Transparent Scapegoating

For a snippet of the PBS documentary "WikiSecrets"

further explaining why the military and government is hot to

imprison Private Manning, check out

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" WikiSecrets excerpt

For more info on the case, and to

see the story you won't see on the evening

news about how this hero from our community is

a true American, check out

"Bradley Manning Support Network" official website

and sign the petition to help

bring about his release!

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'Limitations' are Illusions

Whoever you are,

Whatever you do....

Wherever you find yourself,

At whatever stage of life....

Loving yourself fully

for who you are...

May be the toughest task you'll ever face.

But it's also the most valuable.

Don't let others' idea of who and what you are

define yours.

Your happiness is your choice,

and your gift to yourself.

Let no one else stand in your way.

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"Connected" - Short Film

Just a beautiful piece for the simplicity (yet poignancy) of physical and
emotional intimacy! It's not all about sex, nor do feelings die when things
have run their course.

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"Dear Friend" short film, part 1, 2

"Dear Friend" short film, part 1 (of 2)

A poignant and relatable story of

young friendship turned to love....

even if the participants can't grasp

or admit the implications.

Brilliantly acted and very genuine.

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Pay A Lot of Attention to the Men Behind the Curtain

Just to dispense with a pretense that may be held by newly out or
younger people who find themselves pursuing a place in the 'gay
community;' There really is not such a beast in existence.

Sure, there are a couple thousand devoted, hard-working, insightful
folks of all races, age, beliefs who represent all the rainbow of queer
and are looking out for equality for everyone. And then there are
several million noxious, self-serving, addicted, bar-hopping body nazis
who are as shallow as the day is long. The latter's objectives include
being catty and getting their dicks sucked.

I'm aware of the horror stories of growing up gay that produce such
people, but there are times when you have to deal with bottom lines,
and everybody has a sob-story, sister!

Just like in the 'real world,' there are good and bad aspects in everyone,
and frankly because of the damage we suffer in life, our group has more
than its fair share of damaged goods, and not a lot in place to make sure
that those basic needs are being addressed.

There's a lot of division, a lot of factionalism, a lot of marginalization.
A lot of lacking promotion of safe sex, of emotionally-healthy sex, of
mutual respect. The emphasis is on fun and abandon and consumerism
and a market, rather than community-building, shared interests, and
coalition-building. Politics and social reform are an after-thought to many.


The Transport Group Theatre Company does the classic "Boys in the Band"

Pretending it's a perfect party, for the presentation to the outside world,
may seem like a unified show of support, but it keeps the necessary changes
and developments from taking place. Criticism allows for transformation.

And casting the spell of one big happy family just sets the new guys up
for a fall. And let's face it; the new guys' best interests are not at the heart
of most of the selfish agendas I see.

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SNAP! SIZZLE! SNAG!



Lampooning anti-gay leftists, Lichtenstein style!



For more cool designs and commentary, check out the blog at

The Cahokian

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"Signage" complete short film

A really well-done short film dealing with aging gay men changing
sensibilities, fickle hook-ups, disappointments, and reinvention. Enjoy!

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