As the world continues to learn more about coronavirus and its spread, it's vital to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. However, it's also important to make sure that the information being distributed is from credible sources. To that end, Between The Lines has compiled, [...]
Edwards says he supports gay civil unions, but wavers on marriage
By Lisa Keen PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - "Be honest!" called out a voice to John Edwards as he tackled a question about what he himself described as "the single hardest social issue for me personally." The [...]
Mass. legislature may send gay marriage issue to voters
By Lisa Keen Gay marriage supporters lost a battle Tuesday in the only state thus far which has approved the issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The Massachusetts legislature, reversing a controversial decision to [...]
200 Czech couples have entered civil unions
More than 200 same-sex couples have taken advantage of the Czech Republic's civil-union law since it came into force last July, local media reported Jan. 2. The statute, which became law after the Chamber of [...]
Singer George Michael charged with unfit driving
Gay pop singer George Michael is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 11 to face a charge of being an unfit driver. Last October, Michael was found passed out in his car in a London [...]
Turkish gay editor’s obscenity trial postponed
The obscenity trial of Umut Güner, editor of Turkey's only gay magazine, Kaos GL, was postponed on Dec. 28, activists reported. Güner could face up to three years in prison over last summer's issue of [...]
Swiss same-sex partnership law takes effect
Switzerland's same-sex civil-union law came into force Jan. 1 and the first couple tied the knot a day later in the southern canton of Ticino, Swiss public radio reported. The men, ages 89 and 60, [...]
United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force embraces gays
The United Kingdom's Royal Air Force has paid to join the gay lobby group Stonewall's "Diversity Champions" program in hopes of making itself more attractive to gay and lesbian potential recruits. The force also is [...]
Anti-gay coach protesters put ball in their court
Women's basketball and gay politics took to center court last weekend in Ann Arbor. As University of Michigan squared off against Penn State University at Crisler Arena, about 300 fans wore lavender shirts protesting PSU [...]
Redefining family
BY SHARON GITTLEMAN DETROIT - Last year, mother-of-six Cindy Leon was working hard to make the best of her new life. She'd battled back against troubles that threatened to overwhelm her in the past and [...]
Lost ‘love’: Diana Ross records generic comeback album
With The Supremes-like "Dreamgirls" singing high notes at the box office, Diana Ross' break from her seven-year hiatus couldn't be more appropriately timed. Even if it's not so dreamy. The R&B legend's new solo outing, [...]
The stars align for StarBright in 2007
With a dinner theater empire that's expanding from one location to two next month — and possibly three later this spring — Randy Magner isn't ready quite yet to quit his day job. However, he [...]
Curtain Calls ONLINE
Professional Theater News from Around Town: Rapper MC Serch guests in 'Citizen Improv' at the Inferno ANN ARBOR - The Improv Inferno is pleased to announce a very special "Citizen Improv" on Friday, Jan. 12, [...]
Art & Around for the period Jan. 11-20
ARCHITECTURE/GARDEN TOURS: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Discover the Ford House with all-new tours that go behind the scenes, examine special subjects and provide a new perspective on the family that left an indelible mark [...]
Theater Events for the period Jan. 11-20
PROFESSIONAL THEATER/OPERA: All Shook Up Elvis Presley songs help tell the romantic story of how a young girl's dreams come true when a guitar-playing roustabout rides into town. Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, East Lansing. [...]
Age difference should not affect relationships
In stubbling upon this Web site, I became most intrigued by this story. ("Growing old alone: What's Really Going On," By Renee McCoy, originally printed Aug. 24, 2006.) I am currently seeing someone 22 years [...]
Year in Review issue missed key Triangle accomplishments
Dear editor, Thank you for this week's Year in Review issue of Between The Lines! You've done an excellent job of pulling together the highlights - and the "lowlights" - of a challenging, and sometimes [...]
Correction
A story regarding kwanzaa in the Dec. 28 issue of Between The Lines incorrectly listed the order of the celebration. The correct order: day 1, umoja (unity); day 2, kujichagulia (self determination); day 3, ujimaa [...]
Protesters put down Portland
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan women's basketball team won their first Big 10 game of the season against Penn State on Sunday at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. But for nearly 300 protesters [...]
Viewpoint: Tough times for car companies shows on Press Days
BY SHARON GITTLEMAN DETROIT - Press days at the 2007 North American International Auto Show offered a snapshot of the wobbly economic state of the world's car manufacturers. Where new model unveilings once took on [...]
Minor Planets to headline benefit for boycotted store
MASON - She was boycotted for being gay friendly. Now, the proprietor of Davey's Basement, an independent music store in Mason, is hoping the support of gay-friendly folks across the state will help her keep [...]
Now Playing at the Movies
January 15, 2007 NEW THIS WEEK: Code Name: The Cleaner Jake Rodgers (Cedric the Entertainer) wakes up in a hotel room to find a dead FBI agent and a briefcase containing $250,000. He also has [...]
Art and Illusion
Dozens gathered last weekend for the opening of "The Illusion of S-X & FLOWER," a solo exhibition of work by Charles Alexander. The show at Detroit's Scarab Club featured 25 art works by Alexander, who [...]
‘L Word’ ladies
Fans of "The L Word" gathered Sunday evening for a special premiere party at Soho in Ferndale. The gathering was one of many across the United States hosted by the Human Rights Campaign. "The L [...]
She/He Said Jan. 11
"I haven't done a love scene since ... oh, I can't remember. I have three this season on 'The L Word.' I was intrigued and turned on by the idea (of being with a woman, [...]
Gays at a glance
In Memorium Ruth Bernhard (1905-2006) One of the preeminent twentieth-century photographers of the nude female, Ruth Bernhard died at her home in San Francisco on Dec. 18, 2006, at age 101. Many of her works, [...]
Pet of the Week: BooBoo
Booboo is just a beautiful gal! SheÕs a two-year-old brown tiger kitty with a white chin, tummy and paws! Too precious! Booboo is quite a playful gal, and enjoys all sorts of toys, especially when [...]
Q Scopes: Watch your wallet, Scorpio!
by Jack Fertig January 8, 2007 Jupiter is in Sagittarius, boosting general good fortune, philosophy, and open-mindedness. Throughout the year, he'll square Uranus in Pisces, setting the scene for shocking revelations, mostly for the better [...]
The OutField: The Locker Room Closet Opens Up
by Dan Woog January 8, 2007 As last summer's dueling Gay Games and Outgames proved, gay sports in the 21st century are more than skating (for the guys) and softball (for, you know...). Gay men [...]
Q Puzzle: “Just Desserts”
January 8, 2007 Across 1 Ejaculation from Sontag's "The Volcano Lover"? 5 "The Incredibly True Adventure ___ Girls in Love" 10 McKuen and his package? 14 "Uh-oh!" to Lord Byron 15 Queer historian Stryker 16 [...]
Jazz Combo to perform Mister Rogers’ songs
INFO BOX Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 7:30 p.m., Jan. 19-20 First Presbyterian Church, Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Mr. McFeely (David Newell) comes to the neighborhood for an evening of beloved songs written by public television legend Mister [...]
Parting Glances: President Ford: DA/DT?
OLIVER "BILLY" SIPPLE. Born, Detroit, Nov. 20, 1941. Died, San Francisco, Feb. 2, 1989. A reluctant hero, he strolled into history at a precise psychological moment but an inconvenient time. His year with destiny: 1975. [...]
The Gay Moralist: Loving students, hating students
By John Corvino For those of us in academia, January doesn't simply bring a new year: it brings a new semester. Richard Mohr, a gay philosopher I admire, wrote an essay years ago beginning with [...]
Transmissions: The year of fear
By Gwendolyn Ann Smith 2006 is gone, and good riddance. It seems to me that 2006 was about one thing, and it has been a running issue for a few years now: fear. Of course [...]
General Gayety: A blast from the presidential past
By Leslie Robinson The death of former President Gerald Ford has resurrected the name of Oliver "Billy" Sipple. He's the fellow credited with saving Ford from an assassination attempt. I'm not sure I ever knew [...]
The Word of Kreis
cut/ Levi Kreis channels Madonna's "Confessions On a Dance Floor" for a more upbeat offering. cut/ Levi Kreis followed an "ex-gay" regimen before realizing that God doesn't discriminate, he says. INFO BOX ÒThe Gospel According [...]
‘This is Love’
Jason and deMarco delighted fans Jan. 7 at Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit in Ferndale. The duo sang songs from their new unreleased CD "Halo" and said they were thrilled that their Video ("This is [...]
All smiles at Pink
Live entertament sparkles at Pink, as comedian Sue Fracker filled the rooms with laughter and left all with smiles. BTL photo: Danielle
Nite Out at the Clubs Jan 11
THURSDAY Body Zone Health Club: Free tanning Club Flamingo: Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. Diamond Jim's Saloon: Cadillac Squares Square Dancing and Bit T.W.A.T. Karaoke. Diversions: Karaoke. $3.00 16 oz beer. $1.50 Schnapps. $5.00 Jager Bombs [...]
Book Marks: Including review of Postcards from Heartthrob
by Richard Labonte January 15, 2007 " SoMa," by Kemble Scott. Kensington Books, 320 pages, $14 paper. Sexy but sexually ambivalent young Raphe, precipitously downsized by San Francisco's dot-com implosion, is a frustrated writer with [...]
Creep of the Week: James Rutz
There are plenty of theories out there about what makes kids gay: over bearing mothers or fathers, early exposure to show tunes, letting girls wear pants. Nobody really knows for sure. Nobody, that is, except [...]
Dear Jody: Family secrets spilled out during holiday season
Q: This past holiday season was a disaster for me. I grew up an only child. This past summer my father died. It's like when my father died, secrets began seeping out of the closet. [...]