Steve Charing OUTspoken

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

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Curse Continues

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I am blaming Coach Bruce Boudreau for another epic disappointment for the Washington Capitals fans in the post-season, as much as I like hi...
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Divided We Fall

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By Steve Charing The recent bizarre antics by Delegate Donald Dwyer in attempting to impeach Attorney General Douglas Gansler for his marria...
Thursday, April 08, 2010

Dynasty No More

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John Forsyth's passing leads to a nostalgic look back at his most popular TV series and what it meant to gays. By Steve Charing He may n...
Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Ehrlich Redux

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The former governor wants his old job back. What does it mean for us? By Steve Charing The much ballyhooed re-entry to the political arena ...
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Monday, March 22, 2010

Gay Rights are Civil Rights

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By Steve Charing We have just commemorated the 45 th anniversary of the three Selma (Alabama) marches. They took place in an effort to gai...
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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Will Our Wedding Bells Ever Ring in Maryland?

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As we witness the joy of numerous gay and lesbian couples getting married in nearby Washington, D.C., we should congratulate our brothers an...

Same-sex marriages have only strenthened the institution

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Letter appearing in the March 11, 2010 issue of the Howard County Times/Columbia Flier : Bravo to Diane Brown for her perceptive column on t...
Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Luke Scott: Gunslinger

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I was amazed to read in the Baltimore Sun on Feb. 27 that Orioles DH-OF Luke Scott is upset that Major League Baseball has implemented a ba...
Thursday, February 25, 2010

'A Good First Step'

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AG issues opinion that Md. may recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages. By Steve Charing After 9 months of anticipation, Attorney General ...
Thursday, January 28, 2010

Testimony Against HB 90

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Below is the text of my testimony before the Maryland House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 28, 2010. The proposed bill would prevent Maryland f...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Window Closing Fast

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Changing political climate does not bode well for LGBT progress. By Steve Charing Back in March 2009 when President Obama's approval ra...
Monday, December 28, 2009

2010: A Rebound Year?

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2009 was a roller coaster ride for the lgbt community—both nationally and locally. We began the year optimistically with a new president bei...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

NY Defeat on Marriage Offers Another Lesson

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By Steve Charing As we lose at the ballot box and in state legislatures, we pick up some valuable lessons in our quest for marriage equality...
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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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