From NPR’s report on closing arguments in California’s Prop 8 trial: Andrew Pugno—an attorney defending the state’s ban on gay marriage—says there are plenty of rational arguments for preserving traditional relationships. “A same-sex couple can never offer a child both a mother and a father. And that is a reasonable reason for the people to […]
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BREAKING: Police Arrest Five for Gay Bashing
Police are investigating two alleged gay bashings that occurred this week, on the heels of a high-profile assault of several drag queens that sparked a public forum and a quick response from the Attorney General’s office over the past week. The police still have not arrested anyone for that assault, but their hands are full […]
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That Was Then, This is Now
Andrew Sullivan: CBS’s new poll… confirms what we already knew—that ending the closet is the key to equality. By far the best way to do this is as an act of positive affirmation. Those gay people who prefer careerism and safety over integrity and courage have every right to do so. But I also have […]
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“The Perils of Lesbianity”
This week the Mercury explores the perils of bicyclism in our annual bike issue. Next week, its the Queer Issue which means a 10,000 word feature on Glee, and a scolding editorial entitled, “Gay Men of Portland, Where are Thy Mesh Shorts?” However, there is one dark corner of the queer world which is so […]
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Gay Sex = Domestic Terrorism
Blowing up innocent civilians, blowing innocent civilians—what’s the difference? Says Bryan Fischer of the American Family Association: Every time an HIV-infected male has sex with another male, it’s essentially the same as plunging an infected heroin needle into his arm. He’s passing on a potential death sentence, just as the Taliban seeks to do on […]
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Gay Seniors Crowned Prom King and Queen at High School That Blocked Gay Prom Queen Just Two Years Ago
Progress: The Hudson High School prom made history this past Saturday when openly gay best friends were named prom king and queen. Seniors Charlie Ferrusi and Timmy Howard won their respective crown and tiara by a landslide Saturday and said the support they received from their peers and school administration has been fun and humbling. […]
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You Can Now Report a Hate Crime Online
In an impressive feat of bureaucratic wizardry, Attorney General John Kroger unveiled a significant advance in Oregon’s crime reporting system at the Q Center today, only five days after a public forum on gay bashing held at the center revealed serious gaps in reporting of Oregon’s hate crime stats. Thanks to the public outcry over […]
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Gleegasm: Season-End Discussion Group
Well fellow gleetards, the trip is over. I’d like to say that when this column started Glee was just another struggling show on FOX and we’ve seen it grow together into the cultural phenomenon it is, but I came in halfway through the first season. It really only took a few episodes for Glee to […]
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BREAKING: Gay Men Skinnier, Lesbians Heavier
Amazing but true: Boston researchers determined that gay women were more than twice as likely as straight women to be obese, while gay men were 50 percent less likely to be obese compared to their heterosexual counterparts, according to a report published in the American Journal of Public Health. After scrutinizing a health survey of […]
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This Week in Pride – Gay Latino Pride!
Charlie Vazquez: author of the new book “Contraband” Let us turn our thoughts for a moment from the violent anti-gay activities of the week past to the joy and delight that is LGBT PRIDE MONTH 2010! The first PDX major queer pride events out of the gate this year kick off tonight, with Portland’s fifth […]
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Public to Police: Portland Gay Bashings Often Go Unreported
When James Campbell was called a faggot, punched in the face and knocked unconscious on the sidewalk this past weekend downtown, at first he didn’t file a police report. “We didn’t know who to call and where to report,” said Campbell. “It’s been stressful. Very stressful. Not just shutting the fuck up and letting it […]
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Gleegasm: The Last Temptation of Sue Sylvester
Ahoy Gleeks! First things first: I am passing on this press release from Andy Mangels about scheduled Glee Nights at Julia’s Cafe in NE without comment. The evening will include video clips and singalongs from the hit Fox GLEE show, RARE video footage, *FREE prizes*, and special performances that may include members of Portland’s Imperial […]