Steve Charing OUTspoken

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

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Farewell, Good Friend

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We knew the end was near when Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy could not make it to the funeral of his beloved sister Eunice Shriv...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Anger Management: We Could All Use It

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By Steve Charing The summer of discontent is about to fade away soon. At least the summer part will. This has been one of the stormiest, hot...
Friday, August 14, 2009

"Follow the Dodgers"

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It took some work but I was finally able to locate the recording of the Dodgers' theme song, " Follow the Dodgers ," when ...
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Same-Sex Marriage and Incest: Another Stupid Argument

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Letter Sent to the Baltimore Sun : George Deller's letter, "Why stop at gay marriage?" (August 13), was a mocking response to ...
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Friday, July 31, 2009

GGBB Invasion Met with Anti-gay Bias

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Two Mad River Bar & Grille employees fired for their actions By Steve Charing The Guerilla Gay Bar Baltimore monthly invasion of straigh...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

From Bally's to Ballyhoo

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Why straight, religious model Demonta Walker embraces the LGBT community By Steve Charing A couple of years ago this fairly tall, well-built...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Back Home Again

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Equality Maryland’s move to Baltimore is welcome, but more is needed than just a change of address. By Steve Charing After five years of bei...
Sunday, July 12, 2009

Don't Ask, Just Repeal

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Letter Published in the July 14, 2009 Edition of the Baltimore Sun I applaud the Sun's editorial (July 12) urging Maryland's Congres...
Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Don't Blame Us

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Letter sent to TIME : Reading Caitlin Flanagan's essay ("Why Marriage Matters", July 13) underscores how frivolous and unconvi...
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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Temperature Control

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Keeping the heat on President Obama is right, but let’s be realistic. By Steve Charing Towards the end of the Pride festival a young lady as...
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Friday, June 12, 2009

Safe or Out?

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The hesitancy on the part of gay people to fully come out proves we still have a long way to go. By Steve Charing It’s pretty much a foregon...
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Friday, May 29, 2009

California Quake

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The court decision was a setback, but it will make us focus on a better strategy . By Steve Charing As recently as 10 years ago, few thought...
Saturday, May 23, 2009

Did Adam Lambert Fall to Homophobia?

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By Steve Charing To American Idol fans, the showdown between Adam Lambert and Kris Allen presented a marked contrast in singing styles, app...
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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Party Poopers

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More Dems must get on board if we are to achieve progress. By Steve Charing It’s not that often in recent history that the Democratic Party...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Anti-Gay Bullying is Killing Our Kids

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By Steve Charing South Carroll High School in Sykesville, MD held a "Unity Day" on March 26 to celebrate diversity. Included in th...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Parenting a Trans Child (Special Guest Post)

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By a Parent of a 15 year-old Trans Child You have no idea When you bring that beautiful little bundle home, you have no idea what surprises ...
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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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