The past week in Congress was largely an exercise in theater, not governance. House Republicans used Department of Homeland Security funding as a proxy battle on immigration policy, while their 2016 presidential candidates raced stage right at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Democrats stared into the wings to see if Hillary was there yet. Both…
We hear the word sustainability bandied about these days and this week we’re taking a look into what makes a house “sustainable” and the many virtues of this approach. Sustainable building, also called green building, is a method of maximizing the energy efficiency of our homes so that natural resources are not depleted and our…
thursday, march 5 Love, Loss, and What I Wore Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Love, Loss, and What I Wore has become an international hit. With its compulsively entertaining subject matter, this intimate collection of stories by Nora and Delia Ephron celebrated an accomplished two-and-a-half year run in New York’s Westside…
I remember in early 2004 going to the SRO bar on Fifth and Elm, one of the maybe half-a-dozen times in my life. I remember hearing the line from a cis man (a non-trans man) in male attire saying to me, “I like people like you.” I remember thinking it was the oddest line I’d…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! There’s a song that goes like this: “Wade in the water; wade in the water children. Wade…
The Supreme Court announced today that it will will hear oral arguments in a series of landmark same-sex marriage cases April 28. Metro Weekly reported that oral arguments will begin at 10 a.m. April 28 and allot a total of 90 minutes to the first question and one hour to the second question. The court…
NEW YORK — Pop recording artist and philanthropist Sir Ivan has released a new single titled “Kiss All the Bullies Goodbye” in support of his anti-bullying campaign with The Peaceman Foundation. The track was produced by Paul Oakenfold, and features vocals by chart-topping singer Taylor Dayne and lyrics that condemn bullying and encourage people to be…
In China, homosexuality still remains taboo. But the pressure to conform to heteronormative behavior stems neither from religion nor the state but from Chinese families where a one-child policy puts additional pressures on gay men to continue the family line. Enter the ‘homowives,’ a non-derogatory term in China that refers to the wives of gay…
“Star Trek” icon George Takei is weighing into the battle for marriage equality in Alabama by launching a social media protest against the state’s halt on same-sex marriage. The Huffington Post reported that the LGBT rights activist shared a photo of himself with his husband, Brad Takei, on Instagram and Twitter calling for his followers…
New York Mets second baseman, Daniel Murphy has sparked controversy after commenting on Billy Bean, the former major league player who came out as gay after retiring. Murphy said that he would accept a gay teammate even though he disagrees with the “lifestyle.” Bean was visiting the team during a spring training session in Florida….
