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Author Paul Boynton on embracing life beyond 50: Begin with ‘Yes’
How best to move forward through life is one of the questions author, life coach, and non-profit CEO Paul Boynton asks and attempts to answer on a daily basis. As author of the inspirational Begin With Yes and the host of both its accompanying Facebook page as well as the Facebook page Being Gay, Becoming Gray, he helps others take big issues and distill them into manageable bites.
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A conversation with Brian Centrone, author of ‘An Ordinary Boy’
I had the pleasure of first meeting Brian Centrone last year at the Rainbow Book Fair in New York. We’d become virtual friends via Twitter, connecting through a group of writers who support each other’s work. Friendly and witty, I was interested in learning more Brian and his work, and the publication of his new novel, “An Ordinary Boy,” proved just the opportunity…
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Sex-advice columnist, LGBT activist Dan Savage on the loose in new book
NEW YORK — It’s been quite a run for Dan Savage, what with all the podcasting and tweeting and in-your-face defending of marriage equality. Between speaking gigs, radio and TV appearances and the syndicated sex-advice column he writes from a desk that belonged to Ann Landers, Savage managed another book, “American Savage,” out this week […]
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A gay dad sounds off about fundamentalists who target kids
As a parent, my job one is the protection and care of my children. It is my job to be vigilant over their self-worth, to keep them physically safe, to show them how to be moral and productive citizens, and to empower their spiritual growth. It is a duty that I take very seriously. It is distressing when total strangers launch an attack against all those things specifically targeting my kids. That is exactly what author Amber Lee Parker and illustrator Hannah Segura have done with the release of their children’s book “God Made Dad & Mom.”
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Picture book teaches children of ‘God’s plan’ to demonize LGBT families
A new picture book from Amber Dee Parker and illustrator Hannah Sequra teaches children about “God’s plan for families between one mother and one father.”
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Gay kiss in upcoming Archie Comics a poke at real controversy
It’s a just quick kiss, but it’s a long step forward for Archie Comics’ only openly gay character Kevin Keller.
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Calif. moves to comply with 2011 law that requires teaching of LGBT history
SAN FRANCISCO — California education officials took the first step this week toward complying with a law that requires public schools to include prominent gay people and gay rights’ milestones in the curriculum, adopting a set of classroom material guidelines that prohibit “pejorative descriptions” based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Digital comic blocked over ‘tiny porno images’ depicting gay sex
Apple, known for its tight controls over material and apps sold through its channels, has blocked the latest edition of a digital comic called “Saga” from being sold through comic book apps on the iPad and iPhone because it contained two scenes depicting gay sex.
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DC Comics artist quits Superman project over anti-gay author controversy
The illustrator for the new DC Comics’ “Adventures of Superman” digital anthology has backed out of the project as a result of an outpouring of public criticism over the company’s decision to hire anti-gay author, activist, and National Organization For Marriage board member Orson Scott Card to pen the story line.
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Groundbreaking gay mystery series finally comes to e-book
As the revolutionary Henry Rios series finally comes to e-book, Michael Nava took time to share more with me about the development of the character, his thoughts on bringing an end to the Rios series, and his forthcoming novel, The City of Palaces.