Unlike straight parents, gay parents cannot go out one night, get drunk and adopt. Unlike straight parents, gay parents have children because they are wanted and planned for.Unlike straight parents, gay parents cannot go out one night, get drunk and adopt.... more
Dan Savage discusses the definition of marriage, and the erroneous claim that same-sex couples seek to re-define this institution.
Marriage was originally a sale of property. In the west, Marriage was re-defined BY THE HETEROSEXUAL COMMUNITY, and evolved into an equal legal partnership - slash - life partnership many years ago.
Yet, when the concept of same-sex marriage is introduced, detractors attempt to define marriage in it's original archaic terms, in the subconscious hope of deflecting from their own (often religiously-inspired) homophobia. They claim to be making reason-based arguments against same sex marriage, but when their reasoning is invalidated, it becomes clear that their arguments are emotion-based -- stemming from prejudice and nothing more...Dan Savage discusses the definition of marriage, and the erroneous claim that same-sex... more
This video clip features Dan at University of Maryland, speaking on the tough subject of coming out to a very Christian family. It gives you a little perspective when you hear the story he tells of the abuse that a boyfriend of his suffered at the hands of his father -- an evangelical Baptist minister.This video clip features Dan at University of Maryland, speaking on the tough subject... more
HBO is considering a show based on "Savage Love," the sex advice column syndicated in alternative weeklies.
In his blog in his home alt-weekly, The Stranger in Seattle, Wash., columnist Dan Savage said he has been working on "a non-airing presentation pilot for HBO" that would be called "Savage Love."
Quoting from a draft press release for the show, Savage said the possible show "will focus on current events and cultural trends with sex as the filter."
Added Savage: "I'm hoping to bring a new kind of conversation to TV about sex -- an honest conversation, one that's informed without being (too) wonky, funny without being (too) cruel, sexy without being (too) cheesy. Basically, my sex-advice column -- but on the teevee!"
The first taping is scheduled for this Thursday, he said.HBO is considering a show based on "Savage Love," the sex advice column... more
Eleven gay bars in Seattle were sent letters Tuesday threatening ricin attacks — in what some are describing as a hate crime. The anonymous letters say, "I have in my possession approximately 67 grams of ricin with which I will indiscriminately target at least five of your clients. ... I expect them to die painfully while in hospital." A 12th letter was sent to the alternative weekly The Stranger, according to its Web site. That letter says the paper should be "prepared to announce the deaths of approximately 55 individuals."
The letter lists the bars as: The Elite, Neighbours, The Wildrose Bar, The Cuff, Purr, The Seattle Eagle, R Place, Re-bar, C.C.Attle's, Madison Pub and The Crescent. The letter implies the attacks will take place one Saturday this month. In a statement, the Seattle Police Department said it takes the threat seriously. It has seized the letters and is processing them and is coordinating efforts with the FBI and other federal agencies.
Stranger editorial director Dan Savage said he didn't take the threat too seriously: "I get a death threat a day with Savage Love," he said, referring to a sex column he writes. Savage said the letters didn't contain any religious references, making him wonder whether the author was an embittered gay person. He said that if the threat were designed to ruin business for gay bars, it may backfire. Staffers from The Stranger made a point of visiting gay bars Tuesday night to show their support, he said, and others may be inspired to do the same.Eleven gay bars in Seattle were sent letters Tuesday threatening ricin attacks —... more
Eleven gay bars in Seattle were sent letters Tuesday threatening ricin attacks — in what some are describing as a hate crime. The anonymous letters say, "I have in my possession approximately 67 grams of ricin with which I will indiscriminately target at least five of your clients. ... I expect them to die painfully while in hospital." A 12th letter was sent to the alternative weekly The Stranger, according to its Web site. That letter says the paper should be "prepared to announce the deaths of approximately 55 individuals."
The letter lists the bars as: The Elite, Neighbours, The Wildrose Bar, The Cuff, Purr, The Seattle Eagle, R Place, Re-bar, C.C.Attle's, Madison Pub and The Crescent. The letter implies the attacks will take place one Saturday this month.
In a statement, the Seattle Police Department said it takes the threat seriously. It has seized the letters and is processing them and is coordinating efforts with the FBI and other federal agencies. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans that can be deadly if purified and then ingested or inhaled.
Stranger editorial director Dan Savage said he didn't take the threat too seriously: "I get a death threat a day with Savage Love," he said, referring to a sex column he writes. Savage said the letters didn't contain any religious references, making him wonder whether the author was an embittered gay person. He said that if the threat were designed to ruin business for gay bars, it may backfire. Staffers from The Stranger made a point of visiting gay bars Tuesday night to show their support, he said, and others may be inspired to do the same.Eleven gay bars in Seattle were sent letters Tuesday threatening ricin attacks —... more
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