AltWeeklies Wire
A Quest to Discover Why I Should Oppose Gay Marriagenew
I set out to ask a few Central Floridians what exactly being "against gay marriage" means. Could I find even one good reason why I, too, should sign that Florida4Marriage.org petition and so aggressively "defend marriage"?
Orlando Weekly |
Omar De La Rosa |
12-18-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Reggae's Queer Secretnew
Dancehall dons' anti-gay lyrics fuel Canadian calls for Jamaica sanctions.
NOW Magazine |
Sigcino Moyo |
11-30-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Crossing Over: The Life of a Transman
In the past year, college student L.J. Ebner acknowledged -- first to himself and then to family, friends and employer -- that he is transsexual.
Folio Weekly |
Susan Cooper Eastman |
11-13-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Campaign for Fairness Continues in Wisconsinnew
The approval of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages and civil unions for both same-sex and straight couples last year hasn't deterred the gay and lesbian community and their allies.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-12-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
'The Perverts Want Your Kids!'new
Members of the American Warrior Ministry protest at an elementary school.
East Bay Express |
Wendy Patterson |
10-24-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Pennsylvania's Hate Zonesnew
In some areas of the state, bigotry based on sexual orientation is still legally acceptable.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Melissa Meinzer |
10-23-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Preparing for Oregon's Two New Gay Rights Lawsnew
The laws outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and creating domestic partnerships for same-sex couples are no longer in limbo, and will go into effect on January 1.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
10-18-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Get in the (Pink) Vannew
Filmmaker Ky Dickens tours the nation to change Americans' minds about homosexuality.
Chicago Reader |
Kelly McClure |
10-15-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
ENDA Endrun Enrages Transgendered Communitynew
Attempt to slice "T" from LGBT workplace protections bill lands lawmakers and lobbyists in hot water.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
10-11-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Keep Your Matrimony -- I've Got Mantrimonynew
I'm getting married to a man, and there's nothing supporters of a Florida constitutional amendment to define marriage as only between a man and woman can do about it.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
10-04-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Mayor Has a Change of Heart on Same-Sex Marriagenew
San Diego's mayor, a Republican who in the past has pledged support for same-sex civil unions but not marriage, changed his position and signed a resolution that allowed San Diego to join 19 other California cities and counties in collectively submitting a legal document known as an amicus curiae brief in a state Supreme Court case.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
09-26-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Inside Larry Craig's Closetnew
At some point in my 20s, I chose to come out completely and, at the same time, to forgo any thought of a political career. Sadly, my decision seemed that binary -- I wonder if that's what Sen. Craig struggled with in his youth.
Maine Same-Sex Couples Move Closer to Marriagenew
Until last week, gays and lesbians could adopt in Maine, but only as single parents . A state supreme court ruling now allows couples to adopt together, taking another step forward in the move toward full family rights in Maine.
Portland Phoenix |
Tony Giampetruzzi |
09-06-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Welcome To PDX, Ira Glassnew
Anti-gay church hosts lefty radio star.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
08-31-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Typenew
Three former military linguists discuss DOD policy on gays in the military and how it affected their service to the country.
Metro Spirit |
Angel Cleary |
08-30-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
