April 16, 2009
Gays and lesbians confronting poverty
A recent report indicates that gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals and families are just as likely—if not more likely—to be poor, with lesbian couples hit especially hard... Full Story / Comment
Opinion
On Good Friday, Jenny and I went to services at a Catholic church near Jenny’s lesbian neighborhood of Andersonville in Chicago. Jenny and I have had a lot of discussions about which denomination should... Full Story / Comment
Editorial
Every student deserves to be safe
This past week offered a grim reminder that bullying remains an all-too real threat for many youngsters. Last week Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, an 11-year-old middle school student in Springfield, Mass., committed suicide by hanging himself in his bedroom with an extension cord. He was the fourth middle schooler this year to die at their own hand... Full Story / Comment
On the campaign trail, President Obama spoke out against the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that prevents gays and lesbians from serving openly in our armed forces. Now, as commander in chief, the president has a chance to do something about... Full Story / Comment
Freestyle
Bare ‘bones’: an interview with Mirah
Sumptuous, but sparse, the songs on “(a)spera” (K Records), the wondrous new album by out singer/songwriter Mirah, could earn her a whole new audience. Possibly the most accessible of her 10 albums, “(a)spera” is being released on the heels of Mirah’s song “The Garden” (from her “Advisory... Full Story / Comment
Check out this week's Live Performance listings... Full Story / Comment
Reel advice: movie reviews, calendar and DVDiva
“Observe and Report” (Warner Brothers)—I intentionally avoided seeing “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” because I still haven’t forgiven Kevin James for the lasting insult of “I Now Pronounce You, Chuck and Larry.” But who knew that “mall cops” would become a cine... Full Story / Comment
There’s a new trend in clubbing — pink slip parties, where job hunting, networking, employment counseling and cruising can be combined into one happy hour, or two... Full Story / Comment
CFP reviews 'The Typographer’s Dream', 'The Prime of Ms. Jean Brodie', 'Talk Radio' & 'Pangs of the Messiah'... Full Story / Comment
In this tough economy you’ve got to be able to multi-task. One of the easiest ways to get some practice is to attend a dining event that benefits charity. That way you get triple bang for your buck: good food, good feelings and a tax deduction. On Friday, April 17, Via Ventuno, 2110 S. Wabash... Full Story / Comment
News
A celebration of Charles (“The Countessa”) Citro’s life will take place on April 26 at 3160, located at 3160 N. Clark St. Citro passed away January 16. All friends are welcome to share their memories at the upcoming event... Full Story / Comment
Local marriage advocates celebrate recent victories
Largely in celebration of recent marriage equality victories in both Iowa and Vermont, Chicago GLBTs and their allies rallied downtown last Thursday in front the of the Thompson Center for marriage equality... Full Story / Comment
Over 100 GLBT families participated Monday in the White House Easter Egg Roll. This was the first year a president openly encouraged GLBT families to participate in the historic annual event. The Obama Administration... Full Story / Comment
Quinn expects Ill. civil unions; Patterson to introduce NY marriage bill
Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday at a talk he gave at Harper College in suburban Palatine that he thinks that civil unions will be coming soon to Iliinois... Full Story / Comment
Lakeside Pride celebrates spring
Lakeside Pride hopes to put a little spring in your step with its upcoming concert. Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band, with special guest Lakeside Pride Shh…OUT! Jazz Ensemble, presents its spring concert “Out of the Darkness... Full Story / Comment
Chicago Dyke March returns to Pilsen
After a lot of discussion and soul-searching, organizers decided that Pilsen is hosting the Chicago Dyke March for the second year in a row.Chicago Dyke March (CDM) organizer Tania Unzueta told CFP that organizers recently decided to switch... Full Story / Comment
Force dominate in season opener
Chicago Force began their new season with a resounding 54-0 victory against the Iowa Crush team. Co-captain quarterback Sami Grisafe completed 12 of 21 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns as the Force racked up 464 yards of total offense... Full Story / Comment
A "glitch" on Amazon.com has caused the sales rank to be removed from gay- and/or lesbian-themed books by James Baldwin, Gore Vidal and others. “There was a glitch in our systems and it’s being fixed,” Amazon’s director of corporate communications, Patty Smith, said in an e-mail Sunday... Full Story / Comment
Jack Wrangler, gay porn idol, dead at 62
The 1970s gay porn idol Jack Wrangler died April 7 at age 62. Lewis Tice, director of publicity and marketing for TLA Releasing, a distributor of gay-themed independent films, says Wrangler died in New York City of complications of lung disease... Full Story / Comment
Gay West Point grads target ban on serving openly
As a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy, Dan Choi faced an ethical dilemma. The academy’s honor code was clear, beginning “A cadet will not lie.” Yet as a gay man, Choi felt bound by the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy to be untruthful... Full Story / Comment
Freetime
Midlife crisis #258: All You Need Is Love and Anal Sex
Now that U.S. President Barack Obama is back on American soil after his trip to the G20 Summit, we can sit back and analyze how he did. He did great. It was a joy to watch the U.S. represented by someone who didn’t spill soup on his tie or slip on a banana... Full Story / Comment
ARIES: A self-improvement kick could include more than just a diet. A little anger management might help. Lately, too many upsets have taken you over the top. Putting a lid on your temper will improve things considerably.... Full Story / Comment
Marketplace
Look up in the attic for next year’s tax deduction
Before you put your 2008 tax documents up in the attic, think about the $1,500 you could save on next year’s returns if you added extra insulation or a skylight... Full Story / Comment
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Midlife Crisis #258
Dear Editors,
I found the title for this column mildly amusing and decided to give it its worth. I haven't been in the States for two years, and coming home is alway unsettling. Getting in my bearings and ready once again to dip into our little sub-culture that we call community, I started with our papers and periodicals to get a snap shot of the things I have missed. With the changes that have been stalled and have occurred in our nation, our voice is something that needs to be heeded and better understood in the media, and in the general populace. I enjoy satire and potty humor once a good turn, and love Dan Savage's column. However, the turn of events that drilled up the orgy described in the G20 summit is not worth any print or mention. I am sorry to have seen this happen to get through on your paper. It lacks taste and has no intelligence what so ever. Please edit your articles. Know what you put in your paper, serious. I can't your paper seriously if it has articles such as this.
Sincerely,
Ed