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Out author to visit Denver and Boulder for new book, ‘God vs. Gay?’

While the author of ‘God vs. Gay?’ believed he could get closer to God by hiding his homosexuality and trying to pray away the gay, he admits that it actually drew a deeper wedge between him and his Creator. In his latest book, Michaelson explores the fallacy that the Bible condemns gays. In his opinion, the Bible proves that divinity lies in the truth about our sexuality.

Nikki Kushner reports at the 2012 Colorado Gold Rush

At the 14th Colorado Gold Rush Conference March 22-24, workshops and presentations carried a consistent theme: There is a positive future and positive change in the transgender community!

Project Angel heart plans 18th annual fundraiser April 26

April 26, 2012 marks the 18th year of Project Angel Heart’s involvement in Dining Out for Life, an international event that takes place in sixty cities spanning the U.S. and Canada. Last year, more than 300 restaurants with 90,000 diners in the Denver and Boulder area took part.

‘All hands on deck’ as civil unions bill could advance on short notice

The bill has been parked in Steadman’s Appropriations Committee ever since it was approved by both the Senate Judiciary and Finance committee in February.

One Colorado’s Alliance-Building Caucuses tackle more than ‘homophobia’

The statewide LGBT advocacy organization has now created three “Alliance Building Caucuses” to address the issues brought forward by the community feedback: the People of Color caucus for LGBT people of color, the White Allies for Racial Justice caucus for white LGBT people committed to ending racism, and recently, the Trans* caucus for those not identifying as cisgender or gender-conforming.

Denver designer Mondo Guerra wins Project Runway All-Stars, shares what’s next

The Denver designer – after losing Project Runway Season 8 in an upset – sewed up the competition on Project Runway All-Stars winning the largest prize in the history of the competition.

Five out Colorado legislative candidates face first vote in 2012 races

While the national spotlight shined on the Republican presidential race on Super Tuesday, five LGBT…

Lobby Day empowered LGBT Coloradans

It was a sunny but chilly morning as participants in One Colorado’s LGBT Lobby Day…

All eyes on the House, civil unions at Colorado LGBT Lobby Day

Vicki Thompson tapped her foot while she peered through the lobby window into the Colorado House…

Civil unions follow a familiar path, but supporters note changing circumstances

A bill for civil unions passed its first 2012 test in a Colorado Senate committee…