Hollywood Pop Idols Come Out

October 2nd, 2008 by MC

Clay Aiken’s announcement to People magazine was no surprise to most of us, and Lindsay Lohan didn’t make much news with her brief admittance to a relationship with Samantha Ronson on Loveline.
Clay and Lindsay are Gay –Shock!
http://www.advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid62442.asp
They were overshadowed in entertainment news by the passing of silver screen icon and lifelong gay rights supporter Paul Newman, and rightly so… read our next blog post.

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“I’m a supporter of gay rights and not a closet supporter either.” – Paul Newman, 1925-2008

October 2nd, 2008 by MC

He never played a gay character on the silver screen, but he came close. Think you know which films they were? Read on to find out…
Paul Newman: A legacy of great performances and philanthropy
http://www.afterelton.com/blog/snicks/paul-newman-a-legacy-of-great-performances-and-philanthropy

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5 minutes before you started reading this blog…

October 2nd, 2008 by MC

… there’s a very good chance you “Googled” something, and we thank you. As it turns out, you were also making a statement for gay rights.
Google: vote no on Prop. 8
http://www.politickerca.com/wallynedge/2472/google-vote-no-prop-8

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Could it be the very first national gathering of LGBT grandparents? Maybe…

October 2nd, 2008 by MC

But it certainly won’t be the last.
Unique gathering for LGBT grandparents in November
http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=80817

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The Best News we’ve heard all week

October 2nd, 2008 by MC

Victory Fund endorses 100 LGBT candidates
http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid62670.asp

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Update on Marigold Creek

September 18th, 2008 by MC

We’re still sold on Surprise, and we’re in the news again. Read the latest about Marigold Creek in this story from The Arizona Republic.
http://www.azcentral.com/community/surprise/articles/2008/09/05/20080905gl-nwvmarigold0905cover.html

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After the Storm

September 18th, 2008 by MC

It’s a much-needed, uplifting story about a Galveston gay bar that reopened after the hurricane last weekend and became a haven for both gay and straight customers.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080916/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_storm_ike_bar

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Go, Mary!

September 18th, 2008 by MC

67-year-old Mary Gerrity plans to play in the Gay Softball World Series for the sixth time next year. Her teammates are 10-20 years her junior, but age is just a number to Mary.
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=19416

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In Memory of Lesbian Activist Del Martin

September 5th, 2008 by MC

At 87, Dorothy (Del) Martin, passed away on August 27 in San Francisco. A world-renowned champion for civil rights, you may remember Del making recent history when she and Phyllis Leon, her partner of 55 years, became the first couple to be married in California just months ago.
http://www.gay.com/news/article.html?2008/08/27/3

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It’s an Exciting and Important Time in Politics for the Gay Community

September 5th, 2008 by MC

Whether you’re on one side, the other, or somewhere in between, you can’t deny that the GLBT community is getting more attention in this presidential campaign than any other in history. Here are a couple of interesting news stories we have found, and we’ll bet you’ve found some on your own. How about sharing what you’re reading in the comment section of our blog…

Are the actions and words of Democrats enough to lock down the GLBT vote?
http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=3273

What are the facts behind Palin’s decision to veto a ban on same-sex marriage in Alaska?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200808290025?f=h_latest

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