Monthly Archives: August 2010

Quote: Ivan E. Coyote on pronouns

“The fact that I have chosen to use the pronoun she does not mean I am always comfortable with the word, or that it has ceased to chafe me in certain places. I make this choice for more practical reasons. … Continue reading

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Anti-queer fliers plaster Covington

Residents of MainStrasse and Seminary Square recently met with city officials regarding violence and run-ins with the police that residents felt were motivated by homonegative attitudes, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Several incidents include car break-ins and assault. The most recent … Continue reading

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Action alert: Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program suffers severe budget cuts

The Ohio AIDS Coalition is urging the Buckeye State to contact Gov. Ted Strickland on Aug. 26, regarding the severe funding cuts to the Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program. Funding for OHDAP is the difference between living with HIV and dying … Continue reading

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Heidi Montag, Playmate shoot sex tape

“Accidentally” released sex tapes are about as common as Botox in Hollywood, but girl-on-girl celebrity sex tapes are  a rarity. But, then again, starlets never cease to surprise me. Heidi Montag of Hills fame and Playboy Playmate Karissa Shannon have … Continue reading

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TransOhio symposium photos and video

Photos from the third annual TransOhio Transgender and Ally Symposium in Columbus, Ohio, are now up on this blog’s Facebook fan page. The album includes not only photos from the conference, but also the Fabulously Fluid showcase and Paint!,  Sile P. … Continue reading

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