Laura Bush on the Use of Gay Marriage in Republican Campaigns
Laura Bush has campaign advice for Republicans: Some election-year advice to Republicans from a high-ranking source who has the president's ear: Don't use a proposed constitutional amendment against gay marriage as a campaign tool. Just who is that political strategist?…
All Things Femme
1. Plane tickets for Femme 2006 trip purchased! 2. Femme film featuring Guinivere Turner, Jewelle Gomez, Meliza Bañales, Leslie Mah and Bitch that I'm dying to see: FtF: female to femme 3. Ethereal's new songs "Persephone" and "This Is Rome"…
The Sixth Carnival of Bent Attractions is Up at Multidimensional.Me!
I started writing about it and stopped, because, really, you should all head over to and read it, rather than about it, there. Koan, thanks for a great edition! June’s Carnival of Bent Attractions will be hosted at 2sides2ron. Get…
May 2006 Carnival of Bent Attractions
This edition is written by Koan Bremner. It originally appeared at For your reading pleasure and thought provocation, here is this month's edition of the Carnival of Bent Attractions, which consists of "blog posts on articles of interest to the…
New Hampshire Judge Rules Partners Are Entitled to Benefits
Last Wednesday, a New Hampshire judge, Merrimack County Superior Court Judge Kathleen McGuire, ruled that New Hampshire discriminated against two lesbian state employees and their families when the state denied them heath-care benefits and bereavement leave. "The state's attempt to…
Figure Skaters Sue after Being Told They Could Not Hold Hands
Alan Lessik and John Manzon-Santosin are suing a California ice rink after being told that they could not hold hands while skating together. Alan Lessik and John Manzon-Santosin sued in Alameda County Superior Court last month accusing the manager of…
Alabama Sex Toy Ban
In February, District Judge C. Lynwood Smith, Jr., issued an opinion on Williams v. King stating the outlawing of commercial distribution of sex toys in Alabama is constitutional. The history of this case is highlighted in this snippet from Lesbian/Gay…
Femme 2006 Conference Program
The Femme 2006 Conference program was announced this week. Get all the details at
Last Call for Submissions for the 5/10 Carnival of Bent Attractions
The next Carnival of Bent Attractions will be hosted by Koan Bremner on May 10th. Submissions are due by midnight tonight!
Rhode Island’s Only Queer Youth Group Evicted
Eviction proceedings have started (a hearing takes place today) against Youth Pride Inc., Rhode Island's only non-profit group for queer youth. The organization holds a three-year lease for its current Providence location, which is in a complex that was recently…