FALSE ALARM? Despite the fact that Sacha Baron Cohen and rsquo;s Br and uuml;no won't be released until July 10, the flick has been in the press a great deal lately. Some in the LGBT community are up in arms about whether the film and rsquo;s content and the stereotypes flaunted by the main character are hurtful to gays , but the greater question should be, is all this fuss justified?
ON THE TUBE: Summer used to mean re-run hell, but that is so no longer the case. From HBO's Hung, which is a about a man with an oversized appendage, to NYC Prep, Bravo's reality answer to Gossip Girl, discover summer's new addictions and check out what's in store for your some of your favorite returning shows.
ON STAGE: Directed by Sheryl Kaller and written by Geoffrey Nauffts, Next Fall provides a beautiful backdrop for an intense dialogue on faith, equality, gay rights, and modern culture. The story chronicles the five-year relationship of Adam and Luke as they grapple with their respective demons.
The Deseret News in Salt Lake City as a great piece on this weekend’s Human Rights Campaign dinner in the heart of one of the most conservative places in the country. A record number attended with more than 800 LGBT people and straight supporters turning out to support the work of HRC. As HRC board member Bruce Bastian told [...]
As I reported Friday night, New York Governor David Paterson is planning to call the legislature into special session this week and today’s New York Times Story “Paterson Vows Vote on Gay Marriage Before Break” confirms marriage equality is on the agenda – as soon as Tuesday. Keep up the pressure on your state senators to [...]
Last week in Wading River, NY I attended a house party in support of the marriage equality bill. The hosts, Cara and Jenn, have been together for almost fifteen years, and this week they’ll celebrate the five year anniversary of their commitment ceremony.  Eighteen months ago their family expanded to include JP (see below covered in cake). The [...]
It appears the government is giving us everything but gay marriage, and as July 1 approaches there may be some very real disadvantages to relationship recognition.
The Temple Sholom synagogue in Pompano Beach, Florida, has placed adverts in a local Jewish newspaper offering 'Jewish Covenant of Love†ceremonies to gay couples.
First-timers and veterans, homosexual and straight, they filed into North Coast Harbor to celebrate -- and fight for -- gay rights.
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