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| | Gay mayoral candidate's body found in levee (UPDATE)
The body of openly gay Clarksdale, Miss., mayoral candidate Marco McMillian was found in a levee Feb. 27—and a 22-year-old man has been charged with his murder, according to the Washington Post. The Coahoma County Sheriff's ... | | 
| | Nearly 300 biz leaders and local governments oppose DOMA
Almost 300 businesses as well as professional and municipal employers filed a friend-of-the-court brief Feb. 27 in support of Edie Windsor's challenge to the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) before the Supreme Court, according to ... | | 
| | Illinois marriage bill clears House committee
A bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois is headed for a full House vote, after it passed out of committee Feb. 26. The House Executive Committee voted 6-5 in favor of the Religious Freedom ... | |
| | Hagel confirmed as Secretary of Defense
Openly gay U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted for the confirmation of former Senator Chuck Hagel to become Secretary of Defense, in a 58 to 41 vote Tuesday (February 26). The LGBT community initially balked at Hagel's ... | |
| | Marriage vote could be delayed
A House committee vote on marriage equality could happen later than expected today after work on gun control in the General Assembly threatened to push back the committee hearing. A vote on this bill is still ... | |
| | GOP brief against Proposition 8
The talk of many political pundits this week is a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court filed by a group of prominent Republicans that argues that California's Proposition 8, banning marriage for same-sex couples, violates the ... | |
| | Republicans sign brief backing marriage equality
At least 75 leading Republicans signed a brief to be submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court contending that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right, according to Gay Star News. Those who signed include top advisers to ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Former U.S. Surgeon General Koop dies
1980s-era U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop, 96, who was one of the few voices of reason during the start of the AIDS epidemic, died Feb. 25. Koop, a pediatric surgeon by training, was appointed ... | | 
| | Passages: Michael "Makayla" Gwinn, transgender youth
Makayla/ Michael Gwinn, a young transgender person whose life work was in mentoring fellow LGBTQ youth among other things died Feb. 16. Gwinn was 23. An active performer, makeup artist and LGBTQ youth advocate, Gwinn loved ... | | 
| | 'Pregnant man' speaks at Northwestern Univ.
LGBT and human-rights activist Thomas Beatie spoke at Northwestern University's Swift Hall Feb. 23. About 50 people attended the talk sponsored by Northwestern University student group Kaibigan. Known as the world's first ... | |
| | Oscars: Surprises, Bond, music
The Oscars seemingly had something for everyone this year. For those who are into the awards themselves, director Ben Affleck's political thriller Argo lived up to its favorite status and won three honors, including best picture, ... | |
| | Momentum builds for marriage as bill heads for House
Illinois's same-sex marriage bill was headed for the House after the measure passed out of the Senate on Valentine's Day. The bill was expected to be heard in committee Feb. 26. The Religious Freedom and Marriage ... | |
| | Rep. Berrios clarifies marriage stance, will vote yes
State Rep. Toni Berrios has clarified her stance on same-sex marriage, after reports that she was wavering the equal marriage bill currently in the Illinois House. www.DNAinfo.com had reported Feb. 21 that a Berrios spokesperson said ... |
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| | Two roads to gay marriage
Camilla Taylor knows how to win marriage equality. She did it in Iowa as the lead attorney in a lawsuit that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage, and she's been moving toward that goal for ... | |
| | Vatican denies gay-related reports
The Vatican is denying reports that Pope Benedict XVI's resignation was linked to an emerging scandal involving gay priests and high-priced blackmail, according to USA Today. Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone ... | |
| | Laura Bush in marriage-ad flap
Former First Lady Laura Bush wanted to be removed from a pro-marriage-equality ad that is part of a $1 million campaign from a new coalition, according to Advocate.com. In an ad for the Respect for Marriage ... | | 
| | Study: Bullying decreases over time
A recent study in Pediatrics has found that bullying of LGB youth really does decrease over time. More than 4,000 English teens were interviewed annually from 2004 to 2010. One hundred eighty-seven of these teens identified ... | |
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Howard Brown holding Mad Hatter's Brunch April 7
Howard Brown Health Center is holding its "Mad Hatter's Brunch" Sunday, April 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at ZED451, 739 N. Clark St. The Kinsey Sicks—often called "America's favorite dragapella beauty-shop ... | |
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Law-school symposium looks at LGBT rights
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law hosted the LGBT Civil Rights Symposium Feb. 22 to discuss legal issues related to marriage equality and LGBT people in the workplace. The symposium, themed "We Are Not Alone," kicked off ... | | 
| | PASSAGES Jackie Lane Smitherman
Jackie Lane Smitherman—a resident of Lakeview for the past 20 years—passed away suddenly at age 40 due to liver and kidney failure. Many knew lane at Ragin' Raejean's video store that he managed for several years. ... | |
| | VIEWPOINTS It's time for a queer-friendly pope
Just hours after Pope Benedict XVI announced his unexpected resignation, a bolt of lightning struck St. Peter's Basilica. Many say it's unequivocally a sign from God. If so, I'm hoping it's an Amen moment signaling the ... | |
| | ASK LAMBDA LEGAL Religious exemptions
VIEWPOINT
Q: I live in Illinois and have been eagerly waiting to see if we become the next state to win marriage. I was reading about an issue with religious exemptions. Can you tell me what that means? A: In addition to ... | | 
| | IKEA Thailand apologizes; Vatican denies rumors
World news: Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
IKEA Thailand has apologized to Thai Transgender Alliance for "the unintended offense" that an advertisement featuring a transgender person caused, according to Gay Star News. The ad, shown on Bangkok's BTS Skytrain system and YouTube, features ... | | 
| | Orman hosts panel; Larry Craig's case
NATIONAL ROUNDUP: Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Financial expert and CNBC Host Suze Orman moderated a panel discussion at New York University on the economic harms caused by the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and the denial of marriage for same-sex couples, according ... | |
| | VIEWPOINTS: IL needs federal funds to fill the Medicaid gap
Diverse constituency releases statement
We strongly encourage the General Assembly to accept new federal Medicaid funding that will be made available to Illinois in 2014 to fill a historic gap in the Medicaid program and provide health care coverage for ... | |
| | Katie Couric talks with transgender youth, show airs Feb. 26
From a news release
On Tuesday's "Katie," Katie Couric explores what it is like to grow up, and live transgender. Hear the deeply personal stories of three transgender children and their parents, as well as their journeys to understand the ... | | 
| | Controversy brewing over LGBT group's Hyatt cancellation
In the latest in a controversy that has embroiled LGBTs nationally, an LGBT group is facing significant penalty frees after cancelling their retreat at a Hyatt hotel in New Mexico in response to a boycott. Funders ... | | 
| | LGBTQ youth of color activists lead nationwide summit
Over 40 LGBTQ youth of color, representing approximately 17 organizations, from 16 cities across the nation gathered in Chicago to share activist tactics in the Connect Our Roots organizing summit Feb. 15-17. New York City-based organization ... | |
| | VIEWPOINTS Bradley Manning and the cowardice of Gay, Inc.
In Failing to Support Bradley Manning, Gay NGOs Betray Their Own Mission Statements and Fail to Promote an Inclusive Justice Agenda One of the signature traits of LGBT subculture in the United States is its adoration ... | |
| | 'Boys to Men' forum Feb. 26 at Room 43
Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus (CBGMC) is holding the forum "Boys to Men: Bedroom, Boardroom and Beyond" Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Room 43, 1043 E. 43rd St. Panelists at the conversation will include Austin ... | | 
| | Chicago marks Manning milestone at Pritzker Park
A variety of events took place around the world Feb. 23 to mark out U.S. Army private Bradley Manning spending 1,000 days behind bars. According to PolicyMic.com, Manning is accused of leaking state secrets to WikiLeaks ... | |
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Huntsman: Republicans should embrace marriage equality
Prominent conservative and former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman stated in an editorial that he now backs marriage equality, according to Advocate.com. Headlined "Marriage Equality Is a Conservative Cause," the former ... | |
| | IGLTA 30th tourism confab in Chicago May 2-4
The 30th anniversary of the annual global convention of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) will take place in Chicago May 2-4. Among the events slated are breakout sessions, an opening party (at the ... |
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| | Patio Theater, Chicago Cinema Society in new partnership
The newly re-opened and beautifully restored Patio Theater and The Chicago Cinema Society are very proud to announce their new partnership, which will bring unique independent film programming to the Patio. In addition to the Patio's
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| | March 8 AFC benefit with 'Queen of Indie Soul'
Award-winning songstress and "Queen of Indie Soul" Conya Doss will perform on Friday, March 8, at the House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., to benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC). Doss' performance will cap ... | | 
| | WCPA sings for a cause, greets new leader
SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT
I've been singing with the Windy City Gay Chorus for 10 years and writing freelance for Windy City Times for nine years. In that time, I've rarely written in these pages about Windy City Gay Chorus ... | | 
| | Spotlight: The Hideout
THEATER
Why should queer revues only play in the LGBT-friendly neighborhoods of Boystown or Andersonville? See how the popular monthly revue Making Out with Wes Perry and Friends plays in The Hideout when the title host invites ... | |
| | CRITICS' PICKS
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Lyric Opera of Chicago, through March 3. Commemorate the bicentennial of Richard Wagner's birth with out director Sir David McVicar's beautifully realized co-production that emphasizes how the arts are ... | | 
| | Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology; Counterfeiters
DOUBLE REVIEW
Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology Conception and Direction: Anthony Moseley. At: Collaboraction at Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: 312-226-9633 or www.collaboraction.org; $15-$25. Runs through: March 10 ... | | 
| | City of Dreadful Night
THEATER REVIEW
Playwright: Don Nigro. At: The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: 773-398-7028; www.thedentheatre.com; $25. Runs through: March 16 What must be understood about the cinematic genre dubbed "film noir" is that its defining works were ... | | 
| | 25 Saints
THEATER REVIEW
Playwright: Joshua Rollins. At: Pine Box Theater Company at the Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets: 773-404-7336; www.pineboxtheater.org; $25. Runs through: March 31 Three handguns, a claw hammer, an industrial-strength necktie and a box of kitchen ... | | 
| | Same Sex, Different Gays
THEATER REVIEW
Playwrights: Beverlee Bailey, Jason Geis, Brad Kemp, Brett Mannes, Amy Rose Ramelli and Patrick Serrano. At: pH Comedy Theater, 1515 W. Berwyn Ave. Tickets: 1-773-961-8214; www.whatisph.com; $15. Runs through: March 30 Specializing in improv and sketch ... | | 
| | Knight at the Movies: Stoker; The Jeffrey Dahmer Files; notes
Does anyone believe for a second that Nicole Kidman could have given birth to Mia Wasikowska? No more than that Lana Turner would spawn Sandra Dee, Joan Crawford would whelp Ann Blyth, Olympia Dukakis would give ... | | 
| | Imagining paradise with Levi Kreis
MUSIC
Levi Kreis had started making and producing his own music since 2005. "I started the Broadway gigs mainly because I needed groceries and was tired of eating Ramen every night," Kreis told Windy City Times. However, ... | | 
| | Billy Masters
Many people who work in the entertainment industry are delusional—but not me. I have no illusions about where I rank in this business we call "show." I'm somewhere in the lower middle, which is lucky for ... | |
| | Coming shows: Normal Heart, Timberlake, Kristen Ford
'Normal Heart' on HBO in '14 HBO announced that it will adapt the Tony-winning Larry Kramer play The Normal Heart, according to Deadline.com. The movie will star Julia Roberts and Mark Ruffalo in the key roles, ... | | 
| | Shirley MacLaine entertains St. Charles audience with stories
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Armed only with a remote-control clicker and a comfy chair, actress Shirley MacLaine made a rare appearance at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Ill., over the weekend. Beginning with her childhood, the Golden Globe winner ... | |
| | Pop Making Sense
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Tegan and Sara's Heartthrob is one of those pop albums where I found myself really enjoying every track on this polished, mostly upbeat collection by these Canadian lesbian twins. Sure the sound is delightfully ready for ... | | 
| | Original 'Batman' actors at Chicago comic expo
Noted actors Adam West and Burt Ward, who created the roles of Batman and Robin in the 1960s Batman TV series, will appear at this year's Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)—along with actress Julie Newmar, ... | | 
| | 'Magic Mike' sequel; 'Downton' adding Black character
Entertainment news: Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Channing Tatum has confirmed that a sequel to Magic Mike is in the works, according to Yahoo.com. "If he doesn't come back, I don't know how we're going to do it without our leader," said Tatum ... | | 
| | Oscars parties roll out all over Chicago
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Red carpets rolled out all over the Windy City Feb. 24 to celebrate the achievements in the world of cinema with the 85th Academy Awards. The Gene Siskel Center had guests enjoying themed cocktails and being ... | | 
| | USA Network, actor help fight bias
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Last week, an interactive tour bus pulled into Millennium Park for two days, with the goal of helping to fight discrimination. Part of the USA Network, Characters Unite Month shows fans the importance of fighting hate ... | | 
| | The Fall of the House of Usher
OPERA REVIEW Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Composer: Philip Glass; Librettist: Arthur Yorinks. At: Chicago Opera Theater at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. Tickets: 312-334-7777 or www.chicagooperatheater.org; $45-$125. Runs through: March 1 ... | | 
| | Concert helps victims of Hurricane Sandy
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Paul Caldwell makes his debut as the artistic director for Windy City Performing Arts (WCPA) on Saturday, March 2, for the group's annual spring concert, which promises to be one of its most emotional perfomances in ... | | 
| | John Neff: Left to his own devices
PHOTOGRAPHY Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Small, black-and-white, representational photographs make up Chicago-based artist John Neff's first solo museum exhibit at The Renaissance Society March 3 through April 14. The artist takes an approach in which ... | | 
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Siskel to honor Gwyneth Paltrow June 15
The Gene Siskel Center of the School of the Art Institute will honor actress Gwyneth Paltrow at its annual fundraiser, which will take place Saturday, June 15. "A Summer Soiree with Gwyneth Paltrow" will take place ... | | 
| | Donald Trump, La Toya and Bret talk 'Apprentice'
TELEVISION Extended for the online edition of Windy City Times
Donald Trump's The Apprentice is more popular than ever with its change of format a few seasons ago into a celebrity version that boosted ratings. With the new all-star version debuting on NBC, past competitors now ... | | 
| | Jax Jackson makes history on Goodman stage
Jax Jackson made history this year when he became the first openly transgender actor to perform on stage with the Goodman Theatre. I first met Jax in 2008 when he starred as Greta in Hannah Free, ... | | 
| | Suburban college student delves into filmmaking
Derrick L. Johnson II
Everyone has dreams but very few people know what they need to do in order to go about accomplishing them. That's not an issue for Joshua MacNeal. The 19-year-old sophomore attends the College of DuPage and ... | |
| | Straight Camp: A New Musical
From a news release
Whit, A teenage musical theater prodigy, is outed as gay in his hometown. His parents send him to Mount Saint Cleanliness, a gay-to-straight camp in Texas. There he meets other bright characters who are looking to ... | |
| | A Flood of Hope, Hurricane Relief concert benefits youth center
From a news release
CHICAGO, IL - A concert of hope, survival, and support filled with emotionally moving songs about wind, sea, and rain. Under the direction of new Artistic Director, Paul Caldwell, Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria present ... |
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| | A Gay in the Life: Troy Karnoff
When Troy Karnoff moved from Long Beach, Calif., to Chicago almost six years ago, he barely knew anyone; also, the few friends he knew, they too traveled regularly. But a brunch club ultimately brought everyone together. ... | | 
| | Brasserie 54
DISH Weekly Dining Guide in Windy City Times
I really detest chain restaurants. In fact, I'd rather die of hunger than ever be caught in whatever horrific splendor of the suburbs you might want to name. You could say that when restaurateurs begin opening ... | | 
| | Auto show: first for 2013; LGBT Auto Show briefing held
AUTOS
Auto show marks first for 2013 The public portion of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show ran Feb. 8-18. This was the first time since 1998 that the show was open to the public on a Saturday. Show organizers decided to shift ... | | 
| | Lesbian grandmother leads roller-derby team
Lori Danko was a skateboarder growing up, claims to secretly be an artist, and someday wants to give stand-up comedy a shot. She is a roller derby standout, the captain for the Double Crossers of Windy ... | |
| | Bowling for a cause
The 16th annual Strike Out Hunger is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, as more than 150 will converge at River Rand Bowl in Des Plaines for the 9 To 12 Bowling League's fundraiser for Vital Bridges ... | |
| | A short sale can help sell your home
Q. I have been trying to sell my house as I can't afford the payments anymore. My realtor suggested that I do a "Short sale." Will it benefit me? A. A Short Sale is a sale of real estate where a ... | | 
| | Three perfect gay days in Rome
TRAVEL Special to the online edition of Windy City Times By Jeff Guaracino
Rome for the weekend? You bet! With the pope's stunning announcement of his retirement and with spring upon us, now is an exciting time for a quick weekend escape to the Eternal City. Here are my ... | | 
| | Mondo Guerra's creation; Chicago Chef Week
Dining news: Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
—Mondo Guerra, winner of Lifetime's Project Runway All-Stars, is the newest spokesperson for Dining Out for Life hosted by Subaru, an annual fundraiser for AIDS service organizations throughout North America. ... | | 
| | THE Q LIST H.Melt on their poetry and muses
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
A prolific visual artist and transqueer poet, H.Melt is a crucial voice in Chicago's queer poetry scene. Represented also by slam poets, writers and activists like Mar Curran, ellie june navidson and Jakob VanLammeren, Chicago's queer ... | | 
| | Gender-neutral 'frarority' present at NEIU
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
There are only five members of Delta Lambda Psi at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), ranging in age from 21 to 29. They are juniors and seniors—gay, lesbian and straight. This is a gender-neutral "frarority," as they ... | |
| | 'Wacky' run March 3
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., will serve as the start/finish for the return—after a three-year hiatus—of the Wacky 5K/10K Run & Walk. Sporting a circus theme, it will be held Sunday, March ... | | 
| | HuffPost Gay Voices offers news, views
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
Noah Michelson was the senior editor at Out magazine, primarily responsible for running its website, a role he had for about two years—and he was content, not looking for a career move. But then officials at ... |
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