Secretary of State's final vote count report for the week continues to validate the conclusion that all of Washington state is moving towards equality.  Tonight's numbers of 52.6% to 47.4% are not final, as vote counting is still underway.  However, even the Secretary of State seems pretty sure about R-71 since their Friday afternoon blog post was titled "R-71: Effective 12-3-09"!King [County]'s approval rate has been running 68 percent, and a number of the ballots remaining to be counted are from that county. ... If the vote holds, Senate Bill 5688 will go into…

• Youth Revolution presents...

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:36 pm

  A new organization called Youth Revolution popped up in Washington recently.  I've written a bit about them here.  YR's Executive Director is none other than Russell Johnson, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Focus on the Family/Family Research Council affiliate Family Policy of Institute of Washington.  This is the local organization that helped funnel over $200,000 of James Dobson's Colorado money into Washington's Referendum 71 campaign.  YR, a youth recruiting tool, has posted the following video on their front page.  Without comment, I give you "The…

• Sarah Palin "Keeping Low Profile" in Wisconsin

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm

  Honestly, how "low a profile" is it when CNN is reporting it??? Sigh... roll the film... Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is set to deliver remarks at a Wisconsin Right to Life event Friday evening, one of the few speeches the former Republican presidential nominee will have given since she resigned the governorship last summer. But Palin appears to be doing her best to keep a low profile on this trip: no press will be allowed into the Milwaukee auditorium where she will speak and those who have paid the $30 admittance fee are unable to carry in cell phones, cameras, laptops, or recording…

• Reactions to the Approval of R-71 in Washington State

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  Note from Lurleen: Louise has allowed me to make this an all-purpose "reactions" diary. The AP has called the approval of R-71 inevitable, although the Secretary of State has yet to certify the result.  More below the fold as they come in, but first let me share two headliners.  First from Washington's Governor Chris Gregoire"I am extremely pleased that voters have approved Referendum 71. I signed the original bill and believe it is the right policy for our great state. Washington state has a history of fighting to ensure everyone - mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers,…

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  Girl Meets Girl Podcast

• #104 Ghost Stories from Hawaii, Part 2

  26 Oct 2009 | 6:41 pm

  Tales of menehune in the night, and encounters with Pele.Selections from...Obake Files - by Glen GrantStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Mahalo once again to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode.Have a Happy and Safe Halloween :)- Siena and Toastimage courtesy of gjeewaytee

• #103 Ghost Stories From Hawaii, Part 1

  19 Oct 2009 | 7:36 pm

  the graves at "obake park"Who is confronted by hauntings and ghosts?A lesbian couple on Oahu, a family of four on summer vacation, and a sampan bus driver, alone on his last run of the night.Selections from...Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales, 5 - by Rick CarrollObake Files - by Glen GrantStay strong and healthy, the better to defend against ghosts with.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley,…

• #102 The Biggest Vegetarian Myth

  11 Oct 2009 | 6:18 pm

  We address the biggest myth about vegetarian eating. This ep's picture on www.GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com: These cowboy bunnies are getting ready for Halloween...we've been waiting for months to post pics of these bunnies up here! Congrats to Bethany, winner of the Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote Links In This Ep Compassionate Cuisine Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center The Franken Stand - spooky themed mobile vegan hotdog stand Dr. Andrew Weil addresses the protein myth Eat To Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman Dawn dishwashing liquid saves wildlife - the TV…

• #101 A Wedding Day's Lessons on Trust & Perspective

  4 Oct 2009 | 6:09 pm

  What happens when there is no wardrobe to malfunction...?New ContestPrize: Center for Inspirational Living canvas toteEnter By: joining/being in the GMG community, joining/being on the GMG email list (sign-up box is on girlmeetsgirlpodcast.com), commenting on this episode, joining us on Facebook, Twitter, or voting for GMG on Podcast Alley (you'll have to email and let us know you voted, tho.  they don't tell us if you vote [mail at girlmeetsgirlpodcast dot com])Links In This Epthe first GMG newsletter online...about Vit. D3...The Vitamin D Cure - Dr. James DowdDiscovery Health - Dr.

• Just Sent Out First Newsletter :)

  30 Sep 2009 | 5:46 pm

  Cumin the cat wrote the lead article.We answered a listener's question about fitting in.There's a code to get $5 OFF of your order of healthy stuff....and compliments and good words about you listeners.If you're not on the email list,â why not?  :)  sign up box is on the top right of this page.â you can read the newsletter hereThanks for being you,Toast & Siena

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• Schools emerge as new tactic in gay marriage votes

  Jennifer Vanasco

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm

  (San Francisco) In one ad after another, voters in California and Maine were besieged with images of what would supposedly happen if same-sex marriage were legal: Students on a field trip to a lesbian wedding, elementary kids gobbling up books featuring gay couples, kindergartners learning about homosexuality from their teachers. The strategy worked. Overruling the courts and lawmakers, voters defeated gay marriage ballot measures in California last year and in Maine this week after conservatives convinced residents that same-sex unions would become common classroom fodder without any say…

• Elton John on mend, resuming tour dates

  Jennifer Vanasco

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

  (London) Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. The singer’s spokesman Gary Farrow says John was at home Friday and was feeling fine. He left the hospital early Thursday. He says John planned to resume his suspended tour and would play scheduled U.S. dates with Billy Joel starting in Oakland, California on Nov. 14. Illness has forced the 62-year-old musician to cancel several gigs in Britain, Ireland and the U.S. over the last few weeks.

• Ruby-Sachs: Why Not Go For Everything But Marriage Everywhere?

  ERubySachs

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am

  Though it looked likely, it was still nice to see the official announcement that the “everything but marriage” ballot initiative passed in Washington State. Now, I know that Washington is a much more liberal state than Maine and equating the two would be a mistake. But I wonder, how much the removal of the word marriage assisted in the ballot victory? Not that I believe marriage without the term is sufficient. It’s not. Legal distinctions between groups based on personal characteristics like sexual orientation matter even if the distinctions don’t result in a concrete…

• The First Openly Gay MLB Owner

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  6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  The Chicago Cubs have become the first major-league team to have an openly gay owner according to the Windy City Times. On Oct. 30, the Ricketts family became the new owners of MLB team, the Chicago Cubs. The family bought the team and Wrigley Field for $845 million. Laura Ricketts, one of the purchasers, is an open lesbian who serves on the board for Lambda Legal, the nationwide advocacy organization for gay and lesbian rights. The Times reported that Ricketts is now the first out individual to own a professional sports team. In an interview with MarketToMarketLLC.com, she said: “I…

• Sex-toy study at Duke raises some eyebrows

  Jennifer Vanasco

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am

  (Durham, NC) A campus religious leader is unhappy about a study at Duke University that invites female students to attend parties where they can buy sex toys. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Friday that the director of the Duke Catholic Center has lodged a complaint with researchers. The Rev. Joe Vetter says the study doesn’t promote relationships. The study asks female students over age 18 to attend the events that are similar to Tupperware parties but with erotic toys, lingerie and games. The women complete surveys about their sexual attitudes before and after the parties…

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  After Elton

• AfterElton Snapshot: Your Meaty Delicacy for the Week Ending November 6

  snicks

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm

  YOUR CAPTION HERE As we go into the weekend, here's a handy shortlist of the biggest stories of the week on AfterElton.com. And to get you into a playful mood, each week's final post will feature...

• AfterElton Puzzler: Guess the hunk #4

  snicks

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:52 pm

  Time for another one of those time-wasting yet hopelessly addictive online jigsaw puzzles! We're not going to give you any hints, but if you want to see the finished product then click here. Move...

• Mores for Gays video blog (125): "Gay Jokes"

  dennis

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:04 pm

  We've all heard offensive jokes, and some of us may have told jokes we thought were harmless but wound up receiving an "I don't think that's funny." This week, Daniel confers with vlog star Joy...

• Meet Your Gay of the Week: Oliver Fish!

  snicks

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm

  Oliver Fish nabs the crown again, garnering 38% of the vote for his fiery coming-out declaration in front of protesters and cameras on One Life to Live. In second place is his paramour Kyle Lewis,...

• Liveblogging "One Life To Live": Will They or Won't They?

  snicks

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:58 am

  "Will they or won't they" ... show up in this episode? We've been hearing conflicting rumors that our guys may make an appearance, so let's cross our fingers. If they don't, well hopefully someone...

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  PinkNews.co.uk

• Calling PinkNews readers to compete on the BBC's 'A Question of Genius'

  Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk

  7 Nov 2009 | 3:17 am

  The BBC is keen to recruit LGBT contestants to take part in the second series of 'A Question of Genius' presented by Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark.

• Daily Mail columnist Jan Moir wins Stonewall Bigot of the Year award

  Jessica Geen

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:44 pm

  Jan Moir, the Daily Mail columnist whose column on the death of gay Boyzone singer Stephen Gately provoked widespread anger, won the Stonewall Bigot of the Year Awards last night jointly with Father John Owen, the priest who said most paedophiles were gay.

• Stephen Gately's partner Andrew Cowles appears at Stonewall awards

  Jessica Geen

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:10 am

  Andrew Cowles, the civil partner of the late Boyzone star Stephen Gately, made his first public appearance last night at the Stonewall awards since the singer died four weeks ago.

• Washington voters approve expanded gay rights

  Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am

  Gay rights advocates have claimed a victory in Washington where the latest tally shows the state's voters opted to allow increased rights for gay couples.

• Man jailed for six years for gay chatline robberies

  Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am

  A 27-year-old man who admitted using gay chatlines to find men to rob has been sentenced to six years in prison.

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• Transgender parenting case moves forward

  Transgender parenting case moves forward

• Anti-interracial marriage justice resigns because of 'conscience'

  Anti-interracial marriage justice resigns because of 'conscience'

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution profiles Vandy Beth Glenn

  Atlanta Journal-Constitution profiles Vandy Beth Glenn

• MARRIAGE ON AGENDA IN NY LEGISLATURE

  MARRIAGE ON AGENDA IN NY LEGISLATURE

• IT'S OFFICIAL: GAY RIGHTS VICTORY IN WASHINGTON

  IT'S OFFICIAL: GAY RIGHTS VICTORY IN WASHINGTON

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  BadEvan Gay Blog

• HEY #p2 We’re talking to you!

  BadEvan

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:38 pm

• November Hottie

  BadEvan

  5 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pm

  The ‘Hottie of the Month’ for November! This stud is what Thanks Giving is all about. He could be my slice of pumpkin pie ;) Say hello to Adam, a 22yr old Bio-Chem major and lgbt activist from Orono, ME… I don’t know what they’re doing in Orono… But they’re produce amazing hotties! First Gregory and now Adam… Click Images for Full View First Name: Adam, (Friends call him Sunny, because he looks like Justin from QAF… you know… Sunshine) Sign: Scorpio Turn ons: I get turned watching another guy get turned on when I give him massages.

• October Hottie

  BadEvan

  3 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm

  Well, I’ve done it again. The ‘Hottie of the Month’ is back! I know it’s a little early…. But here’s my Halloween treat for you all to nibble on. Say hello to Gregory, a 23yr old dancer from Orono, ME… Click Images for Full View First Name: Gregory Sign: Aries Turn ons: Nice teeth, pretty eyes Turn offs: Liars, cheats, the annoying Fav band/song: The Veronicas/Take Me On The Floor Fav movie/show: The Family Stone/So You Think You Can Dance & Glee Fav color: Baby Blue Fav food: Chedder Jack Mac and Cheese Perfect guy: My perfect guy, would be…

• What a day…

  BadEvan

  1 Oct 2009 | 7:34 pm

  Where to start? With the Texas judge OKing gay-divorce, says marriage ban is bull, an Illinois State Senator introducing a same-sex marriage bill, a Fed judge ruling pro-Prop8 group must turn over internal records, Nevada’s DP law taking effect today or the Fed Judge in Florida ruling that, even with a Medical Power of Attorney you don’t have the right to say goodbye to your lover? OK, we’ll do ‘em all! Texas – So, Dallas state district judge Tena Callahan ruled that two men married in Massachusetts could be divorced in Texas. Texas! Fraking Texas! He went on to…

• Voices4Equality: Truthandhope.org

  BadEvan

  27 Sep 2009 | 3:38 am

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  Big Gay News

• Big Gay News for Friday, Nov 06 2009

  Bradley Traynor

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pm

  Today’s Top Headlines Washington Gay Partnership Measure Approved by Voters NY Police Search for Suspects in Anti-Gay Attack Gay Minister Given ‘Hero Award’ Gay Couple Kicked Out of Taxi for Hugging Get even MORE breaking news from any of our live, constantly updated news feeds, now available in 12 languages: English | Español | Français | Deutsch | Nederlands | Italiano | Português | русский | 中國話

• Gay Couple Kicked Out of Taxi for Hugging

  Bradley Traynor

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:11 am

  It was a typical New York story until the taxi stopped. Paul Bruno and Erick Ruales, a pair of professionals who also happen to be romantically involved, say they started kissing and hugging right after they got in the cab at 13th and 1st Avenue. Evidently driver Medhat Mohamed was focused as much on the rear view mirror as the street. After just two blocks, the canoodling men say Mohamed said something about “no hugging” and tossed them out. Read the full story from NBC New York.

• Gay Minister Given ‘Hero Award’

  Bradley Traynor

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:08 am

  A gay minister whose appointment divided opinion within the Church of Scotland has been honoured by a gay rights group. The Reverend Scott Rennie was made “Hero of the Year” by Stonewall, the group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Mr Rennie’s appointment to a new parish in Aberdeen caused controversy with hundreds signing an online petition. Read the full story from the BBC.

• NY Police Search for Suspects in Anti-Gay Attack

  Bradley Traynor

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:57 am

  Police on Long Island are continuing their search for 2 of 3 men who attacked and robbed two other men while shouting an anti-gay slur. Nassau County police said the two suspects remained at large on Friday. Police already have arrested a third suspect. The 23-year-old man is being held on hate crime-related charges on $50,000 cash bail. Investigators said the suspects punched and kicked the two men in Lakeview in the early-morning hours after Halloween. They say the victims suffered black eyes, bruises and bloody lips. One was dressed in women’s clothing, possibly as a costume. Read…

• Gay Partnership Measure Approved by Voters

  Bradley Traynor

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:54 am

  Washington voters have approved the state’s new “everything but marriage” law, expanding rights for domestic partners and marking the first time any state’s voters have approved a gay equality measure at the ballot box. With about 72 percent of the expected vote counted Thursday in unofficial returns, Referendum 71 was leading 52 percent to 48 percent, with a margin of about 60,000 votes. Sen. Ed Murray, a Seattle Democrat who spearheaded the law, called it “a great step forward for equality in Washington state.” Read the full story from the Associated…

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  Big Queer Blog

• Maine Voters Speak Out

  4 Nov 2009 | 6:57 am

  And apparently they don't like us very much. Maine's gay marriage law, passed by the state legislature and signed by the Governor John Baldacci earlier this year, was repealed when voters took to the polls to vote yesterday. It pains me that the majority is continued to allow to vote on minority rights issues. And it pains me even more that I had to update our Big Queer Map.

• Campus Pride's Top 25 for 2009

  28 Oct 2009 | 5:03 pm

  Big Queer congratulations to our very own Pauline Park for making the Campus Pride's 2009 Hot 25 list. Pauline was noted for co-founding the New York Association of Gender Rights Advocacy (NYAGRA) as well as her work negotiating inclusion of "the first fully transgender-inclusive legislation" that was introduced in the New York legislature. You can learn more on Pauline Park's website.

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  Tom and Lorenzo/Project Rungay - The #1 Project Runway Blog

• 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:09 am

  This post is for all those whiny kittens who said we've been Negative Nancies lately.BeyonceAtelier Versace Fall 2009 Couture CollectionIf there's anyone who SHOULD be wearing this spectacular dress, it's Beyonce. It's perfectly her aesthetic (except, y'know, fabulous and well made).David Koma Fall 2009 CollectionOn the other hand...Look, we think it's a really interesting dress and we salute her (or her stylist) for choosing it, but it's not really doing her figure any favors. Then again, who has a figure that would be helped with that silhouette? Barbie?Juliette LewisWe J'ADORE this bitch.

• Auf Wiedersehen 2

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:15 am

  No WTFery this time, kittens.Poor guy. He really is very likeable and it was endearing how appreciative he was to still be there this late in the game, but let's face it: the writing was on the wall a long time ago.We give him credit for choosing an inspiration way off the beaten path, but it kind of reinforced the idea in our heads that he doesn't have great instincts and he's amazingly unself-aware as a designer.He's at his best when he's doing romantic, conventionally beautiful clothing. He's not, so far as we can tell, a conceptual designer. He was standing in front of one of the world's…

• Auf Wiedersehen 1

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:44 am

  WTF?!?WTF, WTF, WTF?!?!?!Blah blah blah. Final challenge, blah blah, inspiration, blah, Getty Museum, blah, blah, blah.Blah, blah, only five left, blah, blah.Blah, Monet, blah.*sob*It's hard not to write "FUCK YOU, BUNIM/MURRAY!!!!!"Oh, wait. We just did.Model: Matar CohenSeriously, when the show pulls out crack-smokery like this, it's always difficult the next morning to come up with a cogent, reasoned response. And why should we, you ask? Well, because "FUCK YOU!!!!" responses are not exactly hard to find on the internet and we try to be a little better than that.Better than a "FUCK YOU!!!"…

• T LOunge

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:18 am

  Tweet!Electric Bird Cage in London, courtesy of Planet FabulonWhat a fabulously retro little bar! It looks like a villain hideout from the '60s Batman show. Darlings, the bar is once again open. Line up for your cocktails. But first, a big congratulations to NANCY who is the lucky winner of last week's T Lounge contest and gets a Schott Brothers leather jacket courtesy of Joe Faris. Nancy was one of 159 people who got the correct answer and it was her name that got picked out of our little velvet bag.Unfortunately, that was the last of our prizes for this season, so instead of posting contest…

• V Magazine: Natalie Portman

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am

  Princess Amidala gets her Rihanna on.V Magazine #62Editorial: Natalie Or Nothing Styled by Clare Richardson Photographed by Mario TestinoWe've always been a little annoyed by Natalie Portman. For someone so undeniably beautiful, she's, well, boring as hell. The girl's just got no charisma whatsoever. Either she was really pissed off about something the day these pictures were taken or Mario Testino somehow managed to tap into a side of her rarely (if ever) seen, but we think these are some of the best pictures we've ever seen of her. She's looked prettier in other pictures, and we can't say…

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• Telling people there’s no hyphen in bisexual

  Newsdesk

  1 Nov 2009 | 4:10 pm

  Bisexual Index launched their “drop the hyphen” campaign earlier this year, and Manchester bi group BiPhoria took up the theme in the publicity for their recent bi community day event. Writer Jacqui Applebee wrote a poem inspired by the campaign, which BiPhoria turned into a postcard, perfect for sending to writers and organisations that need a [...]

• Birmingham’s First BiFest!

  Newsdesk

  29 Oct 2009 | 1:26 pm

  Brum BiFest will be following in the footsteps of London, Manchester and Brighton with a one day event to celebrate and explore bisexuality in bi friendly surroundings for bi people and bi friendly allies. The day is also being supported and promoted as part of SHOUT, Birmingham’s Festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and [...]

• BiCon 2010: come and see where it’ll be

  Newsdesk

  28 Oct 2009 | 11:07 am

  The organisers of next year’s International Conference on Bisexuality are holding a Venue Visit with open invitations. If you’d like to come along and see where BiCon will be held, you just need to come along and say hello. They told BiMedia: “We’re putting the finishing touches to our website, but while we [...]

• Yahoo move pulls Bi Lines

  Newsdesk

  26 Oct 2009 | 3:07 pm

  Bi Lines On Line, a long-running bisexual electronic news source based in the USA, is one of many websites set to vanish today as Yahoo closes down all their old “Geocities” websites. The Virginia based news site in a bried update promises that readers should “Stay tuned for where Bi Lines On Line is moving to. [...]

• Black History Month in denial?

  Newsdesk

  25 Oct 2009 | 12:45 pm

  Peter Tatchell has turned his fire on the organisers of UK Black History Month events for not recognising and celebrating lesbian, gay, bi and trans people from Billie Holliday to RuPaul. In a Guardian piece this week titled “Malcolm X was bisexual. Get over it”, the veteran LGBT campaigner lambasts “the denialism surrounding the [...]

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  The Republic of T.

• Digest for November 6th

  terrance

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am

  Here are some of the people writing about some of the stuff I wish I had time to write about, for November 6th from 00:01 to 13:11: The Underlying Reasons For The Shooting At Ft Hood – WATCH: GOP Blunders at Anti-Health Reform Rally – Fort Hood has enough victims already – Harm Reduction: The Anti-Drug – Editorial: The Republican Health Plan – Election 2009 – No Surprises –

• Digest for November 4th through November 5th

  terrance

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  Here are some of the people writing about some of the stuff I wish I had time to write about, for November 4th through November 5th: Andy Ostroy: A "Republican Renaissance?" Yeah, and I Hear the Mullet's Coming Back Too" – Conservatives still think you're already over-insured – Congressional Budget Office Thrashes Republican Health-Care Plan – Op-Ed Columnist: Unhealthy America – Conservative equals crazy – Will the Color Line Fade? – Same-Sex Marriage and Time –

• Don’t Know? Don’t Care? Or Don’t Care To Know?

  terrance

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am

  House Republicans have presented a health care reform “plan” that doesn’t fix our broken health care system (but might make it worse), and (according to the CBO) doesn’t do much to fix the deficit conservatives say they’re so concerned about. So, is it a surprise that Rep. Steve King (R-IA) doesn’t know how many people in his district are uninsured? These are not hard questions. Congress is in the middle of hammering out health care reform legislation. Your party is finally getting around to presenting its idea of a health reform plan. Is it that he…

• What Do They Want?

  terrance

  4 Nov 2009 | 11:14 am

  First, it was Sen. Landerieu’s nonsense. Now we get this from Sen. Joe Lieberman. Enough is enough. When Democrats start parroting Republican talking points, they are showing us who they are. We need to treat accordingly. Especially when their take on health care reform is pretty much the same as the GOP’s, in terms of outcome. For the Republicans have finally come up with some semblance of a plan for health care reform. I’ll give them credit, though. I, among others, had derided them for failing to come up with anything. Steve Benen asks a question about the Republican…

• The Morning After

  terrance

  4 Nov 2009 | 9:19 am

  I’ve been kind of bogged down in other things during this most recent election, but I’ve been watching the news from Virginia, New Jersey, New York and — yes — Maine. I’m still mulling over Maine, and recovering from yet another election night when I went to bed hopeful and awoke to find those hopes dashed. I’ve been out of the marriage debate for the past year or so. The disappointment of proposition 8 coupled with the political minefield that was the post-mortem on that, and stepping on a few of those mines myself, I decided to disengage from the discussion for…

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  Deb on the Rocks

• A Place for Everything

  Deb

  3 Nov 2009 | 5:36 pm

  I continue to work on the de-hoarding and organizing. I'm having a hard time of it. So far I've accidentally thrown out my keys and a bag that held the day's mail and two Netflix movies, and I am having a hard time getting rid of books, because what if some evening someone visits and needs to take up the study of aromatherapy or the philosophy of Simone Weil? I might need those books. Someday.I bought some tools to help me get organized, though. In addition to plastic totes and plastic trash bags, I cashed in a gift certificate I won in a contest from Mabel's Labels. One of their product…

• What Would Don Do? A Halloween Story

  Deb

  2 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am

  Salo and I were driving around on Halloween, rubbing my debit card raw with a slew of errands.Him: Oh, we've got to get candy.Me: I don't want to give out candy.Him: Mom, we need candy.Me: But. We're both going out tonight.Him: Not until late. The little kids come at 6 or 7, that's like 3 hours of trick-or-treaters. We need candy. For the children.Me: Let's just turn out all the lights and read under the covers like last year.Him: Is that what you did last year? That's horrible. I was at Tyler's. Me: Oh, right! Um, I DID give out candy, the good kind. Okay, no I didn't. Him: That's so…

• Required Writing: Make NaBloPoMo Your Bitch

  Deb

  1 Nov 2009 | 10:57 am

  When I was completing (damn I feel compelled to use unnecessary quotations there) 5 Ways to {Blank} Your Blog I worked with fab Virtual Assistant Michele Wilcox. I sent her the sections, and she organized, proofed and formatted them for me into her design. In one of her notes to me she said something like "Um, you seem to have two chapters on NaBloPoMo. Which one do you want to use?I had written about the damned thing twice. Which either means that National Blog Posting Month is traumatic and my brain tried to protect me from remembering that I had remembered it, or that it's a Very Important…

• Deb vs. Deb: Cage Fight with a Neil Diamond Soundtrack

  Deb

  28 Oct 2009 | 11:37 am

  Yet another person is pissed at me. At least this time it's not about something I wrote about her in my book. The complainant in this case is mad about my entire website, and she wants to take possession of Deb on the Rocks.I've been having an email feud about it. Here's where it started.SUBJECT: Deb Silva Hello website owner:I assist musician Deb Silva, and it has come to my attention that some customers are confused by your website On the Rocks. Deb has a CD out called On the Rocks and this is the confused part. If you heard the name of a website "Deb On The Rocks" you would rightfully…

• Hoarders is a Mirror You Want to Give Away on Freecycle

  Deb

  25 Oct 2009 | 7:00 pm

  If I were a media buyer for any type of cleaning product, I would sink my budget big into Hoarders. Nothing--neither Internet searches for parasites nor a bonus dose of steroids nor an impending visit from your mother--will make you grab trash bags and your rubber gloves like Hoarders. Even if you don't need a team of people to come to your house with shovels and filter masks, I dare you to watch the show and not at least clean out your junk drawer or decide that two chairs in your living room are ENOUGH and the third has to go immediately. So what if it took you forever to find an Eames-ish…

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  Christian Grantham

• 5 year-old Joshua Sacco gives Coach Brooks speech from movie ‘Miracle’

  Christian Grantham

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:49 am

  5 year-old Joshua Sacco from Spring Hill, TN was on the front page of today’s Tennessean for his sudden fame after an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres. After watching Miracle hundreds of times with his hockey-obsessed dad, one day the then-4-year-old started absentmindedly naming off the roster of players from the 1980 U.S. Hockey team as they were in the movie. When his dad, Jim Sacco noticed, he started trading lines from the film back and forth with Josh — and was amazed to find his son correcting him. “He’s hilarious,” Sacco said. “He does Kurt Russell to a T.

• Jesus appears on Isuzu pickup truck window in Jonesborough, TN

  Christian Grantham

  5 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am

  If you can’t tell from today’s Mornnig Browser, I’m fascinated by this story. I’d also add that I’m a bit baffled. According to this Johnson City Press article, Jesus is appearing on the Isuzu truck of Jim Stevens, a Jonesborough, TN resident. He doesn’t know how or why the image appears just when the windows fog up in the early morning hours. I have an idea, and it involves the greasy finger of a master doodler. Stevens said no matter who sees the image, the reaction is the same, as a recent trip to the grocery store proved. He said a woman at the store…

• Reaching out to the Nashville Resistance

  Christian Grantham

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:45 am

  I don’t know if you’ve seen this, but there are a couple of hundred or so “V” fans in Nashville who are not happy with WKRN delaying the premier of “V” last night. They’ve created a couple of Facebook groups, one of which is called the Nashville Resistance. WKRN was scheduled to air Titans on 2 with Jeff Fisher at the same time as the widely promoted premier of “V,” and that caused a few early episodes of this new ABC sci-fi pilot series to be delayed until a little after midnight. UPDATE 10-31-09: Program Advisory: WKRN will air ABC’s…

• Pre-slapping you in the Facebook

  Christian Grantham

  2 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am

  One cool thing about Facebook is that you can pre-slap your friends instead of slapping them in the for real. Pre-slapping is kind of like poking, only there isn’t a button for it and you have to make the sound effects with your mouth when you do it. You’ll see what I mean in this post Halloween mishmash™. I have a feeling there’s going to be a lot of pre-slapping folks squall in the Facebook in the Morning Browser’s near future. Who knows. Maybe they’ll even make a button for it. But that’s not exactly the main focus in today’s mishmash™. No,…

• Pin Oaks Peak

  Christian Grantham

  1 Nov 2009 | 2:46 pm

  Above are photos of the north pin oak taken this morning. Below are photos of the same tree last year on Nov. 2.

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• It's Official: Levi Johnston Nude Playgirl Shoot Is Set

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  After weeks of on-again, off-again speculation, as well as how much he'll show, Playgirl has (finally!) announced the dates for the much-anticipated nude New York photo shoot of Sarah Palin's nightmare ex-future-son-in-law.

• Who's to Blame for Maine?

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  In the aftermath of Maine voters having narrowly rescinded marriage equality rights for gay and lesbian families, GLBT equality advocates are looking to assign blame.

• GLAAD Takes on 'South Park'

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) says that South Park has gone too far by poking fun at an anti-gay slur.

• Florida activists continue to push for tougher hate crime statutes

  4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  Ryan Keith Skipper's brutal murder in 2007 and the death of a Broward County man nearly six months after two men attacked him near his home are among the cases that have motivated Florida activists to lobby Tallahassee lawmakers to enact tougher hate crime statutes in the Sunshine State.

• Scottish Pedophile, Former Gay Rights Activist, Sentenced

  4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  A Scottish man who betrayed his friends and preyed on their children has been sentenced, as has another Scot; the two men were described as the "ringleaders" in a pedophilia ring.

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  SameSame.com.au ~ Inside Out Australia

• Local: Laws Worn With Pride

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pm

  The times and the laws are changing, and ACON wants celebrities and everyday Australians wearing the laws and advertising the benefits, literally.

• International: Bigot Of The Year?

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:32 pm

  Controversial British newspaper columnist Jan Moir is in the running for an award - Stonewall Bigot of the Year.

• The Horizon: The Horizon: Episode 5

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am

  This week people's true colours come out. Wilma gives Jake some advice and AJ tries to get the country boy back.

• Culture: Nobody Needs To Know

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:11 pm

  Happy dreams and scary dreams, secret crushes and secret fears. SameSame talks to Mark Fuller about coming up with a show on the things that we don’t say.

• Local: Strip Off In The Name Of Art

  4 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm

  Spencer Tunick will be in Sydney next year to create a new work called The Base as part of the 2010 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. Thousands of Sydneysiders and Mardi Gras visitors are expected to participate nude in the work.

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• Featured Music Video: Cotton Candy

  robin

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  This week’s featured music video is Amanda Lepore’s ‘Cotton Candy’; which also has Cazwell guest starring — check it out… Video: Cotton Candy More of Amanda: Amanda Lepore on Myspace

• Friday’s LGBT Entertainment Post

  robin

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am

  Friday’s LGBT Entertainment Post Includes: Boyzone; Sydney’s Strip off; Wanda Sykes; “Push” comes to the screen; Pole Preening; A Portland Lady in NYC; Hank Stuever all wrapped up And Lesbian Pick Up Tips… ~ Books / Legend Talk: Three Dollar Bill: Taylor – The last great movie star? ~ Books / Life: Wrapped Up — Hank Stuever [...]

• Friday’s LGBT Viewpoints

  robin

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am

  Friday’s LGBT Viewpoints Include: Editorials and Opinions and Features on: A gay murder investigation; Fake marriages in China; Fear & Homophobia in America; Obama and Gay Rights; Gay Apartheid; And “Dude Sex”… Editorial Cartoon: SoVo Viewpoint Cartoon – Your fierce advocate is out. Crime File Editorial: Xtra: Logical fallacy plagues Chris Skinner murder investigation in TO. Equality Fight [...]

• Friday’s LGBT News Post

  robin

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:50 am

  Friday’s LGBT News Post Includes: Updates on the Fort Worth Gay Bar Raid; Update on the Atlanta Gay Bar Raid; ENDA testimony; Gay rights in ex-communist bloc; Anglicans, Catholics and other Christian Crusaders; And Gibraltar Govt’s age of consent. Gay Bar Raid Updates: - Atlanta Eagle arrests headed to trial — Feb. 4 court date for those [...]

• Gay Druid: Why I Became a Pagan Druid

  robin

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  Video: Michael Gorman, “The Druid” tells the story of his spiritual journey from Catholic to Fundamentalist to Druid. Michael Gorman: Why I’m a Pagan Druid Related Video Post: Philip Carr-Gomm: Insight Into The Druid Path

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• TOCs

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:36 am

  Though the 2009 editions have just released, I am hard at work compiling for next year's volumes.The TOC-in progress for Best Gay Stories 2010:"In History's Vicinity" by Richard Bowes, appearing in the blog Mumpsimus (June 28, 2009)"Theater Bug" by Jameson Currier, appearing in Haunted Heart and Other Tales (Lethe Press)"Auntie Mame" by Lewis DeSimone, appearing My Diva (ed. by Michael Montlack). "So Long Anita Bryant And Thanks for Everything!" © by Sean Meriwether, appearing The Silent Hustler (Lethe Press). "Metropolitan" by Marshall Moore, appearing in Ignavia 3:1"Two Sides of the Boy"…

• Humor in the Hardbacks: A Comedy Benefit for Giovanni's Room (Philly)

  3 Nov 2009 | 5:06 pm

  More info about the performers and the cause available here. Come! Because you'll laugh your butt off and it will be fun and also you will be helping Giovanni's Room 12th Street wall not fall into 12th Street. PS With a special guest Maura Kelly!

• I wrote this poem over a month ago.

  14 Oct 2009 | 9:23 pm

  I was talking to a friend and looked at some of the photos he had online. As I looked at the pictures I got inspired to write this poem. I have yet to find a name for it.Here I sit gazing awayEyes locked on a heavenly faceIf you don’t notice me that is fineFor my eyes are happy to drink you inNot sure if you even know that you melt meAs I stare from a place too farI see this soft smile just hiding somethingI wonder what the smile concealsIf a grander smile is bursting to get outAre you just being polite to others around youIs there a secret you keepYour soft smile is a dreamy oneThe…

• One year's worth of gay stories on power differences (2008-9)

  19 Sep 2009 | 11:48 am

  Here's a full list of the gay and male friendship stories I've posted/reposted/published in the past year that have dark settings (imprisonment, slavery, prostitution, or war), or feature servants or liegemen. As the boilerplate warning for all my stories puts it, "All of the stories feature love or respect, though sometimes it takes a while to get there." With one exception (marked below), all of these stories are available free online. If you'd like to buy an HTML e-book containing all of my writings as of April 2009 (700,000 words of fiction and 28 collections of fiction recommendations…

• End of the Line // GOIN' NOVA

  16 Sep 2009 | 8:26 pm

  End of the Linehttp://jc123youandme.livejournal.com/165966.htmlGOIN' NOVAhttp://jc123youandme.livejournal.com/166179.html

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  GLBT News Summary for Progressives . . . . . Ray's List

• GLBT DIGEST - November 06, 2009

  Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm

  **IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:Washington [State]: Same-Sex Unions Vote By WILLIAM YARDLEYA same-sex unions ballot measure nicknamed “Everything But Marriage” appeared on its way toward passing, even as election officials continued to receive ballots in the largely mail-in election. With more than 70 percent of ballots estimated to have been counted, 52 percent of voters had supported the measure, while 48 percent had…

• GLBT DIGEST - November 05, 2009

  Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:49 am

  **IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:Republicans Bask in Glow of Victories in N.J. and Va. By DAVID M. HALBFINGER and IAN URBINASavoring their victories in gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, Republicans were trying on Wednesday morning to build momentum, in a time of economic concern, for a strong challenge to President Obama’s party in next year’s midterm Congressional elections. The White House insisted that…

• GLBT DIGEST - November 04, 2009

  Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

  4 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pm

  **IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:Republicans Win Virginia, New Jersey GovernorshipsBy REUTERSRepublicans rolled to victory in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of President Barack Obama's political clout.http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/11/04/news/news-us-usa-elections.html?_r=1&scp=16&sq=gay&st=cse/Some Notable Races and Measures on State BallotsBy THE…

• GLBT DIGEST - November 03, 2009

  Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

  3 Nov 2009 | 7:48 am

  **IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:What's at Stake in Tuesday's ElectionsBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWhat's at stake in Tuesday's election:GOVERNORS: Voters in two states, New Jersey and Virginia, are electing governors.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/11/03/us/politics/AP-US-Whats-At-Stake.html?_r=1&scp=5&sq=gay&st=cse/Biden Stumps in a Race Steeped in Ideology By JEREMY W. PETERSVice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. threw the heft…

• GLBT DIGEST - November 02, 2009

  Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

  2 Nov 2009 | 1:16 pm

  **IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:Handful of Elections Shed Light on US PoliticsBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMost Americans won't vote Tuesday.Still, a handful of elections in a few states will give hints about this country's state of mind, provide lessons for both Republicans and Democrats, and shed light on answers to a few important questions a year before pivotal 2010 midterm…

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  Good As You

• Video: She's just so mean-spirited. There's really no nice way to say it.

  G-A-Y

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:15 pm

  It's fitting that Maggie would record this video for the Catholic News Agency, considering the National Organization For Marriage is essentially a Catholic front group. It's also fitting that she'd gloat over her ability to dupe a majority margin of 30,000+ Maine voters to support her side's unbelievably offensive and fallacious strategy about schoolchildren, because she has chosen a cruel lifestyle that equates one's ability to pass off vile lies to "success": "This gay marriage thing." This has become Maggie's new favorite line, one that's clearly meant to even further dehumanize the loving…

• 'Opposite booked'

  G-A-Y

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm

  TMZ is reporting that in light of recent events, rumors, revelations, and conjecture, "opposite marriage" advocate Carrie Prejean has either been dropped or chose to remove herself from tonight's New Jersey Family Policy Council benefit: Prejean -- Family Doesn't Always Come First [TMZ] Coming live via tape wasn't an option, for obvious reasons.

• Randall T's Tea Party: Easy on the Chamomile, Heavy on the Bloody Nancies

  G-A-Y

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:13 am

  As you watch this window into the nutty, remember that the man in charge of it, Randall Terry, loathes the gay rights movement too: Go Inside The Tea Party Rally With Randall Terry [Right Wing Watch] As advocates for both free association and a world free from far-right right extremism, we want to beg Randall to keep up these kinds of eye-opening theatrics. As folks who understand the real world implications of this kind of anti-progressive mob mentality, we want to beg the opposite. Randall Terry's certainly not going to listen to either of our dual pleas. But as for those who don't see life…

• One must have goals

  G-A-Y

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am

  Maggie has a plan: "Can the powerful gay-marriage movement be stopped? I don't know. I promise you one thing though: I am going to find out." Despair [NRO] Eh, it's a living. So is this:

• NOM-ma needs a new pair of 'shoo, get away gays!'

  G-A-Y

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:59 am

  NOM blew its wad in Maine. So Brian Brown's breaking out the theatrical money pleas, turning to self-aggrandization and attacks on the "bloated bureuacracy" of HRC to help fill their costly coffers: Yea, you wanna play the "bloated bureaucracy" game? Well then, let's talk about Focus on the Family, who has a budget or $138 million in 2009, yet only gave $115,266 to this fight. Now, personally we think that even one penny towards the anti-gay side is a hostile, unnecessary, un-Christian contribution. But brian doesn't. And if he's going to encourage HRC donors to "cream to high heaven" over…

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  Joe. My. God.

• No Ladyfingers For NJ's Haters

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm

  I'm not saying it was all your phone calls yesterday (and I saw how many times you folks hit that link), but Carrie Prejean will not be appearing at tonight's New Jersey Family Policy Council's hate soiree. You'll get a giggle out of TMZ's headline: "Family Does Not Always Come First." Snork. What a shame, now they'll only have the Bush/Clinton impersonators.UPDATE: Well, well. Still no word about Miss California Diddle Digits USA from her champion, Peter LaBarbera, who praised her moral Godly purity here, here, here, and here. He must be fingering out what to say.Subscribe to Joe.My.God.

• 80's Flashback

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm

  Roni Griffith, (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up, 1982. OK, so it's summer of '82 and I'm at T-dance at Backstreet, Fort Lauderdale, watching the fabulous Sharon Redd. At the end of her set, DJ Bob Miro booms out in his unmistakable game show host voice, "Neeeeeeext Sunday! Rrrrrrroni Griffith will be here with her coconuts!" And the following weekend I drove down from Orlando by myself and stayed at the miserable Berlin Bear (next door to the Marlin Beach), just to hear Griffith perform this insanely silly cover of an old Phil Spector hit for the Ronettes.As I recall, Griffith did only two…

• GLAAD Pissed At South Park

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:26 pm

  After this week's South Park episode in which the characters decided to change the meaning of the word "fag," using the epithet an unbleeped hundred or so times, GLAAD has issued a condemnation of the show, saying that its creators' well-intended humor went over the heads of America's dummies. The creators of “South Park” are right on one important point: more and more people are using the F-word as an all-purpose insult. However, it is irresponsible and wrong to suggest that it is a benign insult or that promoting its use has no consequences for those who are the targets of anti-gay…

• Inclusive ENDA Hearings Begin

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:36 am

  Yesterday the first ever transgender-inclusive ENDA hearings began before the U.S. Senate. Restrooms and religion arose as the only objections today during the U.S. Senate’s first hearing on the inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). And the testimony from the Obama administration struck an unusually ironic note just two days after Maine voters rejected an equal marriage law there. The 2009 version of ENDA is different from a 2002 version that also received a Senate hearing in that it includes a prohibition based on both sexual orientation and gender identity. The only one of…

• AGAIN: At Least 8 Shot, 2 Dead In Orlando Office Tower Shooting

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:35 am

  For the second day in a row, a mass shooting in the United States. This time it's an apparently lone gunman who went on a rampage at a office tower in downtown Orlando. The gunman was fired two years ago from an architectural company in the tower and is at large.At least eight people were injured in a mass shooting inside a downtown Orlando high-rise just before noon Friday, according to the Orlando Fire Department. Firefighters were called to Gateway Center at 1000 Legion Place around 11:30 a.m. The building is near Lake Ivanhoe. Many employees said they barricaded themselves inside their…

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  Lavender Magazine

• Trolín

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:18 am

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• Kathy Griffin Comedy Album

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:02 am

  Enter to WIN the new comedy album from Kathy Griffin! (more…) Share This

• Queer as Folks

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:36 am

  Laura Smidzik Leaving Project 515 Project 515 Executive Director Laura Smidzik has decided to step down from her position at the end of 2009 to pursue a career in ministry. She will begin studying at United Theological Seminary in January. She was tapped in 2005 to provide leadership and oversight to the then-new organization, which strives to highlight that 515 Minnesota laws discriminate against the GLBT community. Project 515’s Board of Directors has formed a search committee, and will post the position soon. Board Chair Lee Anderson said, “Project 515’s success over its first years…

• …But I Know What I Like

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:35 am

  Checking out news briefs recently, I found the story of Ceara Sturgis, an openly gay honors high school student in Wesson, Mississippi, just outside Jackson. She made the news when she requested, but was not allowed, to wear a tuxedo for her graduation photo. Only boys are permitted to wear tuxedos. Now, the American Civil Liberties Union is threatening action if Principal Ronald Greer does not reverse that decision. (more…) Share This

• Handmade Gift Ideas: Personalizing for That Special Someone

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:35 am

  Sometime in the late 1970s, my mother’s friend, Wendy, gifted her a simple, handmade necklace. The leather strap is a bit worn, a bead is missing, and the single feather has seen better days in flight. But three decades later, I proudly am wearing the unique piece of jewelry on a weekly basis. Each time I do, a sea of admirers inquires about the place of purchase. “It was a handmade gift,” I tell them with pride. (more…) Share This

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  Lovegirls

• Far Out

  Far Out - Have you ever watched a TV show about lesbians and been disappointed? Utterly disappointed. Perhaps you've thought, "I could do better than that". Fay Hughes has. So frustrated was the 28-ye

• Tanya Chalkin - Secrets

  Tanya Chalkin - 2010 Secrets Calendar - Kiss Poster - In the London lesbian world it has become folklore: can you remember the first time you saw it? I can.

• Its Official - Wellies Are Hot

  If someone asked me what I thought was sexy, my response wouldn't ever be a farm girl wearing nothing but a pair of pink wellies. Firstly, wellies aren't sexy. Fact! Secondly, you can't wear muddy wel

• Lesbian Sex Positions For Dummies

  Lesbian Sex Positions / Lesbian Sex Tips ... A girl's got to start somewhere hasn't she!?

• Lesbian Kisses - Top 10 Movie Kisses

  Lesbian Kisses - LoveGirls always strive to answer the most important issues in the gay community, forget Prop 8 and Gay Rights, this week we battled over what makes for a good onscreen girl on girl k

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  Metroweekly

• Gone Too Soon: Gay Falls Church youth suffers fatal heart attack, leaving behind sorrow and remembrance

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

  Gauge: As a child, Brian Picone would run around in the park winding his arm like a propeller. ''Brian was a force of nature,'' Picone's father Mike Picone said during a memorial service for his 22-year-old gay son, who died of cardiac arrest on Monday, Oct. 26. ''He would run up to us with a big grin on his face, vibrating with energy.... The first word that he and (his twin brother) Scott learned was 'go,''' Picone said to soft laughter. ...more

• Community Mourns Stansbury: Local gay activist and former head of BHT dies

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

  Gauge: Longtime gay activist Larry Stansbury, 61, died Saturday, Oct. 31, following a weeks-long struggle at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the District. Stansbury (Photo by Todd Franson/file photo ) "It was an ordeal," says Steve Blum, Stansbury's roommate and friend of many years, responsible for making medical decisions on Stansbury's behalf. "It started about eight weeks ago when he fell and broke his hip. They didn’t want to do surgery till he stabilized. Then he got an infection. Eventually his kidney and liver shut down." Stansbury had a history of…

• Sofa, So Good!: Hardly a home is complete without this soft seat

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

  Environs: Some would argue that languages say so much about the cultures that create them. For example, the lore that the indigenous people of the northern polar region have a varying number of words for "snow," depending upon the source to which one turns. The implication is that Eskimos see a helluva lot of snow and therefore have several words to describe it. Whether or not that's the case, it may say something about English-speaking North America that we have several terms for that large piece of furniture sitting in our living rooms, the contemporary nest from which to enjoy…

• Pitch In for Pride: Capital Pride 2010 gears up with a request for volunteers.

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

  Gauge: Capital Pride 2010 may be more than half a year away, but organizers are already starting to hum. Following a recent announcement that the Capital Pride board just started accepting nominations, the online sign-up for 2010 volunteers went live Oct. 30. The same day, organizers announced the them for 2010, the 35th annual celebration: "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet." "We are preparing once again to welcome more than 250,000 people to our street festival, expect even more contingents and floats in our parade and will be adding even more diverse events and activities in…

• Perpetual Motion: Woolly incorporates the audience into Full Circle without sacrificing humor, cushions or easy access to bathrooms

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm

  Stage: It's often smaller companies who try for the kind of experimental staging that defies the usual juxtaposition between audience and players. In last season's Small Craft Warning, for example, Washington Shakespeare Company deftly incorporated a limited-capacity audience into the set itself, a seedy coastal bar, to the point that characters occasionally bussed the tables of theatergoers. Full Circle (Photo by S. Barouh) It was memorable and pleasantly edgy, but such breaks from the proscenium always cut two ways. Stripped of the safety of that magic line between stage and seats and…

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• Rymer Gallery brings together contemporary art, artists in lively series of shows

  Two years into its successful operation, the Rymer Gallery is proof that advance planning pays off.

• New study offers first demographic picture of same-sex spouses

  The Census Bureau has released data in which same-sex couples who refer to one another as "husband" or "wife" are separate from those who refer to one another as "unmarried pa

• Woman on a mission

  Networking guru and arts advocate is determined to find meaningful work. When faced with a new opportunity, Nancy VanReece asks herself, "Does this fulfill my mission."

• Take a wild ride with DJ Roller Coaster

  Jessie Maness, who is resident DJ at 508 Late Night Lounge (508 Lea Avenue, Nashville), said that for him, music was definitely an art form and has become his life's pursuit.

• New talent agency offers GLBT division

  Local GLBT talent need not travel to the west coast or Big Apple to find an accepting talent agent anymore. With BNA Talent Group, Josh Robbins is offering a niche for them right here in Nashville.

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• Till death do us part (China Daily)

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:41 pm

  As 31-year-old Xiao Gong talks to his girlfriend about the prospect of them getting married, at a Starbucks in downtown Shanghai after work, few would suspect that he is gay and his partner a lesbian.

• Gay-Friendly Dayton Mayor Unseated (The Advocate)

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am

  The mayor of Dayton, Ohio, lost her bid for reelection on Tuesday, and some attribute it to her support for a gay rights ordinance.

• THT Launches New Online Counselling Service For The LGBT Community, UK (Medical News Today)

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:45 am

  Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has launched 'Connect Online Counselling' - a new online counselling service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community nationwide. The service aims to give people the chance to explore difficulties or challenges in their lives, make sense of experiences and find solutions or coping mechanisms when faced with problems.

• 3 Fort Worth officers suspended for role in raid at gay bar (Dallas Morning News)

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:32 am

  FORT WORTH - Police Chief Jeff Halstead said he wanted to close a painful chapter and start a new one as he stood in front of a gay bar Thursday to announce the suspensions of a sergeant and two police officers over a controversial raid conducted there in late June.

• Gay-rights activists renew call for independent inquiry (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

  5 Nov 2009 | 7:50 pm

  Gay-rights activists have renewed their call for an independent investigation into a controversial bar check at the Rainbow Lounge, outraged that Fort Worth police and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission have concluded that no excessive force was used.

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• My Weekend Crush

  Dorothy Snarker

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:45 am

  Few women arch an eyebrow quite as well as Elizabeth Mitchell. It just sits there, cocked and ready. It waits for your next move. It knows things. No, I’m not kidding, it really knows things. It knows what it’s like to kiss Angelina Jolie. (For the record, it’s “pillowy and fabulous. Honestly, you got lost in her lips. It was almost overwhelming, like a peach.”) It knows what it’s like to kiss Laura Innes. It knows what it’s like to roll around naked with Angelina Jolie. Look, it just knows things that we will never know.One of the many great things about Elizabeth is that for a…

• Unbreak my heart

  Dorothy Snarker

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:40 am

  File this under: Oh, thank God. Emma Thompson might just unbreak my heart. Of all the names on the Free Polanski petition, her signature hurt the most. There are others who disappointed, of course, by signing onto the celebrity rape apologist parade: Tilda Swinton, Natalie Portman, Penelope Cruz and Kristin Scott Thomas, among them. But Emma, well, her late addition to the ranks was a shock to the system. No, not our Emma.Our Emma, the fierce fighter of sex trafficking, the advocate against fiddling with your face, the unapologetic smartie, the bawdy wit and the champion of always eating…

• All you need is...

  Dorothy Snarker

  4 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am

  There will be a time, in the not too distant future, when everyone will look back at this pathetic process of asking strangers for permission to be equal and shake their heads. Make no mistake, that is what this state-by-state begging for marriage rights is about – letting others decide if the words the founders wrote really ring true. I know that in the end, fairness and love will prevail. But the passage of Question 1 in Maine yesterday, repealing the rights of gay and lesbian couples in the state to marry, is just another reminder that equality is a process.Progress is never easy; it’s…

• Tank Top Tuesday

  Dorothy Snarker

  3 Nov 2009 | 6:45 am

  I like my women doing everyday things in tank tops. Because the unique charms of the tank are applicable in almost any situation. Like with our friend Alexandra Hedison grabbing a bite to eat. Glad she decided against buttering that toast though, because we all know her penchant for getting carried away with knives. My point, and do have something close to one, is that the tank top is a versatile accessory which is appropriate for any activity.Zhang ZiyiWhen considering how best to recycle the morning paper.Alison LohmanWhen quenching one’s thirst after a day of garden work.Zoe SaldanaWhen…

• Two great things that go great together

  Dorothy Snarker

  2 Nov 2009 | 12:15 am

  If you’ve ever wanted to watch my head explode, then come on over to my house at 9:30 p.m. on November 12. That is the day, The Day, that Padma no-one-eats-a-burger-sexier-than-me Lakshmi will drop by “30 Rock.” Padma and Tina…together…on my TV. Oh, Damn. Never mind waiting until Nov. 12, that splat you just heard was my head exploding in anticipation.The thing about this coupling is 1) It makes perfect sense and 2) I totally did not expect it. Liz Lemon loves food and we know she likes to settle in for the night with “a meatball sub with extra bread, bottle of NyQuil, TiVo Top…

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• Moldy Peaches

  Chris in Paris

  7 Nov 2009 | 2:44 am

  So much great music from the Juno soundtrack and I love Kimya Dawson. It's the perfect tune for getting started on a lazy Saturday morning. The sun is out though so it's time to get on the bike before the rain comes back. Again.

• Iranian student criticizes Ayatollah Khamenei in person

  Chris in Paris

  7 Nov 2009 | 12:50 am

  The exchange was recorded and was first published on Khamenei's website. Lots of talk about this story but for now, it's more a mystery that will be answered later. The Guardian:He may be the bravest student in Iran or an unwitting stooge of the Islamic regime – or both. Either way, Mahmoud Vahidnia has gained instant fame after breaking a taboo by criticising the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to his face.The 25-year-old maths student has been lauded by opposition websites after reportedly telling Khamenei that he had been turned into a "grand idol" who was above criticism. But in…

• Underwater kites for energy

  Chris in Paris

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pm

  Another very interesting new possibility for generating energy. What's also interesting is the brief mention inside the article about UK energy consumption being a third of US households. That is quite a difference and it's going to have to change in the future. Also inside is a link to a computer generated video of what it would look like underwater.A completely new concept of underwater wave energy using a simple 7 ton kite turbine design has been developed by Minesto; which is a spinoff from the Swedish military and aircraft design firm Saab. The Deep Green underwater turbine captures the…

• Cows are eating chicken what?

  Chris in Paris

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pm

  The new FDA is getting back in the business of protecting consumers after an eight year drought. This sounds like a reasonable request. I don't eat at McDonald's but well done for joining the call for change. A large buyer like that carries a lot of weight which in this case, is good news.A coalition of food and consumer groups that includes Consumers Union and the Center for Science in the Public Interest has asked the Food and Drug Administration to ban the practice of feeding chicken feces and other poultry farm waste to cattle. McDonald's Corp., the nation's largest restaurant user of…

• NBA and NHL teams also in front of others for H1N1 vaccine

  Chris in Paris

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:25 pm

  First Wall Street and now the millionaire athletes. Most in need or most in greed?Ontario health minister Deb Matthews vowed Thursday to investigate whether Toronto’s NBA and NHL players jumped the line for the swine flu shot while other groups are being forced to wait as the province’s supply dwindles.Matthews said she shares the outrage sparked by reports that Maple Leafs and Raptors players got the shot even though the province doesn’t have enough yet to vaccinate school-age children.Fortunately in the case of Canada, someone was fired for giving special privileges. Maybe it's too…

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• have you seen this dog?

  Pat Law™

  7 Nov 2009 | 1:45 am

  My mate’s feisty little female chihuahua, Jaws, is missing. Have you seen her? If you have, please call 9477 1444. Please help to pass this message around ok? On behalf of my mutt, Rebel, who’s going on a date with her soon, thank you for your help.

• hp mini by studio tord boontje

  Pat Law™

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:31 pm

  I have been looking for a netbook for the longest time because, let’s face it, as much as I’m a Mac user and loyal fan, the Macbook Air is kinda crap. While I appreciate the form factor of my Macbook Air, its performance has been less than satisfying. It’s a tad like dating the hottest guy in town, only to realise when you’re back in his place that he has a 2-inch dick. Yes, my male readers, like it or not, size matters. And for my female readers who disagree with me, well I’m glad you’re easily satisfied. I’ve resisted getting a netbook for a while…

• twitrratr

  Pat Law™

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:08 am

  Yet another tool that tracks opinions on Twitter. While the methodology remains unknown and the definition of positive, neutral and negative keywords are questionable,  twitrratr is an easy-to-use free sentiment tracking tool for gathering an overall feel of what tweeples are saying. Interestingly, I’m the majority source for all negative tweets made about me.

• expense-a-steak

  Pat Law™

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am

  How do you promote a steakhouse restaurant without boring the shit out of everyone with the usual (big fat photograph of your steak, peppered with the words delicious and tantalizing, followed by a testimonial from some CEO named Bob)? Learn from Maloney & Porcelli. Just don’t tell your Finance department. Thanks for this, Lee Boy. And congratulations on your move to Wunderman.

• danese milano perpetual calendar

  Pat Law™

  2 Nov 2009 | 8:58 am

  Kinda reminds me of my hustling days of yesteryear when I used to skip tutorials to shoot pool with the boys in the pool hall next to Hard Rock Cafe. I didn’t like snooker much (table’s too big, ball’s too small, legs’ too short, eyes too Chinese) but it was interesting watching one of the guys’ girlfriends keep score. How she managed to keep herself occupied with such a mundane task is beyond my comprehension. Designed by Italian Enzo Mari, the Danese Milano Perpetual Calendar is available at USD149.00.

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• Nina Arsenault: Like you've never seen her before

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  Nina Arsenault doesn’t have a kitchen in her bachelor apartment in Toronto’s gay village. She convinced her landlord to gut the kitchen area and build a walk-in closet. Forgoing the ability to cook in favour of making room for her expansive wardrobe is not only a matter of practicality ...

• Dispatch from Sarajevo: Bravery amidst brutality

  4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  Driving through the green hills of central Bosnia this summer, I stopped to gas up. As I slipped behind the wheel again a figure appeared at the window, a beefy thirtysomething with a gelled-up soccer star hairdo: Ivo. He needed a lift. F...

• New books examine influential queer films

  2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  From Milk's Oscar campaign to homegrown hit I Killed My Mother, queer cinema has most certainly registered on the pop culture radar this past year. And 2009 doesn't seem to be an anomaly, as the recent commercial success of C.R.A.Z.Y., Ca...

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• Functional Guidelines You Should Follow When Searching For Baby Gifts

  admin

  7 Nov 2009 | 4:36 am

  People often go out to buy the cutest baby gifts when a baby is coming. The problem with these gifts is they are typically not practical. Usually new fogeys really need gifts they can put to use. Infrequently finding the best baby gift could be a real challenge. It is even harder when the folks to be don’t have a gift registry. When buying a toy for a baby look carefully at its educational worth and safety concerns. Most frequently babies love easy toys like soft blocks or stacking cups. You should probably avoid toys with electronics or sophisticated parts. Don’t purchase toys…

• Useful and Easy Advice You Should Follow When Purchasing Trade Show Promotional Items

  admin

  7 Nov 2009 | 4:21 am

  You can generate much more traffic to your booth at a tradeshow if you are handing out promotions. They are also superb for giving your sales prospects a way to keep your products and company in mind after the show is over. When you first arrive at a tradeshow it often seems like there’s new leads all over the place. The issue is that folks are being pulled in so many directions that it can be hard to make a connection. You need a method to get solid leads that will generate money for you company. One way to achieve this is with tradeshow promotions to generate more traffic to your…

• Purchasing Baby Crib Bedding As You Produce Your Little Doll’s Nursery

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:12 pm

  When buying baby bedding, not only is proper fit important, but it is also important to purchase bedding that is hypoallergenic, making sure that it does not contain any dangerous toxins which are also known as volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). When choosing between fabrics like cozy flannel or light, airy cotton, remember to carefully take stock of both climate and season. Baby girl bedding will be at the center of any nursery, and thus most parents realize that buying bedding sets with multiple items will allow them to buy high-quality bedding at a reasonable price. A lot of bedding…

• Arc flash floor tape - best products

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:11 pm

  Protect and identify hazardous areas With BARRICADE TAPE for all your access restriction needs: Manage access to contraction or accident sites with CAUTION or DANGER barricade tape. Prevent pedestrian traffic and communicate your safety message in any environment or event. Seton offers barricade tape in a variety of wordings and materials suitable for temporary and long-term use indoors or out. Most barricade tape can be customized and many ship same day. Non-adhesive polyethylene film, 2.5 mil. Barricade tape also available with Spanish legends. If you don’t see the barricade tape you…

• Simple Suggestions To Follow When Shopping For Motorcycle Saddle Bags

  admin

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:52 pm

  Many people are using motorcycles for their commute to fight the high price of gasoline. You’ll likely need saddlebags if a motorcycle is your main mode of transportation. Saddlebags on your motorcycle allow you to carry your things safely. You’ll need a way to carry your baggage if you are going to be driving a motorcycle at a fast speed. The most important thing to remember is that the motorcycle saddlebags would effect the riders safety. You might frequently come across offers of saddles at surprisingly low prices. Be careful about buying them. In most cases low priced…

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• NYT’s LGBT Family Blowout

  Dana

  7 Nov 2009 | 3:09 am

  The New York Times is chock full o’ LGBT family goodness this weekend: Lisa Belkin’s “What’s Good for the Kids” looks at recent research showing that children of lesbian and gay parents tend to be more tolerant and less bound by gender stereotypes and assumptions. She relies heavily on a new book by Abbie Goldberg, Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children. (I have a column of my own coming out soon on Goldberg’s book, so I won’t go into details here, but I will point you to my interview of Goldberg from a couple of years ago.) Belkin makes some good…

• Weekly Political Roundup

  Dana

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:26 pm

  Elections As I’m sure you all know, we lost marriage equality in Maine. Everyone is writing about this. A few pieces of note are those of Jeremy at Good As You and Nan Hunter at Bilerico, who look at how the right won against a solid equality campaign; Pam on the “dying hog of homophobia”; Adam Bink, who was in the Protect Maine Equality war room on election night; and Andrew Sullivan, with whom I don’t always agree, but who says some smart things here, like “In my view, the desperate nature of the current tactics against us, the blatant use of fear around…

• “She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 89

  Dana

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:12 pm

  Helen and I bring you up to date on Scholastic’s refusal to carry a book with lesbian moms at its book fairs. The company has now made a step in the right direction, but is it enough? We also discuss Preacher’s Sons, a great new documentary showing five years in the lives of two gay dads and the five sons they adopt from California’s foster care system. Plus: If you think lesbian parenting is funny, you don’t know enough about wombats. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 11-05-2009 by drudolph (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.)…

• Did Soccer Moms Kick Out Equality in Maine?

  Dana

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am

  Did suburban swing voters—Maine soccer moms—cost us marriage equality in Maine? Political blogger Matthew Gagnon (who leans right, but not too far) thinks so, and his argument makes some sense. While the analysis is still coming in from Maine, it’s also worth noting that sixty-four percent of voters with children under 18 voted for California’s Prop 8, according to CNN exit polls. Among married voters with children, the yes votes rose to 68 percent. Only 44 percent of voters without children (and 45 percent of those married without children) voted for it. Queerty, who first…

• LGBT Parenting Roundup

  Dana

  5 Nov 2009 | 3:01 am

  Let’s start with a funny: When I first saw the Advocate headline, “Lesbian Named Part Owner of Cubs,” my first thought was, “And I thought it was hard enough for lesbians to adopt human babies.” Politics and Law Lisa Neff’s piece at 365gay.com gives a touching example of how HUD’s proposed new anti-discrimination policies would impact real families. The Legislative Council in Tasmania, Australia, voted to recognize two mothers on a birth certificate and to make the recognition of co-mothers retrospective to 2003. (Thanks, PageOneQ!) The Scottish…

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• Leonardo Corredor by Andrian Jutba

  Matt Lite

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:35 pm

  Hoorah! It's Friday...it's been one of those weeks, but we thought we'd end it with another hot photoshoot. This one is entitled Daylight Blues and features model Leonardo Corredor shot by photographer Andrian Jutba. Thanks to the boys at YVY for passing it along! See more by clicking here

• Marcello de Giuli by Sandro & Maykson

  Matt Lite

  4 Nov 2009 | 6:07 am

  One half of the partnership who founded online blog favourite YVY steps in front of the camera again for this shoot by Sandro & Maykson. Marcello, you're sizzling hot methinks! You can see more by clicking here

• November offers from reFRESH Theatre Club

  Matt Lite

  4 Nov 2009 | 3:25 am

  The West End is looking particularly bright and shiny this month with a glittery array of big-budget musicals. Comedian Phill Jupitus and pop diva Belinda Carlisle have joined the cast of Hairspray – plus they’ve introduced Sunday matinees – and you can save £25 on tickets. There are also big cast changes at Calendar Girls, with a new wave of actresses willing to bare all including Kelly Brook, Julie Goodyear, Jan Leeming and Janie Dee (Save £15). Con O’Neill has joined the cast of Prick Up Your Ears to great acclaim and to celebrate we have a whopping 70% off ticket prices (top…

• Craig Malozzi by David Arnot

  Matt Lite

  30 Oct 2009 | 12:45 am

  YVY just received 3 exclusive series featuring the super hot Craig Malozzi shot by David Arnot. They will be publishing one a day - here are some of the shots from the first series but view more by clicking here

• Ryan White by Paul Reitz

  Matt Lite

  28 Oct 2009 | 5:53 am

  Sizzling is the only suitable word we could find for these brand new shots by Paul Reitz of hot male model Ryan White. As usual, thanks to the boys at YVY for sharing!

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• Leonardo Corredor by Andrian Jutba

  Matt Lite

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:35 pm

  Hoorah! It's Friday...it's been one of those weeks, but we thought we'd end it with another hot photoshoot. This one is entitled Daylight Blues and features model Leonardo Corredor shot by photographer Andrian Jutba. Thanks to the boys at YVY for passing it along! See more by clicking here

• Marcello de Giuli by Sandro & Maykson

  Matt Lite

  4 Nov 2009 | 6:07 am

  One half of the partnership who founded online blog favourite YVY steps in front of the camera again for this shoot by Sandro & Maykson. Marcello, you're sizzling hot methinks! You can see more by clicking here

• November offers from reFRESH Theatre Club

  Matt Lite

  4 Nov 2009 | 3:25 am

  The West End is looking particularly bright and shiny this month with a glittery array of big-budget musicals. Comedian Phill Jupitus and pop diva Belinda Carlisle have joined the cast of Hairspray – plus they’ve introduced Sunday matinees – and you can save £25 on tickets. There are also big cast changes at Calendar Girls, with a new wave of actresses willing to bare all including Kelly Brook, Julie Goodyear, Jan Leeming and Janie Dee (Save £15). Con O’Neill has joined the cast of Prick Up Your Ears to great acclaim and to celebrate we have a whopping 70% off ticket prices (top…

• Craig Malozzi by David Arnot

  Matt Lite

  30 Oct 2009 | 12:45 am

  YVY just received 3 exclusive series featuring the super hot Craig Malozzi shot by David Arnot. They will be publishing one a day - here are some of the shots from the first series but view more by clicking here

• Ryan White by Paul Reitz

  Matt Lite

  28 Oct 2009 | 5:53 am

  Sizzling is the only suitable word we could find for these brand new shots by Paul Reitz of hot male model Ryan White. As usual, thanks to the boys at YVY for sharing!

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• Sick Again

  karsh

  25 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am

  Well, it looks like all these months of work, these past weeks of 12-14 hour work days, and not really taking care of myself during these iffy temperature periods has caught up to me. I'm at home sick. It's no H1N1, but it's definitely the flu. My whole body is weak, I have no energy, and I'm coughing up all kinds of odd-looking stuff. Not pretty. I did tell myself that I should at least drop in here once a month and leave an update, but my recent malaise has hastened that. If you've been keeping up with my Twitter, then you know I'm really only able to get on once a week or so, and that's…

• Crush Groove

  karsh

  6 Sep 2009 | 10:33 pm

  It appears my mutant power of being attracted to unavailable men has flared up once again. It's the end of the summer and I have a crush on someone. On a straight someone. I sure can pick 'em. I've been remaining pretty cool about it. It seems all those years of corporate America taught me how to subdue my feelings in the face of adversity (or awkwardness, in this case). I figured I'd be a little old for this kind of thing, but I've been single for about a year and a half now and have had a string of shitty dates. And the dudes I meet in between those dates are shallow, pretentious, one-note…

• Southern Voice Wants YOU!

  karsh

  25 Aug 2009 | 5:10 pm

  I found this little tidbit in my mailbox this morning, and figured I'd pass the opportunity. Southern Voice, the local gay newspaper here in town, is having a College Blogger "contest" (contest is in quotes because the prize is…well…writing for Southern Voice). From their page: Are you an LGBT student interested in sharing your experiences of campus life? Or maybe you are already an avid blogger and want to expand your reach to the largest LGBT online audience in Georgia? If so, then Southern Voice and David Magazine want you! Potential candidates should have a basic understanding…

• You Asked For It

  karsh

  24 Aug 2009 | 7:22 pm

  While going through my feeds and e-mail, I saw a link to an article called "Don't Date and Blog". Don't date and blog? Hell, that's where I get my best material! However, there was one line in the article — a mundane line, really — that gave me cause to pause. Guys can be scared away by the simplest of things. Which reminds me of my "date" with Housecat from Saturday! (See what I mean about getting material?) Before I go into it, I should give a little bit of backstory. About a month or so ago, I got a reply from an ad from a guy that looked pretty good on paper. Doctoral…

• Old Man Karsh

  karsh

  21 Aug 2009 | 10:40 pm

  Somewhere between New Year's Day and about an hour ago, I think I aged about 20-30 years. As much as I'd love to blame it on entrepreneurship, I'm hoping this is more than likely my true self coming more and more to light. Well, maybe my true self in 2031. Fingers crossed. Let me explain. My current client has a staff of energetic, loud-talking twentysomethings that love to go out every night and have a blast. I don't. After a long day, I just want go home, throw on some jazz, brew some tea, kick my feet up, and just chill. But lately, I haven't even been doing that. I've been coming home and…

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• Ultimate fighting: homoerotic or homosocial?

  4 Nov 2009 | 10:10 am

  Two guys locked in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu floor work—one on top, one on bottom—each in an attempt to submit the other with impenetrable holds sounds homoerotic; but are the gladiator contests of ultimate fighting "sporno" or just rough homosocial play? An ultimate fighter has yet to come out publicly since The New York Times, About.com's parent company, featured gay rough-house Shad Smith in the magazine last year. The sport, however, has attracted an avid base of gay and bi fighters and fans.As a person who trains with other boxers, I'd argue that there are more gay/bi boxing and…

• U.N. questions Russia's treatment of gays

  4 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am

  A report from the United Nations Human Rights Committee shows that those who work in discord with Russian authorities, including gay and lesbian activists, are often driven underground or disbanded under threat of government violence. The report highlights Russia's lack of progress in providing basic human rights, including fair trials, freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Military sanctioned violence against journalists, activists, and prison inmates also plague the nation, the report shows. The 18-member U.N. panel has called for reforms, citing "systematic discrimination against…

• Mixed results for 2009 election

  4 Nov 2009 | 5:25 am

  Voters decided Tuesday whether to keep or repeal key LGBT rights laws in several states. Here are the results: Kalamazoo: The southern Michigan city will keep its law approved by city leaders last June making it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations. Maine: Voters passed Question 1, repealing a statute that legalized gay marriage. The Maine legislature legalized same-sex unions last May. New Jersey: Gov. Jon Corzine loss to Republican Christopher Christie, who opposes same-sex marriage. Washington: A law…

• The Perfect Stalkermobile

  3 Nov 2009 | 6:35 am

  I haven't updated my top gay cars list in a some time. I promise a list will come soon. But, while it's parked, I check in on Vanity Fair's gay car blogger Brett Berk for my four-wheel fix.On my cruise, I ran into Brett's top car pick for the urban stalker, the Tesla Roadster. "It's small and low--about the length of a big claw-foot tub, and providing comparable levels of ground clearance--and is thus capable of being hidden behind common street furniture like dumpsters, or those plastic boxes that serve up fliers for extension classes," Brett writes. We haven't a good gay stalker story since…

• Róisín Murphy's orally fixated

  3 Nov 2009 | 5:24 am

  The gays have been gaga for a while and rightly so: She's just become the first artist to have four #1 hits from a debut album. But, electro-pop crowds are on "pins and needles" as ElectroQueer describes, waiting for a trifecta from Irish artist Róisín Murphy.Soon-to-be mom Murphy is best known for her debut album, Ruby Blue (you may remember "Night of the Dancing Flame" hitting many American ears for the first time on So You Think You Can Dance), but loyals and newcomers await her third album due to hit any time. Until then, Murphy is teasing fans with a new single "Orally Fixated."…

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• HYATT RESORTS Special LGBT Offer

  michael snell

  19 Oct 2009 | 8:06 am

  Hyatt presents - Three for FREE!Free Night – Free Upgrade – Free Breakfast! Everyone likes  perks and upgrades! Just in time for the holidays,  HYATT RESORTS  has a sweet deal for readers of this site! Choose from 15 unique Hyatt hotel and resort destinations to experience everything from luxurious spas and beautiful white-sand beaches to picturesque mountainous plains. Indulge together in all the sights, sounds, and tastes of each destination. Use offer code GLFALL to book the Three for Free package to enjoy a free night (based upon a minimum length of stay), free…

• Straight Couple Gets On Gay Cruise - And SUES!

  michael snell

  17 Oct 2009 | 8:46 am

  HOW STUPID ARE STRAIGHT PEOPLE??? A married straight couple is seeking financial compensation after discovering once their ship left port that they had been booked on an all-gay and lesbian cruise from Civitavecchia, north of Rome, to Barcelona. Uh, were they BLIND? Did they not notice 1500 men and no women on board? The middle-aged couple alleges that the cruise company didn't make it obvious enough that the cruise last month was for gays and lesbians and are suing for "lost satisfaction", given that they were the only straight couple with 1500 gay passengers. Gay rights activists…

• Pattaya Thailand - Gay TV

  michael snell

  12 Oct 2009 | 6:03 am

  Pattaya Gay TV is now online!We did an article on  GAY PATTAYA THAILAND back in the summer. And it's a very popular gay vacation spot for many. Pattaya is located about 2 hours drive South of Bangkok, or about 90 minutes from the new airport. It is well known for its beaches, and the “sun/sea” image, but far more renowned for its reputation as “Sin City”. The latest internet guide to promote gay life in Pattaya and Thailand is now available online – PattayaGayTV.com The channel hopes to re-create the atmosphere of gay events held in Pattaya and to broadcast them to share with…

• Vote For Tyrone Nell - The Next Mr. Gay South Africa?

  michael snell

  9 Oct 2009 | 7:58 am

    The board of directors of Mr. Gay South Africa (Pty) Ltd have announced the launch of the registered and trade-marked Mr. Gay South Africa™ / Mnr Gay Suid-Afrika™ competition in South Africa. This will be a very exciting and most probably the richest pageant of its kind in the country.   The CEO, Mr. Cor Jansen van Rensburg, an MBA-graduate who is based in London, said that the company is looking for a candidate who does not only possess beauty on the outside, but also from within. A gay man of impeccable character, taste and style – and of course – a temple of a…

• Gay Travel Tips with PAM ANN - On Tour This Month in the US

  michael snell

  5 Oct 2009 | 3:19 pm

  Glitzy, Gutsy Comedian Pam Ann Aims to Make Skies Less Friendly, More Trendy with Eleven-City USA Tour!! Following the huge success of her sold-out European and Canadian tours earlier this year, A-List hostess to the stars Pam Ann announced she will touch down for her first USA tour in five years. The glamorous, Pucci-clad comedian will launch her American tour in Boston on October 10th, with stops in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, and DC. (dates below).The final performance will take place October 28th in New York City at the celebrated…

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  Queers United

• Help Ensure Health Care Reform Includes LGBT Families!

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:29 pm

  We are at an unprecedented point in the process of national health care reform: the House of Representatives plans to vote TOMORROW, November 7, on its reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962).It is crucial for LGBT families that this bill passes with a strong majority. The House bill includes numerous provisions that are key to the health and well-being of LGBT families, including: * data collection that includes sexual orientation and gender identity, which is foundational to understanding the needs of the LGBT community * strict prohibitions on discrimination in…

• 'Million for a Million' to Bring Marriage Back to California!

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pm

  Million for aMillion is a new campaign by Yes On Equality, Truth and Hope, and Restore Equality 2010 to raise a million dollars to get the over 1 million signatures needed to put marriage equality on next years ballot.Polls indicate public support growing for an effort to repeal proposition 8 which banned marriage equality in California in 2008.Donate now, and sign up to get updates at Million for a Million.

• New York Marriage Debate Set for Tuesday's Senate Agenda

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm

  The New York State Senate under the order of Governor David Patterson is scheduled to discuss and possibly vote on the issue of marriage equality. The marriage bill has been passed by the house, if the senate concurs, the bill will be signed into law by the governor.New Yorkers please take a minute to call your state senator through the Empire State Pride Agenda's click to call action service.

• Nationwide Marriage Equality Protest Listing

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:17 am

  In the wake of marriage equality being defeated in Maine, and the one year anniversary of the passage of proposition 8, activists are holding protests throughout the country to express their outrage that the majority has the right to deny civil rights to a minority population. *Please notify me of any planned protests, vigils, or demonstrations and I will promptly add them to the list and keep it up to date.Thursday, November 5th Protests:Chicago, IllinoisJames R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph Street5:30pm - 6:30pm http://www.jointheimpactchicago.com/Sunday, November 8th Protests:Orange…

• E-Day Phone Banking in California

  3 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am

  Equality California to Host Phone Banks for Maine and Washington Ballot Initiatives WHAT: Equality California (EQCA) will host phone banks across the state for California volunteers, encouraging voters in Maine and Washington to vote to protect the rights of same-sex couples. On November 3, Mainers will vote on whether to repeal a law granting same-sex couples the right to marry. In the state of Washington, voters are being asked to re-confirm the expansion of domestic partnership rights for same-sex couples. WHEN: Tuesday, November 3, 2009. WHERE: * SAN DIEGO: 301 University Ave., San Diego,…

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  Planet Homo

• A Single Man Sensation

  Randy Dunbar

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:12 am

  Perhaps the most elegant gay film ever made, Tom Ford's adaption of Christopher Isherwood's novel, A Single Man, should make film schools nervous. In what has to be one of the most startling debuts as a director, fashion designer Tom Ford manages to mix style and substance in a sexy blend of images and sound all with the confidence of someone making movies for a long time.The 1964 novel is about an English professor in Los Angeles who has lost his lover of sixteen years in an auto accident. Forward eight months and professor George Falconer (Colin Firth) is preparing to commit…

• The Advocate RIP?

  Randy Dunbar

  4 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm

  Gay media leader The Advocate will be trimmed down from a standalone magazine to an insert, insiders report.The Advocate quickly evolved from a newsletter titled The Los Angeles Advocate in 1967 to the nation's only publication dedicated to gay news and politics by the mid-70s. It remains the only gay glossy available on newsstands nationwide.Its former owner, PlanetOut, shored up the magazine with related businesses, including industry-leading LGBT websites Gay.com and PlanetOut.com and other gay-oriented publications such as gay-glam monthly Out.But one decision, which followed a…

• Glee Club: Happy Hour

  Randy Dunbar

  22 Oct 2009 | 10:15 am

  It's a peculiar thing when someone you have known becomes famous. They move from their modest lodgings to the hills, high above the crowd in post-modern fabulousness. You begin to see them less as they have a multitude of meetings and events to attend...When Glee premiered on television it was noted that one of its creators was Ryan Murphy.  Glee, for the uninitiated is rousing musical television show that manages to be fresh despite its well-worn plot devices of pitting teachers against teachers, discreet crushes on one another, football versus musicals and the usual hostilities to be…

• Beating the Tom Tom

  Randy Dunbar

  22 Oct 2009 | 9:06 am

  Actor Tom Cruise was boring and homophobic on the set of a 1983 film, a co-star claims. Bronson Pinchot, who starred in Perfect Strangers, worked with Cruise on Risky Business. In an interview with The Onion's AV Club, a satirical website, Pinochet said: "[Cruise] was the biggest bore on the face of the Earth. He had spent some formative time with Sean Penn – we were all very young at the time. "Tom had picked up this knack of calling everyone by their character names, because that would probably make your performance better, and I don't agree with that. I think that…

• This Just In

  Randy Dunbar

  22 Oct 2009 | 8:58 am

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  The Bilerico Project

• It's About All of Us

  7 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am

  "We didn't [win in Maine], and there's a simple reason. Our message to protect our civil rights is about us, not about all of America. We've failed to make our cause a universal battle for civil rights. A message about us also defines the battle as one being waged against them." --Sue O'Connell, Bay Windows

• Queer music Friday - Aiden James

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  TBP reader Scott sent in this video for gay pop/rock singer Aiden James' video for "On the run." Scott says: "A good song, even after the election results." And the video's cute.

• Take a tip from the Lions: or why I don't like the marriage fight

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  Thinking of gay marriage reminds me of Detroit. Here was a team that did everything wrong; up until the third game of this season they hadn't won a game since 2007. The stadium rarely filled up. The sportscasters used them as a joke. The players dealt with humiliation at every turn. The difference between them and us? The Lions tried new things until they found a way to win. They broke their losing streak at 19. We're 0 and 31. Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into Maine. We out-fundraised the opposition three to one. We even forced the opposition to change their rhetoric halfway…

• Happy Birthday Sesame Street!

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  Today is Sesame Street's 40th birthday! Google has a special front page image for the show and I automatically thought back to my dad's favorite story about me as a kid. We'd gone to visit my sister who lived in Chicago. I was about 6 years old, but she was quite a bit older than me and had children of her own. They youngest was just old enough to start talking gibberish with a good dose of the occasional real word thrown in. The kid and I played together around the house as only kids can and my dad came in the room as we were "talking" together - except it was all nonsense. He asked me what…

• The Top 10 Best Ballot Questions Ever

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

  If "Let the people vote!" is now the dominant, deeply-considered political philosophy, I don't see why we can't all dream about what we want to see on the ballot. There's no cow too sacred, so add in your ballot initiative ideas in the comments. Here are a few federal policies I'd like to see on the ballot in 2012. There's no federal ballot initiative process (yet), but these are sure winners and there's no reason to think inside the box. 10. Cap bailed-out Wall Street execs' salaries to 150% the average American salary. The only thing the left, the right, and liberals and conservatives who…

• 
  Queers United

• Help Ensure Health Care Reform Includes LGBT Families!

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:29 pm

  We are at an unprecedented point in the process of national health care reform: the House of Representatives plans to vote TOMORROW, November 7, on its reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962).It is crucial for LGBT families that this bill passes with a strong majority. The House bill includes numerous provisions that are key to the health and well-being of LGBT families, including: * data collection that includes sexual orientation and gender identity, which is foundational to understanding the needs of the LGBT community * strict prohibitions on discrimination in…

• 'Million for a Million' to Bring Marriage Back to California!

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pm

  Million for aMillion is a new campaign by Yes On Equality, Truth and Hope, and Restore Equality 2010 to raise a million dollars to get the over 1 million signatures needed to put marriage equality on next years ballot.Polls indicate public support growing for an effort to repeal proposition 8 which banned marriage equality in California in 2008.Donate now, and sign up to get updates at Million for a Million.

• New York Marriage Debate Set for Tuesday's Senate Agenda

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm

  The New York State Senate under the order of Governor David Patterson is scheduled to discuss and possibly vote on the issue of marriage equality. The marriage bill has been passed by the house, if the senate concurs, the bill will be signed into law by the governor.New Yorkers please take a minute to call your state senator through the Empire State Pride Agenda's click to call action service.

• Nationwide Marriage Equality Protest Listing

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:17 am

  In the wake of marriage equality being defeated in Maine, and the one year anniversary of the passage of proposition 8, activists are holding protests throughout the country to express their outrage that the majority has the right to deny civil rights to a minority population. *Please notify me of any planned protests, vigils, or demonstrations and I will promptly add them to the list and keep it up to date.Thursday, November 5th Protests:Chicago, IllinoisJames R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph Street5:30pm - 6:30pm http://www.jointheimpactchicago.com/Sunday, November 8th Protests:Orange…

• E-Day Phone Banking in California

  3 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am

  Equality California to Host Phone Banks for Maine and Washington Ballot Initiatives WHAT: Equality California (EQCA) will host phone banks across the state for California volunteers, encouraging voters in Maine and Washington to vote to protect the rights of same-sex couples. On November 3, Mainers will vote on whether to repeal a law granting same-sex couples the right to marry. In the state of Washington, voters are being asked to re-confirm the expansion of domestic partnership rights for same-sex couples. WHEN: Tuesday, November 3, 2009. WHERE: * SAN DIEGO: 301 University Ave., San Diego,…

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  Provincetown News

• Amazing entertainment with No cover Charge!

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:19 pm

  An amazing talent from NYC, Todd Alsup is returning to The Crown & Anchor for his second gig of 2009. Alsup performed during bear week in July and the crowds loved him. Having never been to Provincetown before, Todd wasn't sure how things would turn out and he was thrilled with the response and also with the town itself. So much so that he and his partner returned later in the summer for vacation. Born in Detroit, with it's great Motown heritage, Todd's family was not at all musical but very supportive of him and his desire to make a living by making music. He even drew…

• Thanksgiving Weekend in the Wave Bar at the Crown and Anchor

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pm

  Coming up this Thanksgiving weekend, we have our resident DJ Chris Racine spinning your favorite music & videos both friday & Saturday night (Nov 27 & 28) from 9:00pm until 1:00am. During the day we'll be showing the College bowl games on the big screen, but at night it's time to kick back, relax & party! Plenty of great music, great drink specials & free pool table & popcorn too! It's the perfect place to unwind after stuffing yourself and doing the family thing!

• Provincetown Restaurant Week and Gallery Stroll Nov. 6-12

  5 Nov 2009 | 1:12 pm

  Twenty Provincetown Restaurants will "set their tables" for ptown's 1st Annual Restaurant Week. From November 6-12, participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe dinners at either $25 or $35; excludes gratuity, alcohol and tax. Experience Provincetown's distinct dinnig options and vibrant year round community during the fall season. Art galleries, museums and local shops will extend business hours and celebrate the week with special events. Toast with the team at WA as we host our wonderful neighbors from Truro Vineyards for a week long event celebrating the…

• Provincetown's Central House Restaurant hires new Executive Chef

  12 Oct 2009 | 12:27 pm

  The Central House at the Crown & Anchor brings simplistically eclectic cuisine to the heart of Provincetown while accenting the region's local seafood and vegetables with very little preparation. Working directly with local farmers and fisherman whenever possible allows the ingredients to speak for themselves. Bringing approachable sophistication both in the kitchen and the dining room, Wine Steward and restaurant manager Peter Miscikoski enlightens the dining experience with an amazing wine selection and warm hospitality. Relax and people watch in the open patio with one of the…

• 22nd Serenity by the Sea Provincetown

  23 Sep 2009 | 6:26 am

  Serenity by the Sea Provincetown celebrates another year of recovery, unity, and service for the LGBT community and all of our friends. October 21 -25, 2009 will again be enjoying the idyllic setting of Provincetown, Massachusetts as our backdrop for this amazing 5 days of meetings, workshops and activities. Provincetown offers a dynamic setting for our exciting, friendly, and diverse weekend full of recovery, growth and spirituality. Many folks come early and stay late, the strong recovery community has plenty of room for your experience, strength, and hope. Beginning on Wednesday night…

• 
  The Bilerico Project

• It's About All of Us

  7 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am

  "We didn't [win in Maine], and there's a simple reason. Our message to protect our civil rights is about us, not about all of America. We've failed to make our cause a universal battle for civil rights. A message about us also defines the battle as one being waged against them." --Sue O'Connell, Bay Windows

• Queer music Friday - Aiden James

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  TBP reader Scott sent in this video for gay pop/rock singer Aiden James' video for "On the run." Scott says: "A good song, even after the election results." And the video's cute.

• Take a tip from the Lions: or why I don't like the marriage fight

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  Thinking of gay marriage reminds me of Detroit. Here was a team that did everything wrong; up until the third game of this season they hadn't won a game since 2007. The stadium rarely filled up. The sportscasters used them as a joke. The players dealt with humiliation at every turn. The difference between them and us? The Lions tried new things until they found a way to win. They broke their losing streak at 19. We're 0 and 31. Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into Maine. We out-fundraised the opposition three to one. We even forced the opposition to change their rhetoric halfway…

• Happy Birthday Sesame Street!

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  Today is Sesame Street's 40th birthday! Google has a special front page image for the show and I automatically thought back to my dad's favorite story about me as a kid. We'd gone to visit my sister who lived in Chicago. I was about 6 years old, but she was quite a bit older than me and had children of her own. They youngest was just old enough to start talking gibberish with a good dose of the occasional real word thrown in. The kid and I played together around the house as only kids can and my dad came in the room as we were "talking" together - except it was all nonsense. He asked me what…

• The Top 10 Best Ballot Questions Ever

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am

  If "Let the people vote!" is now the dominant, deeply-considered political philosophy, I don't see why we can't all dream about what we want to see on the ballot. There's no cow too sacred, so add in your ballot initiative ideas in the comments. Here are a few federal policies I'd like to see on the ballot in 2012. There's no federal ballot initiative process (yet), but these are sure winners and there's no reason to think inside the box. 10. Cap bailed-out Wall Street execs' salaries to 150% the average American salary. The only thing the left, the right, and liberals and conservatives who…

• 
  SeaQWA News

• Another weird Haggard switch – is he or isn’t he starting a church?

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm

  Ex-Gay Watch, the blog that’s always so good about tracking such things, reports today, “Ted Haggard, the evangelical pastor exposed in 2006 as a homosexual and adulterer, has started a regular prayer meeting in his Colorado home.” But, of course, as with all things involving the ex-“with issues”-gay ex-pastor and ex-leader of the national evangelical movement, the story is ever so much more complicated. Just as Haggard admitted a short time ago that he’s not really “completely heterosexual”, so too, he now says that he’s not really starting a church. In a Sept. 30 post in a…

• My Twitter #FollowFriday #lists. Please follow

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pm

  I doubt there’s anyone who’s likely to see this post on a news-blog that doesn’t already know all about Twitter, but in just in case there are a few, skip down to my own little intro to the service and recommendation that you give it a try. There’s a tradition on Twitter, as regular users probably know, to list each Friday at least some of the other Tweeters that a person follows. (The posts are usually given the hash-tag #FF or #FollowFriday.) I’ve never been very good about doing those things because I’m just never sure who to include and who to exclude. I’d be sure to include…

• No ‘excessive force’ at Rainbow Lounge, official reports say

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am

  Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead announced at a Thursday press conference that an internal department investigation has concluded that his officers did not use “excessive force” during a June raid at a Fort Worth gay club, the Rainbow Lounge. LGBT advocates quickly renewed calls for an independent investigation. The raid was conducted by Fort Worth police officers and agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) on June 28, the 40th anniversary of the eerily similar police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City. Witnesses said dozens of Rainbow Lounge patrons were put…

• Man charged in LI hate crime says ‘God made me hate gay people’

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:12 pm

  Robert Bellamy A man who was arrested on Long Island and charged with beating up two men he thought were gay told police, “God made me hate gay people," court records show. Robert Bellamy, 26, and two accomplices shouted anti-gay slurs at two men last weekend before beating the men, police say. The victims were reportedly walking home from a Halloween party. One of the victims was dressed in women’s clothing. Bellamy was charged Thursday in a Nassau County court with robbery as a hate crime and two counts of assault as a hate crime. His two alleged accomplices are still being sought…

• Election note: Ref 71 finally called ‘approved’ by AP

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm

  Although it’s been obvious for a day or so, Associated Press is now calling Referendum 71 approved. From the brief item by AP’s Rachel La Corte: Washington state voters have approved the state’s new “everything but marriage” law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners. … With about 69 percent of the expected vote counted Thursday in unofficial returns, R-71 was leading 52 percent to 48 percent. In the secretary of state’s 4:30 update, the measure passed the 52 percent barrier for the first time, to stand at 52.34…

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  NEW GAY TRAVEL GUIDE

• HYATT RESORTS Special LGBT Offer

  michael snell

  19 Oct 2009 | 8:06 am

  Hyatt presents - Three for FREE!Free Night – Free Upgrade – Free Breakfast! Everyone likes  perks and upgrades! Just in time for the holidays,  HYATT RESORTS  has a sweet deal for readers of this site! Choose from 15 unique Hyatt hotel and resort destinations to experience everything from luxurious spas and beautiful white-sand beaches to picturesque mountainous plains. Indulge together in all the sights, sounds, and tastes of each destination. Use offer code GLFALL to book the Three for Free package to enjoy a free night (based upon a minimum length of stay), free…

• Straight Couple Gets On Gay Cruise - And SUES!

  michael snell

  17 Oct 2009 | 8:46 am

  HOW STUPID ARE STRAIGHT PEOPLE??? A married straight couple is seeking financial compensation after discovering once their ship left port that they had been booked on an all-gay and lesbian cruise from Civitavecchia, north of Rome, to Barcelona. Uh, were they BLIND? Did they not notice 1500 men and no women on board? The middle-aged couple alleges that the cruise company didn't make it obvious enough that the cruise last month was for gays and lesbians and are suing for "lost satisfaction", given that they were the only straight couple with 1500 gay passengers. Gay rights activists…

• Pattaya Thailand - Gay TV

  michael snell

  12 Oct 2009 | 6:03 am

  Pattaya Gay TV is now online!We did an article on  GAY PATTAYA THAILAND back in the summer. And it's a very popular gay vacation spot for many. Pattaya is located about 2 hours drive South of Bangkok, or about 90 minutes from the new airport. It is well known for its beaches, and the “sun/sea” image, but far more renowned for its reputation as “Sin City”. The latest internet guide to promote gay life in Pattaya and Thailand is now available online – PattayaGayTV.com The channel hopes to re-create the atmosphere of gay events held in Pattaya and to broadcast them to share with…

• Vote For Tyrone Nell - The Next Mr. Gay South Africa?

  michael snell

  9 Oct 2009 | 7:58 am

    The board of directors of Mr. Gay South Africa (Pty) Ltd have announced the launch of the registered and trade-marked Mr. Gay South Africa™ / Mnr Gay Suid-Afrika™ competition in South Africa. This will be a very exciting and most probably the richest pageant of its kind in the country.   The CEO, Mr. Cor Jansen van Rensburg, an MBA-graduate who is based in London, said that the company is looking for a candidate who does not only possess beauty on the outside, but also from within. A gay man of impeccable character, taste and style – and of course – a temple of a…

• Gay Travel Tips with PAM ANN - On Tour This Month in the US

  michael snell

  5 Oct 2009 | 3:19 pm

  Glitzy, Gutsy Comedian Pam Ann Aims to Make Skies Less Friendly, More Trendy with Eleven-City USA Tour!! Following the huge success of her sold-out European and Canadian tours earlier this year, A-List hostess to the stars Pam Ann announced she will touch down for her first USA tour in five years. The glamorous, Pucci-clad comedian will launch her American tour in Boston on October 10th, with stops in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, and DC. (dates below).The final performance will take place October 28th in New York City at the celebrated…

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  Best Gay New York

• LOADED with Kevin Spirtas

  Best New Gay Travel Guide

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm

  Loaded, a new play written by Elliot Ramón Potts, is set for a limited engagement from November 7, 2009 through January 23, 2010 at Theatre Row (The Lion Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street). Directed by Michael Unger, this production will have its Official Opening on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00PM.Loaded centers on Jude and Patrick, two men exploring whether or not their casual sexual relationshiphas the potential to be something more. When the generation that separates them sparks a series ofmisunderstandings and assumptions, their connection is strained and the conversation turns serious.Loaded…

• Golden Girl BEA ARTHUR Leaves $300k to LGBT Homeless Youths

  Best New Gay Travel Guide

  27 Oct 2009 | 3:58 pm

    The Ali Forney Center received a gift of $300,000.00 today from the Estate of legendary actress Bea Arthur.   The Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest organization dedicated to homeless LGBT youth, announced at Bea Arthur's Memorial Service,  that they planned to purchase a building to house 12 youths and name it her honor. The head of the center said he is thrilled with the stage and television legend's generosity."We work with hundreds of young people who are rejected by their families because of who they are. We are overwhelmed with gratitude that Bea saw that LGBT…

• MADONNA’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - 6-City Tour Launches December 6 in New York City

  Best New Gay Travel Guide

  23 Oct 2009 | 9:45 am

  Not  MADONNA.  We're talking about THE MADONNA - As in the VIRGIN MARY!Over 2000 years ago in the little hillside town of Bethlehem amiraculous birth occurred. You might think you know the real story,but you don’t. Jesus' mother sets the record straight with MADONNA’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, a musical retelling of the birth and life of the young Jesus Christ. This inspiring holiday show features originalmusic, plus so-wrong-it’s-right parodies of holiday favorites and Top 40 hits by the likes of The Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, Rihanna and the more-famous…

• HYATT RESORTS LGBT SPECIAL DEAL

  Best New Gay Travel Guide

  15 Oct 2009 | 6:19 am

  Hyatt presents - Three for FREE!Free Night – Free Upgrade – Free Breakfast! Everyone likes  perks and upgrades! Just in time for the holidays,  HYATT RESORTS  has a sweet deal for readers of this site! Choose from 15 unique Hyatt hotel and resort destinations to experience everything from luxurious spas and beautiful white-sand beaches to picturesque mountainous plains. Indulge together in all the sights, sounds, and tastes of each destination. Use offer code GLFALL to book the Three for Free package to enjoy a free night (based upon a minimum length of stay), free…

• WORK! HALLOWEEN 2009 : Blood on the Dancefloor @ Roseland Ballroom

  Best New Gay Travel Guide

  15 Oct 2009 | 5:46 am

  PETER RAUHOFER teams up again with the amazing  OFFER NISSIM  and  DJ PAULO for a Halloween party at Roseland Ballroom.  239 West 52nd Street . Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10 pm - Saturday 7:00am Rauhofer’s infamous “Work” parties have grown significantly over the past several years making its way around the globe with grand-scale events everywhere from Rio to Paris to Miami. Halloween in NYC  will be no exception!Advanced tickets  $65 - Get Them Online!The Best of Gay New York

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  Justin Plus One

• Lukas: The Advocate comes Out

  Lukas

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pm

  While Justin was busy covering the closing of his favorite source of childhood pornography, some other, more relevant to us news came out: The Advocate is going away. That's right: just as Hillary now works for Barack, the stalwart of gay media mags is losing it autonomy and becoming an insert to its sister magazine, Out. (There's a pun there.)In a way, it makes sense. The need for a euphemistic title has waned in the last decade (at this point, if you can find a straight person reading The Advocate, they'd probably be fine reading Out too), and more importantly, the internet is killing…

• Justin: Improv Everywhere does ANOTHER musical!

  Justin

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:26 am

  It seems like just yesterday I was talking about Improv Everywhere's grocery store musical. Well, I'm guessing they've found their niche, because they are putting out these random, spontaneous musicals at a steady, almost frantic clip!This week we have I Love Lunch! The Musical. Making this the THIRD musical they've done about food. I wonder why they don't have other topics to sing about. But hey, not like I mind much. I often say that I wish life were a musical, and Improv Everywhere is working to make that happen.I just hope someday I'll be lucky enough to end up somewhere they are singing.

• Justin: Play Playboy off, Keyboard Cat!

  Justin

  5 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pm

  Oh this is sad. If The Wrap's forecast comes true, we may be seeing the end of a heterosexual era soon enough: it looks like Playboy magazine may fold.That's right. Playboy magazine. The thing I used to disinterestedly flip through as a youngster who was trying to make boobs work for him. No more sexy cartoons! No more tech reviews! And where will edgy writers publish edgy short fiction?"Raw numbers: Total print and digital revenues fell about $10 million during the quarter to $22.9 million, down from $32.7 million in 2008 (this was due, in part, to Playboy combining its July and August…

• Lukas: The internet is responsible for the content of this social life.

  Lukas

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:24 am

  What do Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Grindr and Match.com all have in common?I've met people through each one. Grindr and Match are each responsible for a past hookup. MySpace as well, back when I had just come out. Twitter can claim at least two of my friends, one of them being our one-and-only Justin. And none of those count the number of people I talk to online but have actually never met. Facebook? I'm afraid to count how many.This may seem weird to you. I'll admit, now that I'm actually thinking about it, it seems weird to me too. But this is how we live now: in front of our computers,…

• Justin: William Shatner Reads Levi Johnston's Tweets

  Justin

  5 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am

  I love William Shatner. Almost as much as I love Alec Baldwin. I also want to see Levi Johnston naked as soon as the Playgirl issue comes out. I also like poetic readings of Twitter tweets with a dark jazz backdrop.So without further ado, here's William Shatner doing some fantastically poetic reading of Levi Johnston's tweets.Amazing.Thank you for your RSS patronage. xoJR

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  Kiss Me I'm Queer

• Pride Tees @ Threadless

  The $9 sale may be over, but in my view these t-shirts from Threadless are worth the price of admission at regular price. Just don't rawr while wearing one. It might send the wrong message.

• Your Last Chance to Win a “Kiss Me I’m Queer T-Shirt”

  Queers United is holding a raffle with the grand prize being one of our gay pride tees (or other items). Today is the last day, but there'll be more giveaways in the future, so Twitter me or subscribe.

• Gay Tees from Loiterink

  I posted "Clash Of The Titans" back in February, but it looks like Loiterink has some more gay t-shirts in stock. Thanks, Mike, for sending these in.

• Bruno Movie: Loved it or hated it?

  “Ich am like cocaine, I’m vhite and addictive and alot of guys leave the bathroom with me all over their face.” There is a lot to like about actor Sacha Baron Cohen, the man behind the Bruno movie. He is fearless and relentless when it comes to pursuing his brand ...

• Know any queer nerds?

  I don't, but the folks at The Nerdiest Shirts, a Cambridge, MA based t-shirt outfit, have thought of everyone.

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  The New Civil Rights Movement

• “As Maine Goes, So Goes The Nation?” Bull. Part Two.

  David Badash

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pm

  The Tyranny Of The Majority Is Unacceptable This is Part II. You can read Part I here. So, the results in Maine suck. I need you to take a deep breath and stay with me for a minute. If someone came up to you and said, “Hi! I’m going to give you this fabulous prize – which you already deserve – and all you have to do is jump fifty hurdles, which no one has ever cleared even one of before, what do you think? Are you ready?” You’d say, bullshit. Right? “Hi! I’m going to give you marriage equality – which you already deserve – and all…

• “As Maine Goes, So Goes The Nation?” Bull. Part One.

  David Badash

  4 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am

  This is Part I. You can read Part II here. There’s much to be said about the stunning – and it was stunning – defeat of Maine’s gay marriage law. There’s more to be said about its implications on the bigger picture of marriage equality and the overall picture of gay civil rights. And I’m going to say it all. It will take two parts. Come back for part two! First and foremost, unlike California, Protect Maine Equality did an outstanding job. Regardless of the results, since 2005 these folks have been working towards equality the right way, by going door to…

• Stephen Colbert Explains Why We Held The Great Nationwide Kiss-In!

  David Badash

  4 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am

  Stephen Colbert explained last night – in ways I never could have! – why we held The Great Nationwide Kiss-In! Just as a reminder, as I called for The Great Nationwide Kiss-In in response to several incidents of same sex couples being harassed and/or arrested, just for kissing. Given our loss in Maine yesterday, it’s appropriate to remind people that we still have to fight for our civil rights – including the right to display simple acts of affection, and the right to marry the person we choose. Colbert explains… The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm /…

• Nate Silver On The Maine Gay Marriage Loss

  David Badash

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am

  FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver, one of the most respected numbers guys around, like most of us thought Maine’s marriage law would not be repealed. It was. Before you sharpen your pen – or your sword – read his analysis. The key part is this: “We had given Question 1 about a 70 percent chance of being defeated based on a combination of an analysis of the polling and a statistical model. I don’t know how much time I’m supposed to spend defending being on the wrong side of a 70:30 bet — we build in a hedge for a reason — but here comes a…

• Maine Voters Say “We Don’t” To Gay Marriage

  David Badash

  3 Nov 2009 | 11:05 pm

  Same Sex Marriage Loses In The Pine Tree State Gay marriage has been put to a vote and the voters seem to have said, “No.” Maine would have been the sixth state to offer full marriage equality. With 87% of districts reporting, the New York Times called the vote at 52.7% to 47.3% in favor of repealing the gay marriage law that passed in May. Local Portland TV station WCSH called the vote at about 1:15 AM as a loss for gay marriage supporters. But the Bangor Daily News late into the night still claimed the vote was too close to call. A total recount, which could take weeks, is…

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  SistersTalk

• Daily Tweet Digest

  Genia

  7 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

  What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday: 08:41 Interview with @Flirtatious_T – ‘How the LGBT business community uses new media’ bit.ly/3cmZZ4 # 09:34 Do You Remember Your First Date With a Woman? bit.ly/2ZsY1j # 11:37 Julia from www.QAlias.com just informed that my keyword terms "lesbian" and "lesbian radio" are inappropriate for their web site. # 11:43 @dolphyngyrl I’m wondering if Qalias is owned by anti-gay Mormons. Geezus. # 12:20 "I know you’re really busy, but I wanted to call and say hello." Translation: "I don’t care if…

• Michigan Lawmaker Will Push for Gay Marriage Rights

  Genia

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:18 am

  In the wake of Tuesday’s passage of a gay rights ordinance in Kalamazoo, a state representative today introduced a plan to overturn Michigan’s ban on same-sex marriage. Speaker Pro Tempore Pam Byrnes, D-Lyndon Township, introduced a resolution to amend the state constitution to allow same-sex marriage. Voters instituted the ban in 2004, when they approved Proposal 2. Kalamazoo voters approved by a wide margin a city ordinance that prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Kalamazoo is the 16th…

• Daily Tweet Digest

  Genia

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

  What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday: 08:27 RT @NowQueerThis Dear senators, if you fuck up #enda I will punch you in the face. # 08:34 Gettin’ ready to liveblog the Senate hearing on #ENDA in about 25 minutes. Join me here: bit.ly/8MyLs # 09:05 Currently liveblogging #ENDA Senate hearing. LGBTQ community deserves full equality in the workplace – bit.ly/8MyLs # 09:15 Can the LGBTQ community win THIS one? I sure hope so. bit.ly/8MyLs #ENDA # 09:39 Join us at our liveblog of #ENDA hearing. Do you have any questions? bit.ly/8MyLs # 10:06 What Was the First Lesbian-Themed Book You Read?

• ENDA Supporters Address Religious Exemption in Senate Hearing

  Genia

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:42 am

  I just finished liveblogging today’s Senate hearing on ENDA. Here’s a brief summary: The panel included Tom Perez, Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC; Helen Norton, Associate Professor of Law, University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, CO; The Honorable Lisa Madigan, Attorney General, State of Illinois, Chicago, IL; Virginia Nguyen, Diversity & Inclusion Team Member, Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR; Mike Carney, Police officer, City of Springfield Police Department, Springfield, MA; Craig Parshall, Senior Vice…

• Daily Tweet Digest

  Genia

  5 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

  What I Posted on Twitter Yesterday: 09:31 Response Roundup: Maine Voters Reject Pro Gay Marriage Law bit.ly/EeVoc # 10:09 What’s With Lesbians Who Date Their Sister? bit.ly/4FVAmq # 10:34 Call for female/female couples to participate in shesaidshesaid.us. Please DM your email addy so I can send you more info. # 10:54 Gay Marriage Anthem – bit.ly/2LuJTi (via @outtakevoices) # 11:34 American Idol Winner Jordin Sparks to Host America’s Biggest Sleepover bit.ly/1s1IpX # 12:48 I think I love @BillieMyers. Listening to her new album while I work. # 12:53 @Flirtatious_T It was a…

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  Out Impact

• We Are Featured in Guts.Glam.Grace!

  admin

  5 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am

  Check out our newest interview in Guts.Glam.Grace. a great online magazine that focuses on gives voice to positive and forward thinking multi-faceted women of all backgrounds. The interview done in late October by Selome Barthwaite featuring us: Bambi Weavil – Stepping Out and Making an Impact! To interview Bambi Weavil, our CEO, please contact us via our Media Room. Bookmark & Share This Article: More »Copyright © 2008 OutImpact.com This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in…

• Paper Garden Records Presents: Multiverse Playground – an exploration into the evolution of music, art, and comedy! 11/7, NYC @ 3rd Ward!

  admin

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:58 am

  Featuring: Music from EMANUEL AND THE FEAR, PEASANT, DARLA FARMER + special guest headliner! Art from ART BATTLES + LARRY MAYORGA + HEIDI GREENWOOD! Comedy from special guest TBA! “It’s just a matter of time before this bright, young label hits the big-time!” - Jes Yaccino, VIP Party Coordinator for the U2 360 Tour Did someone say Art Party!? In conjunction with Williamsburg’s 3rd Ward, Paper Garden Records will shine a new light (literally) on our everyday perception of music and art on November 7th, 2009 with Multiverse Playground.  Challenging and exploring the…

• Bamboo Shoots – Graffiti and Colors

  admin

  4 Nov 2009 | 8:46 pm

  by Lindsey Taylor Click here to view the embedded video. Bamboo Shoots covering Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” Bamboo Shoots (featuring Avir Mitra, Karl Sukhia, Ankur Patel and Shiv Puri) is far from being a part of any medical school, which is what fellow band mate Avir Mitra was going to do before he and his band found out that they won MTVu’s  Best Music on Campus contest.  But listening to Bamboo Shoots is close to musical surgery, they use a little bit of everything in with their styling’s. On their MySpace page, they describe their sound as, “Daft Punk…

• The Mary Tyler Moore Show: The Complete Fifth Season

  admin

  28 Oct 2009 | 6:47 pm

  by Bambi Weavil THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW, SEASON FIVE (DVD Price: $29.98 U.S., $37.98 Canada) Total Run Time: 581 minutes DVD Rating: NR Closed Captioned: Yes One of the greatest influences of my life revolved around the one and only Mary Tyler Moore.  For her comedic timing as well as her ability be believable as Mary Richards in the Minneapolis newsroom, her lovable portrayal had me glued to the TV and thinking about being a writer.  Before Ally McBeal and Carrie Bradshaw, there was the original hard-working girl who turned the world on with her smile. The cast of The Mary Tyler Moore…

• The Regulars by Karl Hampe: Another Coping Mechanism

  admin

  17 Oct 2009 | 2:22 pm

  The Regulars by Karl Hampe About Karl Hampe: Karl Hampe has been drawing since he was old enough not to eat the chalk. A part-time litigation consultant and part-time cartoonist, he splits his time between Corporate America and hanging out at coffee bars pretending to do research for this strip. He sometimes confuses yelling at the television news with social activism (he can yell pretty loudly). Some – but only some – of the characters in The Regulars are based on his BFFs. Bookmark & Share This Article: More »Copyright © 2008 OutImpact.com This feed is for personal,…

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  Change.org's Gay Rights Blog

• Should South Park Get Away With Using the F-Word?

  Michael A. Jones

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am

  This week's episode of South Park was an F-word extravaganza. No, not that F-word. The word "fag," the three-letter insult that has become a staple on playgrounds to tease kids, in locker rooms to ridicule teammates, and in the demonstrations of Rev. Fred Phelps and his church crew to wish LGBT people a one-way ticket to hell. Generally speaking, it's a word that rivals the "N-word" in terms of vulgarity. Victims of hate crimes have had it scrawled on their body after being beaten or killed. So given it's reputation, is it OK for South Park to air an episode that uses the word so cavalierly?

• Pastor Joel Osteen's Sugar-Coated Homophobia

  Michael A. Jones

  5 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm

  Pastor Joel Osteen is one of the most popular preachers in the country, and the author of several best-selling books that help people achieve "their best life now" and teach people how to practice a Christianity rooted in making money. He's long been seen as a friendlier version of televangelist, an upgrade from the fire and brimstone preachers from a few decades past. But what Pastor Joel Osteen doesn't really divulge is that for the most part, his interpretation of religious scripture is a candy-coated pill that leaves a sour taste of homophobia at its core. To his credit, and perhaps it's…

• People Who Live in Glass Houses Shouldn't Make Pornographic Sex Tapes

  Michael A. Jones

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:58 am

  Hypocrisy is a six-letter word today, and it's spelled: C-A-R-R-I-E. As in Carrie Prejean, the former Miss USA contestant who made a name for herself by barnstorming the country this year telling people that gay marriage was icky, and that "opposite marriage" was the ticket to salvation. Prejean was practically adopted by the conservative religious right this year, speaking to everyone from Young Republicans to evangelical Christians about how LGBT people were a threat to the family. What Prejean didn't tell her conservative cadres is that while she was crisscrossing the country bashing gays…

• New Jersey's Window of Opportunity for Marriage Equality

  Michael A. Jones

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:18 am

  The marriage equality debate sure moves fast and furious these days. Just days after losing a heartbreaking vote in Maine over the issue, all eyes, ears and phone calls to legislators are heading to New Jersey, where the state has the tiniest window of opportunity to pass a marriage equality bill that will recognize full civil marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. Why is that window so small? Because on Election Day, New Jersey voters gave the boot to their current governor, and marriage equality supporter, Jon Corzine. His replacement, Gov.-Elect Chris Christie, thinks that gay…

• The Bradley Effect on Gay Marriage Polls

  Michael A. Jones

  4 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am

  Polling same-sex marriage is always tricky. Many activists are feeling a little burned this morning after a stinging defeat in Maine that rescinded marriage rights for same-sex couples.  In the lead up to the vote, polls showed everything from a tied race to marriage equality supporters leading. It's just a shame that the end results didn't match up with some of the pre-election polls. Marriage equality lost in Maine by about four percent. As Nate Silver over at FiveThirtyEight writes, that final total is not reflective of where most activists thought the race was heading. Silver himself…

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  jaysays.com

• Stupid Things People Say About Gays: I Don’t Want Some Faggot Backing Me Up.

  jaysays

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am

  After the National Equality March, I posted a video compilation on “Why We Marched”. The video can be seen here. I’m growing horrifying accustomed to hateful rhetoric and commentary, but a comment on this video really caught my attention. First, because it was full on inaccuracies about what Obama has and has night signed. Second, because the God argument was invoked – which, after the comment, you will see why I find it so amusing. No related posts.

• Update from Portland Maine No On 1 Headquarters – Minorities Denied by Majority Tyranny

  jaysays

  3 Nov 2009 | 6:10 pm

  I just spoke with Jeremy DaRos of RageAgainstTheRight.com who is attending the No On One Maine party in Portland at the Holiday Inn. Attendees are cautiously optimistic as numbers are slowly working their way in. Because Maine precincts are small, Jeremy tells us we can expect faster results than most states with large metropolitan city centers. Related posts:Maine No On 1 Campaign: You Can Help From Home – No Credit Card Required

• Waiting to Learn the Fate of Our Families

  jaysays

  3 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pm

  Today, three major human rights issues are being placed in the hands of the voters of Washington state, Kalamazoo, Michigan and Maine. In Washington State, voter’s are being asked to approve Referendum 71, which essentially gives same-sex couples all state (but not federal) rights provided to opposite-sex couples. It’s a “separate but equal” initiative, but will help our families tremendously in dealing with legal challenges and medical issues. Ballots are mail-in only, so it could be a while before we know the results. In Kalamazoo, the voters are being asked whether or not an…

• Taste and Morals – Oysters and Snails

  jaysays

  2 Nov 2009 | 7:10 pm

  Hollywood and homosexuals, it's like chocolate chip cookies and milk - only sometimes you drop the cookie in the milk and it becomes a soggy mess. Over the years Hollywood hasportrayed gay men as sissies, lesbians as the perfect turn-on for the straight man, bisexuals as psychopathic killers and transgender people as the brunt of the jokes or life of the party. It has alsoportrayed us in more positive lights, usually in lower budget films, but still in a positive light (i.e. Milk, Boys Don't Cry, Kinky Boots, etc.) Sometimes, we are the moral heroes rather than the deceitful "faggots." No…

• LGBT Lessons for Straight People: Don’t Come Here if You Have HIV

  geekgirl

  1 Nov 2009 | 11:40 am

  Take a moment to imagine this: You are a U.S. citizen, a hardworking productive citizen whose job requires travel to foreign countries. You are HIV positive. It doesn’t matter how you contracted HIV. Your gender, race, age and socio-economic class don’t matter. You are HIV positive. You take your medications, you know how the illness is transmitted. You are healthy otherwise. You don’t have tuberculosis or any other casually transmitted disease. Related posts:LGBT Lessons for Straight People: Dear Dr. Phil

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  Jessica Who?

• Word of the Week: Genderfuck

  Jessica De Leon

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

  It’s time for our series of posts here at Jessica Who?, titled “Word of the Week”. In these short articles, from here on out published each Friday, I will explore the various labels and umbrella terms used to label us. By doing this, I hope to educate not only myself, but also anyone who may...

• More National Crossdresser’s Days?

  Jessica De Leon

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

  So, another Halloween has come and gone and you didn’t dress in drag. You’re kicking yourself because this was the one chance that you had to put on that hot dress, unbox those cute pumps and let the wind blow through that wig you got on eBay for real cheap. Perhaps you did go en femme...

• Miss International Queen 2009 Beauty Pageant

  Jessica De Leon

  3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

  Haruna Ai has been honored with the title of Miss International Queen 2009, a beauty pageant with substance held in Pattaya, Thailand. The twenty-one participants came from literally all over the world including the United States, Britain, Brazil, China and Singapore and are all male to female...

• Exploring My Creative Side

  Jessica De Leon

  2 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

  When I was a kid, I spent much of my time creating all types of media. During my elementary school years I would use my stereo (boombox) to create my own custom cassette tapes. Among other things, I recorded my friends and I playing video games, comedy sketches, song parodies and even my own radio...

• Transgender News From Thailand

  Jessica De Leon

  31 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am

  This week I stumbled across three different articles of interest from Thailand and rather than post separately for each one, I figured I would report all three at once. Click below to read about karate, surgery and a ghost! Asia One news is reporting that the Medical Council of Thailand has set...

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  On Top Magazine

• Gay Minister Named 'Hero Of The Year'

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:55 am

  Gay minister Scott Rennie named 'Hero of the Year' by British gay rights group Stonewall

• House Moves On Federal Gay Partner Bill

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:51 am

  The House is moving quickly to approve a federal gay partner benefits bill

• Elton John On Mend, Resuming Tour Dates

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:50 am

  Elton John released from hospital; plans to resume US shows with Billy Joel

• Fort Worth Gay Bar Raid Suspensions 'A Slap On The Hand'

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:15 pm

  Gay rights activists in Fort Worth renew their call for an independent investigation into a gay bar raid

• New York Governor Paterson Presses For Gay Marriage Vote

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:39 pm

  New York Governor David Paterson to press for a vote on gay marriage in the Senate next week

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  Autostraddle

• Girl-on-Gallery: Hot Girls in Boyshorts Part Two

  PartyInMyPants

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:59 pm

  The latest addition to Autostraddle's legendary Girl-on-Galleries -- even MORE hot girls in boyshorts. Cute girls in boyshorts part TWO.

• Welcome to Autostraddle’s New Music Blog, AUDIOstraddle!

  crystal

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:02 pm

  Introducing Autostraddle's new music blog AUDIOSTRADDLE, where we'll bring you more content more often about bands you love and bands you should know. We debut with Tegan & Sara's NYC concert review/set-list, The Gossip's Portland show, and bands to watch including Fan Death, the xx, Lindsey Ray, The Cassette Kids and Don Diablo, Grant Smillie and Ruby Rose.

• Maine’s Anti-Gay Marriage Win is Inspiring Other States, Scaring Us

  Sarah

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:08 am

  The defeat of same-sex marriage in Maine may lead New Hampshire voters to overturn their own gay marriage laws, Maine makes nation take stock of strategy. I wish Google News had a "good news" filter. In lieu of that, I also have a funny Onion video about Glen Beck and photos of hot girls!

• Emily’s Team Pick

  Emily

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am

  Ladies, ladies, ladies. This is the breast scarf ever.

• Revolutionary Study Promises to Prove Gay Gene, Use It For Gay Dating Website

  the team

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am

  Don't worry, someone is going to look at your genes and figure out why you're so freaking gay, and then they're gonna get you a hot girlfriend! Also the debate over marriage (for straight people, obvs), eco-friendly transition towns, and a lack of female writers on the best books list. Yes, it's a big day in the world of ideas..

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  STERKWORKS

• The Bible List

  Sterkworks

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:39 am

  Thanks to all of the Maine folks who aren’t bigoted. And for those who are. Bleh. Inspired by @PaulaBrooks who is calling for a Maine lobster boycott, I am compiling a list of all the naughty things in the Bible that if we “obeyed,” we would pretty much have to stone everybody. I need your help. Leave a scripture reference in a comment to help me compile the list, because I really don’t want to have to re-read the Bible. Example: Chapter 12 of Leviticus mandates male circumcision. (So, if you are male and are not circumcised, we need to take away your human rights.)…

• Michael Steele Asked For My Input

  Sterkworks

  24 Oct 2009 | 7:55 pm

  Because of my “high level of political involvement and steadfast commitment to the Republican Party,” Mr. Steele, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, sent me a letter today. I am one of the few in my district to receive one of these letters and surveys. Wow. I am honored. Of course I filled out this survey and will send it back. I would do so even if there wasn’t a stamped return envelope with the letter and survey. Let me share with you some of the highlights of the survey. MSNBC Is My News Source From what media source do you regularly receive your political…

• Utah, We Love Thee

  Sterkworks

  18 Oct 2009 | 9:56 am

  Utah is a pretty, great state. Sometimes we forget that and it takes another person to remind us. What makes Utah so great? Viewing a few traditions from the eyes of an East Coaster is exhilarating. Take for example the LDS temples. The first time my girlfriend and I walked by the Mormon temple in New York City, I enlightened her. Honey, it isn’t pronounced “Moronee,” it is pronounced “Moroneye.” Many months later, she pronounces it perfectly. Oddly, she never asked why he is gold, stands on the top of a building, and wears a dress. Temple Mints. Photo: Kitchen…

• Friday’s Gay Agenda, October 16, 2009

  Sterkworks

  16 Oct 2009 | 8:56 am

  What a week it has been. It started with the daylong viewing of the National March on Washington for LGBT rights, and ended with the news that the Balloon Boy is fine. Combine this with my daughter’s battle with swine flu, my admission that I am addicted to MSNBC, and a reshuffling of very little finances, and I am just mentally exhausted. Sterkworks’ Gay Agenda for Friday, October 16, 2009 1. Construct a mylar balloon. In an effort to launch a PR campaign that will enlighten potential employers about my creativity and social media skills, I shall construct a mylar balloon, fill it…

• Friday’s Gay Agenda, October 9, 2009

  Sterkworks

  9 Oct 2009 | 5:54 am

  I don’t care if Monday’s blue, Tuesday’s grey and Wednesday too, Thursday I don’t care about you, It’s Friday, I’m in love. One might think that for an unemployed person, Friday has less joy. Not true. The weekends are normal compared to the weekdays, so I still love them. Sterkworks’ Gay Agenda for Friday, October 9, 2009 Drink a second cup of coffee. Joseph Smith got so many things wrong, yet right there at the top of the list…no coffee. Drink a third cup of coffee. Take daughter to school. Revise my budget. Figure out what can go without breaking…

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  SistersTalk Radio - Lesbian Podcast | Blog Talk Radio Feed

• Gay Model, Activist, Journalist Ben Patrick Johnson on SistersTalk Radio - Nov 08,2009

  SistersTalk

  8 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

  Ben Patrick Johnson is a gay rights activist, model, author and journalist. He appears on CBS (promoting Survivor, CSI: NY and other shows), Fox (advertising House, Bones, NASCAR and Major League Baseball), the cable channels Starz!, NFL Network, Big Ten Network and others. His voice is used to promote movies and in commercials for Burger King and Kellogg's. Listen to more SistersTalk Radio. Follow SistersTalk Radio on Twitter.ben patrick johnson | model | journalist | gay rights | activists

• Singer, Songwriter, Author Carole Pope on SistersTalk Radio - Nov 07,2009

  SistersTalk

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm

  Carole is out lesbian who is recognized as a leader in the early new wave/rock genre beginning in the 1980s when she lead the group Rough Trade. Her recent solo recordings blend rock with dance. Carole Pope and Rough Trade, known for their sexual lyrics and provocative act, ushered Canada from the punk movement of the 1970s to the new wave sound of the 1980s and catapulted themselves into the international music scene. Attracting what Carole calls "a diversified audience, and other artists who were practicing their own forms of nihilism," Pope learned how to preen with the best of them and…

• Author and Longtime GLBT Activist Perry Brass on SistersTalk Radio - Nov 05,2009

  SistersTalk

  4 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm

  Perry Brass is the author of the new book The Manly Art of Seduction:How to Meet, Talk To, and Become Intimate With Anyone. Brass is an internationally recognized voice on gender subjects, gay relationships, and the history and literature of the movement towards GLBT equality. Listen to more SistersTalk Radio. Follow SistersTalk Radio on Twitter.author | gay | lesbian | equality | LGBT

• Where Do You Meet Lesbians? Is Cyber Sex Cheating? She Said, She Said #21 - Nov 02,2009

  SistersTalk

  2 Nov 2009 | 6:27 am

  She Said, She Said is a podcast featuring lesbian couple Genia and Andrea. Genia is the host of SistersTalk Radio and Andrea is the assistant producer. In this segment: *Introducing SheSaidSheSaid.us *Using Facebook to air your dirty laundry/family disputes *Great places to meet lesbians - besides the bar *If you're having cyber sex, is that cheating? *What's with lesbians and their pets? *Is your friend dating someone you can't stand? Music at the end of this episode: 'That Ain't Breaking Me' - Reina Williams Listen to more SistersTalk Radio. Follow SistersTalk on Twitter. Add SistersTalk on…

• Reality TV Host, Fashion Stylist Marcellas Reynolds on SistersTalk Radio - Nov 01,2009

  SistersTalk

  1 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

  Marcellas Reynolds is the host of E! Network's new reality TV show, Perfect Catch. He's also a model, celebrity fashion stylist, entertainment reporter, writer and former star of Big Brother 3 and 7. An accomplished fashion stylist and art director, Marcellas works with some of Hollywood’s hottest stars. His list of clientèle includes Justin Timberlake, Rebecca Hall (Frost/Nixon), Sharon Stone, Jayma Mays (Glee, Ugly Betty) and Eddie Cibrian (CSI: Miami). His work has appeared in numerous publications including InStyle, British Vogue, British GQ, Self and Angeleno Magazine. Before his…