COLUMBIA — When Michael Bailey set out to place small classified-type advertising for his company’s new production and its casting calls, he hardly thought he’d soon find himself embroiled in a controversy over “community concerns.” The production, “Naked Boys Singing,” has been well-received internationally and at home, after being performed on and off Broadway for a [...] ...

Howdy, folks! Thanks for joining me once again for a little pageantry chit-chat. By the time you read this, we’ll have a new Miss Continental, so you know next time we’ll have lovely things to chat about. On the horizon, we also have Miss Gay America and Miss U.S.ofA. at Large, all before the year [...] ...

Gay Obama supporters launch site PORTLAND, Ore. — LGBT supporters of Sen. Barack Obama for president have launched an online community portal for information and discussion about the campaign and easy to use tools for getting involved. The website, LGBTforOBAMA.com, is the brainchild of longtime gay activist and Democratic Party loyalist Terry Bean. “After devouring many [...] ...

Olympics not good for LGBT people BEIJING, China — During the preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics Beijing was given a massive overhaul. Streets were widened and buildings were demolished. All the construction happened at the expense of many residents and businesses. It is widely known that China used the Olympics in an attempt [...] ...

(left to right) Tom Feldman (Tyvola Design), Rabbi Judy Schindler, Kelly Doherty, Rev. Debbie Warren, Frank Kalian. Missing is Dr. Stephen Shoemaker. CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Business Guild (CBG) presented its 2008 Don King Awards on Aug. 19, at its monthly meeting at the VanLandingham Estate. The Don King Awards were named in honor of its first [...] ...

The AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in October 1996. Photo Credit: The AIDS Memorial Quilt, The Names Project Foundation, 2006. ASHEVILLE — This December will mark the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, an annual memorial and action day observed on Dec. 1 and set aside to remember those lost [...] ...

“You have HIV” are the most difficult words I have ever had to hear. At only 26 years old in 1999, “How long do I have left?” was the first question to come out of my mouth when our doctor told me and my 19-year-old boyfriend my test had come back positive. Everything I thought [...] ...

Recently, an email landed in my inbox asking a very simple question: “The mainstream media is there. Where is Q-Notes?” The reader had a concern that we hadn’t covered what he thought was important news out of the Raleigh area. I could understand his frustration not seeing a big gay news story in the big gay [...] ...

Was Joe Biden a good pick for Barack Obama’s vice presidential candidate? Yes, Biden was a good pick. Not bad, but Obama could have done better. No, Obama should have chosen Hillary Clinton. No, Obama should have chosen Tim Kaine. No, Obama should have chosen Bill Richardson. No, Obama should have chosen Dennis Kucinich. No, Obama should have chosen somebody else. View Results ...

I don’t think I’ve interviewed a more laidback person than Jay Bakker. Sitting at my desk, safe from the sweltering humidity of what had to be one of the hottest days all summer, I dialed Bakker’s cell phone number at our scheduled time to chat. “Hi, Jay Bakker?” I inquired. “Yes,” the voice on the other end [...] ...

Matthew Cusick is a professional performance artist. To call him an aerialist is an oversimplification. Although he is a highly accomplished gymnast who was once invited to be on a competition-level team in Washington, D.C., he has many physical skills and strengths that go beyond the solo work practiced in gymnastics. He is also more [...] ...

From Southern Baptist church boy to Queen City queer chorus director, Gerald Gurss’ life has been a continuous journey of vibrancy, innovation, energy and passion. This fall, Gurss takes the helm of the city’s One Voice Chorus, an LGBT-affirming ensemble of men and women of all ages. Gurss, 30, recently moved to Charlotte from Emporia, Kan., [...] ...

I've had this discussion before. Sometimes more than once with the same buddy. Am I really a man if I'm not packing down there? Do I stuff my shorts to pass more easily? When is it safe to use the Guy's John? Penises are a hot issue with all guys. Though most bio guys won't admit it, we too worry about how much of Johnson we have, how it looks and will a prospective love/trick pass us by if it's not impressive enough. (...to the full post)This is so true, most gay guys are nothing but twinks loving ...

Yes it is true that I can't stand these two gay guys at all. Lance and Reichen was once lover who have since gone their different ways from each other. I just don't like them. I don't like Lance for the years he claim he wasn't while he was in the band. As for as Reichen he just thinks that he all that. These are the worst two stero-typical gays that I just can't stand at all. ...

The 22-year-old is wiry, well-hung, handsome, and an amazing power bottom. But it seems that not everyone appreciates Mr. Wild's sexual talents. A manager of the Subway Restaurant outside of St. Louis, Missouri fired the young sandwich artist after learning about his porn star past. Apparently, a customer recognized Kurt from gay porn and promptly got angry that he recognized Kurt from gay porn. The customer then threatened to boycott Subway if Kurt wasn't fired.  Click here to read the full story on QC.  Well this customer who recognized him must watch alot of gay porn either on line or from ...

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The LGBT community lost an iconic leader and a beloved friend when Del Martin, 87, passed away Aug. 27. Martin and her life partner Phyllis Lyon were among the founders of the Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbian rights organization, in 1955. The following year they launched “The Ladder,” the first lesbian [...] ...

Thursday, September 04, 2008 GOP staged fake military funeral for their convention 9/04/2008 05:10:00 PM ET  Sick sick sick. When the Republicans said they support the troops, I never knew they meant the imaginary ones. Though, as DKos reminds us, this isn't the first time the Republicans used fake troops to bolster their image - in fact, John McCain's mentor, George Bush, did it for his election 2004 as well.This is from AMERICAblog.com.Just how low will these damn Republicans sink to win an election? ...

WASHINGTON - The following is a statement from Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese on the Log Cabin Republican endorsement of John McCain and Sarah Palin:"John McCain claims to be a maverick who breaks with his party, but on matters of LGBT equality, he's shown that he's anything but. He actively campaigned for a constitutional amendment that would have banned marriage and domestic partnerships for same-sex couples in his home state of Arizona. He went so far as to appear in television commercials for that campaign, is now supporting an amendment to strip marriage equality from California couples and ...