Viewpoint: At the intersection of racism and homophobia
They say every picture tells a story and is worth a thousand words. What they don't say is how pictures can be staged to manipulate, deceive and divide by [...]
Viewpoint: What is peace to you?
By Rev. Deb Dysert This was a question that our pastor posed this last Sunday as we gathered for worship on this second Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season [...]
Creep of the Week: Chris Buttars
Somebody needs to give the gift of reading this holiday season and buy Utah Sen. Chris Buttars a dictionary with a neon Post-It next to the word [...]
Parting Glances: A gift too persistent
I don't know who gave me my Unopened Gift. I can't remember the year or the occasion. Its wrapping is faded. Its wayward ribbon, less tinsel shiny. Not as [...]
S/he said: Shannan Wilber, Joe Solmonese, Kenyon Farrow
Compiled by Howard Israel "The justice system has historically paid scant – if any – attention to the experiences of LGBT youth in the system. As a result, [...]
Viewpoint: Looking back and forward on World AIDS Day
by Craig Covey Twenty-nine years since the AIDS epidemic began, tens of millions of people have lost their lives in the United States and around the world. [...]
Adam Lambert: Hypocrite much?
By Jennifer Vanasco Yes, Adam Lambert. You're right. Hip-hop artists and women get away with salacious performances all the time without an uproar. Of course, [...]
Creep of the Week: Star Parker
Star Parker If gay marriage is legalized in Washington, D.C., then everyone will get AIDS. BAM! Just like that. Move along, nothing to see here, everybody's [...]
Parting Glances: Stroll down Limbo Lane
Not too long ago. While browsing in a cluttered Ann Arbor bookstore. I spent $10 for a used paperback – no. 3 of Richard Lamparski's 11 volume series "Whatever [...]
S/he said: Chaz Bono, Jim Mohr, Elton John
Compiled by Howard Israel Chaz Bono "I believe that gender is something between your ears and not between your legs. It was just a long process of being [...]
Viewpoint: A lesson from dad
by Jessica Carreras Through my work at Between The Lines, I've met quite a few people who are HIV positive. However, I've never lost a family member, lover or [...]
Viewpoint: Building our wings
by Mike Coleman "Sometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down." – Kobi Yamada I had not been familiar with Kobi, and wasn't [...]