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Pride in Our Consumption

June 14, 2010
By Chris Sowers
Pride in Our Consumption

Ten years ago on June 2nd, President Bill Clinton declared June as “Gay & Lesbian Pride Month.” President Obama just recently did the same, only renaming it “LGBT Pride Month.” Every year, throughout the month, members from across the LGBTIQQA community come together to celebrate life, art, and culture. There are parades and parties...
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TRANSform Me: Success or Failure?

May 14, 2010
By Chris Sowers
TRANSform Me: Success or Failure?

In case you haven’t heard of this new show on VH1, it is like many other makeover programs. Desperate women send in their videos talking about how they want to make a change and then the network sends out a group of “fashion experts” to make them over. This usually involves changing their wardrobe,...
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Out of the Closet and on to the Tube: An Interview with Carson Rader

March 14, 2010
By Chris Sowers
Out of the Closet and on to the Tube: An Interview with Carson Rader

Coming out is risky business. Thanks to years of civil and human rights work, it is less risky to do so with regards to a person’s sexual orientation. Yes, there are still plenty of challenging situations and even dangerous ones that must be negotiated if a person is gay or lesbian. But as Bob...
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The Misogyny of Bikini Boy

February 14, 2010
By Chris Sowers
The Misogyny of Bikini Boy

Last week, American Idol wrapped up its audition tour with a stop in Denver, Colorado. The judges, ever the guardians of talent, handed out twenty six “Golden Tickets” to Hollywood. Ty Hemmerling wasn’t one of the lucky ones. Dubbed the “Bikini Boy,” Ty attended his American Idol audition wearing his girlfriend’s bikini. According to...
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