Steve Charing OUTspoken

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

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Halloween or the Nov. 2 Elections—Which is Scarier?

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Sha rron Angle, one of the darlings of the tea party movement and who is running as the Republican challenger against Democratic Senator Har...
Monday, October 18, 2010

Trying to Unseat Foes of Equality

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by Steve Charing Maryland's legislative District 9A covers northern Howard County with numerous leafy neighborhoods and small businesse...
Thursday, October 14, 2010

Partisan Vitriol, Entitlement Show Need for Political Changes

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Letter published in the October 14, 2010edition of the Howard County Times Quotes in two different political-related articles (Oct. 7) deser...
Friday, October 08, 2010

Lesbian Couple Ejected at Ravens Game

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With the Baltimore Ravens clinging to a 14-10 halftime lead against the Cleveland Browns on September 26, Mary Kate Morris and Nicole Marche...
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Thursday, October 07, 2010

The Religious Right and the Suicides

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The LGBT community is feeling the collective grief brought on by the recent tragic suicides of several gay or perceived to be gay teens. Ea...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Cruise on the Oasis Had Baltimore Feel

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When Cruise Planners and Baltimore OUTloud assembled a group of a couple of dozen to sail on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas —the l...
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

30 Years and it Seems Like Yesterday

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This issue marks my 30 th anniversary writing for the gay press in Baltimore. I know, "how can that be? You look 29!" Yeah, I ...
Sunday, September 05, 2010

When Coming Out, Timing Could Be Everything

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Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee Ken Mehlman finally decided it was convenient for him to come out. He did so last mont...
Friday, August 27, 2010

Luke Clippinger and Mary Washington for House of Delegates

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The City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland and the LGBT community would be best served if candidates Luke Clippinger and Mary Washington a...
Monday, August 23, 2010

The Lazy Days of Summer Were Anything But

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In 1963 the immortal Nat King Cole sang of "Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer." You know, the days of "soda and pretzels ...
Monday, August 09, 2010

An Open Letter to Governor Martin O'Malley

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Move Maryland forward and support marriage equality. Dear Governor O'Malley, The historic ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Wal...
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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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