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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog August 2004 Archive

By Kathy Belge, About.com Guide to Lesbian Life since 2003

Canada Welcomes Gay & Lesbian Visitors

Monday August 30, 2004
My friends and I talk about it all the time. If rights of gays and lesbians continue to be eroded, then we're all going to Canada! Can you ... Read More

Melissa Etheridge: Live in Concert!

Thursday August 26, 2004
Last night I had the joy of seeing one of my favorite lesbian icons perform live in concert. Melissa Etheridge rocked the Schnitzer Auditorium in Portland, Oregon and I ... Read More

A Frank Discussion of Gays in the Military

Wednesday August 25, 2004
Mary Ann Humphrey served nine years in the military before she was forced to resign for "homosexuality." Although she had a perfect record, none of that mattered because she ... Read More

Dick Cheney and Gay Marriage

Wednesday August 25, 2004
Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a lesbian daughter, Mary Cheney, spoke out yesterday in favor of gay relationships. In direct opposition to President Bush's stance, Cheney said he ... Read More

Transsexual Athletes at the Olympics

Monday August 23, 2004
Although I consider myself a supporter of transgender rights, something I had never considered before was the rights of transsexuals to compete in sports. I wonder is it fair ... Read More

Dating Tips for Lesbians

Friday August 20, 2004
It's Friday night. Do you have a date for the weekend? If you're single and looking, try these dating tips for lesbians. You never know. You ... Read More

Join Us for a Lesbian Life Live Chat

Thursday August 19, 2004
While reading web sites and posting to forums can be fun and educational, there's nothing quite like a live chat. You can communicate in real time with people from ... Read More

Mass Will not Marry Out of Staters

Thursday August 19, 2004
After our San Francisco marriage was declared invalid, my partner and I talked about going to Massachusetts to get married. But, it looks like that will not be an option. ... Read More

Where are the Lesbians at the Olympics?

Monday August 16, 2004
A friend of mine was trying to make the Olympic team. She is a former United States champion in sabre fencing and she is an out lesbian. 2004 ... Read More

George Bush and John Kerry on Gay and Lesbian Issues

Friday August 13, 2004
Both John Kerry and George Bush are in Portland today to campaign for the presidency. I can't quite figure out why they both came to the same city on ... Read More

New Jersey Governor Comes Out, Resigns

Thursday August 12, 2004
New Jersey Governor James McGreevey resigned from office today and came out as a gay man. McGreevey, who is married with children, admitted to having an extramarital affair with ... Read More

How to Purchase a Dildo

Thursday August 12, 2004
Just because you're a lesbian or in a sexual relationship with a woman does not mean you need to give up penetration. Sex toy shops offer all kinds of ... Read More

San Francisco Marriages Declared Invalid

Thursday August 12, 2004
We almost made it to the six month mark. My partner and I were married on February 15, 2004 in San Francisco. Today our marriage, and 4,000 others, ... Read More

Michigan Womyn's Music Festival

Tuesday August 10, 2004
When I lived on the East Coast, August meant one thing: Time to head out to Michigan Womyn's Music Festival. Year after year, for 10 years, I would ... Read More

Olivia: The Ultimate Lesbian Vacation

Tuesday August 10, 2004
It's August, a month when many people take vacations. I like to travel locally in the summer, when the weather is nice where I live and go to warmer, ... Read More

Summer Fun

Friday August 6, 2004
It's summer. It's the weekend. It's time for some good old fashion fun. My weekend plans are visiting with friends and family, lots of swimming and hanging out ... Read More

Missouri Voters Ban Gay Marriage

Wednesday August 4, 2004
Voters in Missouri voted to amend their state constitution to ban gay and lesbian marriges. Missouri already has a Defense of Marriage law in place, which defines marriage as ... Read More

Gay Marriage Legal in Seattle

Wednesday August 4, 2004
A superior court judge in Washington State has ruled that gay marriages should be legal there. He said that to deny same-sex couples the same rights and responsibilities as ... Read More

Lesbian Travels

Wednesday August 4, 2004
I'm planning a visit to see my family soon. While it's great to see them, I also usually need a little time away to rejuvenate and regroup. I ... Read More

How to Bring up the GLBT Topic

Monday August 2, 2004
When you come out as lesbian or bisexual, or if you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity, you probably will want to talk to a friend about it. ... Read More
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