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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog May 2009 Archive

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

One More Reason You Should Come Out

Friday May 29, 2009
A poll released today by Gallup found that those who know someone gay are more likely to support same-sex marriage, while those who don't know anyone gay or lesbian overwhelming ... Read More

Guilty About Attraction to Others?

Thursday May 28, 2009
It's no secret that I've been in a relationship with my partner for a long time. Even though I am committed to her, I have to admit that I am ... Read More

Celebrity Reactions to Prop 8 Decision

Tuesday May 26, 2009
After Prop 8 was approved by the California voters in November, many celebrities spoke out against it. Now that the California Supreme Court has upheld the legality of Prop ... Read More

Prop 8 Stands, So Do 18,000 Same-Sex Marriages

Tuesday May 26, 2009
Ellen and Portia are still married. So are the 18,000 other same-sex couples who were married between June and November in California last year. But there will be ... Read More

Prop 8 Decision Coming on Tuesday

Friday May 22, 2009
The wait for a decision on Prop 8 is almost over. The California Supreme Court announced today it will issue its decision about the legal challenges to Prop ... Read More

Is it Time to March on Washington?

Wednesday May 20, 2009
How long do we give President Obama and his administration to start working for our agenda? Long time political activist David Mixner says we've waited long enough. I ... Read More

Cynthia Nixon & Christine Marinoni: Love or Hate?

Tuesday May 19, 2009
Former Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon announced her engagement to her partner Christine Marinoni over the weekend at a rally for marriage equality in New York City. ... Read More

No Sex in Your Relationship? What Can Be Done?

Monday May 18, 2009
This letter arrived in today's mail. It's line one of dozens I get every month, a lesbian who is in love with her partner and everything is going great, except ... Read More

Next Up: New Hampshire

Friday May 15, 2009
New Hampshire is poised to be the next state in the US to legalize gay marriage. The gay marriage bill, which passed both the New Hampshire House and Senate ... Read More

Masturbation in Relationships

Wednesday May 13, 2009
According to sex writer Betty Dodson, the so-called "Mother of Masturbation" sexual liberation would be achieved with the universal acceptance of masturbation across the board. She says, "Self-sexuality would be ... Read More

New York Moves Forward on Gay Marriage

Tuesday May 12, 2009
A friend of mine tells me that it's over, that we've won the battle for same-sex marriage, it's just a matter of time. She may be right and if ... Read More

Homeless Youth Pride Walk 2009

Monday May 11, 2009
What cause is important enough for you to leave your comfortable life behind and step out into the cold unknown? For two women from Salt Lake City, Utah, that ... Read More

Who Would You Leave Your Children With?

Friday May 8, 2009
Is this as sign of changing times? A recent poll on AOL's parenting website ParentDish.com found that most mothers would choose to leave their children with Ellen DeGenres ... Read More

Get Ready for Gay Marriage in Maine

Tuesday May 5, 2009
Today the Maine House of Representatives voted to permit same-sex couples to marry. The state Senate already approved a similar measure last week. One more vote is needed ... Read More

Interview with Ariel Schrag

Tuesday May 5, 2009
Ariel Schrag had just completed her freshman year in high school and was still reeling from all the amazing things that had happened to her that year. She was discovering ... Read More
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