Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente 'Rent' is due for Diggs and Rapp If you've been feeling a little nostalgic for the '90s lately – and who hasn't been, really? – then your [...]
Ferndale festivals celebrate the holiday season
By Sharon Gittleman In a few short weeks, downtown Ferndale will be festooned with green garlands, red bows, bright lights, welcoming wreathes and snowflake [...]
Happy anniversary Massachusetts
It's been a year now since the historic marriage decision came down in Massachusetts (Goodridge v Department of Health). On Nov. 18, 2003, the world seemed to [...]
Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale at Affirmations
FERNDALE – On Thursday, Dec. 9 from 6-9 p.m., Affirmations Lesbian & Gay Community Center is hosting its annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale at the [...]
International News
By Rex Wockner American jailed in Afghanistan for gay sex freed An American working in Afghanistan who was jailed for engaging in gay sex in September has [...]
Local teen out and proud about her two moms
By Dawn Wolfe ANN ARBOR – She doesn't yet have a driver's license, but Janet Stockton already has international connections in her new role as a board member [...]
National LGBT leaders respond to 2004 election
The outcome of the 2004 election was not what the LGBT community was hoping for. Eleven states passed anti-gay marriage amendments to their constitutions. In [...]
National News Briefs
Compiled by Dawn Wolfe Politics Specter under fire by conservative groups WASHINGTON – Sen. Arlen Specter's move up to chairman of the committee that [...]
Never can say goodbye' to Cher
Somebody out there ought to take a tube of bright colored lipstick – say fuchsia – and write across my forehead: S-U-C-K-E-R. And make sure it's all in caps. [...]
How does it make you feel?
Dear BTL, When the election results were tallied this year I found myself really angry. Yes, I was sad and disappointed that so many people would vote to [...]
Human connection of disconnection'
"Angela's Secret" by Seattle band These Arms Are Snakes is exactly what Barbara Ehrenreich's book 'Nickel and Dimed' would sound like if it were a hardcore [...]
Parting Glances: All pee, no passion
There's been a bland addition to the soup. (Or is it stew?) The label on the can now reads LGBTA. The LGBT stands for the usual spicy noodles and meatballs; [...]
