Hot Guys & Hot Rods: Gays Love Their Cars

Who says gay guys don't know their way around an auto body shop? No, we're not talking about the porn fantasy where you go to pick up your ride and the hot mechanic rolls out from under the car, covered in grease, his jumpsuit open halfway down to his navel—and next thing you know you're both naked and screwing. We're talking about honest-to-goodness, everyday guys who love their cars and know a thing or two about how to fix them.

Sarah Palin Resigns

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska:

About Last Night: Remembering Michael and Farrah

What a day. What a day. Is anyone else famous going to die? Let's hope not.

It was hard when Barbara Walters told me over my morning latte that Farrah was close to death, and when she died about an hour later I felt immense sadness. As a child growing up in the '70s, I saw Farrah everywhere. She was gorgeous. She was seductive. She was an icon. And I got to sleep with her in my bed every night—that sex kitten image in her bathing suit was on a satin pillow my dad bought me when I was about eight. Little did he know I wasn't pining away for her as he had hoped, but still loved rubbing against that pillow (can you blame me? It was satin!). She was an Angel. Not only Charlie's, but mine, too, and for so many others. Even though she somewhat disappeared from the spotlight over the next few decades, she was still that lovable Farrah. Hearing about her being diagnosed with cancer a few years ago was sad, but knowing it was there softened the blow of her ultimate death.

We're Here. We're Queer. What's next?

There was a time when as a collective group, gay people needed to band together to have our voices heard. We were persecuted, had our bars raided, had our homes taken when our long-term partners passed away and their families didn't approve of our relationships or lifestyles. Our government turned a blind eye when thousands of us started dying from a mysterious disease, so heroic people within our community formed advocacy groups. These groups supported our "families" and gave us a place to turn for help when we needed it since it didn't seem that many others cared. We had medical groups, social groups and, of course, activists. It was this last category that showed America what it had turned its gay community into: angry, frustrated people who weren't going to sit back and be ignored anymore.

Op-Ed: Obama Memo Is A Piece of Crap

I keep thinking that President Obama must have turned to his handlers yesterday morning and said “get me that fag Frank and that mannish one from Wisconsin, what’s her name, Timmy, to stand next to me when I sign this.” I know that sounds cruel, but if you take time to actually read the signed memorandum that Obama made such a show of on Wednesday, even the non-cynics would have to consider that it was nothing more than that, show...and maybe an attempt to counter the growing criticism this administration has been hearing from the LGBT community over its inactions.

Hello Bully. Remember Me?

No one likes to get pushed around, but unless you can kick someone in the nuts and run real fast (or get on a fast-track to a black belt in karate), most kids don't have the strength or support to do something about it. If you go to a teacher or a parent, the bullying may get worse (at least you think it will) and therefore remain silent taking this other kid's crap.

Bitter: Party of One

A few years ago, I worked at a great Italian restaurant in Chicago's West Loop. The food was classic northern Italian, had a great wine list and the atmosphere was laid back, fun and boisterous. Most of the people who came in were usually in good spirits and knew they would get a delicious meal served by a lively staff.

Unstable Catholic Doesn't Want Gays Fostering Her Son

A woman suffers a mental breakdown after living in an abusive marriage and subsequently can't take care of her young son. She seeks help in finding a good home where her son will be raised in a loving environment and goes through an agency that places children in homes that have been screened and cleared as safe. The child is placed in a home that is part of a hotel owned by the couple who will raise the boy. The problem, at least how the mother sees it? The couple is gay.

Airline For Pets Launches This Summer

Is your dog or cat tired of flying in the cargo hold when you travel? Okay, Fido and Kitty can't talk, but if they could, I am sure they would tell us that they'd rather fly in the main cabin, and now they can on PetAirways. I'm not kidding. There is a new airline just for pets, PeoplePets reports.

Do We Need LGBT Studies?

When I went to college, LGBT studies classes were pretty much unheard of, but they're all the rage these days. Schools ranging from UCLA to the University of Maryland offer LGBT studies courses and programs. But do we really need them?

I got to thinking about this today when I read that the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus has raised $1.5 million to fund an endowed professorship in LGBT studies at Harvard University. Reportedly the first of its kind, this endowed professorship will allow the school to hire visiting professors who will come in for a semester at a time to teach classes on sexuality and sexual minorities.