http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:57:50 -0700 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:49:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Join-Women-For-Equality-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Equality Illinois has a mission - "to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois." Many people were unable to attend the National Equality March. However, real change begin... Events Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:49:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Join-Women-For-Equality-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Copiah-County-School-District-refuses-lesbian-highschoolers-tuxedo-photo-for-yearbook-video?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner The Copiah County School District refused a lesbian highschooler's tuxedo photo for her highschool's yearbook. The photo of senior lesbian highschooler Ceara Sturgis, who will graduate next year from a Mississippi high school, shows her in... GLBT News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:38:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Copiah-County-School-District-refuses-lesbian-highschoolers-tuxedo-photo-for-yearbook-video?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Gay-and-lesbian-travel-in-South-America?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro c/o Jean-Aimé/Flickr Gay and lesbian travel in South America is an excellent choice.  Since gays and lesbians are not accepted by everyone, it's often good to travel to a location where you can be free to ... Lesbian Travel Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:17:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Gay-and-lesbian-travel-in-South-America?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Lady-Gaga-at-National-Equality-March-video?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Lady Gaga c/o Tinypic.com Lady Gaga is one of my favorite performers.  She's like a breath of fresh air in a world of cookie cutter entertainment. Lady Gaga is also a gay rights advocate.  She was one of the speakers at last weekends Natio... GLBT News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:04:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Lady-Gaga-at-National-Equality-March-video?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Chicago-Curve-a-wine-tasting-event-for-lesbians?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Pretty wine glass c/o Tinypic.com Chicago Curve is an exciting wine tasting event, featuring live jazz and wonderful food in a swanky setting.  The event will take place at Chicago's Broadway Cellars on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 PM to 10 ... Events Lesbian Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:08:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Chicago-Curve-a-wine-tasting-event-for-lesbians?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Olivias-Caribbean-Halloween-Cruise-part-3?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Donna Shands-Island c/o Donna Shands-Island The 2009 Olivia Caribbean Halloween Cruise features "OliviaSisters" created by Olivia Vacations and Donna Shands-Island to encourage women of color to attend the women only vacations. The lovely... Events Lesbian Travel Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:06:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Olivias-Caribbean-Halloween-Cruise-part-3?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Olivias-Caribbean-Halloween-Cruise-part--2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner OliviaSisters c/o Donna Shands-Island Yesterday, I described the 2009 Olivia Caribbean Halloween Cruise to depart on October 25 and return November 1.  Tomorrow, in part three of my Olivia Caribbean Halloween Cruise series, I will feature an in... Events Lesbian Travel Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:13:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Olivias-Caribbean-Halloween-Cruise-part--2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Olivias-Caribbean-Halloween-Cruise-part-1?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Leisha Hailey of the L Word c/oTinypic.com It still has not sunk in that I'm going to be on the Olivia Caribbean Halloween Cruise in less than three weeks. This is my chance to experience an Olivia cruise "up close and personal" and to re... Events Lesbian Travel Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:52:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Olivias-Caribbean-Halloween-Cruise-part-1?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Are-you-ready-for-the-National-Equality-March?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Rainbow c/o Wikimedia CommonsAre you ready for the National Equality March on October 10 - 11 in Washington D.C.?  It is a huge opportunity for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders to come together for one goal - "Equal protection in... Events GLBT News Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:35:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Are-you-ready-for-the-National-Equality-March?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d5-An-interview-with-artist-LVNMUZIQ?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner LVNMUZIQ c/o LVNMUZIQ Artist LVNMUZIQ, aka Liz Snavely, always knew she wanted to be a full-time musician.  In 2006, she turned her dream into a reality.    “It’s sad to me to see so many people live their entire lives in... Lesbian Artists Interviews Lesbian Entertainment Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:47:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d5-An-interview-with-artist-LVNMUZIQ?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Keeping-up-with-Alison-Bechdel?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Alison Bechdel c/o Flickr Alison Bechdel is the gifted American full-time cartoonist and creator of Dykes To Watch Out For.  She has also created work for the Advocate, Ms. Magazine and more. Her graphic memoir Fun Home is a coming of age sto... Events Keeping Up With Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:54:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Keeping-up-with-Alison-Bechdel?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d30-4-Women-Only-celebrating-one-year-at-Uncommon-Ground?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Kat Fitzgerald c/o Kat Fitzgerald Musician Kat Fitzgerald created 4 Women Only "to help give emerging female artists a chance at a more level playing field." The shows consist of four female-based acts. All people, including men, are welc... Events Lesbian Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:41:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d30-4-Women-Only-celebrating-one-year-at-Uncommon-Ground?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Amanda-Seyfried-answers-question-about-kissing-scene-with-Megan-Fox?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Amanda Seyfried at TinyPic.com  I'm sure 23 year old Amanda Seyfried is often asked about her famous kissing scene with Megan Fox in the movie Jennifer's Body. The movie is a dark horror comedy written by Diablo Cody of Juno fame. Amanda Sey... Lesbian Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:11:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Amanda-Seyfried-answers-question-about-kissing-scene-with-Megan-Fox?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Lesbian-Movie-Hannah-Free-debuts-at-Gene-Siskel-Film-Center?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Sharon Gless c/o Tinypic.com Hannah Free is a lesbian movie starring Sharon Gless, who is best known for her work on the TV police drama Cagney and Lacey.  On Friday, September 25, the Gene Siskel Film Center will host the Chicago premiere.&nbs... Events Lesbian Entertainment GLBT News Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:21:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Lesbian-Movie-Hannah-Free-debuts-at-Gene-Siskel-Film-Center?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Health-disparities-in-lesbian-teens?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Lesbian teen c/o Tinypic.comAccording to a study by researchers in Boston, health disparities in lesbian teens are a concern. American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens face the health risks of eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, dr... GLBT News Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:55:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Health-disparities-in-lesbian-teens?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d22-BiQueer-Movie-Night-at-Center-on-Halsted?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Bisexual woman c/o Tinypic.comAnother alternative to the bar scene is Bi-Queer Movie Night at Center on Halsted. Center on Halsted, opened in 2007, is a community center for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community for Chicago residents... Events Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:18:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d22-BiQueer-Movie-Night-at-Center-on-Halsted?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Not-yet?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Cherry Jones at Tinypic.com     Openly lesbian actress Cherry Jones wins the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress for "24" for her role as Allison Taylor, first female president.  It is another victory for lesbians who are sti... Commentary Lesbian Entertainment GLBT News Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:03:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Not-yet?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d16-A-lesbian-movie-night-is-fun-and-educational?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Scene from "Bound" c/o Tinypic.comThe bar scene is classic fun for many lesbians, but there are also plenty of alternatives to having fun and meeting other lesbians.  A lesbian movie night is one of those alternatives. The easiest... Advice Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:17:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d16-A-lesbian-movie-night-is-fun-and-educational?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Otep-Shamaya-on-HetrickMartin-Institution?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Otep Shamaya c/o Tinypic.com Lesbian artist Otep Shamaya is a supporter of Hetrick-Martin Institution, the oldest and largest organization of its kind. Hetrick-Martin, the home of Harvey Milk High School, "believes all young people, regardles... Lesbian Artists Lesbian Entertainment GLBT Website Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:15:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Otep-Shamaya-on-HetrickMartin-Institution?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Meet-Her-at-ChiTown-Squares?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner Chi-Town Squares c/o Michael Lehet at FlickrThere are plenty of alternatives to meeting lesbians in the bar scene.  Chi-Town Squares, Chicago's all-inclusive gay and lesbian square dance club, is one of them. You've seen them at the Gay and Le... Events GLBT Website LGBT Communities Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:29:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11086-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Meet-Her-at-ChiTown-Squares?cid=exrss-Chicago-Lesbian-Scene-Examiner