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  • The Kiss of Activism

    By on December 3, 2003

    On Wednesday, November 5th, Stephanie Haaser kissed a girl. The twelve-second kiss occurred between Haaser and classmate Katherine Pecore during lunch period at River Hill...

  • Parental Guidance

    By on December 3, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson ''I certainly didn't take this job for any notions about limelight or attention on me. As a person, I'm more of...

  • Women's Work

    By on November 19, 2003

    Among the many pleasures of last month's Reel Affirmations Film Festival was seeing myself on the big screen. I'm proud to have been just one...

  • Kicking the Habit

    By on November 12, 2003

    Two times as many lesbians report being heavy smokers than straight women, says the Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer, so it's no surprise if...

  • Politically Correct

    By on November 12, 2003

    In my little nuclear-free suburb last week, the voting members of my ward joined together to elect a lesbian to represent us on the Takoma...

  • Family Affair

    By on November 12, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Like so many parents confronted with a child coming out of the closet, Dick Gephardt's first thoughts at his daughter Chrissy's...

  • Truly Yours

    By on October 22, 2003

    Dear Lena, It's rather queer that a drag queen would pass moral judgment on the lifestyle of a happily married bisexual. I'm sure you're aware...

  • Building Blocks

    By on October 15, 2003

    The new HRC headquarters building at 17th Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW. (Photo by Michael Wichita) Blue and yellow confetti filled the air at...

  • Making a Statement

    By on October 8, 2003

    For most investors, the goal is simple: Make as much money as possible. How their companies make the money doesn't really matter, so long as...

  • Hearsay

    By on July 9, 2003

    Department store dancing and panthers at Rehoboth Beach… DJ Victor Martinez turns five in dog years… A fitting memorial at the Lantern… After Capital Pride...

  • Right Here, Right Now

    By on July 9, 2003

    Photography by Todd Franson Casually dressed and sitting in his apartment building's lobby, Patrick Guerriero looks like a man intent on taking half a day...

  • A Supreme Victory

    By on July 2, 2003

    One down, two to go. Wherever one stands on last week's Supreme Court decision striking down sodomy laws -- with Justice Anthony M. Kennedy's moving...

  • Capital Pride Heroes

    By on May 28, 2003

    Each year, the Capital Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as Capital Pride Heroes. These honorees have gone above and beyond...

  • Go East!

    By on May 14, 2003

    AQUA co-chair Joseph Truong Some say that gay jokes are the last socially acceptable form of discrimination, but most people think nothing of laughing at...

  • Shaping the City

    By on April 23, 2003

    Past and Present: GLAA's Frank Kameny, left, andSgt. Brett Parsons of the policedepartment's Gay and LesbianLiaison Unit. (Photo by Michael Wichita) It takes a diversity...