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 |  | Maine voters 'veto' gay marriage law
NEWS UPDATE 7 a.m. Nov. 4, 2009 - PORTLAND, Maine -- Gays lost marriage in Maine on Nov. 3. A people's veto at the ballot box wiped out the law passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor. It had not taken effect, pending the outcome of the vote. | | | Responses to Maine, Washington and Kalamazoo, Mich decisions
FROM A NEWS RELEASE | | | U.S. Senate's first hearing on inclusive ENDA
News update Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 - Thursday, Nov. 5—Restrooms and religion arose as the only objections today during the U.S. Senate's first hearing on the inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act ENDA . And the testimony from the Obama administration struck an unusually ironic note just two days after Maine voters rejected an equal-marriage law there. | | | Maine voters repeal marriage-equality law
NEWS UPDATE Nov. 4, 2009 - Portland, Maine—The vote tally in Maine Nov. 4, while not complete and not official, suggests an effort to repeal the state's newly passed marriage-equality law has succeeded. | | | Washington Referendum Ensures Domestic Partners Rights
NEWS UPDATE Nov. 6, 2009 - "The people of Washington have rejected a mean-spirited attempt to rob some citizens of the protections that others receive," said HRC President Joe Solmonese | | | Obama ends HIV travel ban
News update Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 - Friday, Oct. 30—President Barack Obama announced today that his administration will end the long-standing policy at Health and Human Services HHS that banned immigration by people with HIV. He announced the policy change during a ceremony at the White House, where he signed a bill to reauthorize the Ryan White program to help people with HIV and low incomes. | | | Obama signs hate-crimes bill
Saying no one in America should ever be afraid to walk down the street holding the hands of the person they love, President Barack Obama announced his signing of the long-sought federal hate-crimes prevention law Oct. 28. | | | Gay-rights decisions elsewhere in the U.S. ...
Maine was not the only place where voters decided on gay-rights issues. However, results elsewhere were much better for the LGBT community. | | | SPORTS: Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner
News update Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 - In a major development, the Chicago Cubs have become the first major-league sports franchise to have an openly gay owner. | | | LGBTs join banking protest
The LGBT activist group Gender JUST joined the more than 100 organizations that marched against the American Bankers Association's ABA's Chicago convention Oct. 27. | | | Trans health pros address needs, risks
Chicago transgender health professionals presented a wealth of information about the unique needs and health risk factors applying to transgender people Oct. 28 during a meeting of the HIV Prevention Planning Group HPPG . | | | Views: The last thing we should do is wait
Between President Obama's speech at the Human Rights Campaign HRC National Dinner Oct. 10 and the inspiring crowd of pro-equality marchers who gathered at the Capitol Oct. 11, it was quite a weekend. | | | Quotelines
Suspending enforcement of Don't Ask, Don't Tell —which the president has the authority to do—would instantly shift the debate to Congress. | | | Vital Bridges: 10 million meals
| | | World News
Extended for the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Maltese prez meets with ILGA-Europe | | | Daley, Starks praise hate-crimes bill
Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations, through chairman and commissioner Dana V. Starks, praised President Barack Obama and Congress for enacting the new and historic federal hate-crimes bill that Obama signed Oct. 28. | | | NATIONAL ROUNDUP
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom—known for his pro-LGBT opinions and actions—has dropped out of the California gubernatorial race, citing familial obligations, according to the San Jose Mercury News. | | | Damski remembered at ceremony
Arthur Johnston and Albert Bill Williams, champions of equality for the LGBT community, were honored at the Jon-Henri Damski Awards ceremony held at the Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville, on Nov. 1. | | |
Group focuses on housing for LGBT youths
In an effort to further raise awareness for their upcoming activities, the Chicago LGBTQ Host Home Program organized three informational meetings in early and mid-October. | | | KC Chiefs player suspended for calling reporters faggots
NEWS UPDATE Nov. 4, 2009 - Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was suspended by the team Oct. 29 for calling reporters faggots and calling a fellow Twitter user a fag. | | | PASSAGES Rusty Gordon
Rusty Gordon passed away Oct. 27 after losing her fight last night with progressive supranuclear palsy. | | | Quote On
MOOSE MEAT IS VERY GOOD for you, high in protein and very lean. He's an avid hunter, so he has his own. | | | Views: Equality: Present and future
This speech was delivered at the Chicago rally held Oct. 11 in solidarity with the National Equality March taking place in Washington, D.C., on the same day. | | | Nondiscrimination Ordinance passes in Kalamazoo, MI
NEWS UPDATE Nov. 3, 2009 - FROM A NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE NEWS RELEASE | | | Washington voters may affirm domestic partnerships
NEWS UPDATE Nov. 4, 2009 - FROM A WASHINGTON FAMILIES STANDING TOGETHER NEWS RELEASE |
| | Knight at the Movies: Precious
The critical buzz, word of mouth and heavyweight names Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, etc. attached to the indie drama Precious are so overwhelming that it's become a movie that arrives—as did Brokeback Mountain, Slumdog Millionaire and Pulp Fiction—with enormous expectations. | | | Reeling 2009: The first week
Reeling 2009, the second oldest gay and lesbian film festival in the country after San Francisco turns 28 this year. | | | REELING FILM FEST 2009 'American' woman Gwen Wynne
Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - In the movie American Primitive—set in 1973—British widower father Harry Goodhart played by Tate Donovan moves his two daughters to Cape Cod, Mass., where his business partner, Mr. Gibbs played by Adam Pascal lives out back. | | | MOVIES Lee Daniels' 'Precious' moments
Extended for the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Film producer/director Lee Daniels, 49, is a whirlwind of energy with an irresistible passion for movies that cut deep propelled by his unusual casting choices. | | | REELING FILM FEST 2009 Reeling in the 'Fish'
Various churches and religious leaders have spoken against homosexuality citing the Bible as their main resource. But does the Bible really say anything about homosexuality? | | | NUNN ON ONE: REELING That touch of Mink
Extended for the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Mink Stole continues more zany roles with two flicks at our very own Reeling Film Festival. Stuck!, an homage to film noir, and Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat prove that Mink is not hung around anyone's neck! | | | REELING FILM FEST 2009 A closer look at 'Baby Formula'
Mockumentary-style filmmaking is among my favorites, but it has been over-indulged and not true to its form in some recent TV shows and movies. However, The Baby Formula—playing Friday, Nov. 6, at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark, at 9:15 p.m. as part of the Reeling Film Fest—is among my new favorite lesbian films. | | | Scottish Play Scott: A muse of Fosse
Reinking returns to Chicago | | | Billy Masters
Last week, Rosie O'Donnell sat down for a marathon interview with Howard Stern. Yes, Howard Stern and, no, hell hasn't frozen over. You're not the only one who's surprised. Someone asked Rosie what she'd have thought 10 years ago if she was told Howard would become a big supporter of hers. She answered, "I would have said r u on crack." And yet, Howard has not only become a supporter; he's the one who convinced Rosie that she could be a successful radio personality. Given that endorsement, Rosie signed a deal with Sirius and just launched "Rosie Radio," a weekday talk show that will air on Sirius Stars from 10 a.m. till noon ET with an 8 p.m. replay . | | | Local events: Joan Rivers, Black pride and more
You better think: Center on Halsted offers "Queer Spirit Chicago Drop-In Guided Meditation," a weekly guided meditation, at 11-11:45 a.m. on Mondays, and 6-7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. The fee is $5-$10. RSVP's are strongly encouraged; contact Cathy Jones at cjones@centeronhalsted.org or 773-472-6469, ext. 265. | | | BOOK REVIEW Mean Little deaf Queer
Written by Terry Galloway $23.95; Beacon Press; , 248 pages | | | CRITICS' PICKS
C'est la Vie, Light Opera Works, through Nov. 15. Greg Opelka's fizzy and stereotypically French cabaret revue is a delight from start to finish, especially for those who proudly proclaim to be Francophiles. SCM | | | OPERA REVIEW Ernani
Playwright: Giuseppe Verdi music , Francesco Piave libretto . At: Lyric Opera of Chicago. Tickets: 312-332-2244; www.lyricopera.org/tickets; $33-$207. Runs through: Nov. 23 | | | Halloween Costume Parade photos
The Northalsted Halloween Costume Parade scared up its 13th year, featuring a Mad Hatter's Ball theme. | | | THEATER REVIEW Man of La Mancha
Playwright: Music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, book by Dale Wasserman. At: Theo Ubique at the No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood . Phone: 800-595-4849; $25-$53. Runs through: Nov. 22 | | | THEATER REVIEW Days to Come
Playwright: Lillian Hellman At: The Artistic Home formerly Live Bait Theatre , 3914 N. Clark. Phone: 866-811-4111; $23-$25. Runs through: Nov. 29 | | | THEATER REVIEWS The Glorious Ones and
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The Glorious Ones: Playwright: Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty. At: Bohemian Theatre Ensemble, 7016 N. Glenwood. Phone: 866-811-4111; $17-$22. Runs through Nov. 21 | | | Spotlight: Josh Zagoren's Horrible
Halloween may be over, but Hobo Junction still finds time to make merry with the macabre subject matter of cannibalism in the world premiere of Josh Zagoren's Horrible. | | | THEATER REVIEW Summer People
Playwright: Jenny Connell. At: The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee. Phone: 773-283-7071; $25. Runs through: Dec. 13 | | | Oral interpretation: Tim Miller talks to James Magruder
Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Sugarless Terrace Books; $24.95; 274 pages , the amazing new novel from acclaimed playwright James Magruder, is a joyous Binaca breath of fresh air. | | | Vinny Valdez: Shooting for the stars
Special to the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Vinny Valdez has a dream: to photograph the high-end fashion industry. He wants to travel and photograph the fashion world and the lives of well-known celebrities. | | | Lookingglass names new artistic director
Lookingglass Theatre has announced that Andrew White, a founding ensemble member, has been elected to the position of artistic director-elect. | | | Photos from Project VIDA (Project Life) fundraiser
Project VIDA Project Life , a not-for-profit organization that primarly provides programming to prevent HIV infections and resources for people living with the disease, held its annual fundraiser Oct. 29 at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th. |
| | Chicagoan connects with Clinton
Extended for the Online Edition of Windy City Times - Jeremy Hilborn sure has come a long way since his days in north suburban Deerfield, where his first job was working at the concession stand at Mitchell Pool. | | | Looking at the AIDS Marathon Training Program
The AIDS Marathon Training Program, which serves as a major fundraiser for AIDS Foundation of Chicago AFC , had a successful 2009 season as more than 400 runners competed in three races and raised more than $400,000 net. Here's a detailed look at the '09 AFC running season: |
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