Gay USA

Gay USA with Ann Northrop and Andy Humm

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:26:04 -0400

Howdy Viewers--

With Andy on vacation, I am joined at the anchor desk this week and next by our veteran guest host Chris Cooper.

Photo by Bill Bahlman

Chris and I begin with the obligatory discussion of the John Edwards debacle, then move on to our own lesbian relationship mess--a couple who had a commitment ceremony, then a Canadian marriage, then a separation, then a Vermont civil union for one with a new partner, leading to charges of bigamy and an attempt at divorce. Yikes!

ALSO IN THE NEWS:

A GOOD COURT DECISION IN CALIFORNIA ON THE LANGUAGE OF PROPOSITION 8

CLOSETED FLORIDA GOV. CHARLIE CRIST COMES OUT AGAINST SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLATFORM INCLUDES OUR ISSUES

PANAMA REPEALS ITS SODOMY LAW

THE INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE WINDS UP IN MEXICO CITY

CLAY AIKEN HAS A BABY

Enjoy--

Ann Northrop

Gay USA with Ann Northrop and Andy Humm

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:08:39 -0400

We report this week on how Massachusetts has gotten rid of its last vestige of discrimination against same-sex couples, opening the state to gay and lesbian couples from elsewhere who want to marry there.

Our guests for our last twenty minutes are Pat Gozemba and Karen Kahn, authors of "Courting Equality: A Documentary History of America's First Legal Same-Sex Unions" with photographs by Marilyn Humphries. They will tell us their story of witnessing and writing about the birth of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts and how they decided to get married themselves after being partners for 15 years. We will also show you a montage of photos from the book, which document the victory for same-sex marriage in the context of the historic movement for LGBT rights.

Pat Gozemba and Karen Kahn, co-authors and spouses
photo by Bill Bahlman

You can read more about "Courting Equality" at http://courtingequality.com/

ALSO IN THE NEWS:

AN ARREST IN THE BRUTAL MURDER OF A TRANSGENDERED TEEN IN COLORADO

MONEY POURS IN TO CALIFORNIA FROM BOTH SIDES ON PROPOSITION 8
You can donate at www.equalityforall.com

ANGLICAN CHURCH WANTS U.S. AND CANADIAN CHURCHES TO STOP BLESSING GAY PEOPLE

OUT GAY AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC DIVER IS FAVORED FOR MEDAL

CDC FINALLY ADMITS 40% MORE NEW HIV INFECTIONS EACH YEAR; OBAMA AND MCCAIN REACT

L.A. POLICE CHIEF BILL BRATTON MAKES NEWS BY CALLING LINDSAY LOHAN GAY

Gay USA with Ann Northrop and Andy Humm

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:25:08 -0400

A Knoxville church is attacked by an anti-gay bigot and two are dead

The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is the subject of a Congressional hearing—and is fodder for John Stewart on “The Daily Show”

Massachusetts repeals the 1913 law that they had used to bar out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying there

California’s Attorney General changes the wording of its ballot initiative to amend the state constitution to limit marriage to man-woman couples

The US Olympic Committee goes after the Northwest Bears

A big protest at the Human Rights Campaign dinner in San Francisco

CNN shines a light on the anti-gay death squads in Iraq

Moscow activists have a great new scheme for a May 2009 pride action

The International AIDS Conference is underway in Mexico City

And the new “X-Files” movie has bad gay villains

Gay USA with Ann Northrop and Andy Humm

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:17:47 -0400

Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell, creators and stars of "[title of show]" now on Broadway
photo by Bill Bahlman

Why are these men smiling? They've just opened to rave reviews on Broadway with their terrific little show about writing a show. The musical, called "[title of show]" had a great off-Broadway run and is now at the Lyceum Theater at 149 W. 45th St. It's one of the smartest, funniest, gayest and most moving shows in town. Jeff and Hunter, making their triumphant return to "Gay USA," will share with us the story of creating this show and finally getting it to Broadway as well as showing us clips from the production. You can learn more about it at www.titleofshow.com

IN THE NEWS:

TROUBLE IN OKLAHOMA

CALIFORNIA HIGH COURT RULES ANTI-GAY MARRIAGE AMENDMENT MUST STAY ON BALLOT

NEW U.S. POET LAUREATE IN AN OUT LESBIAN

"NEWSWEEK" DOES A HEINOUS ARTICLE ON THE MURDER OF YOUNG LAWRENCE KING

LESBIANS WIN AND LOSE IN A GREEK COURT

U.S. SENATE PASSES INTERNATIONAL AIDS BILL INCLUDING LIFTING THE HIV TRAVEL BAN

FEDS SHUT DOWN BIG AIDS VACCINE TRIAL

Gay USA with Ann Northrop and Andy Humm

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:37:44 -0400

GUESTS FROM "BASH'D: A GAY RAP OPERA"

Joining us for our last 15 minutes are the Canadian stars of the international hit "Bash'd: A Gay Rap Opera." Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow wrote and perform in this smart, funny and moving tale of a young gay couple in love who have to confront anti-gay violence. It's a true original and is playing at New York's Zipper Factory. Call 212.352.3101 for tickets or go to http://thezipperfactory.com/shows.html

Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow of "Bash'd: A Gay Rap Opera"
photo by Bill Bahlman

IN THE NEWS:

JOHN MCCAIN TRIES TO HAVE IT BOTH WAYS ON GAY ADOPTION

THE U.S. CENSUS REFUSES TO COUNT GAY MARRIED COUPLES AS MARRIED

MASSACHUSETTS REPEALS LAW BANNING GAY COUPLES FROM ELSEWHERE MARRYING THERE

A U.S. HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE WILL HOLD HEARING ON "DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL"

THE FREE WI-FI SERVICE IN PARIS IS CENSORING WORDS LIKE "GAY" AND "LESBIAN"

SASCHA BARON COHEN CAUSES AN UPROAR IN ARKANSAS WITH HIS GAY BRUNO CHARACTER AND MEN KISSING