The 106th congressional session (2006) will be the last for openly-gay Republican Jim Kolbe, a 20 year veteran of the House. His exit is anything but quiet given the current ... Read More

I'm often asked why gay and lesbian couples want the legal right to marry. This question is usually followed by another inquiry, "Why not just civil unions?" They wonder what ... Read More

President Bush solidified his position on gay marriage in response the October 25th New Jersey high court ruling in favor of gay unions. He said, "I believe marriage is ... Read More

The marriage bells are ringing all over New Jersey in celebration of the October 25th court ruling in favor of gay marriage. Supreme Court Justice Barry T. Albin wrote, "Although ... Read More

No one wants to ride the short bus. The mini-cheese is reserved for the "rejects," or so the cool kids think. But perhaps the cool kids have it all wrong. ... Read More

What happens when the lines between life and death begin to blur and one's given one last chance at redemption? Where do you turn when the only person you can ... Read More

Could it be the lights, the audience or the stage that draws gay men to the theatre? Or, could it simply be entertainment and the thrill of performance? Classic live ... Read More

Actor T.R. Knight plays the how-could-you-not-love intern George O'Malley on the popular ABC drama, Grey's Anatomy. Knight started acting when he was 5 in Minneapolis and later moved to New ... Read More

I was a boy scout for a few days when I was 10. I never actually wanted to be one, but joining was the only way I could go on ... Read More

Last summer during a West Virginia camping trip, I brought up the topic of gay animals. At the time, my fellow gay hikers looked at me like I was the ... Read More

Michael Sandy was lured into a desolate area and robbed before being hit by a car as he fled his attackers, Gary Timmins, 16, John Fox, 19, and Ilya Shurov, ... Read More

If you're anything like me, you procrastinate around Halloween time scurrying desperately at the last minute for an eye-catching costume. We create our own fright-fests trying to avoid wearing clichéd ... Read More

There's a little bit of superhero in all of us- often with only subtle divisive differences. Comic book creator Stan Lee has used these simple observations to create the popular ... Read More

The 1st openly gay congressman, Gerry Studds died of a blood clot in the lung on October 14, 2006 at the age of 69. Studds was known for his political ... Read More

I may not be based in the Motor City anymore, but I haven't lost my auto roots. One of the most popular top picks series has been updated and expanded to ... Read More

The Gay Life board is blowing up this week with tons of topics ranging from depression to straight female co-workers to debates over age differences and midnight rants. See what ... Read More

October 11th is National Coming Out Day! Even though there is a designated day to celebrate, coming out isn't a race or a one-time event. It should happen in stages and ... Read More

Just graduating, still in the job market or simply want a career change? Salary and location alone aren't enough these days. Companies demand more from their employees and workers expect ... Read More

Rep. Mark Foley's misdeeds are his burden, so why are all gays being blamed for his actions? The Christian organization Family Research Council explains why in an issued paper titled, ... Read More

Gay South Africans are losing pints of blood-- voluntarily, that is. On November 1, gays that have been celibate for six months will be allowed to donate blood. The decision ... Read More

House artist Celeda said it best some years ago, "Music is the key to my salvation." Many people share this sentiment. Music has the power to uplift spirits, soothe souls ... Read More