Category Archives: Queer Ally

I’m proud of SLC today

From the Deseret News–
It was a quiet morning at the Salt Lake City Recorder’s Office. There were no celebrations or crowds waiting for the doors to open at 8 a.m.
But at 8:20, two women entered the office saying they wanted to sign the city’s new Mutual Commitment Registry.
When acting recorder Chris Meeker told Brandie Balken [...]

San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders has a change of heart

From Feministing–watch it here.

National Organization for Men Against Sexism

Bongo*, Salt Lake City
May 2007
Awhile back I posted about a couple of my students who were a little fuzzy on the whole “feminism” concept. My friend the Knitty Professor guided me toward the National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS), a “pro-feminist, gay affirmative, anti-racist” group “dedicated to enhancing men’s lives.”
Where have these men [...]

Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps (ROTC-SLC)

Absolutely the best part of the Pride Parade (though the people watching is fun, too!)
These performers get better every year. The Righteously Outrageous Twirling Club of Salt Lake City (ROTC-SLC) brought the biggest cheers from the audience as they strutted through their campy routine. They were GOOD!
The parade is always led by the [...]

Queer Prom 2007

I arrive at the Salt Palace, already running late, and decide my best option is to park in the parking garage–who knows how late TRAX runs; this isn’t New York–at the south end of the two blocks this convention center spans. I see dozens of teenagers in prom attire, but as they are all [...]

I expected more of the OED

Dear editor of the Oxford American College Dictionary,
I would like to bring to your attention a troubling situation with the aforementioned dictionary.
Under the entry for the adjective “gay,” the third definition reads:
3 informal foolish; stupid: making students wait for the light is kind of a gay rule.

I’m surprised I would have to tell [...]

Love, God’s Way?

So what’s up with this guy? Please tell me it’s brilliant (?) satire. Please.
Love God’s Way
Here’s the video that is causing so much furor. With a chorus of “God hates fags,” it’s no wonder why.
I’ve heard it’s an elaborate hoax. I’ve heard it’s a serious effort. What have you heard?