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Self-esteem after a sexual identity theft

Self-esteem after a sexual identity theft

Stolen Pics: To my horror, there was I, in the Denver “m4m” section as “Jocked Fun,” in some very revealing undergear. [...]

Transitioning out loud: One Colorado’s deputy director to transition in the public spotlight

Transitioning out loud: One Colorado’s deputy director to transition in the public spotlight

Jace is one of the hippest, coolest, smartest – did I mention bravest – trans men in Denver. That's right, Jess is now Jace. "I can't wait to walk on a beach without a shirt on," [...]

Interview: ‘Amateur Night at the Big Heart,’ play set in Colorado, hits close to home

Interview: ‘Amateur Night at the Big Heart,’ play set in Colorado, hits close to home

The Big Heart's patrons face the opening of another Country and Western Disco Bar across town. The show, which has been performed at The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and at San Jose Stage, [...]

LGBT vet group still working for equality post-Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

LGBT vet group still working for equality post-Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Transgender individuals are still banned from service, and the military still does not recognize same-sex marriages – which means that health, housing and death benefits are not afforded to same-sex partners. Moreover, many servicemembers discharged under [...]

Ten reasons not to miss the SWISH ‘Women’s Slam Dunk Weekend’

Ten reasons not to miss the SWISH ‘Women’s Slam Dunk Weekend’

Friday, March 30 through Tuesday, April 3 is SWISH Women’s Slam Dunk Weekend (and then some), celebrating the NCAA Women’s National Basketball Championships in Denver. The tournament puts Denver in the national spotlight – here are [...]

Civil unions follow a familiar path, but supporters note changing circumstances

Civil unions follow a familiar path, but supporters note changing circumstances

A bill for civil unions passed its first 2012 test in a Colorado Senate committee Feb. 15 by 5-2 vote – identical to the support a similar bill received on that committee last year before it [...]

Santorum was here. Now it’s your turn <br /> for a surge

Santorum was here. Now it’s your turn
for a surge

For the Colorado LGBT community, the news from the state’s Feb. 7 caucus is grim. The state’s most dedicated and conservative voters sent us all – gays and mainstream Republicans alike – a message: we’re here, [...]