“There’s a sense of outrage…

With so many positive portrayals of gay men and lesbians on television, it is easy to forget just how dangerous it is to be queer in America. On February 14, a bullet slammed home a reminder, directly into the skull of Lawrence King. “We are all shocked that this would happen here, ” said Jay [...]

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In search of connection

For those who long — as I do — for the connection that comes from an exchange of thoughts and ideas, a person’s approach to the world should be fairly simple: When in contact with other human beings, welcome even the flimsiest excuse to recognize each other’s existence. Emotionally, intellectually and spiritually, these “recognitions” will [...]

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