Do Ask, Do Tell
Former Texas State Representative Glen Maxey’s new book about Rick Perry’s “hidden life” has a lot of people talking. Except Rick Perry.
News
Matt Shepard’s Dad Disturbed by Tenn. Bills
The father of slain gay college student Matthew Shepard said he is disturbed by legislation in Tennessee that would ban public schools from teaching about gay issues.
Utah School District Sued Over Student’s Suicide
A Utah couple has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a school district that claims it failed to protect their son from years of bullying, hazing and false sex assault allegations that led to his suicide.
Gay Minn. Police Officer Lawsuit Stands
Settlement talks are set next month in a federal lawsuit filed by a former St. Cloud police officer who alleges the police department discriminated against him because he’s gay.
Arts and Entertainment
Houston Grand Opera Debuts The Rape of Lucretia Directed by innovator Arin Arbus
Houston Grand Opera presents the latest installment in the work of Benjamin Britten, the 20th century’s most important operatic composer, who was also gay.
‘Battle of the Exes’
In the endless mythology of “Real World/Road Rules Challenges,” tiny black ladies rarely endure long. But Houstonian Jasmine Reynaud has proven that she can endure any competition, even from some of her steroid-pumped challengers. On The Challenge: Battle of the Exes, an amped-up Survivor on Viagra, Jasmine will have to face the usual gauntlet of adrenaline, hard partying, and political scheming, along with her former flame Tyrie. The Friendswood, Texas, native spoke with OutSmart about her hometown, her gay following, and her strategy for victory.
5 Films: The Food Edition
How’s that “I-gotta-lose-weight-in-2012″ thing going for you? Experts claim the majority of New Year’s resolution dieters may have already fallen off the resolution wagon as early as January 15. If you’re still hanging on to that commitment, even by the sheerest thread, here are five films that visually indulge your gastronomic senses, without having to take on all those pesky additional calories.
Columns
HIV “Treatment as Prevention” Study Science Breakthrough of the Year
The finding that HIV treatment with antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) can actually prevent transmission of the virus from an infected person to his or her uninfected partner has been named “Breakthrough of the Year” for 2011 by the journal Science.
Precious Metal, Buried Treasure
The last time I remembered having it on was at the Southern Park Mall.
Photos
Krewe of Olympus Twelfth Night
Krewe of Olympus presents the “Twelfth Night Party”, January 7, 2012. Photos by Dalton Dehart.
GLBT Political Caucus Elections
GLBT Political Caucus election of president and board, January 4, 2012. Photos by Dalton Dehart.
Features
Do Ask, Do Tell
Former Texas State Representative Glen Maxey’s new book about Rick Perry’s “hidden life” has a lot of people talking. Except Rick Perry.
Think It’s Difficult in America?
Young lesbians in love in one of the most inhospitable places for lesbian love to grow: Iran.
Blog
‘Battle of the Exes’
In the endless mythology of “Real World/Road Rules Challenges,” tiny black ladies rarely endure long. But Houstonian Jasmine Reynaud has proven that she can endure any competition, even from some of her steroid-pumped challengers. On The Challenge: Battle of the Exes, an amped-up Survivor on Viagra, Jasmine will have to face the usual gauntlet of adrenaline, hard partying, and political scheming, along with her former flame Tyrie. The Friendswood, Texas, native spoke with OutSmart about her hometown, her gay following, and her strategy for victory.
UPDATE: Ecuador Pledges to Close “Ex-Gay” Torture Clinics and Names Lesbian to Lead Ministry of Health
In a Stunning Turnaround, Ecuador Pledges to Close “Ex-Gay” Torture Clinics and Names Lesbian to Lead Ministry of Health
The MI5 British Counter-Intelligence Agency Listed as One of the Most Gay-Friendly Organizations in Britain
A step forward for LGBT boys and girls everywhere dreaming of becoming spies has been made. British counter-intelligence agency MI5 has been listed as one of the most gay-friendly organizations in Britain, according to a new survey.
