According to a story in the Dallas Morning News today, a “study, based on the most recent U.S. Census data, found that San Antonio has the highest percentage of gay couples raising children in the nation. Houston is fourth and the Fort Worth-Arlington area is fifth.” The study goes on to suggest that this increase… Continue reading
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Happy Coming Out Day!
Today is Coming Out Day. As Glinda the good witch said, “come out, come out, whereever you are” If you are a straight person trying to understand a GLBT person, try reading “Straight Guide to GLBT Americans” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
When did Hastert know?
Source: CBS 2 Chicago It appears that Dennis Hastert’s office knew about Foley a long time before Speaker is saying he knew. The aide, Kirk Fordham, said he had “more than one conversation with senior staff at the highest level of the House of Representatives asking them to intervene” at the time. And it seems… Continue reading
YouTube Goes Google
According to Reuters India, “Web search leader Google Inc. said on Monday it agreed to acquire top video entertainment site YouTube Inc. for $1.65 billion in stock, the highest price yet paid for a consumer-generated media site.” The article also says that Google announced that “YouTube would remain an independent company.”
queer. (journal)
submit to queer. the internet. issue (re)actions – poetry – fiction – visual arts queer., the only undergraduate journal for critical discussion around what it means to be queer., is accepting submissions for a fall 2006 release. queer. is an international publication with editors at nearly 20 undergraduate institutions across the US and Canada. It… Continue reading
Good Catholics
I was flipping through blogs and found this link to an advertising campaign promoting the use of condoms amongst catholics, and seeking to have the Pope overturn the current ban on condom use. I thought this was very progressive. The main focus is on the reduction of new HIV infections through the promotion of safe… Continue reading
Foley is Finger Licking Good
… think popcorn people! I am really enjoying the drama that is surrounding the Mark Foley resignation and subsequent rolling of the heads. It’s always enjoyable to watch people squirm when sexual stuff is involved. Clearly, Foley is in need of treatment for his sexual addiction, as well as his alcoholism (not to mention some… Continue reading
Life Walk 2006
On Sunday (10/1/2006), I participated with a group of friends and Frisco Prider’s in the AIDS Arms Life Walk 2006. Our group raised over $2,500 for this event – a fantastic effort! Here is a group shot before the walk began. Clicking on the image will open a larger version.
Seven Up (Not the Drink)
Years ago, I recall seeing this show called “Seven Up”, which was part of a series that was to continue being made every seven years. Today I was reminded of this series by an advert that I heard on NPR/KERA, promoting the latest in the series: 49 Up. According to WikiPedia, this is a popular… Continue reading