The Creative Brilliance of Del Shores, Now on DVD
‘Sordid Lives’ and ‘Southern Baptist Sissies’ show the comedy and the serious truths
that this writer-director offers.
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October 2014
Celebrating Our Progress
State by state, marriage equality keeps winning in the courts. Even as we go to press, we know that more rulings may be made after our deadline. […]
SpeakOut – Grabbing a Cab? Use a Local Company, Not a Big Bully
At a hearing this fall before Kansas City’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, an immigrant to the United States urged officials to intervene in Yellow Cab’s business tactics, which stand a good chance of running our local minority and women-owned taxi cab companies out of business. […]
The Camp 10 – Ken Johnson
We are in the midst of autumn, with the crisp mornings and changing leaves. Why not get out for a bike ride with OutSpokin’KC? This month I am featuring Ken Johnson, who has returned to the Kansas City area and is working hard to revive this LGBT bike group. Time to get out and enjoy the weather while it’s still nice! […]
Musicality – Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Tove Lo, Jennifer Knapp, Sam Smith
Lady Gaga might have fallen a bit from the zenith of pop domination, but that doesn’t mean she has lost any talent. Tony Bennett still sees it, and that’s good news for the rest of us because this album is pure delight. […]
Ask Lambda Legal – Workplace Fairness
My partner and I live in Indiana, and we are thinking about getting married here (finally!). I’m worried, though, because I’m not out at work and don’t know what they’d do if they found out. What are my rights? […]
Minding Your Health – Building Resiliency to Shame
Acknowledge the feeling when it comes along,
and show yourself some compassion.
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a two-part series.
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Empowering Voices – When a Friend Confides in You About Being Abused
Every October, we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, it comes at a time when domestic violence has been in the news. […]
Wanda Sykes to Perform for LIKEME Lighthouse Fundraiser
The entertainer will appear Nov. 13 at the Folly Theater.
“She’s a comedian for all the people,” said Charlene Daniels of the Lighthouse. […]
CampBiz – November, 2014
It has been our pleasure to work for several years now with the good people of SAVE Inc., which provides housing solutions for socially and medically disadvantaged people in Kansas City. We hope you enjoy our special supplement in the back of the print issue, with its own special SAVE Inc. cover. […]