Does Luke Ravenstahl Want To Grow Up To Be Jeff Verszyla?

Lesbian Correspondent Wrests Control of Queer Reporting Back From Upstart Middle Age White Guy

Lesbian Correspondent Wrests Control of Queer Reporting Back From Upstart Middle Age White Guy

We here at Lesbian Central are pleased that our good friend and all-around groovy middle aged white guy John McIntire wants to expand his repetoire of gay jokes beyond the phrase “butt fuck.”  He now seems hung up on kissing (lesbian kissing, Snickers eatin' men kissing, Ravenstahl's ass kissing …) but that's movement in the […]

How Long Until Hardaway Ends Up In Rehab?

How Long Until Hardaway Ends Up In Rehab?

“I don't hate gay people,” [Tim] Hardaway said. “I'm a goodhearted person. I interact with people all the time. … I respect people. For me to say 'hate' was a bad word, and I didn't mean to use it.” That's apology-take two.  He didn't mean to hate on us.  And he's surprised at the reaction […]

PG Editors: Hardaway ‘Profoundly Ignorant Millionaire Athlete’

PG Editors:  Hardaway ‘Profoundly Ignorant Millionaire Athlete’

The PG editors chime in on Tim Hardaway's banishment from the NBA All-Star weekend in response to his “I hate gay people” comments. Former Orlando Heat basketball star Tim Hardaway showed just how profoundly ignorant a millionaire athlete can be and still tie his own shoes in the morning. That's a great line.

The Death of Brent Dugan – Please Don’t Overlook the Homophobia

The Death of Brent Dugan – Please Don’t Overlook the Homophobia

The City Paper's Melissa Meinzer offers us a peek into the world of Brent Dugan's flock after his tragic suicide, fueled in part by KDKA's planned story on his homosexual activities.  To put it bluntly, a lot of people over there hate Marty Griffin for his role in this story and view him as completely responsible for […]

Smokes for Chicks … Camel Femmes Up The Joint (so to speak)

Remember waaay last year when I was complaining about plans to hold a breast cancer fundraiser in a hookah bar?  Well, I got some righteous girl flak from the promoter (Girl Weapon X) and her posse who didn't appreciate me questioning their, like, total commitment to preventing cancer.  Scratching your head to remember Girl Weapon […]

“I hate gay people” comment giving homophobes a black eye

“I hate gay people” comment giving homophobes a black eye

This is just too delicious.  The Concerned Women for America are taking former NBA player Tim Harding to task for his recent homophobic rant.  The CWA fears that Harding's blatant bigotry will taint the anti-gay movement.  Or something like that.  Just check this out: “Hardaway’s comments are both unfortunate and inappropriate,” said Matt Barber, CWA’s […]

An Open Letter to H’s Mom Regarding Homophobia

An Open Letter to H’s Mom Regarding Homophobia

Dear H's Mom, Congratulations on raising spunky, articulate and polite daughter.  As you know, she took the time to post a comment on this blog several months ago, sharing her thoughts on the Upper St. Clair performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest” and the potential for homophobia.  Unlike most of those who comment here, she […]

PG Letter to the Editor on Rene Portland

PG Letter to the Editor on Rene Portland

From today's Sports Mailbag, Harriet L. Schwartz of Squirrel Hill: Penn State coach Rene Portland is an adult working on a college campus who has created a hostile and intimidating environment for students. As a university educator, she has harassed students, and continues to get away with it. As a longtime educator, I cannot comprehend […]

PG Sports Guy Jerry Micco Represents Well on Gay Issues

PG Sports Guy Jerry Micco Represents Well on Gay Issues

There is nothing earthshattering in the Valentine's Day PG chat transcript featuring Jerry Micco.  He simply makes a few comments about Penn State retaining Rene Portland as their women's basketball coach and former NBA player John Amaechi's coming out.  What's interesting is the opportunity for the rest of us to note that while there is a […]