Joan Rivers :: Can we talk?
The title of Joan Rivers's best selling comedy album was <i>What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most?</i>, but there's nothing 'semi' about the legendary comedienne. She plays Boston on October 27th - and warns, "Every gay man in Boston fucking well better show up." Here's the interview!
Christopher Shinn on "Dying City"
The war in Iraq is the subtext in personal relationships - or is that the other way around? - in Christopher Shinn's play Dying City, an intense two-hander that delves into the complex strands of need, honesty and deception between an Iraq War widow, her husband and her husband's twin brother.
What's Next for MassEquality?
MassEquality's work on gay marriage in the state of Massachusetts may be resolved, but the future of the organization is anything but clear. Should the group follow the intent of its founding members and disband? Ten local GLBT advocates give their opinions.
Woman testifies that Catholic Citizenship leader assaulted her
On the second day of the trial of former Catholic Citizenship Executive Director Larry Cirignano on misdemeanor assault and battery and civil rights violation charges, Sarah Loy, the victim of the alleged assault, described her confrontation with Cirignano to the jury.
The Cliks wind their way through New England
Musician Lucas Silveira's life would be perfect fodder for a rock and roll musical. The first incarnation of his band The Cliks was achieving modest success until it all came crashing down in 2006. Cut to the triumphant final act, with Silveira fronting a newly formed and newly hot incarnation of The Cliks, who've been touring the country with the True Colors Tour and to promote their album Snakehouse. We talk to Lucas about the tour!
Joe Solmonese: 'We're all working towards the same goal'
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has taken major hits on LGBT op-ed pages, activist blogs and listservs for its decision not to oppose a split version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), and the organization's credibility in the transgender community was further undermined by the decision of Donna Rose, the only out transgender member of HRC's board of directors, to resign over HRC's ENDA stance.
Family Pride becomes Family Equality Council
The Family Pride Coalition announced Oct. 9 that the organization's name has changed to the Family Equality Council. Jennifer Chrisler, executive director of Family Equality, said that the change is an acknowledgment that while the organization's mission is primarily focused on advocating for LGBT-headed families, the issues facing those families are similar to those faced by other non-traditional families such as single-parent and blended families.
HRC's Donna Rose urges trans community, allies to engage
When Donna Rose, a member of Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) board of directors, resigned last week over the organization's decision not to oppose split versions of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), it struck a further blow to the relationship between HRC and the transgender community. Rose told Bay Windows that since she made public her resignation she has received the support of both her friends and of people across the country.<br>
Maggie Crowley on "The Femme Show"
What do a modern dance with Doc Marten boots, a stop motion film with Barbie dolls and a burlesque belly dance have in common? They're part of the sexy fun of The Femme Show, a multidisciplinary cabaret that explores queer femme identity. The show features 15 artists with backgrounds in everything from modern dance to cartooning to conceptual art.
Erin McKeown :: Don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
Get ready to rearrange your CD collection, because Erin McKeown knows exactly where you should file her new disc, <italic>Lafayette</italic>: put it under "Saturday morning lumber yard."
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