This special multimedia feature posted at NY Times features four individuals in Uganda, two transmen and two heterosexual men, and where they stand around the issue of the proposed “death to gays” amendment in the parliament. Since the recent retraction of support from key U.S. religious and political figures (also reported about in [...]
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Looking back, going forward: Health care after Hurricane Katrina
This year will mark the five year anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. As the currently passed health care reform keeps everyone wondering how things will actually change, a watchful eye on how the new regulations could affect citizens living and rebuilding in New Orleans may be the most accurate barometer. The following [...]
Podcast: Interview with trans musician, Luna Thorn
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Tying into a blog I recently did at Mandrake Society, I wanted to share an interview I did recently with songwriter and poet, Luna Thorn, on being male-to-female transgender. Also music by Tim Dillenger and Jianda (pronounced “gee – on – duh”). Hear more of their music on the “beyond rainbows mixtape” at [...]
beyond rainbows mixtape
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You know, Tim Dillenger and Tim’m West are great artists in their own right, and know they prove to be a successful duo as well. The track, “You Tell Me”, also features Mid One in a soulful groove that begins this “mixtape” if you will allow my nostalgically non-digital titles.
I heard the [...]
Podcast: Of Pride and poundage
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It’s Dallas Black Gay Pride week in Dallas, also known to many Dallas Southern Pride. Hear about the events you can’t miss, and interviews with local guests giving some historical perspective weekend on open African-American gay nightlife in Dallas and the situations that created a need for a Black Pride weekend.
Also, a [...]
