Letter: Court decision to remove health benefits troubling
Last week's Michigan Court of Appeals' decision provided another blow to gays and lesbians in the state. The court ruled that the so-called marriage amendment [...]
Letter: Griffin music review 'compelling and beautifully written'
I would like to compliment Chris Azzopardi on his insightful interview with singer/songwriter Patty Griffin ("Coming Out of the Dark," Feb. 1, 2007). It is a [...]
Letter: Information labels for sexual enhancement drugs is a cop-out
Expecting that simply placing information about HIV and STDs on a bottle of (viagra) pills to reduce risk is as naive – and fundamentally right wing – as [...]
The Gay Moralist: How liars killed our benefits
By John Corvino It was a classic bait-and-switch. When gay-rights opponents sought to amend Michigan's constitution to prohibit, not only same-sex marriage, [...]
Viewpoint: Same-sex benefits reversal 'distressing'
By Jay Kalpan Most of you by now have heard about the Michigan Court of Appeals' decision, which reversed the Ingham County Circuit court decision that the [...]
Creep of the Week: Dick Cheney
Sometimes kids do the most ideologically inconvenient things. Like be a pregnant lesbian when the party you head more or less has taken the position of hating [...]
Dear Jody: Parents accuse lesbian sister of turning brother gay
Q: Jody, I can't believe what is happening in my life. I thought I had it made with my family because when I came out to them as a lesbian, they were pretty [...]
Parting Glances: Book pages (Pt. 18)
Going to New York City in mid-July was a mistake. Temperature was in the 90s. Air conditioning was limited to offices and entertainment venues. Ten minutes [...]
Viewpoint: Black History/Herstory Pt.2
By Imani Williams The series continues by recognizing the contributions and talents of a sister in the movement who moves with grace and style and the old soul [...]
Viewpoint: Black love: The Holloway-Welch family story
By Kimya Afi Ayodele In this installment of unsung African American SGL and Transgender heroines and heroes in honor of Black Herstory/History month, I [...]
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. [...]
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); [...]
