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, [...]
HIV Infections Up in the U.S.? CDC won’t say
by Bob Roehr ATLANTA - Estimates of just how many Americans become infected with HIV each year are at the center of a controversy at the 2007 National HIV Prevention Conference that opened in Atlanta [...]
Duncan Hunter, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, John McCain
Creep of the Week For those of you who missed the Nov. 28 Republican Presidential YouTube debate you missed seeing an old veteran get kicked in the nuts. The vet, Keith Kerr from Santa Rosa, [...]
Parting Glances: Brokeback Won Ton, anyone?
Brokeback Mountain, the groundbreaking movie of same-sex sheepherder corrallin', stile jumpin', romancin' in the Montana wilderness, as of last month scored a hefty box office total take of $83,825,853. Baa baa black sheep, have you [...]
Moving beyond acrimony to action
Viewpoint At some point in each of our lives we "drank the Kool-aid." Some charismatic leader, organization, religion, political party, politician and/or movement has had a message that resonated so deeply with our core beliefs [...]
Gay Moralist: Young Love, Older Love
by John Corvino My partner Mark and I introduced "Bob" and "Jim" at a dinner party at our place. Bob, 31, is recently out of the closet, and Jim, 27, just returned to the U.S. [...]
Art & Around for the period Dec. 6-15
ARCHITECTURE/GARDEN TOURS: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Events include: "Elegance in Entertaining: Traditions at the Estate" explores the holiday season and its celebrations held at the Ford home (through Jan. 8, 2008; $8); Holiday Dinner [...]
Bear Necessities
No rising ukulele-playing comedian can say he's collected cracker wrappers, Nutter Butter cookies and a Red Cross tote bag in a tip jar. Except Ben Lerman. He gathered these after soliciting for money in a [...]
Classic holiday film comes to life onstage
ROYAL OAK - "Look, Daddy. Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings," says Zuzu Bailey (Emily Bevard of Royal Oak) in Stagecrafters Youth Theatre's production of "It's a Wonderful Life." [...]
Theater Events for the period Dec. 6-15
PROFESSIONAL THEATER/OPERA: The Baker's Wife The inhabitants of a French Provincial village share a passion for bread, gossip and arguing with their spouses. Performance Network Theatre, Ann Arbor. Thu.-Sun., through Dec. 23. $30-$42. 734-663-0681. http://www.performancenetwork.org [...]
Doublemint lesbians do Detroit hall
Something's to be said of identical DNA. Twin lesbians Tegan and Sara Quin's back-and-forth banter - paired with some electrifying musical moments - devoured the attention of a sexually-diverse plethora on Nov. 28 at St. [...]
Billy Masters
"I should have become a Mormon. It's a VERY big religion." - Jane Seymour explains why she didn't last longer on "Dancing With The Stars." I think getting food poisoning off-camera was another mistake - [...]
Book Marks
By Richard Labonte Despite the disappearing act of Haworth's lesbian and gay imprints, the dissolution of Carroll & Graf's ambitious queer catalog, and the financial impact on smaller gay and lesbian presses of distributor PGW's [...]
Survey shows Clinton has LGB vote
By Lisa Keen A survey released this month suggests that most gay, lesbian, and bisexual voters are supporting Hillary Clinton's bid for the Democratic nomination. But the web-based survey has its limitations and its critics. [...]
12,000 American flags mark DADT anniversary
by Bob Roehr WASHINGTON, D.C. - They fluttered in the crisp morning breeze, 12,000 American flags aligned on the Mall between the Capitol and the White House, looking a bit like a cemetery. Each one [...]
Transgender veteran can sue Library of Congress
by Bob Roehr WASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal judge has rejected arguments to throw out an employment lawsuit brought by a decorated transgender veteran against the Library of Congress. The Nov. 28 ruling means that [...]
Gigi’s to hold benefit shows for Ruth Ellis Center
Gigi's in Detroit will hold its 34th annual Tony Garneau Toys for Tots Holiday Benefit Shows at 10 p.m. Dec. 8 and 8 p.m. Dec. 16. In past years, the funds raised have been donated [...]
CMU noose report sent to prosecutor
Isabella County Prosecutor Larry Burdick said Nov. 29 he had received the investigation report from Central Michigan University police about four nooses found on the campus, but he declined to say what if any action [...]
Art show brings creative energy to HIV/AIDS prevention
by Shaun Hitte KALAMAZOO - As you entered the Arcus Foundation's winter garden last Saturday, the first clue that this was not a typical art event came when you were greeted by a mannequin clothed [...]
‘Dine Out Ann Arbor’ unites area restaurants
ANN ARBOR - What's on your plate Friday, Dec. 7? "DINE OUT ANN ARBOR" will give area residents the opportunity to fight AIDS by doing something they frequently do - eat Out! Nearly 50 restaurants [...]
Community gathers to support Youth Programs at Network
Capitol Correspondent GRAND RAPIDS- Over 100 people gathered in Grand Rapids last Wednesday night to socialize and raise funds for the Network's youth programs. Tony Wolfram, president of Network, said the event was necessary for [...]
Martin Sheen on LGBT Issues, Gay Marriage and the 2008 Election
Capitol Correspondent DEARBORN- In an exclusive sit down interview with Martin Sheen, Between The Lines got the skinny on the 67-year-old actor/activist's take on LGBT issues and who he is supporting in the 2008 presidential [...]
Love and more for companion animals
FERNDALE- People with health problems can benefit from the love and companionship of their pets and an area non-profit is helping those folks with free pet food, treats, toys, and other donated items to assist [...]
Me, Me, Me???
By Rev. Deb Dysert One of the characteristics of a child between ages 2-4 is that their whole world is about them. Everything revolves around them and they see everything through that set of lenses. [...]
Mismatched couple works it out at the JET
Sure, they wrote many of the songs the whole world sang, but could neurotic composer Vernon Gersch and free-spirited lyricist Sonia Walsk make beautiful music together as a loving couple? That's the question Neil Simon, [...]
The lion finds a new den at the Detroit Opera House
By D A. Blackburn Detroit area Broadway fans got their first official look at a very special collaboration last Saturday night, and by any standard, it was a roaring success. Disney's dazzling stage production of [...]
Matrix manipulates ‘Puppet Scrooge’
Walk into most any theater, and what will you find? Actors hanging around, of course. Walk into the lobby of Detroit's Matrix Theatre, which is also serving as the backstage area for its latest production, [...]
AIDS Fund releases report card on HIV in Michigan
Capitol Correspondent The Michigan AIDS Fund released its first ever report card on HIV work last Thursday. While the over all grades for the state are average, B- in care and treatment, B- in funding, [...]