John Kelly looks at life from both sides now
In today's career-driven culture and market-niche mentality, living the life of a true renaissance artist is a balancing act of personal satisfaction pitted against public misconceptions. John Kelly knows this well. An actor who has appeared both in avant-garde performance art and on Broadway, he is, among other disciplines, a visual artist, a songwriter, an author and a dancer. This week he draws on many of those gifts to represent Joni Mitchell in Paved Paradise Redux at the Rrazz Room.
U.S. DOMA Repeal Would Include Recognizing Out-of-State Gay Marriages
New York U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler is proposing a repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that will not recognize domestic partnerships--but will force states to recognize marriages in other states, effectively making gay marriage legal throughout all 50 states.
Can Copenhagen Be Final World Outgames?
World Outgames, to take place in Copenhagen this year, may be the last for the beleaguered gay athletic organization.
Out There :: Rufus Wainwright, opera composer?
Is Rufus Wrainwright a new Puccini?
DC Comics' 'lipstick lesbian' superhero debuts
Now, after a few intermittent appearances over the past three years, Batwoman's graduated to an ongoing title. In a somewhat surprising move, she now headlines Detective Comics, the same monthly series that, 70 years ago, featured the debut of Bruce Wayne and his pointy-eared alter ego. Although she's far from the only lesbian or gay superhero, when Detective #854 hit the stands June 24, Batwoman easily became the highest-profile queer hero in mainstream American comics.
Ireland's 'Harvey Milk' visits San Francisco
Senator David Norris, founder of the Campaign for Homosexual Law Reform and the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Ireland, swung through California this week during a visit arranged by the U.S.-Ireland Alliance, a nonprofit group focused on improving ties between the countries.
Consultants prefer 2012 Prop 8 repeal
Several consultants approached by Marc Solomon, Equality California's marriage director, have indicated the community should try to repeal Prop 8 in 2012, which would allow for enough time to sway a majority of voters and raise the money needed to win.
Filmmakers aim to put AIDS grove on the map
The National AIDS Memorial Grove's 7.5 acres of green space has a long history of being forgotten, abandoned, and overlooked.
Odds are federal marriage lawsuits could deliver surprise win
There are five lawsuits filed in federal courts seeking marriage rights for same-sex couples face varying odds of success. Ultimately, it will come down to whether the lawyers pushing the cases can convince five members of the Supreme Court to side with them.
Argument Over Prop. 8 Reveals Rift in Marriage Movement
A coalition of LGBT and allied groups is urging not to try to repeal Proposition 8 in 2010, saying it's too soon, thus exposing a rift in California marriage-equality advocates.
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