In Miami
’Silence is Death’ Highlights Link Between Churches and Rise in Local African American HIV Rates
According to the Florida Department of Health’s report titled Silence is Death: The Crisis of HIV/AIDS in Florida’s Black Communities, through 2005, Palm Beach County faced the second highest AIDS infection ratio in blacks in the state.
Mayors for Marriage
A national slew of mayors agree: Same-sex marriage is good for cities, good for their communities, and good for their economies.
2 Gays: We Were Jailed in Ohio Without Our Pants
Two gay men who say they were punched and pinned to the ground by an off-duty police officer before being called offensive names and jailed without their trousers have sued the city and its police over what they call anti-gay bias.
Out-Gay Candidate for Finland’s President Likely to Place 2nd
Finland almost joined Iceland & Belgium as having an out-gay head of government but the Green Party candidate, Pekka Haavisto, appears to be coming in 2nd.
In Miami
Cross-dressing :: Christopher Sieber trades roles for ’La Cage’ tour
Christopher Sieber played Georges opposite Harvey Fierstein on Broadway last spring in the Tony-winning revival of "La Cage Aux Folles." Now on tour, he’s Albin, the other half of the show’s gay couple. EDGE spoke to the out actor about switching roles.
Winter
"Winter", is an intensely psychological exploration of the relationship between twin siblings forced to fly to London to settle their mother’s estate after her sudden drowning.
Imperial Teen’s Roddy Bottum feels the sound
The dynamics of the combination of two women and two men can lead to powerful & long-lasting musical results - witness Imperial Teen, the 15-year old group with a new CD this week. EDGE spoke to out band member Roddy Bottum about the group & their music.
In Minn., Rightward Drift Challenges Romney
Minnesota once took pride in progressive reform and political consensus. Then last summer warring leaders shut down state government during a political fight in the Capitol. Vitriol commonly erupts and people are arguing over whether to ban gay marriage.
Hazanavicius wins at Directors Guild for ’Artist’
Hollywood’s top filmmakers group presented its feature-film honor Saturday to Michel Hazanavicius for his silent film "The Artist," giving him the inside track for the best-director prize at the Academy Awards.
