Labels on the Gender Spectrum
Integrating transgender individuals into the queer community has historically posed a number of challenges, both from within the gay community and within the transgender community. More gay and lesbian resources are working to be trans-inclusive, but many people remain uninformed…
Washington Blade, 411 Magazine, David Atlanta, Houston Voice Close… What’s Next
In a recent blow to the gay community, Window Media has closed down the operation of a number of gay and lesbian publications nationwide. Among the gay and lesbian newspapers closed are the Houston Voice, the Southern Voice, the Washington…
Olivia Becoming Popular for Social Networking
While started out as a travel website marketing the popular lesbian cruise line, today is much more than just another travel site. The social network at Olivia allows women to make connections, network and share information. Whether you join Olivia…
Adam Lambert My New Hero
The American Music Awards have been lame for years. The reason is because of Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's Superbowl 'wardrobe malfunction' backlash. I mean as if the superbowl viewers were so offended by Janet's boob showing for a split…
How to Make your Charitable Donations Count
In today's harsh economy, fewer people can afford to give to charity and more people are coming to charities for assistance. If you are fortunate enough to be able to afford to make charitable donations, think carefully about what you…
Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair returns
We are pleased to announced that Coming soon to a city near you in 2010 is an all-star Lilith Fair. Atlanta, Boston, Calgary, Dallas, Minneapolis, and Seattle are just a few of the cities that will be part of the…
Gay Teen Decapitated and Burned in Puerto Rico
This story is so painful to type that I am literally in tears just thinking about it but I want to get the word out there. This boy only 19 years old in Puerto Rico was decapitated, dismembered, and burned…
Lesbian Gift Ideas
The best gifts are thoughtful, personal, and well suited to the recipient. Work gift exchanges and gifts for family can leave you looking for the right gift for someone you don't know well. If you need to buy a gift…
HIV+ Ban Lifted in the United States
This is a major milestone for HIV research in my book. My hero, President Barack Obama said today that on Monday he plans to lift the 20-year-old ban on HIV positive people entering the United States. The ban should be…
Fox’s Glee is the Show To Watch on Wednesdays
Where are you on Wednesday nights? For many people, the answer has become McKinley High. Fox's Glee tells the stories of a high school vocal choir. This quirky mixture of social outcasts and popular kids has sung and danced its…