Hearings to begin on marriage equality in Vermont.With Giuliano leaving, GLAAD launches search for new president. Paris to get set of twin towers … [Read more...] about News: Howard Stern, GLAAD, Rush Limbaugh, Paris, Gavin Newsom
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Writer James Purdy Dies at 94
The novelist, poet, and playwright James Purdy has died. The NYT: "He was 94 and, after a period of declining health, had recently broken his … [Read more...] about Writer James Purdy Dies at 94
News: Lincoln, Joaquin Phoenix, Sundance, Philippines, kd lang
Presbyterian leaders in Kentucky vote to allow gays and lesbians to be ordained as pastors, elders and deacons. Abraham Lincoln's watchmaker … [Read more...] about News: Lincoln, Joaquin Phoenix, Sundance, Philippines, kd lang
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Gets a Trailer
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Michael Chabon's 1988 novel which explores both gay and straight love/lust in the context of a bisexual love triangle … [Read more...] about The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Gets a Trailer
Is This the Real William Shakespeare?
Following more than two years of extensive research, experts are now declaring this portrait to be the only painted of William Shakespeare during his … [Read more...] about Is This the Real William Shakespeare?
Obama Begins Consultation of Advisors on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Obama has begun consulting his advisors on repealing the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, according to a statement … [Read more...] about Obama Begins Consultation of Advisors on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Military Suppressed Evidence Critical of Gay Ban, Says Author
Earlier today I posted that Rep. Ellen Tauscher would be introducing a bill to repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell". I've learned that … [Read more...] about Military Suppressed Evidence Critical of Gay Ban, Says Author
Prominent L.A. Gay Bookstore ‘A Different Light’ to Close
Two weeks ago I posted about the closure of The Oscar Wilde Bookshop, the nation's oldest, in New York's Greenwich Village. It seems the gay … [Read more...] about Prominent L.A. Gay Bookstore ‘A Different Light’ to Close
Margaret Atwood Feels Burned After Pulling Out of Dubai Book Fest
Author Margaret Atwood, who last week announced she was pulling out of a Dubai book festival because author Geraldine Bedell's Book The Gulf … [Read more...] about Margaret Atwood Feels Burned After Pulling Out of Dubai Book Fest
EXCLUSIVE:
Milk Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black on Milk, 30 Years Later
ABOVE: Harvey and Jack Lira on the day Milk was sworn in.(c) Jerry Pritikin 1978I hope you enjoyed yesterday's foreword by Armistead Maupin from … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE:
Milk Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black on Milk, 30 Years Later