We Know Better

Happy Co-option Day! Ahhhh, Pride. That yearly celebration of all things LGBT that has, for so long, been a hallmark of every young (and old) queer’s social calendar. That magical time of year when people dust off their booty shorts, wrap themselves in a boa, and shine up their sparkly shoes in order to hit the streets, dance the night away, and unapologetically shout “We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it.”   The meaning and form of Pride... Read More

Hivster’s interview w/ Seattle’s Mayor Mike McGinn

When I first got down to 4th avenue for the Seattle Gay Pride Parade, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn had just been introduced and was speaking to the thousands of people packing  the downtown streets  about The Stonewall riots that were 42 years ago this week.  The Mayor talked about how back then Seattle wasn’t much different than New York. He continued by talking about the historic marriage equality bill passed Friday in New York. While doing so, he began unbuttoning his shirt... Read More

Proud Thoughts

I don’t typically care for parades. But with the fever New York is experiencing over the passing of a little bill that makes it legal for LGBT citizens of New York to get married, I braved the crowds to witness this historic Pride celebration. Read More  Read More

Space Needle Agrees To Fly Pride Flag Through Charity Challenge

In a move that has some enthusiastic and some still irked, the privately owned Space Needle announced that they would indeed fly the Pride flag this year, but only if $50,000 are raised for four local charities. The first $5,000 has been kicked in by the Space Needle Corporation itself. Read More  Read More

LGBTs Stay Cheap At Millennium Hotels During Pride Season

Many gay travelers find themselves on the road for the Pride season, as they travel to a favorite city in order to celebrate the ultimate gay event in style. One hotel chain wants to attract your custom while you’re on the road, with a 15% discount for LGBT travelers.  Millennium says this on their website: Millennium Cincinnati “Millennium Hotels and Resorts has created a PRIDE rate of 15% off to visit one of our hotels in gateway cities throughout the U.S. Enjoy... Read More