In Chicago
Black Churches Key to Illinois Gay Marriage Debate
Black churches are deeply divided over their support for same-sex marriage and are central to the Illinois measure’s passage, which awaits a House vote as early as this week.
Ill. Gov. Urges House to Approve Marriage Equality Bill
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is calling on lawmakers to pass a gay marriage bill.
Lesbian New York City Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Reveals Bulimia Struggles
On Tuesday, Christine Quinn disclosed a difficult piece of her past that she had kept private: She was bulimic for a decade in her teens and 20s, went to rehab for it at 26 and considers herself a recovering alcoholic to this day.
Nevada Assembly Passes Transgender Hate Crime Bill
Nevada lawmakers are making a strong statement that crimes motivated by hatred of someone being a transgender person will not be tolerated in the Silver State.
In Chicago
Henry VIII
Chicago Shakespeare Theater stages the Shakespeare classic about the years of Henry VIII’s reign.
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
The Goodman Theatre premiers Pulitzer Prize-winning Lynn Nottage’s new play about a headstrong African American actress whose fledgling film career begins in the 1930s.
Brave New Worlds :: Cecilia Tan on Publishing Sci-Fi GLBT Erotica
Why don’t the sci-fi, horror, and fantasy genres include more gay and lesbian erotica? If you’ve asked this question, you’ll be glad to hear about The Circlet Press. Dan Kimmel interviews Circlet’s founder, Cecelia Tan.
One Million Moms Claim They Got ’The New Normal’ Cancelled
After attacking "Gay Days" at Disney World and a shaving commercial, the anti-gay group One Million Moms now says they are the reason why NBC canceled its groundbreaking show "The New Normal."
Cincinnati: 5 Free Things to do in the Queen City
Billions of dollars of new development are putting Cincinnati back on the map as a business and travel destination. There are some great ways to explo…
Dems Criticize GOP Support of DOMA
The cost to taxpayers for a House Republican decision to fund the legal team supporting DOMA has climbed from $500,000 to as much as $3 million, Democ…
