State of the Movement
By Danny CrossConsidering the last 40 years of the gay rights movement is complicated. American society has come a long way, as evidenced by the numerous states that recognize gay marriage, the increasing protections gays have secured through legislation and the increasing success of reality TV shows about designers. (Thanks for the exposure, capitalism!)
Reason to Rally
Activism just as necessary 40 years after Stonewall
By Will Kohler
Many people believe that gay and lesbian activism and our fight for GLBT equality began the night of the Stonewall Riots in 1969. But as early as 1895, a group of New York “androgynes” called the Cercle Hermaphrodites united “for defense against the world’s bitter persecution.”
CityBeat Podcast 12: Gay Pride in Cincinnati
This is the Gay Pride edition of the CityBeat Podcast. Or maybe it's the Pridecast. Our guests include Christine Wilson, who confesses the si...
The Zen of Gay
A cross-cultural and cross-philosophical view of gay pride
By Ryan McLendonCincinnati is full of gay people. Full. Of. Them. Gays and lesbians operate at every level on the community, from the bartenders at your favorite Clifton pub to doctors and lawyers in downtown firms. They cook your meals. They connect your calls. They tell you that you look fat in skinny jeans. It’s just like Fight Club, but with gays.
Missed Connections
An open letter from a confused straight guy
By Danny CrossDear Amanda, It was nice talking to you at Cadillac Ranch Friday night. It was kind of a weird place for a straight person like myself to be out socializing. You know, with the hundreds of gay people who showed up with Guerrilla Queer Bar. That's why I appreciated your forwardness when you told me I was cute and asked me if I was gay.
