Steve Charing OUTspoken

Commentary on LGBTQ and political issues plus theatre reviews and sports.

Friday, August 31, 2007

Assessing impact of ‘Toilet-Gate’

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Craig scandal reinforces stereotypes as pro-gay bills advance in Congress. By Steve Charing Following the revelation of Senator Larry Craig’...
Monday, August 27, 2007

What Will the GOP Do?

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With Karl Rove out the door, the election issue of "gay marriage" in ‘08 may have gone out with him By Steve Charing The architec...
Friday, August 24, 2007

Straight Eights Cruisin’ Down the Road for 25 Years

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By Steve Charing While driving down Route 1 in the Savage-North Laurel area in Howard County on the afternoon of August 19, I spotted a park...
Friday, August 17, 2007

Good Riddance, Karl Rove

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Bush’s brain’ exploited gay families for political gain at election time. Friday, August 17, 2007 by Steve Charing KARL ROVE, THE principal ...
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007

At Least the Dems Showed Up

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by Steve Charing The historic HRC/LOGO Visible Vote ‘08 forum that took place on August 9 did not break any new ground as far as the conten...
Friday, August 03, 2007

War Wastes Funds as Our Bridges Age

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Letter published in Baltimore Sun--August 6, 2007 My heart goes out to the families of the victims of the tragic bridge collapse in Minneapo...
Saturday, July 28, 2007

Memo to Dems: Don't Impeach

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It’s tempting and legitimate, but impeachment could hurt the Party By Steve Charing As momentum continues to gather towards a possible impea...
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Saturday, July 14, 2007

Seaside Reflections

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By Steve Charing PROVINCETOWN, MA—Upon making my 20th visit to this fabulous gay resort, I can reflect upon how Provincetown (P-Town) has ch...
Friday, July 13, 2007

Gay Jeopardy at PFLAG

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June Horner with arms raised is jubilant upon learning that she was the winner of "Gay Jeopardy" presented by the Columbia/Howard...
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Sunday, July 08, 2007

Reading the Signs

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Letter Published on TIME.com-- July 3, 2007 http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1639640,00.html Amanda Ripley was correct that ...
Friday, July 06, 2007

In Defense of Pride

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By Steve Charing It’s painful for me to admit I’m old, but with one exception I have attended every single Baltimore Pride parade/festival ...
Friday, June 22, 2007

Rights of Minorities Not Subject to Vote

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Letter published in Baltimore Sun-- June 22, 2007 The Massachusetts legislature, with the full-throttled support of Governor Deval Patrick, ...
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Massachusetts Gave Our Pride a Boost

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Defeating a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage sets a great example for Maryland and beyond By Steve Charing Merely two days ...
Monday, June 18, 2007

UB’s OUT Law Rides Back into Town

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By Steve Charing When Matt Feinberg (pictured) recently met to talk about OUT Law, the University of Baltimore School of Law’s lgbt student ...
Wednesday, June 06, 2007

The Legacy of Stonewall

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We celebrate Pride because of the courage of heroes 38 years ago By Steve Charing Fortunately today’s generation of lgbt folks do not have t...
Sunday, June 03, 2007

The Dangers of Political Apathy

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Text of Speech given to G & L Jewish Group at the Havurah Brunch in Mount Washington, June 3, 2007 Let’s see if you recognize this place...
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Steve Charing
This blog contains a compilation of recent articles--mostly political, sports and local theatre reviews-- appearing in MD Theatre Guide, Baltimore OUTloud, Washington Blade, Gay Life, Outsports.com, published letters, and commentary. My letters to the editor have appeared in such publications as TIME, USA Today, Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Columbia Flier/Howard County Times, City Paper (Baltimore)and Washington Blade. I have a wonderful spouse who has been the love of my life since February 1980. I married him on July 23, 2009 in Provincetown, MA--our first and favorite vacation spot. Comments are welcome directly on the blog but personal attacks will not be allowed. NOTE: Feel free to share the link to my posts but the contents may not be lifted without attribution .
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