Washington’s Behavior Possible Ground for Dismissal
The Times reported today that "ABC and its parent, Disney, are mulling the future of the actor Isaiah Washington." executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because company officials were instructed not to go beyond a prepared statement, said…
Bill Proposes Required HIV Testing for Illinois Students
Rep. Mary Flowers of Chicago is sponsoring legislation that would "require during each of the three school physicals required by state law: one in preschool or before entering kindergarten, one in fifth grade and one in ninth grade." Schools would…
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Jana Marcus’ Transfigurations at IGallery NYC
Jen sent over the following info. January 19, 2007 - March 31, 2007 39 W 14th Street, New York, NY Transfigurations is a powerful, beautiful and groundbreaking photographic series on the transgender community. Compassionate and revealing images explore transsexual men…
Court Agrees That Vancouver Gay Bookstore Is ‘Not Important Enough’
Little Sisters, a gay bookstore in Vancouver, has lost its bid to have the government cover costs that may exceed $2 million when totaled. The costs resulted from fighting a case against Canada Customs for more than two decades over…
Anti-gay Nigerian Bill Dangerously Close to Becoming Law
"The most comprehensively homophobic legislation ever proposed in any country in the world" seems certain to pass in Nigeria if gay and human rights groups are not able to persuade the Nigerian government to kill the bill. The draconian measure…
Alla Acquitted on Aggravated Harassment, Guilty of Lesser Charges
John Alla has been found guilty of three misdemeanors: two counts of harassment and a disorderly persons charge. He was, however, acquitted on of two counts of aggravated harassment as a bias crime. Staten Island Advance: William Smith, a spokesman…
Couples: Get a Professional Portrait for Chatting about Your Sex Life
Em & Lo: We're looking for ten couples (aged 20-40) to feature in Glamour who are willing to chat with us about their sex live — in exchange for a gorgeous professional portrait. You don't have to share anything X-rated…
McGreevey’s Wife’s Book Coming This Spring
Almost a year after the release of James McGreevey's The Confession, Dina Matos McGreevey's memoir, Silent Partner, will be published by Hyperion Books this spring. James and Dina are in the process of getting a divorce.
Isaiah Washington Issues an Apology
"I apologize to , my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. I marred what should have been a perfect night for…