Bill Clinton Declares Obama is Ready to Lead
Addressing the democratic convention last night, former president Bill Clinton declared that democratic presidential nominee, 'Barack Obama is ready to lead America and to restore American leadership in the world.' Ending weeks of speculation about a rift between the former president and the Illinois senator, Clinton not only urged his wife’s supporters to get behind Obama, but also lavishly praised and enthusiastically endorsed Obama in what was one of the most rousing speeches given at the Democratic National Convention thus far.
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Legendary Lesbian Activist Del Martin Dies
Legendary lesbian activist Del Martin died on Wednesday morning at the age of 87. Her lifelong partner Phyllis Lyon, whom she married legally at last in California in June, was by her side. Martin and Lyon co-founded the nation’s first national advocacy group for lesbians, the Daughters of Bilitis, in 1955. Martin and Lyon were the first same-sex couple to legally wed in San Francisco on June 16 in a ceremony officiated by Mayor Gavin Newsome at City Hall. - [full article]
NBC Issues Apology Over Coverage of Gay Diver Matthew Mitcham
Well aware that the world was fervently disappointed that Olympic golden gay boy Matthew Mitcham did not receive the coverage he deserved at the Olympic Games, NBC issued a statement on Wednesday apologizing for the lack of coverage. Outside of the fact that Mitcham is gay, he carries with him a fantastic story. After taking time off and considering retiring, he came back to win gold over a powerful Chinese team that was highly expected to win the top prize. - [full article]
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps to Host Saturday Night Live
For the past several weeks he’s been the most talked about person on the planet. Now, eight-time gold medal winner Michael Phelps will show off his comedy chops as host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, when the show premieres its 34th season on September 13th. The world has seen his athletic prowess. Now we’ll see how Phelps does up against the likes ofAmy Poehler. - [full article]
Big Brother w/ Marcellas: Stupid Is As Stupid Does
'Stupid is as stupid does.' Forrest Gump uttered one of the most famous lines in recent movie history. This week on Big Brother a lot of stupid things have been done and a whole lot more have been said. Now I am not one to call the House Guests stupid. I know what it's like to be there... to make a mistake. But man.... - [full article]
Reintroducing Devin Lima
The first time I saw Devin Lima perform, he was sone-third of the late '90s boyband LFO. The pop sensations were performing alongside names like Whitney Houston and Deborah Cox at a soiree for Arista , the label behind their smash hit single 'Summer Girls'. Now more than seven years later, Lima chats with GayWired.com about his transition from boyband personality to edgy, pop wunderkind.
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David Moretti Video Blog: The One With the Panties
It’s back to New York for David Moretti, staying in a cushy hotel room with a wrap around balcony (and those of you who’ve stayed in a hotel in NY, you know this means our man has hit the big time). David’s in town for an underwear show, but prude that he is, he only gives us a half assed glimpse at the goods.
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Backstage with Porn Superstar Jake Decard
A fruitful life in front of the camera took an unexpected turn when Jake Deckard, one of many porn stars who set their sites on one day directing, did just that... and became pretty damn good on it, if we do say so ourselves. Take a trip backstage with Jake as we discuss his latest work, Jock Itch 2. - [full article]
Goodbye Del Martin… And Now the Fight Begins Del Martin spent 55 years partnered with the love of her life, Phyllis Lyon, and yesterday morning, Del slipped away. Theirs was the sort of bond that comes once in a lifetime—a life filled with one first after another. To think—Phyllis and Del were together 55 years and married barely two months. And now, the religious right is attempting to take that bond away... again. - [full article]
The Joe Biden Challenge
Tonight, Joe Biden takes the stage at the DNC for the most important speech of his political career. Biden will have the challenge of successfully proving that his presence on the Democratic ticket will help win the White House. It’s a tall order that is sure to inspire comparisons to successful VP candidates past like Lyndon Baines Johnson and more ill-fated contenders like the late Lloyd Bentsen. - [full article]
Proudly Out: The Importance of Friends
The Capital District’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community lost a good friend two weeks ago. Cecelia Garfinkel succumbed to her battle with cancer. Her untimely death got me thinking about the importance of allies in these vexing political times. It is more important than ever for the LGBT community to expand our relationship with straight folks who support our rights. - [full article]
Left to Right: John Edwards, Kanye West, John McCain
Gay rights opponents get smacked down in Oregon; Prop 8 fuels a wild fundraising race in California; John McCain proves to be more pro-choice than pro-gay; the Democrats ready for a starry convention in Denver; the Republicans get revved up for their greenest convention ever in St. Paul; and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi changes her tune about offshore drilling, but she wants a few things in return. - [full article]
Your Perfect Wedding: Location Scouting in Palm Springs
Birds do it… bees do it… even gay folks in Palm Springs do it! So if you and the love of your life are ready to do it, i.e., commit yourselves to lifetime of wedded bliss, Palm Springs is the perfect setting for your perfect day. As one of the first destinations to focus its efforts on attracting the gay traveler, Palm Springs has always opened its loving arms to the GLBT community. - [full article]
Travel Odds and Ends: Avril Lavigne, ‘Ugly’ Women
An Australian mining town extends an invitation to less attractive women; Malaysia tries to shut Avril LaVigne down for being ‘too sexy’; Manholes go missing in Texas; A Swedish woman tries to sell her apartment with her stepdad still in it; and Italian towns go crazy with a new list of bans against everything from lying in the park to giving a lover a kiss goodbye in a car! - [full article]
Celebrity Travelogue: Ryan Raftery
The New York Observer has called his one-man show Ryan Raftery & Friends: A SOLO ACT 'hilarious!' and Christopher Ciccone described the budding star as 'Dietrich... with balls.' Live from New York, Ryan Raftery recently chatted with GayWired.com about a few of his favorite places around the globe. And true to the spirit of his one-man show, he is as outrageous as ever. - [full article]
Palau: The Rainbows End
Set about 500 miles east of the Philippines in the tropics of Micronesia, Palau, with its expansive coral reefs and pristine waters is among the top, off the beaten path, diving locales in the world. It was one of Jacques Cousteau’s favorite places and is often referred to as the place where 'The Rainbow Ends.' - [full article]
Nobody Wants to Read Your Resume
Painful fact: the hiring official at Acme Wingnuts—or any company, for that matter—would rather not read your resume. Don't take it personally. He'd rather not read anybody's resume. Labored, unexciting text, pat phraseology, fluff and puff exaggerations. It's torture. Still, he's going to read the sorrowful lot of them because it remains the best (only?) way to get warm bodies in the interview chair. - [full article]
Online Reputation Management - How to Bury Digital Dirt
People are always looking you up online whether it's before they meet with you, offer you a job, or even date you, so what do you do if some 'bad stuff' or at least undesirable or inaccurate things about you appear high in search results? Your online reputation is important, so how can you handle this so-called 'digital dirt'? - [full article]
Special Rights No More
When my partner and I decided to move from the Southeast to a large, vibrant, liberal city in the upper Northwest, we knew that it would be different. We expected employer-based partner benefits, we knew we could register as Domestic Partners, and we knew that we would find gay and lesbian friends. I also hoped that when I got a job, being gay just wouldn’t be an issue. - [full article]
Former Google Employee Anna Patterson Launches Competing ‘Cool’ Search
A former Google employee has launched a new search engine to compete against the massive Internet presence of her former employer. Anna Patterson and her husband, Tom Costello, developed the Cuil search engine (pronounced ‘cool’) with the intention of indexing more websites than Google and providing more accurate results for search users. A preliminary search for gay resources on Cuil.com yields pleasingly accurate information, but extremely limited functionality. - [full article]
Eating disorders are not just a problem for teenage girls. Many gay men with body issues obsess about their weight or appearance, but some take it so far they are literally starving themselves to death. GayWired.com spoke to one eating disorder survivor about how his behavior began and what it took to get back to a healthy way of life.
With a former Hollywood action star and Mr. Universe as its governor, it makes sense the California has become the first state to ban trans fats from its restaurants. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill that bans restaurants in the state from using virtually all trans fats, which are found in most margarines and oils.
A Girl, Her Bike and a Bucket of Butt Balm
Last month I embarked on AIDS LifeCycle 7, a life-changing ride that has taken a few weeks and a massage or two to fully comprehend. I'm just beginning to understand that I—and 2,500 other nuts—pedaled 545-miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money, through the LA Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, for people living with AIDS. - [full article]
Gay Men Complacent When it Comes to HIV
Has the LGBT community become complacent when it comes to HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention? In recent years, an unnerving trend has shown its face in the gay community, and a new study from the Center for Disease Control is validating that claim. A study released last week has shown increases in new diagnoses of HIV in the category of “men who have sex with men,” or MSM. - [full article]
Victim to Scapegoat: The Tragedy of Lawrence King
For the first time in thirteen years as a parent, I am actually scared. What is the world coming to when a hate crime victim such as Lawrence King becomes the object of blame for ending up getting shot in the head? My oldest son is not a tough guy. He’s sweet. What do I say to him now? He should feel free to express himself? When society may one day blame him for being the victim of someone else's hate? - [full article]
Obtaining a Same-Sex Wedding License in California
Unlike Massachusetts, where you must be a citizen of the state to get married, California will legally marry any couple from any state. Depending on your circumstances and preferences, a California wedding may be the best option for you and your partner. If so, here are a few things you'll need to know about same-sex marriages in this state. - [full article]
It's Never Too Late to Find 'The One!'
On the first anniversary of the day my father died, Feb. 1, 2005, to be precise, my sadistic editor at the old-school Connecticut daily where I bore the illustrious title of 'Town Reporter,' sent me kicking and screaming on an assignment. When the public relations department of a local nursing home called with a tidbit about an epic love story, my editor sent me off with my reporter’s notebook and my pen to paint a verbal portrait of the two lovebirds. And I got a lesson in love. - [full article]
Keeping Children First in a Mixed Orientation Marriage
For many people, the most painful aspect of living in a mixed orientation marriage is dealing with their children. Both parties may experience guilt, anxiety and confusion when deciding what to tell their children. In the case of divorce, there is the added burden of custody and visitation issues. To make matters worse, if the relationship becomes embittered, children are many times used as a tool for manipulation by one or both parties. - [full article]
here! Love and Sex: Philadelphia
If you're making your way down the east coast, don't bypass the birthplace of our nation. The gay community is thriving in Philadelphia, and you can feel free to walk down the streets out and proud. This City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection) boasts a well-stocked 'gayborhood' where you'll find LGBT-friendly bars and shops and incredible support in The William Way Center. Find out more in this video from here!Watch Video
