Monthly Archives: August 2013
LGBT History: LGBT Elders Tell Their Story Though ‘Gen Silent’ Documentary
Gen Silent explores the issues of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) elders in their ability to seek care comfortably as they age. Many of these seniors are estranged from friends and family or may have had their friends or … Continue reading
Country Singer Chely Wright; Wife, Lauren Blitzer-Wright, and Kids in People
How cute is this! Country Singer Chely Wright and her wife, Lauren Blitzer-Wright pose with their twins in the September 9 issue of People Magazine. Of note; the magazine refers to Blitzer-Wright as Chely’s wife — that’s progress (the two married Summer … Continue reading
Why It Gets Better: Gay Marriage Equality on Air New Zealand
Here’s something to put a smile on your face, Lynley and Ally were married in the air by Air New Zealand. New Zealand legalized marriage equality April 2013. Equality going international, a major airline throwing a wedding for same-sex couples … Continue reading
“How come you didn’t have to make a video saying you’re straight?”
That’s the question that Lucas Cruikshank, best known for his fictional web and Nickelodeon character Fred Figglehorn, in a funny question and answer video on the web (at 1:15). It’s a good question Lucas; one that we hope as time … Continue reading
Country Artists Should Follow Katy Perry’s Lead
Tony Abbot, an Australian politico, got a bit of a surprise when he called into a Sydney, Aus. radio show to talk with Katy Perry about when she’d be touring next Down Under. The pop star turned the conversation from … Continue reading
Gay Dance Troupe Now Part of Smithsonian
The DC Cowboys, a local dance troupe from Washington, D.C. that performed from 1994 until 2012 will now have it’s own place in history. The Smithsonian Institution will be archiving DC Cowboys memorabilia. From Washington D.C.’s METROWEEKLY: ”They called me … Continue reading
Breakdown Of Post DOMA Benefit Questions
The Washington Blade has a brief roundup of the issues and questions surrounding Federal Benefits in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on the unconstitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Below are some excerpts from the analysis: … Continue reading
Lee Daniels, Gay ‘Butler’ Director, Says ‘Black Men Can’t Come Out’
From The Huffington Post: Openly gay filmmaker Lee Daniels recently discussed his belief that gay men in the black community just “can’t come out.” The “Butler” director sat down with Larry King for an interview on “Larry King Now” and … Continue reading →