San Diego Gay Pride sex offenders resign

San Diego Gay Pride sex offenders resign Two volunteers and a staffer working on this weekend's Gay Pride festival in San Diego have resigned after police and community groups threatened to pull out. The criminal backgrounds of the two volunteers were made public two weeks ago by James Hartline, a right wing activist, while the staff person later disclosed his conviction to festival officials. All three are apparently registered sex offenders. The Pride board is will institute new screening procedures for volunteers and staff who work the event. �
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

The fluidity of gender for transgender lesbian Danny O'Dell

The fluidity of gender for transgender lesbian Danny O'Dell Oregon: Transgender lesbian Danny O'Dell used to tell his mother that he was staying after school for "Dance Dance Revolution Club" when he was really at Southridge High's Gay Straight Alliance.�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Feather Boa drags in the stars

Feather Boa drags in the stars Welcome to Vancouver for another Sunday night at the Odyssey. The crowd is filtering in for Feather Boa, a weekly drag show that has become a tradition - and its attracted its share of Hollywood celebrities as well. Ben Affleck, Sir Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Debbie Reynolds, Alexis Arquette and others have all been spotted in the audience over the years. Justine Tyme, pictured, announces, "It's Pride Week, everybody! Happy Pride!" She pauses for effect and sips on her Molson Dry. Her face falls and she groans: "I am so tired of being Proud!" As Steven Schelling points out, "It takes a lot of work to stand up tall, head held high, and demand respect from the world around you. How much harder that must be when, like Ginger Rogers, you have to do it backwards, and in heels."�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Maine gay rights law repeal goes to the ballot

Maine gay rights law repeal goes to the ballot Maine: Voters will decide in November whether to repeal Maine's newly enacted gay rights law, the state's chief elections officer announced after qualifying the measure for the ballot. Needless to say, the battle continues.�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Clear Channel's homophobia continues with billboard removal

Clear Channel's homophobia continues with billboard removal Even though the Gay.com advertising campaign continues to offend us, something that offends us even more is the giant corporate evil that is Clear Channel. They're taking down one of the Come Together billboard ads today in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after receiving a measly five complaints. They couldn't even let it ride through to the scheduled removal date - tomorrow. ACLU attorney Sarah Wunsch said, ''It's pathetic that Clear Channel caved in with a complaint from the Article 8 Alliance. I consider them quite a fringe, on-the-edge kind of group."�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Gannon spotted at activist rally for the war

Washington D.C. Gay White House whore and bogus journalist Jeff Gannon was sited recently, and this time he even had... View more.... [Date: 29-Sep-05 ]

Rev George Lange punished for not supporting gay marriage ban

Massachusetts: A Catholic priest in Westborough was temporarily pulled from the pulpit after refusing to support the state bishops\' drive... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Lesbian pair barred from G-A-Y bar for not looking like dykes

Over in the UK, a lesbian couple were barred from entering the popular London G-A-Y bar because the bouncers... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Gay David Dreier passed over for GOP lead

Yesterday I told you that Republicans were going to replace the dethroned DeLay with gay closet case congressmen David... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Byrol Pierce wanted by police for targeting gay men

Do you know this man? Columbus Police say Byrol Pierce, pictured, has been on the run from the law... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Uganda bans gay marriage

Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in the east African nation. "The... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Norway gay marriage overcomes Center Party obstacle

Norway: Red-green alliance partners, the Labor and Socialist Left parties, are both in favor of a gender-neutral marriage act, plus... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Ruling gives Michigan same-sex couples benefits

An Ingham County judge has ruled that Michigan\'s ban against gay marriage does not prevent public employers from providing... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Gay HIV positive men conquer Mount Kilimanjaro

South Africa: Paddy Nhlapo and Richard Yell have climbed their way up to conquer the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. No... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Richard Cowell threatened with Royal Navy court martial over Mr. Gay UK pageant

The Royal Navy has threatened to court martial Richard Cowell, 25, for being a finalist in the Mr Gay... View more.... [Date: 30-Sep-05 ]

Belfast Gay Pride will take place as planned

Belfast Gay Pride will take place as planned Ireland: The Gay Pride march in Belfast will take place on August 6 as planned, the Parades Commission has ruled. The police passed the matter on to the commission for consideration after some Christian groups called for the parade to be banned.�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Elizabeth Solomon wins right to say GAYSROK

Elizabeth Solomon wins right to say GAYSROK The state of Utah can't block Elizabeth Solomon, pictured, from using her license plate to tell the world "GAYSROK," a judge has ruled. The plate reads "Gays are OK" or "Gays Rock," and while it's not yet an outright victory for Solomon since the state can appeal, Judge Jane Phan wrote, "The narrow issue before us is whether a reasonable person would believe the terms 'gays are OK' and 'gay rights' are, themselves, offensive to good taste and decency. It is the conclusion of the commission that a reasonable person would not." �
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Lautenschlager calls for gay rights lawsuit to be dismissed

Lautenschlager calls for gay rights lawsuit to be dismissed Wisconsin: Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager has asked a Dane County judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union seeking domestic partnership benefits for state of Wisconsin employees. Could this be a reaction to the recent attack for her appearance at a gay rights rally?�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Moscow looks to hold first Gay Pride march

Moscow looks to hold first Gay Pride march Russia: Gay rights activists will seek permission from the Moscow Mayors Office for the first gay parade to be held in the capital city. Such a march was cancelled in 2001 in Moscow because it was believed to run contrary to peoples religious feelings.�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Gay couple's Florida home torched and vandalized

Gay couple's Florida home torched and vandalized Even though Paul Day and Christopher Robertson had previously had their mailbox riddled with shotgun pellets, the gay couple never thought it would get as bad as it did this week when they returned home to find their house torched and the words "Die Fag" spray-painted on their front steps. Lakeland Fire Department spokeswoman Cheryl Edwards ruled the case an arson with burglary. The Florida home fire had "multiple points of origin," Edwards said. Day and Robertson had just completed three months of renovations and many of their belongings, including electronics, were stolen. Robertson, 23, said, "For the past six months, I've been saying, 'I want to move; I want to move.' I don't want to be here anymore. It's stressing me out."�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Gay men arrested and jailed in Cameroon

Gay men arrested and jailed in Cameroon Cameroon: The Nlongka Brigade arrested 15 men at a night club known to be frequented by gay men. Two young women had been arrested several days earlier. The 17 have been charged with sodomy and they remain at Kondengui Central Prison.�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

German police keep database on gays

German police keep database on gays Germany: A report has surfaced revealing that German police keep a database which tracks all cases in which gays have been involved. The highly intrusive database also allows for subcategories to be entered against a person, such as favorite meeting places and/or preferred types of sex. �
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Bisexual Andy Dick gay manhandling men all over New York

Bisexual Andy Dick gay manhandling men all over New York Page Six reports that Andy Dick lived up to his party monster reputation early yesterday morning at the grand opening of Home, the new nightclub on West 27th Street in New York City. "We're told the booze-loving bisexual made out with an equally intoxicated male partygoer" and "grabbed, licked and groped everyone in sight - especially the male models." Somebody else on the scene squealed that Dick "literally had his hands down another man's pants - first over the pants, then in the pants." �
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Married lesbian Meehan-Hoos find marital status bar to Katrina aid

Lesbian couple Yolanda and Jan Meehan-Hoo were legally married last February when they lived in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Last...
[Date: 29-Sep-05 ]

Elton John tops Neiman Marcus Christmas list

While I don't typically think of Elton John topping very many things, he is at the top of the...
[Date: 29-Sep-05 ]

Robert Gant a People en Espanol's sexiest bachelor

Out gay actor Robert Gant made the People en Espanol\'s list of the 25 sexiest bachelors. While super hunky... View more.... [Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Dave Allen, Australia's first heterosexuality officer

Australian Dave Allen is "a roo-shootin\', beer-drinkin\' rednecked country bloke and the official defender of heterosexuals at the University... View more.... [Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Utopia Guide to China first printed book

China: "The Utopia Guide to China" claims to be the first book in print to detail the gay and lesbian... View more.... [Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Chiwetel Ejiofor dons Kinky Boots to play Lola

You\'re going to be hearing more about Chiwetel Ejiofor, seeing as the actor has three movies coming out in... View more.... [Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Capote tells story of the gay author's two loves

Philip Seymour Hoffman, pictured, is playing Truman Capote in the new film about the queer "Breakfast at Tiffany\'s" author... View more.... [Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Kumarsutra brings drag queen to Singapore handphones

Singapore: Kumar, the country\'s most famous drag queen, is going high-tech - coming to 3G handphones with a series of... View more.... [Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Sarah Jones set to become first COE transsexual priest

Sarah Jones, a transsexual, is set to be ordained as a priest by the Church of England this weekend... View more.... [Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Will & Grace series finale will not be a gay wedding

Will & Grace series finale will not be a gay wedding Eric McCormack ruled out the possibility that Will will be marrying another man in the Will & Grace finale because he believes fans will dismiss it as a stunt. While he assured everyone that next year's series closer will please fans, he doesn't want to do anything too predictable. "I used to think a gay wedding for Will should be the way to go, but that feels a bit stunty now. It's going to be a really beautiful ending that will please long time fans." One secret he did let out is that a large number of guest stars from earlier seasons will return for the final run of episodes, which will begin airing this fall.�
[Date: 29-Jul-05 ]

Burt Reynolds on being gay, saving money and Willie Nelson

Burt Reynolds on being gay, saving money and Willie Nelson On an episode of the "Tonight" show, Burt Reynolds told Jay Leno that he could saved himself a lot of money if he'd have been gay, and if he had been he would have had his eye set on country music legend Willie Nelson. "When I worked with Willie Nelson, who is just about the nicest man I've ever worked with in my life, the sweetest, kindest man, I thought, 'If I'd have been gay, it would have saved me millions." Reynolds then went on to say that if he'd have hooked up with Nelson, they'd still be "happily together." Reynolds, 69, is currently hitting the big screen playing Boss Hogg and Nelson, 72, is playing Uncle Jesse in the latest TV show rehash to hit the big screen - The Dukes of Hazzard."�
[Date: 01-Aug-05 ]

Gay marriage battle plays out in Cherokee Nation

Gay marriage battle plays out in Cherokee Nation Truth be told, Kathy Reynolds and Dawn McKinley were content living in quiet Oklahoma suburban anonymity raising their child together. But when Dawn was barred from Kathy's hospital room because she wasn't family, it wasn't longer before they brought the national battle over same-sex marriage to the heart of Indian country as they moved to become the first gay couple to marry under Cherokee law. The lesbian couple exchanged vows after receiving a marriage application, only to have tribal council trying to nullify the marriage. "We were told that the Cherokee law didn't exclude same-sex marriages," Reynolds said. "We just wanted recognition for our relationship."�
[Date: 01-Aug-05 ]

Kumarsutra brings drag queen to Singapore handphones

Singapore: Kumar, the country's most famous drag queen, is going high-tech - coming to 3G handphones with a series of...
[Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Sarah Jones set to become first COE transsexual priest

Sarah Jones, a transsexual, is set to be ordained as a priest by the Church of England this weekend...
[Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Was Jimi Hendrix gay? Army discharge records say so

Was Jimi Hendrix gay? Army discharge records say so The new Jimi Hendrix biography by Charles Cross called "Room Full of Mirrors" reveals a rather unexpected secret. According to official army records Hendrix was discharged for "homosexual tendencies." Cross says he wanted to leave the army so that he could be a musician and that he pretended to be gay so he could land a discharge. Hendrix's word on the departure was that he left the 101st Airborne Division in 1962 after being injured on a parachute jump. According to Cross and official records Hendrix told a base psychiatrist at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, that he had fallen in love with a fellow soldier. Could it have been more than a ploy? Who knows. Cross also says that Hendrix had a legendary appetite for women, including an affair with actress Brigitte Bardot.�
[Date: 01-Aug-05 ]

Gay vote evicts homophobic Kate on Big Brother Australia

Gay vote evicts homophobic Kate on Big Brother Australia The gay and gay friendly vote rocked Big Brother Australia, successfully kicking the homophobic Kate out the door with a whopping 56 per cent majority. Why? Straight contestants Tim and Greg had a passionate kiss during a game of Truth or Dare and she claimed the sight made her physically ill. "I'll vomit," she said. "That was disgusting. I'm homophobic ... That really freaking scared the shit out of me. I hate (homosexuality) and I fear it. I felt sick when you did that, seriously." Apparently it's man on man action that does her in too, as she didn't have a problem snogging several female housemates while on the show. �
[Date: 01-Aug-05 ]

Carson Kressley is a pillow tribunal gets underway

Carson Kressley is a pillow tribunal gets underway Australia: The tribunal is underway for Gary Burns who is taking legal action against broadcaster John Laws for calling Queer Eye's Carson Kressley a "pillow biter" and a "pompous little pansy prig" on the air. Laws' lawyer says Burns is only doing it for publicity.�
[Date: 01-Aug-05 ]

Crown Prince of Qatar outed after brawl at London gay club

Crown Prince of Qatar outed after brawl at London gay club Three Qatari's including the 25-year-old Crown Prince of Qatar Tameem Bin Hamad Al-Thani were involved in drunken and disorderly behavior resulting in their being banned from a popular London gay nightclub for thirty days. The news spread and he was outed as a result by the Aljazeera network. The Prince, who was educated in the UK and spends most of his summers in London, was involved was involved in a fight with local youths. Prince Tameem and his partner were not charged, however, they will be banned from visiting this club for 30 days," authorities said. �
[Date: 01-Aug-05 ]

Robert Gant on People en Espanol's sexiest bachelor list

Out gay actor Robert Gant made the People en Espanol's list of the 25 sexiest bachelors. While super hunky...
[Date: 28-Sep-05 ]

Dinner with the ladies of the Cornbury Society

Dinner with the ladies of the Cornbury Society It's the end of the year dinner for the Cornbury Society, an association of British Columbia cross dressers, transsexuals and the transgendered. There are no "born female" members and all are apparently heterosexual. Grace, pictured, has recently retired from the lumber industry. He (and he prefers the masculine pronoun) has been cross dressing full-time for ten months now, a move his wife Nina fully encouraged. "It just feels right," says Grace. One afternoon they pulled from the closet anything that could be considered men's wear and, in a "ritual of transformation," threw it all out. Five years ago, Grace and Nina got married in a Las Vegas chapel in matching bridal gowns. "It took a while to find a chapel who would do it," Grace says. "They were very concerned about appearances."�
[Date: 02-Aug-05 ]

We Live For Love

We Live For Love Maybe those of you who were reading my currently defunct personal blog remember last summer's romance of note and the incredibly poor timing surrounding it, a series of circumstances that ultimately pulled the plug after a couple of months. Courtship interruptus. In recent weeks I've been running into the man more and more and the obvious heartstrings called for pulling out the punches, especially after the realization that this time around time may well be on our side. I invited him out to talk and whisked him away over the river and through the hills to a vineyard beneath a full moon - where Pat Benatar was performing no less. You could say I hit him with my best shot. And now, following a series of good dates, a farewell to a bisexual and a vision quest for him that yielded the most delightful results - at least as far as I'm concerned, I pulled the plug on my Queer Day personal ad and I'm making him the sole object of affection. More will be revealed, but in the meantime, if it looks like I'm slacking some on Queer Day lately, now you know why.�
[Date: 02-Aug-05 ]

We Live For Love

We Live For Love Maybe those of you who were reading my currently defunct personal blog remember last summer's romance of note and the incredibly poor timing surrounding it, a series of circumstances that ultimately pulled the plug after a couple of months. Courtship interruptus. In recent weeks I've been running into the man more and more and the obvious heartstrings called for pulling out the punches, especially after the realization that this time around time may well be on our side. I invited him out to talk and whisked him away over the river and through the hills to a vineyard beneath a full moon - where Pat Benatar was performing no less. You could say I hit him with my best shot. And now, following a series of good dates, a farewell to a bisexual and a vision quest for him that yielded the most delightful results - at least as far as I'm concerned, I pulled the plug on my Queer Day personal ad and I'm making him the sole object of affection. More will be revealed, but in the meantime, if it looks like I'm slacking some on Queer Day lately, now you know why.�
[Date: 02-Aug-05 ]

Raytheon offers transgender protections

Raytheon offers transgender protections Massachusetts: Raytheon Co., the world's largest missile maker, said it's the first of the six top U.S. defense companies to extend equal-opportunity employment protection to transgender and transsexual workers. It's really good news for members of the trans community that want to blow up the world.�
[Date: 02-Aug-05 ]

Drag queens compete for Entertainer of the Year

Drag queens compete for Entertainer of the Year Kentucky: Divas from all over the country are set to compete in the 15th annual Entertainer of the Year pageant, Louisville's own national drag queen contest. What sets it apart from the others, according to co-founder Ed Lewis, is the emphasis on substance over silicone. Photos.�
[Date: 02-Aug-05 ]

California Supremes rule in favor of same-sex domestic partners

California Supremes rule in favor of same-sex domestic partners Businesses that provide discounts, special services or other privileges to married couples must extend the same rights and benefits to same-sex couples registered as state domestic partners, the California Supreme Court unanimously decided on Monday. The ruling will affect a broad range of businesses, including banks and mortgage lenders, auto insurers and health clubs. Lenders will have to consider domestic partners' joint income in making loans, and insurers will have to offer the same multiple-driver discounts they give married couples. The court ruled in favor of a lesbian couple who sued a country club in San Diego after it denied the member's partner golfing privileges given to spouses. The couple said the club was violating a state civil rights law. �
[Date: 02-Aug-05 ]

Supermodel Jordan wants a lesbian affair, for a million bucks

Supermodel Jordan wants a lesbian affair, for a million bucks Infamous supermodel Jordan, also known as Katie Price, announced recently that she's willing to have a lesbian affair for the cameras - for a million dollars. There's also another condition - that her boyfriend Peter Andre gets to watch. "Of course I would, I'd fool around but I'd have to make sure Peter watched," she said while nothing that a foursome with Peter and another girl and guy would be more her speed. "I tell what would be better - a guy and a girl and Pete and we'd have a foursome." Meanwhile, Jordan also said that she'd love to do a sexy photoshoot with Paris Hilton. She hopes she gets the chance to do just that before the end of the year.
[Date: 03-Aug-05 ]

Scotland registrars refusing to officiate same-sex marriages

Scotland registrars refusing to officiate same-sex marriages Scotland: Registrars are refusing to conduct gay marriage ceremonies despite new legislation which comes into force in December. While the new Civil Partnership Act permits same-sex couples to register their unions, registrars are being allowed to opt out of officiating at ceremonies to accompany the registrations.�
[Date: 03-Aug-05 ]

Queer Day banned in Canada?

Queer Day banned in Canada? Readers in Canada are reporting that about a week and a half ago Queer Day mysteriously became available again after a period of a month and a half when the site was completely inaccessible. Readers were surprised to see that the news continued throughout the past month and a half and have been writing in trying to figure out what happened. One person's belief is that Telus, the major phone company for Western Canada and the largest highspeed broadband provider in British Columbia, blocked the site for reasons unknown. He's looking into finding out the reason behind the block, but with Telus currently involved in a lockout/strike action it could be awhile before we hear any answers. In the meantime, I'd like to send out a great big Welcome Back! �
[Date: 03-Aug-05 ]

Queer Day banned in Canada?

Queer Day banned in Canada? Readers in Canada are reporting that about a week and a half ago Queer Day mysteriously became available again after a period of a month and a half when the site was completely inaccessible. Readers were surprised to see that the news continued throughout the past month and a half and have been writing in trying to figure out what happened. One person's belief is that Telus, the major phone company for Western Canada and the largest highspeed broadband provider in British Columbia, blocked the site for reasons unknown. He's looking into finding out the reason behind the block, but with Telus currently involved in a lockout/strike action it could be awhile before we hear any answers. In the meantime, I'd like to send out a great big Welcome Back! �
[Date: 03-Aug-05 ]

Robert Goulet whines about his gay kiss in La Cage

Robert Goulet whines about his gay kiss in La Cage It's no big secret that I've had a crush on Robert Goulet for ages. Check out his amazing baritone voice, for starters. Anyway, you could imagine how distressed I was to learn that the veteran vocalist turned up on The Tony Danza Show, only to spend his time there moaning about how terribly uncomfortable it was for him to have to kiss a man onstage in the "La Cage aux Folles" revival. Michael Musto points out, "There are several ironies here. One is that La Cage brought Goulet in to replace someone with a supposed attitude problemthough even that guy puckered with gusto." �
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Runt, New York's gay night for short people

Runt, New York's gay night for short people Gay nightlife in New York City has taken an interesting turn recently with Stephin Merritt (of Magnetic Fields and Future Bible Heroes fame) and David Yarritu, pictured, promoting Runt, the new night for Runts and Runters (perhaps better known as short people and their admirers). It's happening on Wednesdays at the Nowhere Bar so you could go tonight. Merritt told Michael Musto he designed the event as an antidote to Bear, the hirsute Tuesday night happening at the same bar. "I want to fetishize short people," he crowed. "And this is a particularly good place for it because the ceilings are so low."�
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Mother City Queer Project expands, seeks new theme

Mother City Queer Project expands, seeks new theme Mother City Queer Project, Africa's biggest queer tribal gathering and the event that put South Africa's Cape Town on the queer world map, is not only have a public competition to determine the theme for this year's costume party on December 17, founder Andr Vorster, pictured left, has handed the reigns over to a consortium of 5 individuals who are set on turning the event into Cape Town's very own Mardi Gras Festival. MCQP was born in 1994 when Nelson Mandela ushered in the new South African constitution, which included the "freedom of sexual orientation." View the photographs from previous years, and then make all the necessary reservations - for two. I'm coming with you.�
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Transsexual teacher Kerri McCaffrey wants to teach

Transsexual teacher Kerri McCaffrey wants to teach New Jersey: Transsexual middle school teacher Kerri McCaffrey wants to teach next year, but some parents are concerned. McCaffrey, who grew up as Herb McCaffrey, had her surgery in February.�
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Philanthrofund to help queer people of color programs

Philanthrofund to help queer people of color programs Minnesota: Queer people of color working at the Minneapolis-based Philanthrofund have created a new resource to help programs for queers of color through their Communities of Color Endowment.�
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Chicago City Council urges repeal of gay military policy

Chicago City Council urges repeal of gay military policy Chicago: The Chicago City Council approved, without objection, a resolution calling for the repeal of the military's "Dont Ask, Dont Tell" ban on LGBT personnel.�
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Michael Cain wants gay blood donation ban overturned

Michael Cain wants gay blood donation ban overturned Australia: Michael Cain, a 22-year-old Tasmanian gay man, said he felt dirty and useless after the Red Cross barred him from giving blood. He's joined the campaign seeking to have the ban on blood donations from gay men overturned. �
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Gay Pride St. Louis scholarship choice creates controversy

Gay Pride St. Louis scholarship choice creates controversy In Missouri, Pride St. Louis gave Charles Stadtlander, the misguided 25-year-old president of the local Log Cabin Republicans chapter, their 2005 John Van Voris Scholarship. Activists booed and waved signs like "Log Cabin = Gay Shame" over the Log Cabin's refusal to acknowledge transgendered people in their mission statement. Primary critic Jeff Balk complained Stadtlander supported anti-gay candidates such as Governor Matt Blunt and President George W. Bush, which he proudly acknowledges, and called for Pride St. Louis to rescind its decision and apologize to the community. There's talk of conspiracy. Police were forced to load Stadtlander into a golf cart and escort him away from the public appearance. If only the cops could have saved him from being an idiot.�
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Jennifer Tilly's lesbian storyline nixed in Saint Ralph

Jennifer Tilly's lesbian storyline nixed in Saint Ralph Jennifer Tilly, fresh from her historic win at the World Series of Poker, has a new film opening today called "Saint Ralph'' - but if you've heard anything about her character, Nurse Alice, being a lesbian in the film, you can forget about it. "When I shot these scenes, my character was a lesbian,'' Tilly said. ``I thought it was intriguing. You'll notice places where the lesbianism has been mercilessly excised.'' �
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Queer Day got caught in the Telus crossfire

Queer Day got caught in the Telus crossfire Regarding Queer Day being banned in Canada, the lovely and talented Jim writes, "The workers at the telco in the story (Telus) have been on strike for quite a while. In an effort to suppress free thought (after all, they ARE a telco) they attempted to block access to the union's website www.voice-for-change.com - protecting their customers from those awful strikers. While doing so they appear to have used the scattershot approach and blocked over 700 domains ... uh... by mistake? I don't think they were being specifically homophobic - Queer Day got hit by the backspray along with a recycling company in Colorado, a breast-cancer fundraising site and over 700 more domains! You're all back on-line because the courts took a dim view of this type of union-busting. Boing Boing documented the occurence." Thanks Jim, you're the best!�
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Starved's Laura Benanti plays bisexual bulimic/anorexic

Starved's Laura Benanti plays bisexual bulimic/anorexic The new FX comedy series Starved about four thirty-something-friends with eating disorders makes its television premiere tonight. Two-time Tony award nominated actress Laura Benanti plays Billie, a "bisexual recovering bulimic/anorexic who is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter." The other characters include a recovering anorexic, a compulsive overeater and a recovering bulimic. The series that's being described as a "comedic take on America's addiction to food" features four actors with real life eating disorders, including Benanti. �
[Date: 04-Aug-05 ]

Reykjavik Gay Pride kicks off tonight

Reykjavik Gay Pride kicks off tonight Iceland: Reykjavik Gay Pride starts tonight with concerts, a parade, theater shows and parties are among the festivities planned throughout the city for the weekend. The parade starts at 1 PM on Saturday. Last year over forty thousand people attended the parade and concert.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Ohio CSU only jailed gay students

Ohio CSU only jailed gay students Ohio: Central State University refuses to say why one gay student is still in jail almost two months after a campus melee and another spent 30 days there, while none of the non-gay students involved were detained.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay Games harassment continues

Gay Games harassment continues Chicago: They're at it again. Having harassed Kraft and other sponsors, the Illinois Family Institute has called on its supporters to persuade the state tourism department to deny a request for a grant from the Gay Games organizers.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay Games harassment continues

Gay Games harassment continues Chicago: They're at it again. Having harassed Kraft and other sponsors, the Illinois Family Institute has called on its supporters to persuade the state tourism department to deny a request for a grant from the Gay Games organizers.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay Games harassment continues

Gay Games harassment continues Chicago: They're at it again. Having harassed Kraft and other sponsors, the Illinois Family Institute has called on its supporters to persuade the state tourism department to deny a request for a grant from the Gay Games organizers.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay Games harassment continues

Gay Games harassment continues Chicago: They're at it again. Having harassed Kraft and other sponsors, the Illinois Family Institute has called on its supporters to persuade the state tourism department to deny a request for a grant from the Gay Games organizers.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay Games harassment continues

Gay Games harassment continues Chicago: They're at it again. Having harassed Kraft and other sponsors, the Illinois Family Institute has called on its supporters to persuade the state tourism department to deny a request for a grant from the Gay Games organizers.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay Games harassment continues

Gay Games harassment continues Chicago: They're at it again. Having harassed Kraft and other sponsors, the Illinois Family Institute has called on its supporters to persuade the state tourism department to deny a request for a grant from the Gay Games organizers.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay Governor Jim McGreevey signs tell all book deal

Gay Governor Jim McGreevey signs tell all book deal Former New Jersey Governor James "I'm a gay American" McGreevey has signed a deal for a tell-all book, according to his New York publisher. The as-yet-untitled memoir will be published by ReganBooks, an imprint of publishing house HarperCollins. For those of you were may have been living under a rock, McGreevey came out and resigned last August and revealed that he had been involved in an adulterous affair with Golan Cipel. ReganBooks president Judith Regan said in a news release that the memoir will "chronicle the span of McGreevey's political career." No word on when we can expect it, or how much McGreevey is being paid to write it. �
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay magazine photos of Sirimongkol Singwancha bring sentencing

Gay magazine photos of Sirimongkol Singwancha bring sentencing

Gay magazine photos of Sirimongkol Singwancha bring sentencing Four-time boxing champion Sirimongkol Singwancha was convicted and sentenced by a district court in Thailand for posing nude for the underground gay magazine Heat. He was also fined Bt4,000. The photos of Sirimongkol apparently remained a secret until special police forces raided news stands in Northern Bangkok and thousands of porn magazines and movies were seized. Sirimongkols full frontal images in a two-year-old issue of the magazine were discovered. �
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Gay music teacher Johan Strydom sues the Dutch Reformed

Gay music teacher Johan Strydom sues the Dutch Reformed South Africa: Johan Strydom, an organist and music teacher from Pretoria, sued the largest Dutch Reformed Church in the country, after they found out he was in a gay relationship and fired him. It's the first time that a South African church will be forced to defend its policy on homosexuality in court.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Playing too gay Wham song got DJ Andrew Cleeson assaulted

Playing too gay Wham song got DJ Andrew Cleeson assaulted Roy Nash was sentenced to three months in jail for attacking a DJ for playing Wham's "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" because he thought it made the club sound like a "gay night." DJ Andrew Cleeson had apparently heard previous complaints from Nash for playing songs that were "too gay" prior to Nash breaking his nose and putting him in the hospital. Another artist Nash couldn't put up with was David Bowie, whose songs were apparently too gay as well. Nash admitted the attack before he was sentenced. His lawyer said too much alcohol was to blame for the incident and that booze brings out the worst in him."�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Cherokee Nation lesbian marriage blocking lawsuit dismissed

Cherokee Nation lesbian marriage blocking lawsuit dismissed Good news from the Cherokee Nation reports that the lawsuit seeking to block Dawn McKinley and Kathy Reynolds' effort to have their marriage recognized has been dismissed by the tribe's Judicial Appeals Tribunal. Complainer Todd Hembree, the tribe member and attorney whose lawsuit blocked the filing of a marriage certificate issued by the tribe, had no standing to sue and suffered no harm. �
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Zanzibar looks at life imprisonment for gays and lesbians

Zanzibar looks at life imprisonment for gays and lesbians Zanzibar: A new bill has been drafted imposing stiffer penalties on gay men and lesbians and a ban on same-sex marriage. Under current laws, homosexuality is already illegal, but the new legislation calls for life imprisonment. �
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Dolce and Gabbana together again and wanting children

Dolce and Gabbana together again and wanting children Surprise! Previously confirmed rumors of Italian designer Domenico Dolce and Staffano Gabbana's breakup have turned out to be premature. In fact the happy couple are even hot to adopt children - another surprise considering that gay adoptions are illegal in Italy, as are adoptions by single parents. The pair, appearing on the cover of the Italian Vanity Fair this month, are posed in their Milan garden surrounded by infants. The babies were borrowed for the shoot, but the accompanying interview is all about how much they would both like to have a family.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Russian mufti calls for gays to be stoned

Russian mufti calls for gays to be stoned Russia: Umar Idrisiv, head of the Muslim Board in the Nizhni Novgorod Region, made an appeal to stone the participants in the gay parade in the event that it takes place in Moscow. "Homosexuals need to be stoned.�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Augusten Burroughs' Scissors sued for defamation

Augusten Burroughs' Scissors sued for defamation Members of the family portrayed in the best-selling Augusten Burroughs memoir "Running With Scissors" have filed a lawsuit in a Massachusetts state court accusing the author of defamation, invasion of privacy, infliction of emotional distress and fraud, and have asked the court to prevent further publication of the book as a work of nonfiction. The lawsuit contends that portions of the book concerning the Turcotte family, whose name in the book is changed to Finch, are fictional and were written to sensationalize it and improve its marketability. The lawsuit contends that Burroughs, pictured, has publicly identified the Finch family as the Turcottes. Burroughs hasn't commented on the matter. (Thanks Tyler)�
[Date: 05-Aug-05 ]

Lutherans to vote on gay blessings, gay clergy

Lutherans to vote on gay blessings, gay clergy Florida: A thousand Lutherans are landing in Orlando this week to discuss whether or not to ordain gays and lesbians and bless same-sex couples in committed relationships. The Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America begins today.�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Gay veterans celebrate 20th Anniversary of American Legion Post 448

Gay veterans celebrate 20th Anniversary of American Legion Post 448 Mario Benfield was in San Diego chitchatting with other veterans at an American Legion convention. His official cap and jacket made it clear he was from San Francisco, which invited a question from a fellow legionnaire. "He said, 'How is that fruity post doing in your district?'" Benfield recalled. "So I said, 'I'm the commander of that fruity post, and we're doing fine.'" Alexander Hamilton Post 448 will mark its 20th anniversary with a celebration at the War Memorial Veterans Building in San Francisco. Among the American Legion's 14,700 posts around the world, this one stands out, it's the only one that is predominantly queer. "It's the only one I know of," said Joe March, spokesman for the American Legion's national headquarters in Indianapolis. "It's very unique."�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Key West to hold Pride in Exile Hillsborough protest

Key West to hold Pride in Exile Hillsborough protest Florida: Key West will host a Pride in Exile celebration next weekend to mark their disapproval of the Hillsborough County Commission's ban on acknowledging, promoting or participating in gay pride recognition or events.�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

It's Canadian gay marriage for straight guys needing tax breaks

It's Canadian gay marriage for straight guys needing tax breaks Bill Dalrymple, 56, and best friend Bryan Pinn, 65, have decided to take the plunge and try out the new same-sex marriage legislation. There's a catch here though, they're both straight. "I think it's a hoot," Pinn said. The proposal came last Monday at a Toronto bar amid shock and laughter from their friends. But the two, both of whom were previously married and both of whom are looking for a good woman to love, insist that after the humour subsided, a real issue lies at the heart of it all. They want to shed light on the widespread financial implications. As for gay marriage, they're supportive anyway. "I disagree with the government getting involved with what people should and shouldn't do," Dalrymple said. "Stay out of the bedrooms."�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Eastenders' Steve McFadden in transvestite sex scandal

Eastenders' Steve McFadden in transvestite sex scandal Eastenders bosses are standing by actor Steve McFadden who has found himself in the middle of a sex scandal. Angela Bostock, McFadden's ex, alleges that the man who plays Phil Mitchell on the popular UK soap forced her to take part in all sorts of sexual encounters, claiming they traveled car parks and service stations in his camper van looking for strangers to pick up, including forcing her to have sex with a transvestite so he could watch. McFadden, who recently signed a megabucks deal to return to the BBC soap after a two-year absence, allegedly visited car parks in London, Surrey, Essex, Hampshire and Norfolk, as well as some in Europe. Steve loved dirty old men watching us having sex in car parks," she said adding, "It disgusted and terrified me."�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Murder of gay man Amancio Corrales remains unsolved

Murder of gay man Amancio Corrales remains unsolved Arizona: It's been three months since Amancio Corrales, 23, a gay man and drag queen, was murdered near Yuma. This weekend's vigil was evidence that the unsolved case has become a rallying cause for gay rights advocates throughout Arizona.�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Australian MP Mark Brindal reveals gay affair with much younger man

Australian MP Mark Brindal reveals gay affair with much younger man South Australian Liberal MP Mark Brindal, 57, has come out about his gay sexual relationship with a 24-year-old man, claiming he's been blackmailed about it. The married father of four apparently had a three-month affair with the man - who has a mental incapacity - earlier this year, including even having sex in his electorate office on numerous occasions. Brindal told his wife and kids that he was bisexual after his ex-lover's foster carer allegedly demanded money in return for not going public.�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Tapes reveal Marilyn Monroe's lesbian fling with Joan Crawford

Tapes reveal Marilyn Monroe's lesbian fling with Joan Crawford Transcripts of Marilyn Monroes therapy sessions have revealed that the legendary blonde actress had a lesbian fling with Joan Crawford, an affair that "left her cold." Monroe said that the "next time I saw Crawford, she said she wanted another round. I told her straight-out I didn't much enjoy doing it with a woman. After I turned her down, she became spiteful." During the investigation of her death former prosecutor John Miner, 86, believed Monroe was not suicidal after hearing the recordings. The tapes also strongly suggest an affair not with President John F. Kennedy as has often been suspected, but with his brother Attorney General Robert Kennedy. �
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Gay bashing in New York City meat packing district

Gay bashing in New York City meat packing district New York City: Two gay men were insulted and then beaten on their way to the Roxy, police said. They were walking when they were approached by two men who yelled homophobic slurs and assaulted the pair. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime.�
[Date: 08-Aug-05 ]

Wigstock returns this month and invites controversy

Wigstock returns this month and invites controversy Wigstock is happening this month in New York City's Tompkins Square Park, but the event is not without it's controversy. Betty Butterfield will be on stage, the muddled white church-lady persona of Chuck Knipp, a gay white Texan male. Knipp is also known as Shirley Q. Liquor, pictured, his overweight, opinionated, African-American mom presented in blackface while delivering Ebonics-laced monologues. Protestors picketed her previous NYC performances, cancelling the second one. �
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Transgendered father Kimberly Stankovich incarcerated

Transgendered father Kimberly Stankovich incarcerated Kimberly Stankovich, pictured, is a transgendered father of two children. She was incarcerated for not paying child support, which is something of a challenge considering the 37-year-old auto mechanic, formerly William, has found it impossible to find work in Spokane, Washington, since her transition began. Whether Stankovich is a deadbeat dad or a transgendered victim of discrimination is the subject of Stankovich's upcoming divorce trial later this month. Queer Day's happy to save the court the time by noting the correct answer is option B. Anyway, as for the matter of child support, Superior Court Commissioner Royce Moe actually said he wasn't convinced that Stankovich did not make a choice to be transgendered. "How is what your client did any different from deciding that she wants to be a punk rocker," Moe asked during the hearing. �
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Kevin Hale murder a gay hate crime

Kevin Hale murder a gay hate crime Elaine DeVinny, pictured, doesn't understand why anyone would have wanted to kill her son. Kevin Hale, was murdered recently in Montrose, Colorado, and police are investigating his death as a possible hate crime. Hale had previously told police his life was being threatened because he was gay, that one of the suspects, a former co-worker, had been harassing him and that the torments were escalating. Todd Fiske, 24, and Adam Hernandez, 21, have been charged with first-degree murder. Hale's body was found in Buckley Park on July 30. Montrose County Coroner Mark Young couldn't release the cause of death until toxicology tests were complete. The death was not caused by a beating, shooting or stabbing, he said, although there is no doubt it was a homicide. (Thanks Shana)�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Kremlin gay bar to host gay civil unions

Kremlin gay bar to host gay civil unions Ireland: Belfast's Kremlin bar, a gay bar, is set to become the epicentre of civil partnership ceremonies, after its owner, Seamus Sweeney, registered the venue for his own special day. He's getting hitched to his partner Andre Graham as soon as the new laws become legal.�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

50,000 attend Iceland gay pride

50,000 attend Iceland gay pride Iceland: 50,000 people participated in Reykjavik's gay pride parade and festivities. Minister of social affairs, rni Magnsson, spoke to the crowd and said that he completely supported the rights of gays and lesbians to adopt children, to get married and for lesbians to receive fertility treatment.�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Protection sought for gay and lesbian Dallas employees

Protection sought for gay and lesbian Dallas employees Texas: Dallas City Council members are working on strong mayor charter amendments for November's election and council member Angela Hunt wants voters to consider protection for gay and lesbian city employees.�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Padlocked testicles a call for emergency workers

Padlocked testicles a call for emergency workers New Hampshire: Emergency workers helped a Brentwood man out after "a friend" apparently locked a padlock around his testicles. The man told them the padlock had been there for two weeks. Police don't know the motive for the incident, but I'm sure some of you have an idea.�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

DA offers James Maestas' gay bashers plea deals

DA offers James Maestas' gay bashers plea deals Prosecutors have offered plea deals to at least five of the six defendants charged in connection with the gay bashing of James Maestas and Joshua Stockham outside a Santa Fe motel. District Attorney Henry Valdez refused to comment about any plea bargains offered by his office, although the attorney for David Trinidad, pictured, is taking the deal. In the past, Valdez had said he was prepared to invoke New Mexico's hate-crimes law to seek enhanced sentences for those found guilty in connection with the beating. The 2003 statute, which has not yet been used in New Mexico, allows an additional year of prison time to be imposed for a felony determined to be a hate crime.�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Gil and Moti are Sleeping With The Enemy

Gil and Moti are Sleeping With The Enemy Alex Frank of iFilms was so inspired by Gil and Moti's "Sleeping With The Enemy" project that he contacted the Israeli born artists and encouraged them to make a short video which could be sent around the world via the internet to help spread their message. The result is the Amsterdam artists video called "We Are Looking For You, Arab Lover." Frank told me, "I know that some will be offended by Gil and Moti's work, but I think if you watch the 2 minute video, you'll be won over by the sincerity (as well as the disarming humor) of these two guys, who despite their personal obstacles growing up in an intollerant corner of the world, have taken this courageous step to bring people together in peace and love." On that note, I just fast forwarded through the ad to join the freakin army. So far they haven't found their man. Could it be you?�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Gay discrimination vs. religious freedom in Benitez insemination suit

Gay discrimination vs. religious freedom in Benitez insemination suit Lesbian Guadalupe Benitez wanted to be a mom and found herself in a complicated legal battle. Benitez (right), shown with her partner of 15 years Joanne and son Gabriel, sued her doctors and the North Coast Women's Care Medical Group in Vista, California, after they refused to perform artificial insemination on her because she's gay. Strong religious convictions prohibited them from doing so. The case, now awaiting a hearing at the 4th District Court of Appeals in San Diego, hinges on a conflict between the private religious beliefs of physicians and the state's anti-discrimination laws. Lawyers for Benitez argue that the doctors' stance, if allowed as a defense in court, would create a huge loophole in the Unruh Act, a state law requiring businesses to treat all people equally.�
[Date: 09-Aug-05 ]

Queer Day Turns 2

Queer Day Turns 2 Queer Day's 2nd anniversary milestone is here and while I'm inviting the lovely and talented Nancy to share in the celebration (Queer Day was actually our lovechild), I'd really like to hear from you, particularly in a photographic way. If you have a digital camera please take some time out to send me a photo (or the link to one) of yourself holding up a Queer Day fansign of some sort. I'd love that and some of the best shots will wind up in the photospread up top (if you have a url be sure to include it. And of course even a quick note is most welcome. The point here, and there is one actually, is that after two years of spending hours doing this I'm really feeling the need to know that real live people are reading Queer Day, and that even though it's a hell of a lot of work for one fag, that there are those of you out there who appreciate it. I'd also love to know where you're from. I'd also like to officially welcome you all to Queer Day's terrible twos! I wonder if I'll be getting crankier and throwing tantrums. Stay tuned.Update: Yes, I do have a wishlist. Thanks for asking!�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Queer Day Turns 2

Queer Day Turns 2 Queer Day's 2nd anniversary milestone is here and while I'm inviting the lovely and talented Nancy to share in the celebration (Queer Day was actually our lovechild), I'd really like to hear from you, particularly in a photographic way. If you have a digital camera please take some time out to send me a photo (or the link to one) of yourself holding up a Queer Day fansign of some sort. I'd love that and some of the best shots will wind up in the photospread up top (if you have a url be sure to include it. And of course even a quick note is most welcome. The point here, and there is one actually, is that after two years of spending hours doing this I'm really feeling the need to know that real live people are reading Queer Day, and that even though it's a hell of a lot of work for one fag, that there are those of you out there who appreciate it. I'd also love to know where you're from. I'd also like to officially welcome you all to Queer Day's terrible twos! I wonder if I'll be getting crankier and throwing tantrums. Stay tuned.Update: Yes, I do have a wishlist. Thanks for asking!�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Queer Day Turns 2

Queer Day Turns 2 Queer Day's 2nd anniversary milestone is here and while I'm inviting the lovely and talented Nancy to share in the celebration (Queer Day was actually our lovechild), I'd really like to hear from you, particularly in a photographic way. If you have a digital camera please take some time out to send me a photo (or the link to one) of yourself holding up a Queer Day fansign of some sort. I'd love that and some of the best shots will wind up in the photospread up top (if you have a url be sure to include it. And of course even a quick note is most welcome. The point here, and there is one actually, is that after two years of spending hours doing this I'm really feeling the need to know that real live people are reading Queer Day, and that even though it's a hell of a lot of work for one fag, that there are those of you out there who appreciate it. I'd also love to know where you're from. I'd also like to officially welcome you all to Queer Day's terrible twos! I wonder if I'll be getting crankier and throwing tantrums. Stay tuned.Update: Yes, I do have a wishlist. Thanks for asking!�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Kenny Chesney gay rumors fly as Zellweger calls marriage a fraud

Rene Zellweger is suing her estranged husband of four months for fraud and an annulment of their marriage. Thus... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Queer Day Turns 2 Years Old

Queer Day Turns 2 Years Old Queer Day's 2nd anniversary milestone is here and while I'm inviting the lovely and talented Nancy to share in the celebration (Queer Day was our lovechild), I'd really like to hear from you, particularly in a photographic way. If you have a digital camera please send me a photo of yourself holding up a Queer Day fansign of some sort. Some of the best shots will wind up in the photospread up top, and be sure to send your url if you have one so I can link your photo to you as well.) Of course, a note is most welcome too. The point actually is that I need to know that real live people are reading Queer Day, and that even though it's a lot of work for one fag that there are those of you who personally appreciate it. Update: Yes, I do have a wishlist. Thanks for asking.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Trevor Hailey to retire from Cruisin the Castro

Trevor Hailey to retire from Cruisin the Castro No matter how many times Trevor Hailey sits in front of Harvey Milk's old camera shop and tells the story of his assassination, she feels the tale's power. She's told the story thousands of times during her "Cruisin' the Castro" walking tour during the past 16 years. Hailey, who turns 65 this month, plans on hanging up her sneakers and her rainbow badge to retire as soon as she finds someone else to take over the gig - and her and her partner are going to leave the hood for San Diego. �
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Gay students love Manchester Metropolitan University

Gay students love Manchester Metropolitan University UK: Manchester Metropolitan University is the best place to be a gay student - if you are looking for the highest gay to straight ratio, unlimited events run by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual society and the widest range of "queer theory" courses. Enroll today!�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Wollongong students get queer safe space

Wollongong students get queer safe space Australia: A group of Wollongong University students have won their four year battle to create queer safe space on campus. The university's equal employment opportunity officer made the announcement.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Kyoto transsexual show flashers in hot water

Kyoto transsexual show flashers in hot water Japan: Three dancers in Kyoto who exposed their private parts during a transsexual show that took place during a kimono event have been reported to prosecutors along with the event operator and one other person. Kyoto Prefectural Police have accused the five of indecent assault.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Cynthia Nixon's coming out hasn't hurt her career

While Cynthia Nixon didn\'t win the Emmy last night for best actress in a miniseries, she is, however, very... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Poll finds gay ban military policy an embarassment

California: The Pentagon\'s practice of prohibiting gays and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces has turned out to... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Vermont Translating Identity Conference is open to the public

Vermont: Free To Be, the University of Vermont\'s GLBT Alliance is proud to announce the fourth annual Translating Identity Conference... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Mailbag: We get letters

It\'s time for the Queer Day mailbag! I know you\'re excited, because I certainly am. We\'re going to skip... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Lesbian sues when New Jersey partner rights fail

New Jersey: During their 19-year relationship, Rene Price and Betty Jordan thought of themselves as married, especially after they registered... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Gay issues split American Baptists

California: Leaders representing 300 American Baptist churches in Southern California and parts of other Western states announced they\'ve taken the... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Transsexual porn star Camilla de Castro commits suicide

Fans of shemale porn are grieving as a suicide rumor has been tragically confirmed. Only a few days ago... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

TransGeneration brings trans issues to television

A new documentary series on the Sundance Channel, TransGeneration, takes a look at four college students who are undergoing... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

New York City gay penguins split up

New York City\'s most famous gay penguin couple has split up. Even worse, one of them has taken up... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Nadia Alamada's transsexual secret doesn't last in Oz

Nadia Alamada's transsexual secret doesn't last in Oz I told you that Nadia Almada, the transsexual winner of Big Brother in the UK, was entering the Big Brother Australia house as an intruder. What I didn't know is that she was doing so as a freshly madeover blonde bombshell 28 pounds lighter. Almada vowed not to divulge her past unless the matter came up - and she did the same on the UK version and lasted the entire run without revealing her sex change. And she said last night she planned to do the same this time, unless the issue came up in the house. She arrived, met the three remaining housemates - Tim, Vesna and Greg - and a mere two hours later Vesna knew her story. "She's a man. Why won't she just tell us?" she said. Actually Vesna, she's a woman, a woman who immediately spilled the beans, weaping. �
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Gay clergy set to defy Church of England policy

Gay clergy set to defy Church of England policy The Church of England's recently announced policy that gay clergy could join in civil unions, providing they don't actually, y'know, have sex, has spawned a defiant response from gay clergy who told The Daily Telegraph they had no intention of assuring their bishops that they will be sexually abstinent when they "marry" their partners. One said he was furious about how they were being treated and gay rights activists are predicting a widespread revolt. In a separate development, more than 20 clergy have signed a petition promising to offer formal blessings to couples who have entered into civil partnerships despite the bishops' ban on the practice.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Black Gay and Lesbian Archive documents history

Black Gay and Lesbian Archive documents history It's a little known fact that New York's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a part of the New York Public Library system, houses the Black Gay and Lesbian Archive, the largest collection of black "gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, same-gender loving, queer, questioning and in the life cultural archives." Steven Fullwood has been able to gather 30 linear feet of materials including issues of MOJA, a newspaper that published in 1978 and 1979, and works from Barbara Smith, pictured, a founder of the Kitchen Table Press, as well as the work of many others. Steven explains, "The BGLA was developed for the expressed purpose of documenting contributions to the arts and culture by black same-gender loving people.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Sex offender Harry Benjamin found preaching at Dignity

Sex offender Harry Benjamin found preaching at Dignity Harry Benjamin has reportedly been presiding over Mass for the northern Virginia chapter of Dignity, the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholic organization. Trouble is that Benjamin, 63, a former Catholic priest, did prison time in Michigan in 2003 after pleading no contest to charges that he assaulted a 14-year-old boy in the mid-1980s, when he worked as a priest in Detroit. He's listed on the Virginia sex offender registry and prosecutors in Michigan say they recently were notified that Benjamin might be violating the terms of his probation. Authorities want to know if he's come into contact with any minors while at Dignity, and Dignity USA officials said they too are investigating whether Benjamin violated their policies. They hope to conclude their inquiry by the end of the week. The Catholic Church does not sanction Benjamin's return to the altar.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Bisexual MP Mark Brindal abandons 'neanderthal' Liberals

Bisexual MP Mark Brindal abandons 'neanderthal' Liberals Recently outed Australian bisexual MP Mark Brindal is considering running as an independent now that "neanderthals" and "backstabbers" in the Liberal Party forced him to withdraw as the Liberal candidate for the March state election. Brindal said he could not win Adelaide as a Liberal candidate if "neanderthal leftovers from the 1950s" were not united behind him - and they obviously weren't. Brindal also warned that he would name, under parliamentary privilege, any MPs who've had illicit affairs, and he would not tolerate hypocrisy among those who visited brothels while voting against prostitution reform.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Teen prisoner claims abuse from lesbian inmates

Teen prisoner claims abuse from lesbian inmates Australia: Allegations that a 17-year-old female prisoner is being forced to sleep with high-security lesbian inmates at the Townsville Women's Prison are being investigated by Queensland police and the state's anti-corruption watchdog.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

San Diego council votes lesbian Toni Atkins new mayor

San Diego council votes lesbian Toni Atkins new mayor San Diego became the largest city in America with an openly gay mayor when the remaining members of the City Council chose lesbian Councilwoman Toni Atkins to fill the position until December. Former Mayor Dick Murphy resigned last month amid a massive employee pension-funding debacle. Councilman Michael Zucchet, who held the rotating position of deputy mayor, took over. But, three days later, Zucchet and Councilman Ralph Inzunza were convicted of multiple felonies in a case involving bribes from a strip-club owner who wanted a no-touch law repealed. Anyway, they resigned and an emergency vote was held at a lesbian was selected as San Diego's mayor! Who cares how it happened actually, it's great news. Congratulations Toni Atkins!�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Vermont Translating Identity Conference is open to the public

Vermont: Free To Be, the University of Vermont's GLBT Alliance is proud to announce the fourth annual Translating Identity Conference...
[Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Mailbag: We get letters

It's time for the Queer Day mailbag! I know you're excited, because I certainly am. We're going to skip...
[Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Lesbian sues when New Jersey partner rights fail

New Jersey: During their 19-year relationship, Rene Price and Betty Jordan thought of themselves as married, especially after they registered...
[Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Kelly Osbourne loves gay bars

Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she loves hanging out in gay bars, but insists she\'s really there for the... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Gay bashers plead guilty in Oilcan Harry's assault

A year ago a 32-year-old man was gay bashed after meeting four men at Oilcan Harry\'s, an Austin gay... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Transsexual golfer Mianne Bagger shines at last

Mianne Bagger, the first transsexual golfer to compete on the Ladies\' European Tour, shrugged off the disappointment of a... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

South Korea's transsexual superstar Harisu interviewed

Four years ago, South Korean superstar Harisu starred in an advertisement for a cosmetic company. In the ad, gazing... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Tufts bathrooms modified for transgender students

Massachusetts: Bathrooms in Tufts University\'s Tilton Hall were modified this summer to better accommodate transgender students. "The University has been... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Gay pride grows in Roanoke

Virginia: Sixteen years ago a dozen people gathered in Roanoke\'s Elmwood Park for the first gay pride event there. On... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Kate Moss' drug fuelled bisexual threesomes threaten her career

After surviving last week\'s scandal when a British tabloid published a front-page picture of her snorting cocaine, Kate Moss,... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Gay Ra-Re ads create Italian controversy

Italy: Photographer Oliviero Toscani has ignited debate over gayness with his latest advertisements featuring two men kissing and groping on... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Jason Gage murder trial delayed until next year

Iowa: Joseph Lawrence, charged with the murder of Jason Gage, an openly gay man, will wait longer for trial after... View more.... [Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Ann Arbor pizza parlor removes rainbow sticker

Michigan: Remember all the big fuss at the Ann Arbor pizzeria that became the subject of a Catholic boycott because... View more.... [Date: 20-Sep-05 ]

Gay robbers hit Philippine taxi driver

Gay robbers hit Philippine taxi driver Philippines: A 55-year-old taxi driver not only lost his earnings, but also his clothes after three gay robbers who posed as passengers robbed him in Quezon City, police said. They ordered him to strip and pushed him outside the vehicle before speeding off.�
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

Gay marriage case in British High Court this week

Gay marriage case in British High Court this week UK: The British High court hears a case this week by a lesbian couple, married in British Colombia, seeking to have their marriage legally recognized at home. The decision in this case could result in Britain recognizing same-sex marriages performed overseas where they are legal. �
[Date: 10-Aug-05 ]

California Supremes put gay marriage issue back in the slow lane

California Supremes put gay marriage issue back in the slow lane The California Supreme Court decided not to rule on the constitutionality of gay marriage, at least for now, keeping gay marriage off-limits while leaving the issue in legal limbo. Attorney General Bill Lockyer and others wanted to sidestep the appeals court process in order to get a speedy ruling and asked the Supremes to review the case. Lockyer wanted the court to overturn the ruling and uphold state law. "We thought that the cases were ripe for a prompt and final resolution without having to go through the court of appeal." No suck luck Bill. The case will remain before the 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco, where it is likely to take months for a decision on the controversial issue that could face voters next year.�
[Date: 11-Aug-05 ]

Kansas gay adoption ban shelved

Kansas gay adoption ban shelved Kansas: A push to prohibit gays and lesbians from adopting children appears to have been put off for the foreseeable future. I have a full agenda, said Representative Willa DeCastro. A prohibition on gay adoption didnt make the cut with this chairman.�
[Date: 11-Aug-05 ]

Jason Gage murder trial delayed until next year

Iowa: Joseph Lawrence, charged with the murder of Jason Gage, an openly gay man, will wait longer for trial after...
[Date: 19-Sep-05 ]

Australian gay sex murder not guilty by insanity

Australian gay sex murder not guilty by insanity Australia: Trent Jennings, a waiter who took several ecstasy tablets and injected amphetamines before stabbed Giuseppe Vitale in the neck with a kitchen knife after being tied up during a sexual liaison, was found not guilty of murder on the grounds of mental illness.�
[Date: 11-Aug-05 ]

Iran gay hangings protested in numerous cities today

Iran gay hangings protested in numerous cities today Five cities in the US and Europe will stage protests against the execution of two teenage boys in Iran for having a gay sexual encounter. Dublin, San Francisco, London, Paris and Montpelier will join forces today to oppose Irans use of the death penalty and its persecution of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. In San Francisco, mayor Gavin Newsom has been invited to speak. The London protest will be between 1pm and 2pm outside the Embassy of Iran, 16 Princes Gate, London, SW7 (near the Royal Albert Hall, by the junction of Kensington Road and Exhibition Road). Here in San Francisco there's a rally at Harvey Milk Plaza at Castro and Market Streets from 5-6pm. �
[Date: 11-Aug-05 ]

Homophobic TELUS IDOL shows Queer Day ban was no accident

Homophobic TELUS IDOL shows Queer Day ban was no accident Many Canadian readers were unable to access Queer Day for more than a month, prompting questions about this site banned in Canada? Then we discovered it wasn't just us, but that 700+ other sites were also blocked by TELUS in their union-busting attempt. Was Queer Day's block random? An inside source says it most likely wasn't and that homophobia at TELUS is widespread, evidenced by a videotape called "TELUS IDOL" that can no longer b viewed online "due to issues with the items content." What issues? �
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

Homophobia in high school: One student's experience

Homophobia in high school: One student's experience Karlee Reid, pictured, took a stand against homophobia at high school and found herself in the psychiatrist's office. She tells her story. While Pickering High School isn't known for violence, it is certainly known for the homophobic students within it. After severe harassment caused a considerable amount of emotional upheaval in our school and home environments, my current partner and I, with the help of a mutually close friend, proceeded to post copies of a typed poem we wrote throughout the school expressing our opinions and feelings about the homophobic and harassing attitude of our peers. It wasn't long before we were intercepted. We found ourselves in the office.�
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

Sarah Dougher's Cherchez La Femme label to support queer music

Sarah Dougher's Cherchez La Femme label to support queer music Lesbian Sarah Dougher is hoping to resurrect the feminist ideals of the sadly defunct Mr. Lady record label with a new Portland, Oregon, based label of her own. Cherchez La Femme's mission is to support women and gays working in the artistic and musical community, in hopes of a positive impact on mainstream culture. In addition to a new record from Dougher, a compilation to benefit Portland's Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center features Sleater-Kinney, The Decemberists, Le Tigre, the Indigo Girls, Tara Jane O'Neil and others. Cherchez La Femme will also release a not-yet-titled record by queer rapper Katastrophe in October.�
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

Arizona drag kings and the Drag King Explosion!

Arizona drag kings and the Drag King Explosion! Drag king Shannon Moran is dressed as her male playa alter ego, Holden Cox. He's wearing a uniform shirt that announces he's with the "Male Escort Service," sporting a name tag that reads "Dick." Cox gets a kick out of walking through clubs and asking if anybody's looking for Dick. From the living room, somebody yells, "Nobody here is looking for that!" It's all part of a thick, meaty and lengthy piece on Arizona drag kings that claims the H.I.S. Kings in Columbus, Ohio, started the current drag king explosion.�
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

Beverly Kills gay feature film gets distribution

Beverly Kills gay feature film gets distribution TLA Releasing has acquired rights to "Beverly Kills," the Damion Dietz comedy starring an aging drag queen hell-bent on revenge after she's refused a part in a community theater production of "Balls Out," a gay nude musical. Beverly Jackson (Gary Kelley) tells an unimpressed directing duo at the Pride Playhouse, "I was a semi-finalist on Star Search, when I was a child." And they still didn't take her? The injustice! Anyway, the film won the best men's feature award at the Fort Worth Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. It's Dietz's third feature effort following "Fag Hag," and "Neverland."�
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

James Woods thinks straight white males have it bad

James Woods thinks straight white males have it bad James Woods has been whining about the sad state of affairs for straight white male actors. "In this politically correct era, the middle-aged heterosexual white guy gets to play one part, he gets to play the asshole in the suit. That's the only part they make anymore. That's the only part there is for a white heterosexual guy. Sorry, but it's the truth. ... He has to be a father who's a lousy parent, a terrible ex-husband, blah blah blah. You can't be a heterosexual white guy and be a hero anymore. You've gotta be really flawed and really bad and a piece of crap."�
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

Andy Bell turns Electric Blue with first solo effort

Andy Bell turns Electric Blue with first solo effort While Erasure is not breaking up, Andy Bell is set to fly solo this Fall with his very first solo effort, "Effort Blue." The record be in stores on October 4 includes the duet with the Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears I previously told you about, as well as the first single, "Crazy." The album was co-written and recorded throughout 2004 and 2005 with Manhattan Clique (Philip Larsen & Chris Smith), who have previously worked with Erasure, Moby, The B-52s, Stereophonics and Goldfrapp. Live dates are being planned for late 2005/early 2006 as well.�
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

Ian McKellen: Coming out helped my career

Ian McKellen: Coming out helped my career Sir Ian McKellen, whose film Asylum opens today, told Newsweek he was "absolutely wrong in thinking coming out out of the closet wouldn't make a difference in his career. I became a better actor, and my film career took off in a way that I couldnt have expected. You cant lie about something so central to yourself without harming yourself. Acting in my case is no longer about disguise - its about telling the truth, and my truth is that Im gay. Im very happy for people to know that, and then I can get on with telling the truth about the character that Im playing. Thats why I can say to other actors: if you really want to be a good actor and a successful one, and youre gay, let everybody know it. �
[Date: 12-Aug-05 ]

RuPaul doll launch featured RuPaul - out of drag

RuPaul doll launch featured RuPaul - out of drag You could practically hear the collective gasp at the launch of the RuPaul Doll at the Arcadia Gallery in New York when the legendary singer/actor RuPaul arrived - out of drag, showing up as RuPaul Andre Charles, the man beneath the make-up. While many were saddened he left his heels at home, the Mike Ruiz's larger-than-life doll photographs on the gallery walls were a great distraction. Billed as the first transvestite fashion doll you should be able to find the RuPaul Doll collection in stores later this month, with each doll's suggested retail price tag at $59.99. Expect the branding of RuPaul to continue. RuPaul greeting cards, wrapping paper and gift bags are apparently on the way.�
[Date: 15-Aug-05 ]

Project Runway hasn't changed Jay McCarroll

Project Runway hasn't changed Jay McCarroll Quite possibly the queerest show on television last season, the emmy-nominated Project Runway is headed to DVD this November 29th. The 3-disc set contains the complete 1st Season with every episode, including the double-length season finale that saw Queer Day favorite Jay McCarroll win the crown. We don't think it's changed him, either. "I buy everything at the Salvation Army," McCarroll said, pointing to his jacket and shirt. His signature multicolored headwrap and patchwork pants are homemade. His flip-flops are from Old Navy. "I'm not a shopper," he says. "I'm supposed to come to the fashion industry to inject a dose of realism. The girls who were [jerks] in high school and are now the assistant to the assistant to the assistant at Vogue -- I'd rather live in a trailer than be a part of that group of people."�
[Date: 15-Aug-05 ]

Queer Eye teams with The Apprentice to save Danny Kastner

Queer Eye teams with The Apprentice to save Danny Kastner Remember when the Queer Eye team showed up on The Apprentice? It's finally time for Bravo to return the favor. Danny Kastner made quite an impression on The Apprentice, that of a guitar-playing, warm-fuzzy nonsense blathering heterosexual male with really poor fashion sense. In the latest example of reality-TV cross-pollination, Kastner will be the subject of Queer Eye this week where we'll watch the Fab Five attempt to corral Kastner's scraggly hair and explain that leisure suits aren't a fit for today's corporate culture. Donald Trump will even be making an appearance, although we sincerely doubt that Kyan Douglas will be able to do anything about his hair.�
[Date: 15-Aug-05 ]

Little Britain Season 2 kicks off this week on BBC America

Little Britain Season 2 kicks off this week on BBC America Queer Day favorites Matt Lucas and David Walliams return for a fresh series of surreal, character-driven comedy as "Little Britain" launches its second BBC America season on Wednesday, August 17. BBC Video is releasing a two-disc DVD set of season one on the 16th. Lucas and Walliams recently jointly won a BAFTA Award for best comedy performance and the show itself was named best comedy series. Among the popular characters returning from season one: Daffyd, the Welsh lad who steadfastly believes he is "the only gay in the village" despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary; Emily Howard, the totally unconvincing transvestite; and Sebastian Love, an effeminate aide whose devotion to his Prime Minister goes way beyond the call of duty.�
[Date: 15-Aug-05 ]

Richard Hatch returns to TV in Battle of the Network Reality Stars

Richard Hatch returns to TV in Battle of the Network Reality Stars Having gotten married and dealt with his tax evasion charges, gay millionaire Survivor winner Richard Hatch returns to television with the return of the "Battle of the Network Reality Stars." Yeah, it's back, and it still sounds tired. It'll be nice to see Joe Millionaire's Evan Marriott again though, and Charla Faddoul and Mirna Hindoyan from "The Amazing Race," and how can you miss Project Runway's always irritating Wendy Pepper? Truth is there are all sorts of contestants you no longer care about, hosted by the has-been host of NBC Sports and American Gladiators, Mike Adamle. �
[Date: 15-Aug-05 ]

Gwen Araujo murder retrial jury decides to verdicts, stuck on third

Jurors in the Gwen Araujo murder retrial reached verdicts for two defendants, then asked Judge Harry Sheppard if those decisions would be affected if they are unable to render a verdict for the third. Sheppard told them they would not. "It\'s torturous sitting here not knowing, wondering what they\'re talking about. I wish we could be in the deliberation room," said David Guerrero, Gwen\'s uncle. "But we\'ll just have to sit here and wait."   View more.... [Date: 12-Sep-05 ]