Tag Archives: gay rights

Personal vs Political

The poor boy who jumped off a bridge has captured the public imagination, and it’s easy to see why. For me, it has triggered symptoms of PTSD that are never far from the surface at the best of times. The … Continue reading

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I’d Like to Thank the Gays

Remember when Lady Gaga said that on live TV? I thought it sounded insulting, until one of my own gays explained that she used the words ironically. Watching Anderson Cooper reporting from Haiti tonight, I was struck anew by his … Continue reading

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An Apology From Sister Wolf

I would like to apologize for the state of California, its idiotic voters and its supreme court, on this black day in our history. I did my best to prevent the election of a stupid body builder as Governor of … Continue reading

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Time For an Outing

From Academy documentary filmmaker Kirby Dick (This Film Is Not Yet Rated) comes OUTRAGE, a “searing indictment of the hypocrisy of closeted politicians who actively campaign against the LGBT community they covertly belong to. Boldly revealing the hidden lives of … Continue reading

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Academy Awards 2009 Exigesis

I don’t know about you, but I loved this year’s show. It’s the first one in years that wasn’t a grim chore to sit through. Hugh “I’m not gay” Jackman was a delightful host, relieving one from the effort of … Continue reading

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