AltWeeklies Wire
Passing the Bucknew
An Illinois lawmaker says the firing of a guardsman may have violated an anti-discrimination statute.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
06-05-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Gay Marriage Ban, Take Twonew
If a special legislative session is convened, an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage -- which is already illegal in Georgia -- will most likely be approved.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Coley Ward |
05-25-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Queering the Codenew
The Vatican is right about one thing: Dan Brown’s story doesn't really make historical or artistic sense. Leonardo da Vinci’s work is coded, all right -- as gay.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Bronski |
05-19-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
I'm an Outlaw Momnew
Ontario may recognize same-sex marriage, but not the rights of two moms -- especially when they break up.
NOW Magazine |
Lois Fine |
04-27-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Charlotte Pride is Delayed, Not Deadnew
They're here, they're going to have a festival -- get used to it.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
04-27-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Queer Logicnew
Does Gov. Ernie Fletcher hate gay people?
LEO Weekly |
Stephen George |
04-24-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Going Courtingnew
A Portland couple's fight for same-sex parental rights is the opening salvo in a statewide legal campaign in Oregon.
Willamette Week |
Ian Demsky |
04-05-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Who Leads?new
When two gay guys take up competitive ballroom dancing, who leads?
Orlando Weekly |
Lindy T. Shepherd |
03-30-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Playing It Unsafenew
New HIV cases dropped in the 90s, but "prevention fatigue" has the disease back on the rise.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
02-22-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Making a Splashnew
The country's first male synchronized swimming team breaks one barrier, but others remain.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kristina Peterson |
01-18-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Dr. Strangelovenew
On December 25, Dr. Charles W. Socarides, one of the last of the old-school scourges of the gay community, died at the age of 83 -- to the end maintaining that homosexuality is a mental disorder that can be cured.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Bronski |
01-12-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Gays and the GOPnew
A small group of Republicans who support gay rights are forming in Maine, and are hoping to attract a handful of others -- they want to number at least 10 by the end of 2006.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
01-06-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Donor Dramanew
The rejection of a gay man as an organ donor has highlighted what some consider a discriminatory, outdated FDA poicy -- and ignited fears that the uproar over the rejection could be harmful.
Tucson Weekly |
Saxon Burns |
12-07-2005 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Cross Purposesnew
The Vatican is about to issue a new directive condemning homosexuality and keeping gay priests out of the Catholic Church. In San Francisco, that would threaten one of the most vibrant Catholic parishes.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Joe Dignan |
11-23-2005 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Bash Pop: Dancehall's Anti-Gay Bias
Despite dancehall's growing popularity, fans remain ignorant of its hate-filled lyrics.
Folio Weekly |
Owen Holmes |
11-15-2005 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
