Selling the Blade since 1986 Times and technology have changed, but the community remains focus of our work. By Phil Rockstroh Friday, October 16, 2009 By Phil Rockstroh I CAME OUT in 1976. In March 1986, my dad helped me move to Alexandria, Va., from Indianapolis. I couldn't tell my parents I was coming east to work at a gay newspaper. I wasn't homophobic. I was afraid they would try to talk me out of the business decision. I was a successful traveling salesman. For that job, I had traveled through 41 states. I had read most gay publications printed in the country. Most publications were bar rags. Full story...
An honest look at domestic violence Report shows alarming rise in intimate partner abuse, sometimes leading to death By Roberta Sklar Friday, November 13, 2009 IN THE SAME historic week that hate crimes legislation was signed into law, another face of violence in the LGBT communities was revealed in a report on domestic violence and intimate partner violence in 2008.
Not your father's Washington protest Equality March revealed a divide between old tactics and a younger generation's passion By Rev.
One step closer to a destiny fulfilled Hate crimes bill finally becomes law, clearing way for more progress ahead By Peter Rosenstein Friday, November 06, 2009 ON OCT.
COUNTERPOINT: Give the Republican credit in Virginia We are under no illusion that Bob McDonnell is a champion of gay rights, but his recent actions give us optimism that he will be fair.
POINT: Vote Deeds for Virginia governor GOP won't support our rights until they start losing elections because of their anti-gay views.
A lieutenant governor who will work for Va. Bill Bolling is an absentee leader. It's time for change in our commonwealth.
Chief Lanier's broken promises Can community trust city police department after so many disappointments? By Peter Rosenstein Friday, October 23, 2009 RICK ROSENDALL OF GLAA and I recently received an e-mail from D.
Proud to be a part of the Blade Without the 'gay newspaper of record,' we wouldn't have a rough draft of our history.
Why I believe in GAYLAW's work at Whitman-Walker Meet Janet, a single mother with AIDS, who changed my perspective on financial planning.
My 18 years as Blade editor From GRID to the Internet, times have changed but the need for news has not.
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