BTL Staff
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 intersection. He was arrested and later charged with the driving [...]
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 triumphed. Then she learned she was going to [...]
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, asked to remain anonymous. They have been together [...]
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 the magazine, which critically analyzed [...]
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 launching a major advertising [...]
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 the trappings of Las Vegas shows – [...]
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 my junior. Very often there are times [...]
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 (collective work and [...]
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 exciting and promising, year. As a former BTL [...]
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, including especially "Two Forms" [...]
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 writes the "Parting Glances" weekly column [...]
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 Rogers. [...]