August 31, 2007
Weekend open thread on dating
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 5:30 PM |Here's a question for the weekend: What do you think about dating? R. and I were talking about how little we've each actually "dated", instead going to parties with guys or hanging out with other friends or, well, you know.......Read More
From Genghis Khan to the cult of the cut sleeves
Filed by Bil Browning | August 31, 2007 | 5:10 PM |I stumbled across a story today that I found interesting and thought I'd share it with our readers. Researchers have reconstructed Genghis Khan's code of laws and found that homosexuality was punishable by death. Homosexual acts were punishable by death...Read More
Queer music Friday - Ani DiFranco
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 5:00 PM |Remember back in the day when writing songs about bisexuality was the thing to do? You don't? That's probably because it never was. But Ani DiFranco wrote a great one here, "In or Out": And Ani, in her own words...Read More
Larry Craig might resign today, and why are Republicans calling for his resignation?
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 3:42 PM |From CNN: Several well-placed GOP sources in Washington and Idaho have told CNN that embattled Republican Sen. Larry Craig is likely to resign soon, possibly as early as Friday. Sen. Larry Craig, shown here in a 2005 photograph, is facing...Read More
Iowa same-sex marriages stopped
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 3:34 PM |At around 11 this morning, the judge who lifted the state ban on same-sex marriage stayed his ruling until the appeals process is over. Eight gay couples, who got their licenses approved in time, are, I'm assuming from what I've...Read More
Maine court OK's gay adoption
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 2:16 PM |Same-sex couples in Maine can now co-adopt children, according to a ruling from the highest court in that state. From 365gay: "A joint adoption assures that in the event of either adoptive parent's death, the children's continued relationship with the...Read More
How To Dress Like a Ho!
Filed by Michael Buckley | August 31, 2007 | 1:10 PM |Paris Hilton is a whole new person! Check out her new fashion line!...Read More
Fun with 365gay.com
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 12:35 PM |As I went to check the headlines, I thought: Gay marriage in Ohio? I missed that headline! Of course, they're referencing this story from Iowa. This reminds me of that one story from Lorrie Moore, "Agnes of Iowa", where the...Read More
Coming Out (of Marriage)
Filed by Michele O'Mara | August 31, 2007 | 11:31 AM |Today's Freebie Friday is a resource for married gay men and women. The decision to come out is painful, and not always the chosen or best solution given your situation. However, when it is, the following resource offers you some...Read More
I'm A Bitch, I'm A Lover
Filed by Marti Abernathey | August 31, 2007 | 9:49 AM |Meredith Brooks once sang: I'm a bitch, I'm a lover I'm a child, I'm a mother I'm a sinner, I'm a saint I do not feel ashamed I'm your hell, I'm your dream I'm nothing in between You know, you...Read More
I no longer fear the Kucinich Revolution: Part 4
Filed by Storm Bear | August 31, 2007 | 9:47 AM |click to enlarge In Parts One and Two, I discussed the support Kucinich has and the irrational fear also associated with electing Kucinich. In Part Three, I discussed Kucinich's time as Mayor of Cleveland and how the GOP slander...Read More
Three new contributors!
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 8:20 AM |And we continue to grow. These three fabulous people will start as contributors next week: Nadine Smith is the executive director of Equality Florida and the former co-chair of the Federation of Statewide LGBT Advocacy Organizations. She is a nationally...Read More
Homotextual: Dennis Johnson
Filed by Ed Team | August 31, 2007 | 7:09 AM |"This is a significant step forward in recognizing the constitutional rights of all Iowans, and it's an amazing day for same-sex couples and their families all across Iowa." -- Dennis Johnson, co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the Iowa lawsuit...Read More
YGST: Another Gay Movie
Filed by Alex Blaze | August 31, 2007 | 6:53 AM |I thought you'd all like to start your weekend with the pool scene from Another Gay Movie. Enjoy!...Read More
