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From the Editor: Our ‘community’ includes our families, too

Many of the shared experiences among LGBT people as a marginalized community are our families’ shared experiences too – and so our straight parents, siblings and children are, in no small way and if they choose to own it – members of the community through us.

Baby it’s just me and you, and the Roth IRA

How do your spending habits change when you’re in a relationship? Sometimes it could be useful if a voice, other than your mother, asked you if you really need to be spending that much.

Salam: Boy meets girl meets girl

I did what depressed, confused girls needing affection and attention do; I bought into it, but not fully until my first long-term relationship with a boy ended. That boy is very important to my story. We were together for almost two years. I loved him; he loved me. He was a “good ol’ boy” (as they say in Kentucky), and he is gay.

DJ Tatiana’s pornstar party goes femme!

Six months into the adventure, Tatiana is ready to branch out. She’s readying the female equivalent of Pornstar 2nd Friday called Femme Fatale, tentatively slated to launch in July.

LGBT vet group still working for equality post-Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Transgender individuals are still banned from service, and the military still does not recognize same-sex marriages – which means that health, housing and death benefits are not afforded to same-sex partners.

Moreover, many servicemembers discharged under DADT are opting to return to service – and some face bureaucratic hurdles upgrading their discharge status so they can re-enlist.

“Those things still have to be corrected,” said Kelly, “and AVER is an organization that’s looking to help advocate for those changes.”

The diary of a lesbian fashionista

When I heard that the Yves Saint Laurent retrospective was coming to Denver, and only…

For inspiration, look no further

I recently attended a benefit brunch for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, hosted by Dede Frain of Babes Around Denver and Silke Reuthlinger of Hip Chicks Out. I am always thrilled to meet dynamic women and these women did not disappoint.

State of the Nation and sleep deprivation

I’m an addict. I’m addicted to reading loaded political news right before bed spurring a diabolical cycle of insomnia, anxiety, and repeatedly questioning “How can this be?”

OFC Exclusive with local musician Jen Korte

Korte has been playing music for more than 10 years. The Loss’ style has been described as a folk rock band, but if you ask Korte, she’ll tell you she’s a singer-songwriter with influences that span genres, even country and hip-hop.

An ode to Sporty Spice

I love women – all women – but I have a true affinity for sporty girls.