native heritage

A time for reflection...

Every year I submit this piece for Thanksgiving because it captures, in my humble opinion, the best way I can express my outrage of the genocide of Native Americans that is summarily glossed over with a national celebration and an annual holiday of its occupiers. "Yes, there's internalized homophobia in every gay community, but as Native Americans we are taught not to like ourselves because we're not white. In our communities, people don't like us because we're gay."

Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand have made the courageous and necessary move to institute a new policy formally recognizing gay and lesbian employees.

Irish and African-American lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities share a lot in common when it comes to being excluded from iconic institutions in their communities. For LGBTQ African Americans, it's the Black Church, and for LGBTQ Irish, it's the St. Patrick's Day Parade. St. Patrick's Day has rolled around again, and like previous March 17th celebrations nationwide, its LGBTQ communities are not invited. As a contentious and protracted argument for now over two decades, parade officials have a difficult time grasping the notion that being Irish and gay is also part of their heritage.

The term “Kiss Me I’m Irish” takes on a whole new meaning today as we profile the 7 (get it, lucky number 7) most amazing Irish/Irish-American Lassies in the biz including Jennifer Connelly, Alyson Hannigan, Megan Fox and Olivia Wilde. So lesbians toast these lasses!

Mitchell discusses LGBT representation, what her role has meant to foster kids, working with her idol Rosie O’Donnell, and whether or not she would do a musical episode!

Palm Beach, Florida has a long tradition as a magnet of wealthy scions, celebrities, and politicians, offering, as the Palm Beach County slogan puts it, "The Best of Everything," including gorgeous beaches, top-notch boutiques, immaculate streets, sprawling mansions and beautiful people. And it's lesbian and gay friendly too!