Remembering Marilyn: Lesbian feminist poet Judy Grahn
The third in our series featuring interviews by Marilyn Pittman, who died March 28 at age 73. RIP, Marilyn, and thanks for all you left us. Judy Grahn’s “Common Woman” poems in the 1960s and…
Remembering Marilyn: Sylvester
This sound portrait of the late great disco diva Sylvester is the second in a short series honoring co-producer Marilyn Pittman, who died Saturday, March 28. We’re re-posting some of her stellar features. In this…
Remembering Marilyn Pittman: Lesley Gore
With sadness, I honor senior co-producer Marilyn Pittman, who passed away Saturday, March 28, by reposting some of her stellar features. She was especially proud of easing Lesley Gore “out” on-air. RIP, Marilyn. ~ E…
Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’
Dwayne Ratleff grew up Black, poor and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.” Ratleff has written an impressive, award-winning debut novel – a memoir really…
Utah prof: ‘Gender is queer for everyone’
According to author and academic Kathryn Bond Stockton, “gender is queer for everyone.” She doesn’t mean “queer” only in the LGBTQIA+ sense — she means the dictionary definition: strange. “Gender is strange,” she writes,” even…
World’s first Drag Laureate shares art, joy, politics of drag
A yearly “Day of Drag” and a Drag Mall? While many states are restricting drag, San Francisco Drag Laureate D’Arcy Drollinger is spreading the humor and “sparkle” of drag to make positive change in the world.
Pagans for dinner? Making holidays queer-comfy
Just in time for potentially awkward holiday gatherings, we present a holiday fave: Author and civil rights lawyer Abby Dees tells our allies go ahead, ask LGBTQ relatives or friends your burning questions. If you’re queer, she…
Liberace’s Spectacular Crystal Closet – a birthday treat!
We need a break from current events and figured you might too. And it’s Liberace’s birthday May 16! So sit back, relax, and let the music and story of one of the world’s most fabulous…
Burning Man – art and queer exploration
Is Burning Man worth the heat and dust? What’s queer about it? Is it true that many “straight” boys and girls put out there, as they explore their sexuality?
A transgender experience in song and talk
When musician and educator Nick Lawrence shared his story with me, I understood “transgender” like never before. His album “I Am a Man” is about his personal journey. In original songs and in our intimate…
