AltWeeklies Wire
Ask a Mexican: Will Mexicans Queer the Deal on California's Prop. 8?new
Gentle readers: Most of you know Mexicans who live in California. Please, por favor, please tell them to vote no on Proposition 8, a resolution on California's ballot that seeks to ban gay marriage.
Some LGBT Voters Not Sold on Obamanew
In the primary, LGBT voters went strongly for Hillary Clinton; can Barack Obama get them back in time to defeat John McCain?
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Melissa Meinzer |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
Blister: At the Come Out With Pride Paradenew
The first year that the gay parade morphed from a trickle of 4x4s outside Club Firestone to the overpopulated- yet-declawed Lake Eola version, I was pampered in a free-drinks, air-conditioned tent with Savannah as we prepared a running dialogue of "Yayyyyyy!" and "Wowwww!" to suit our vaunted MC positions.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
10-23-2008 |
Comedy
In 'Noah's Arc' Movie, We Meet the Black Carrie Bradshawnew
The LOGO show makes the jump to the big screen -- showing a completely different African-American experience.
New York Press |
Armond White |
10-23-2008 |
Reviews
Gay Hate in Miami Beachnew
Even as complaints about discrimination against gays have increased in Miami-Dade -- up from five to a record 29 last year -- county commissioners have chopped the Miami-Dade Equal Opportunity Board annual budget from about $600,000 to $300,000
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
10-20-2008 |
LGBT
Happytown: Mayor Buddy Dyer and Same-Sex Partnersnew
Last week, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced that the city will henceforth offer same-sex partners the benefits it awards to married couples (though not to straight unmarried couples, because they're living in sin). And it only took our "progressive" mayor and his Democrat-dominated city council five years to do it.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman, Billy Manes, Deanna Morey and Adriana Ruiz |
10-17-2008 |
Commentary
Is Coming Out Still Relevant?new
National Coming Out Day, which occurred Oct. 11, encourages GLBTQ people to share and celebrate their identities. National Coming Out Day was first observed in 1988. A lot has happened in 20 years.
Shepherd Express |
Laura Anne Stuart |
10-17-2008 |
Culture
Obama's Chance to Make Sure He Leaves No LGBTQ Vote Behind in Phillynew
Every election year, Philadelphia's OutFest becomes ground zero for local and state politicians hoping to win the gay vote. This year, the stakes are even higher: The votes of Philly's LGBTQ community will help decide where Pennsylvania falls in the presidential race.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Timothy J. McLaughlin |
10-06-2008 |
Politics
The Rise and Fall of Michael Brandonnew
The gay porn star goes from meth addict to antidrug poster boy and, tragically, back to meth addict.
Harvard Law Celebrates 25 Years Out of the Closetnew
From its early struggle for recognition to its current membership of more than 4800 alumni, the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus has come a long way.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey Silverglate |
10-02-2008 |
LGBT
U.S. Law Sends Some Bi-National Same-Sex Couples into Exilenew
Though our immigration policies purportedly are based on the principle of family unification, they do not recognize bi-national same-sex couples as families. That means American citizens who are gay don't have the same rights as other citizens to sponsor their foreign partners or families for immigration.
Jack Jett is The Anti-Dittoheadnew
"I think God has meant for me to be the gay version of Rush Limbaugh," explains Jack Jett about his foray into liberal talk radio in Dallas.
Dallas Observer |
Sam Merten |
09-08-2008 |
Media
Tanaz Eshaghian's Doc Looks at Iranian Gays Pressured to Endure Sex-Change Operationsnew
Eshaghian says Be Like Others is a film about class as much as it is about gender or sexual orientation. "If you're poor, this is when the conformity is really expected of you."
Montreal Mirror |
Matthew Hays |
08-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Why Can't Khadija Go to Mosque?new
Khadija could be a star spokeswoman for Muslims if they wanted to show off Islam's teachings of peace and acceptance. Sheik Mohamed Abdirahman Kariye, the imam of Masjed As-Saber, won't let Khadija back in his Southwest Portland mosque because Khadija is transgendered.
Willamette Week |
Byron Beck |
08-20-2008 |
LGBT
Gay Rappers Carry the Torch for Bounce, but Not Everyone's Comfortable with Thatnew
At the end of the day, the sissies enjoy an uneasy acceptance, both for carrying bounce's torch and, of course, for keeping the dance floor jumping with women. But in the working-class African-American South, male homosexuality can be a difficult identity to maintain.
