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O Lucky Man!
We’ve followed Aaron Schock over the years, and now he’s back, possibly for the last time. For those who need a refresher, Schock is the former Republican Congressman from…More
Gay Artists in the Modernist Era: 3 NY Exhibits
Do you need another reason to come to New York in the year of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising? If so, these three exhibits should provide one. And if you’re going to be in New York in the next month, don’t miss The Young and Evil in particular.
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The Pros and Cons of Social Media
SOCIAL MEDIA have had an enormous impact on society since the internet and smartphones became widely used technological accessories. These media platforms have revolutionized marketing in almost every…More
A Podcast: Merrily He Strolled Along
David LaFontaine – a trained singer and pianist – decided to record a few of Stephen Sondheim’s songs for our readers. So, we rented time in a sound studio in North Cambridge, MA and produced this podcast.
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Saints and Sinners Literary Festival Panel Spotlight
Noted panelists to discuss the quest for social justice in historical and contemporary times. Sponsored by The Ethel and Herman L. Midlo Center at the University of New Orleans.
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In Search of Stonewall: The Riots at 50, The G&LR at 25
Join G&LR editor Richard Schneider Jr., contributor & author Karla Jay, and author & actor David Leddick for a panel discussion about In Search of Stonewall and the historic event that played and still plays a major role in the fight for LGBT rights.
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Meet Gad Beck, a Gay German Who Fought the Nazis
THERE ARE not many people in history as cool as Gad Beck, a gay Jewish resistance leader in Nazi Berlin. Beck was only half Jewish, which is probably…More
Ex-Gay Leader Erased
It seems that if we wait long enough, anyone who rises to prominence in the “ex-gay” movement will eventually be caught doing precisely the thing that he has renounced…More
What Does Transgenderism Have to Do With Patriotism?
Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court decided in a 5-4 vote to allow a federal ban on transgender people serving in the military to proceed. The question I…More
Rent for the Millions
Fox’s cable TV production of the musical, Rent, titled Rent Live, had a major surprise. Because Bennin Hunt, who played main character Roger, had broken his foot during the dress rehearsal the night before, Fox chose to broadcast the footage from that rehearsal, switching to Sunday night’s performance for the last fifteen minutes.
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