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Yes, abortion can be a gay issue. And we all must support each other anyway.
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Ah, the division of labor…Are same sex couplings any more likely to take an equal share in household chores and child-rearing? The University of Washington aims to find out. If you and happy hubby are interested in facing your domestic quandaries in view of researchers, you should check it out.

In the meantime while you stay at home partners are lounging around in your bathrooms with your bonbons, be sure to check out the Game Show Network’s new all-gay I’ve got a secret. We’re bound to have more interesting things in our closet than the average joe right?
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All I really have to say is I love hearing the words “gender-bending” and “homosexual and transsexual themes dominated” from the Associated Press. Next…world domination.
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In a world that continually tries to divide oppressed peoples I want to give the same reverence to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders. I also want to point you to this Task Force article profiling African-American LGBT leaders. Oppression and prejudice follow all kinds of people for all kinds of reasons and there are many of us who face multiple oppressions. But even if we dont share those same trials, theres no reason we cannot fight for each other.
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Ok, by now, even I’m almost getting tired of all the hype surrounding Brokeback Mountain. But I have to mention that they did kick some bum at the Critics’s Choice Awards, snagging 3, and I’ll certainly have to give an update or 2 when Oscar nominations come out (ba-dum-ching).

For more burning cinematic pleasure I suggest checking out Breakfast on Pluto(downtown at the 10) which has also been given some nomination love, and for the more prurient retro culture and documentary enthusiasts (oh yeah, I wanna see it) Gay Sex in the 70s(late nights at Cinema 21).
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Ok, so the character I like the most, the only out actress since Season 1, the character who would be me if I had to be an L Word character, has officially gone crazy. Alice, you can do way better than Dana. Why does anybody like the spoiled brat skinny tennis player closet case anyway?

Jenny is as obvious and brash as she always has been. You could stay in Skokie girl. Let’s hope this new butchy Moira/Max character can lend you some interest.

Bette is also her usual control-freak-in-an-artsy-power suit self, this time with another human being to take complete control of, her baby. I feel so sorry for you kid. Tina, what happened to that backbone you pretended you might grow last season? Sorry, even with a baby you bore me. Kit’s menopause doesn’t seem like much of a storyline to follow either, especially in comparison to her past adventures, but at least her character is likeable and complex.

Now Shane and Carmen’s close knit Mexican family are adorable. Even if the script here isnt masterful, I at least got warm fuzzies watching the big Mexican mama dress Shane in a white gown for a quinceanera. And then you get to watch the two hottest characters make out too. This scene may have been the highlight of the episode.

The running joke around naming female genitalia was occasionally amusing, but as a prince of the running joke myself, who has had as funnier dish sessions with my own pals around the poker table, I wasn’t terribly impressed.

Will I be back? Yes, I have a standing date with the show for better or worse. But I beg of you Ilene Chaiken, freshen the intro and snap up the dialogue please. It will be less painful for all of us.
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So, making direct connection between these scattered bit of web media is going to be a bit rough, but that’s just the way the boys would have liked it I’m sure. So let’s start with the heartening news that new gay power duo Jack and Ennis appear to be doing quite well in the theaters of America’s heartland, as well as in the eyes of various award nominators. And yet, despite such successes, seems a Utah cinema has deemed the film unsuitable. Yeah, I thought it was weird when Salt Lake was named one of the top 5 cities for queers, but perhaps persecution makes the community raucous and strong.

In other spots Brokeback seems to be inspiring an increased interest in the world of gay rodeo. Our own PDX gay rag has positioned their western wit on the cover of the current issue, using the regal image of Jack Twist to visually capture the feeling of the boy-loving bronco bucker. But it ain’t just the locals that are paying attention. Gay.com’s travel section has also given the lowdown on the queer roundups.
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So ladies, tomorrow’s the night. Get your premiere party on, look out for the new butch hottie, and stay tuned right here for your juicy L Word tidbits. I’ll try to get some live bloggin’ in there but if not, a full write up for you all on Monday.
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Both Brokeback Mountain and Capote have been smiled upon in this year’s Golden Globe nominations. As I have finally gotten to see my boy Jakey’s newest critically acclaimed flick, and he was just amazing as I knew he would be, I am clapping my hands in delight. And yet, as fantastic as the acting was in Brokeback, including all 4 leads, even the overlooked Anne Hathaway (oh my Princess have you grown!), fellow blogger Joshua Gibson lends some much needed wisdom. Though my love for Jake, as well as his stinging platinum 80s ice queen, is strong, and I have amazing respect for the sheer breadth of Ang Lee’s filmography, I have to, once again, pretty much agree with Joshua…Even so, I can’t say that I would turn away the awards. Brokeback may not be a perfect film but in the stead of the many films that have deserved attention haven’t gotten it, so Brokeback shall accept the award. Persoanlly, I’m relishing it.
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A show often criticized for its lack of butch characters returns January 8th with a tough techie. Punk rocker Daniela Sea, who joins the cast this season, will play an adorable mid-western butchie who falls for flighty Jenny and takes a gender journey. Nice to see a return to the topic of gender-queerism, especially after not only completely abandoning the most interesting storyline of last season, but of never addressing any of the issues Ivan faced as a transgendered person. Sea is also the only cast member to join Leisha Hailey in publicly acknowledging an alternative sexual orientation. Are we seeing changes to the oh-so-LA version of Lesbianville? Well, I wouldnt hold my breath.
As with a lot in life that is unfair, is our susceptibility to HIV just by chance? Well, even if those with weaker Langerhans cells might have a harder time fighting off HIV, it also means scientists can work with these cells toward some sort of vaccine/cure/prevention-of-some-sort. And even if the cure for AIDS is a long way off I’m not too proud to be hopeful when I hear about a breakthrough such as this. […]