Archive for December, 2005

Canadian Swingers

Friday, December 23rd, 2005

So not only are our neighbors to the north nicer to gay people. It appears they’re kinkier too. Legally kinky. Canada’s supreme court ruled Wednesday that two Montreal clubs, Club L’Orage and Coeur à Corps, that play host to group sex parties do not violate standards of decency. Under Canada law, […]

Tonight: Lip Service in Williamsburg

Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

The commute home just about broke our spirits yesterday, but we’ve been buoyed by news of a possible end to the transit strike. Which likely won’t come in time for tonight, but if you’re in Williamsburg (or can get there without selling your first born) check out the return of Lip Service at Galapagos […]

Also: Marriage News

Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

Finally making him an honest woman.Elton John and longtime partner David Furnish got hitched yesterday in Windsor. The ceremony itself was a simple affair with just the couple and their parents attending. The reception, at the star’s estate, will be more Elton-like. The star-studded party is expected to cost $1.75 million.
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Pop Idol Transman

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005

Didi Knoblauch, one of the finalists in the German version of American Idol, has a plan should he win. Didi was born a girl, but is in the process of transitioning. He reportedly told the German media that he wants to use any prize money to finish his sex change. Which is […]

More On Pentagon Spying

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

AmericaBlog is finally posting about the the Defense Department’s targeting of gay kiss-ins. We’re not sure why it took so long for blogs and other outlets to start picking up the news that the Pentagon has been keeping tabs on “don’t ask, don’t tell” college protests. Maybe when it comes to the Bush administration, […]

Turning Lemons Into Lemonade

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

Gothamist is running an impromptu contest for the tale of the most inconvenient commute. The prize? A monthly Metrocard. We feel like we’re in an abusive relationship with New York City Transit.

An American Lesbian Get Hitched

Monday, December 19th, 2005

The first couple to tie the knot under the UK’s new civil union law took their vows in Belfast’s City Hall today. The two women, one from North Ireland and one from New York, exchanged platinum and diamond rings, played a recording of Dolly Parton singing “Touch Your Woman” (oh, grow up), and dodged […]

Brokeback in the Heartland

Monday, December 19th, 2005

Brokeback Mountain went into wider release this weekend, opening in 69 theaters (oh, grow up) and pulling in enough cash to break into the top ten for the week. So good news so far. Frank Rich’s Sunday column describes the movie as a landmark non-event. Unfortunately, the piece is tucked safely behind […]

‘Paradise Lost’ in the Washington Post

Monday, December 19th, 2005

If you’ve got some time, check out the long piece in this week’s Washington Post Magazine about a lesbian couple who decided to leave their longtime home in Virginia rather than face the state’s Affirmation of Marriage Act which forbids even civil unions for gay couples. The pair, who’ve been together for 40 years, […]

AFA Threatens Ford Boycott

Friday, December 16th, 2005

Second verse, same as the first. Now we’re getting bored.