College lacrosse player Christ Chrysler - a pseudonym as he's still in the closet - engaged in a private project with his long-distance boyfriend when … [Read more...] about Closeted College Lacrosse Player Publishes Book Of 420 Love Poems Written To His Boyfriend
Poetry
Peter LaBarbera Writes Poem About Michael Sam Kissing His Boyfriend: READ
Peter LaBarbera, virulently anti-gay nutjob and leader of listed hate group Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, has written a poem about being … [Read more...] about Peter LaBarbera Writes Poem About Michael Sam Kissing His Boyfriend: READ
Saeed Jones’s ‘Prelude To Bruise’: Book Review
BY GARTH GREENWELL Saeed Jones begins this electrifying book—one of the most exciting debut collections I’ve read in years—with a quotation from … [Read more...] about Saeed Jones’s ‘Prelude To Bruise’: Book Review
Frank Bidart’s ‘Metaphysical Dog’: Book Review
BY GARTH GREENWELLFor nearly half a century, Frank Bidart has been obsessed by a single theme.In this brilliantnew collection, he calls it “hunger for … [Read more...] about Frank Bidart’s ‘Metaphysical Dog’: Book Review
Poet Rips Michele Bachmann in Amazing Spoken Word Slam: VIDEO
Sierra DeMulder, finalist in the 2013 Women of the World Poetry Slam, performs during the one minute round in WOWPS prelims in Minneapolis, Minnesota … [Read more...] about Poet Rips Michele Bachmann in Amazing Spoken Word Slam: VIDEO
Colbert Was Not Impressed by Gay Poet Richard Blanco: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert took apart Obama's inauguration last night, "yawning to life" for poet Richard Blanco.Said an exasperated Colbert:Would … [Read more...] about Colbert Was Not Impressed by Gay Poet Richard Blanco: VIDEO
Poet Richard Blanco Talks About His Experience on the Podium, Reacts to Obama’s Call for Gay Rights: VIDEO
Gay poet Richard Blanco, who read his work "One Today" at the Obama inauguration, talked to Soledad O'Brien on CNN's Starting Point … [Read more...] about Poet Richard Blanco Talks About His Experience on the Podium, Reacts to Obama’s Call for Gay Rights: VIDEO
Gay Poet Richard Blanco Reads His Inaugural Poem ‘One Today’: VIDEO
Gay poet Richard Blanco took the podium at Obama's inauguration earlier today to read a poem composed specifically for the occasion, … [Read more...] about Gay Poet Richard Blanco Reads His Inaugural Poem ‘One Today’: VIDEO
Obama Selects Gay Latino Poet Richard Blanco to Read at Inauguration Ceremony: VIDEO
President Obama has chosen Richard Blanco to write and recite an original poem at his inauguration later this month, the NYT reports:Like Mr. Obama, … [Read more...] about Obama Selects Gay Latino Poet Richard Blanco to Read at Inauguration Ceremony: VIDEO
Poet Adrienne Rich Dies at 82
Adrienne Rich, one of America's great poets, has died at the age of 82, the AP reports: Rich died Tuesday at her Santa Cruz home from … [Read more...] about Poet Adrienne Rich Dies at 82