2012

Advice: Pink In The Sheets

Dear Mz. Pink, I am an overweight lesbian who is interested in finding a “real” girlfriend and getting into shape. Are my goals obtainable? How can I build my confidence before I lose the weight? I have never been in a relationship and I am so lonely. I have a ton of friends and they […]

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The word by Sheila

Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen a variety of news items relevant to the status of gay, lesbian, bi & trans people. France and Ireland moved closer to the recognition of same-sex marriage. Anderson Cooper came out (much to the surprise of absolutely no one). In his decorous and moving statement, he acknowledged

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Medical Matters – Summer Heat

What a scorcher it’s been so far this summer, combined with temperatures at or near all-time record highs in many parts of the country and humidity have meant that anything one does outdoors can be fraught with not only sweat, but the threat of heat exhaustion, heatstroke or even death. But what do we know

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Family Research Council Threatens SPLC With $100 Million Lawsuit

Joining the chorus of anti-gay conservatives blaming the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “hate group” labels for Wednesday’s tragic shooting at the Family Research Council, internet evangelist Bill Keller has threatened to sue the SPLC for $100 million if it does not take him and his ministry LivePrayer.com off its “hate group” list: KELLER: The sad

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Pecs and the City

Nerd. Jock. Fag. Geek. Brain. Slut. Burnout. Bitch. Loser. Druggie. Freak. In high school, labels were applied as liberally as an emo’s eyeliner. Trying to pigeonhole individuals into a certain category seemed to be an all-encompassing hobby. Even if you were a hybrid, like a brainy loser, one label always won out over the rest.

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