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Denver Optometrist Not Sure Why He Has Gay Cult Following

LAKEWOOD, CO—Gene Podrewski, a Denver-area optometrist and father of two, expressed befuddlement Monday over his status as a gay camp icon. "I'm not exactly sure why I have this huge gay following," Podrewski said. "I'm a likable enough guy, but I've never been particularly glamorous or charismatic. I'm not in showbiz, and I don't act or sing. But, for some reason,...

Transgendered Sea Anemone Denounced As 'Abomination' By Clergy

issue 3502 | 01.20.99 | News

HUNTSVILLE, AL—The filthy anemone exhibits both male and female characteristics, and is turning our oceans into dens of sin and perversion. more»
Massachusetts Supreme Court Orders All Citizens To Gay Marry

issue 4008 | 02.25.04 | News

BOSTON—Justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled 5-2 Monday in favor of full, equal, and mandatory gay marriages for all... more»
Red-Lace Nightie Portends Another Excruciating Night For Closeted Husband

issue 3519 | 05.19.99 | News

CLARKSTON, GA—A red-lace nightgown, barely covering area resident Amanda Yetter's body, sent waves of dread through husband and closeted homosexual... more»
Homoerotic Overtones Enliven NRA Meeting

issue 3106 | 02.19.97 | News

COEUR D'ALENE, ID—Repression was the order of the day as the National Rifle Association's North Idaho Chapter held its annual convention this... more»
Gay Man Really Respects Dolly Parton For All She's Been Through

issue 3722 | 06.13.01 | News

KANSAS CITY, MO–Rich Fontenot, a Kansas City-area homosexual and longtime Dolly Parton fan, announced Monday that he "totally respects" Parton for... more»
Area Man Accidentally Responds To Own 'M4M' Ad

issue 4249 | 12.05.06 | News In Brief

ATLANTA—A Craigslist personal advertising a "Hot WM Looking 4 Same – 28" was accidentally responded to this Monday by its... more»
Wellesley College Removes Phrase 'Hot All-Girl Action' From School Brochure

issue 3401 | 08.05.98 | News In Brief

WELLESLEY, MA—Responding to widespread protests, Wellesley College is withdrawing the phrase "Hot All-Girl Action" from its recruitment brochures,... more»
Bush Urges Iraqis To Pass Amendment Banning Gay Marriage

issue 4012 | 03.24.04 | News In Brief

BAGHDAD—In a private meeting with Mohammed Bahr al-Ulloum, President Bush urged the Iraqi Governing Council president to amend the recently... more»
Gay Guy's Gay Thing Well Attended

issue 4416 | 04.14.08 | News In Brief

ROCHESTER, NY—According to gay sources, local gay guy Joshua Norstrand's latest gay dance party or art thing was attended by as many as... more»
Teen Accurately Describes Robert Mapplethorpe Exhibit As 'Gay'

issue 4302 | 01.11.07 | News In Brief

DETROIT—Despite having viewed only a single Robert Mapplethorpe photograph of a pink orchid during a class trip to the Detroit Institute of... more»
Gay Marriage Could Be Profitable

issue 4326 | 06.29.07 | American Voices

According to a report from the city's comptroller, New York City would stand to gain $142 million in the first three years of legalized gay... more»
New Batwoman: Lesbian

issue 4222 | 06.06.06 | American Voices

DC Comics is re-introducing the character Batwoman, only this time as a lesbian. What do you think? more»
California's Gay-Marriage Bill

issue 4136 | 09.13.05 | American Voices

Last week, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he will veto the gay-marriage bill passed by California’s state legislature. What do you think? more»
Catholic Church Condemns Metrosexuality

issue 4425 | 06.29.08 | Radio
McCain Vows To Withdraw All Troops From The U.S.

issue 4426 | 06.28.08 | Radio
Church Group Offers Homosexual New Life In Closet

issue 4425 | 06.27.08 | Radio
Editorial Cartoon - June 27, 2008

issue 4426 | 06.27.08 | Editorial Cartoon
I Can Instantly Tell Whether Someone Is African-American With My Amazing 'Blackdar'

issue 3637 | 10.18.00 | Commentary

I have this amazing gift. It's called "blackdar," and it enables me to tell whether someone is African-American without even knowing anything about... more»
I Think I'll Drive The Kids Up To The State Park To See This 'Glory Hole'

issue 3944 | 11.12.03 | Commentary

I try to be a good dad, but even so, I've been noticing this family drifting apart. We don't talk as much at the dinner table. We don't spend Sunday... more»
Speedo's New High-Tech Swimsuit

issue 4416 | 04.17.08 | Sportsgraphic

Swimmers wearing Speedo's new laser-bonded LZR racing swimsuit have set 35 records in the past few weeks. Here's how the LZR gives competitors... more»
What Can't We Bring Ourselves To Tell Our Loved Ones?

issue 4014 | 04.07.04 | Statshot
Today Now!: How To Pretend You Give A Shit About The Election

issue 4426 | 06.25.08 | Video

Our morning show's political correspondent offers tips on how you can seem informed about politics without picking up a single newspaper. more»
Supreme Court Rules Death Penalty Is 'Totally Badass'

issue 4426 | 06.23.08 | Video

Despite arguments against capital punishment, the Justices overwhelmingly approved its use, especially if they get to participate in some executions. more»
Why Turtlenecks Are Back And Why This Man Is Crucial To Their Resurgence

issue 4151 | 12.23.05 | Sunday Magazine
Homosexual Dolphin Has Highly Developed Sense Of Gay-Nar

issue 4107 | 02.16.05 | News In Photos
All The Questions You Never Cared To Ask Matthew McConaughey

issue 4233 | 08.18.06 | Sunday Magazine
Lesbian Couple Enjoys Hot Lesbian Action

issue 3508 | 03.03.99 | News In Photos
Gay Comptroller Tired Of Being Referred To As 'That Gay Comptroller'

issue 3726 | 08.01.01 | News In Photos
Heterosexual Men's Fashion

issue 4214 | 04.07.06 | Sunday Magazine
Lesbian Hen Enjoying Hen House

issue 3743 | 11.28.01 | News In Photos
Gay Rights Leader Lookin' Good

issue 3115 | 04.23.97 | News In Photos
Attempt To Delay Ejaculation By Thinking About Baseball Ruined By Crush On Johnny Damon

issue 4142 | 10.20.05 | Photo Finish
New Legislation Would Classify Three Or More Gathered Homosexuals As Parade

issue 4417 | 04.23.08 | Newswire
Mugger Chooses Man Whistling 'Come On Eileen'

issue 4407 | 02.13.08 |
New York Marathon Winner Tests Positive For Performance-Enhancing Horse

issue 4545 | 11.05.09 | Sports News

NEW YORK—Officials from New York Road Runners stripped American Meb Keflezighi of his 2009 ING New York City Marathon victory Wednesday after a... more»
Shaq, Cavaliers Start To Bond After Rollerblading Around Cleveland

issue 4545 | 11.07.09 | Sports NIB

CLEVELAND—After strapping on inline skates for the first time ever Monday, Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal and his new teammates bonded while... more»
95-Year-Old Yankees Fan Afraid He'll Never Get To See Team Win 27 More World Series

issue 4545 | 11.06.09 | Sports NIB

NEW YORK–Michael Grippo, a 95-year-old Bronx native, told reporters Wednesday that he is "worried sick" that he won't live to see the... more»
Gay Pride Week In Review

issue 4425 | 07.08.08 | Slideshow

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