April 30, 2009
Des Moines women marry following court decision
DES MOINES, Iowa—A pastor has married two Des Moines women on the steps of the Polk County administrative building, less than two hours after an Iowa Supreme Court decision legalized same-sex marriage in the state... Full Story / Comment
Opinion
Sexism is so pervasive that most of the time we don’t even notice it. It’s in the music on the radio; it’s on TV; it’s on the street. So is it any wonder that when Perez Hilton called Miss California a “dumb bitch” that most media... Full Story / Comment
Editorial
Miss California and Mr. Obama?
It’s hard to imagine that Carrie Prejean—the current Miss California whose answer to Perez Hilton’s question about gay marriage riled up Hiton and many others in the media—and Barack Obama have that much in common... Full Story / Comment
The jury is in, the studies are done, and the conclusions are consistent: the gender pay gap is alive and well. The disparity between what women and men are paid stubbornly persists, even after controlling for years of education, work experience and type of occupation... Full Story / Comment
Freestyle
By a nose (ring): an interview with out musician Jeff Heiskell
When Scott Free asked me to be a part of the line-up for the ninth annual Alt-Q Festival, I was thrilled. To be the poet on the bill with musicians such as Tret Fure, Edie Carey, and Stella and the Heatbirds, was an honor... Full Story / Comment
A reading to commemorate both National Poetry Month and the release of the Gival Press anthology Poetic Voices Without Borders 2, includes Chicago-based writers Nina Corwin, Gerard Wozek, Kristy Bowen and Gregg Shapiro, at 7 p.m. at the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted. Call (773) 472-6469... More / Comment
Reel advice: movie reviews, calendar and DVDiva
“Earth” (Disney)—Earth Day 2009 has come and gone. Earth, the planet is still here, and so is the Disney/Discovery Channel documentary “Earth,” and I, for one, am glad. Narrated by James Earl Jones, “Earth” is a doc of epic proportions that follows... Full Story / Comment
CFP reviews 'The Revenants', 'Hizzoner', 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' & 'The Overwhelming'... Full Story / Comment
CFP reviews 'Windy City Classics' & 'Bad Habits'... Full Story / Comment
The dining room at the East Bank Club has been a “members only” kind of place since, well when Members Only jackets were popular. Recently the dining room, now known as Maxwell’s at the Club, has opened its doors to the public. Now you too can see and be seen where the elite meet to eat... Full Story / Comment
Breaking News
Maine House OKs gay marriage bill
Tuesday May 5, 2:08pm
AUGUSTA, Maine—After a three-hour debate, the Maine House gave final approval to a same-sex marriage bill and sent it back to the Senate, where a final vote is pending... Full Story / Comment
News
Test Positive Aware Network announced that registration for the upcoming 6th annual Ride for AIDS Chicago is now open. Ride for AIDS Chicago is a two-day, 190-mile bike ride from Northwestern University to south-central Wisconsin that helps raise... Full Story / Comment
Quigley shows commitment to GLBT issues
Shortly after new Congressman Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) was sworn into office, the longtime GLBT ally put to action his promise to fight for equality. On April 22, Quigley co-sponsored his first bill, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009... Full Story / Comment
Organizers gear up for health summit
At a recent organizing meeting, those behind the upcoming 2009 National LGBTI Health Summit and Bi Health Summit stressed that planning and participating is open to all interested Chicagoans... Full Story / Comment
Lambda Legal celebrates Iowa marriage win
At Lambda Legal’s annual Bon Foster fundraiser, the recent gay marriage victory in neighboring Iowa was the main cause for celebration... Full Story / Comment
Getting by in the Great Recession
Face it, the “ditch the morning latte” tip to help you curb unnecessary spending, while useful, isn’t going to cut it during these dire financial times. Even for those who are lucky enough to still have a job, many Americans, including GLBTs, are finding they have to tighten their belts... Full Story / Comment
A local activist and a longtime women’s health center recently joined forces to help transmasculine, butch and gender-queer folks obtain lifesaving cancer screenings and other critical care... Full Story / Comment
Students, educator aim to HEAL
When a group of UIC faculty and students started conducting research in a Kenyan community ravaged by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and poverty, they tried to alleviate the day-to-day suffering they witnessed by donating... Full Story / Comment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—The Department of Veterans Affairs says a fourth person exposed to dirty equipment at its hospitals has tested positive for HIV... Full Story / Comment
‘Golden Girls’ star Bea Arthur dies at 86
LOS ANGELES—Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deep-voiced actress who considered herself lucky to be discovered by television executives after a long stage career that included a Tony award for the musical “Mame,” died Saturday at age 86... Full Story / Comment
Freetime
Midlife crisis #260: If You Don’t Win, You’re a Loser
Three cheers for Perez Hilton!! He called Miss California, Carrie Prejean, a dumb bitch. In case you missed it–like you were out of the country, in a nunnery, or doped-up–Hilton was a judge at the Miss USA contest and asked Ms. Prejean: “Vermont recently became the... Full Story / Comment
Marketplace
From Renter to Landlord: Rent-to-Own An Option for Some
Looking to buy but can’t afford the 20 percent down payment? Then rent-to-own may be an option. An innovative home ownership program recently launched by New West Realty seeks to turn renters into buyers over the course of a year. The program... Full Story / Comment
