Thoughts on contemporary culture
| M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| « Apr | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | ||||
Several months ago, I wrote about a BBC poll question asking if gays should be executed. It seems that CNN is determined to show American media can be as homophobic as its British counterpart. On March 6, anchor Kyra Phillips had a discussion on whether homosexuality could be cured. Its guest was noted ex-gay Richard [...]
Continue reading about CNN Insults Gays, Gives Weak Apology »
Most articles about the demographics of the LGBT community are focused on youth, as the average age of coming out continues to drop. But the Associated Press has published an article about the other side of the spectrum — people who are coming out in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. It is a testament to [...]
Continue reading about Interesting Article on LGBT Seniors »
For the past few months I have been writing about the horrendous proposal to criminalize LGBTs in Uganda. President Obama and Hilary Clinton both spoke against the bill at the National Prayer Breakfast, but a gay Ugandan offered his opinion at a competing event, the American Prayer Hour. View the clip below.
Positive Black Gay Representation In The Media
Continue reading about Positive Black Gay Media Sightings: Precious, Miki Howard and Mo’Nique »
There’s a new calendar out there that serves a purpose greater than marking time. Asian Men Redefined shows the diversity of the Asian gay male community. Long stereotyped as submissive and feminine, or nerdy and unattractive, Redefined presents thirteen Asian men looking confident and giving body body body! It is a bold, new take on [...]
In August 2009, I wrote about the LGBTI Health Summit in Chicago. The summit happened as the health care debate was kicking into high gear, and there were hopes that the LGBT community would be adequately represented in any federal legislation. Now that Congress appears ready to pass health care reform, it is worth noting [...]
Continue reading about Will LGBTs Be Ignored By Health Care Reform? »
One week after gay marriage was defeated in Maine, the LGBT community continues to look for answers. The loss was particularly bittersweet because all the advantages seemed to be on the side of gay marriage supporters. They had more money, local media and politicians were on their side, and polls indicated that it would pass. [...]
With President Obama’s efforts to reform health care dominating the headlines in recent weeks, it was with great anticipation that I attended the National LGBTI Health Summit in Chicago from August 14 – 18. Over the course of the summit, dozens of workshops were held, as well as plenary panels and group discussions. Presenters described [...]
Let me be the first to welcome you to The Next Write Thing. Whether you got here through a personal invite, random link, or word of mouth, I hope you find this a place worth coming back to. Some of you may be asking yourselves why this site exists. In an online world where millions [...]
© 2009-2012 The Next Write Thing All Rights Reserved -- Copyright notice by Blog Copyright