ALL THINGS QUEER

This is my reflection on my own reading practices in light of Britzman's article.

The word "queer" is central to many lively debates in and outside of the gay community. However, there are five main reasons the term "queer" is used as an empowering tool by LGBT people.

What being "queer" means to me, and why it's not offensive.

Torchwood is a groundbreaking British science fiction show that brings us the first openly non-heterosexual superhero. But is the death of Ianto Jones, one of the show's queer characters, an expression of the writers' homophobia?

Written in the fall of 2002, there's a reference to same-sex marriage. A law has since been passed, but the sentiment remains unchanged. Things then -- as now -- are ever so queer...

A closer look at actor, Gale Harold. He turned heads in Queer as Folk as the provocative and promiscuous Brian Kinney... What's next on his plate?

After 5 years of controversial issues, ranging from same-sex marriages and gay adoption to internet pornography and drug abuse, one of Showtime's most gritty and controversial shows is winding to a close.

Learn the connection between Gay Genocide in Uganda, and your American Tax Dollars.

A list of some of the best events in Boston between April 1 and April 7, 2010.

I gave you the first part of my list, now it's time for the rest. Keep your shirts on folks, you might get thrown for a loop with some of these...

The book "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess was published in 1962. In 1971, Stanley Kubrick adapted the book for his film version. Initially rated X, the film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Screenplay.

A more reasoned look at the issue of queerness.

Although removed as a mental disorder from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, individuals of a same-gender sexual orientation are still viewed by some as suffering from a mental disorder or sickness that needs treatment.

Noting the adage "As California goes, so goes the nation," ... we can now begin to smile. The Golden State shot down homosexual marriage.

Toya has an ephiphany on the beach.

The connection between Wicca and Satanism is undeniable.

When your job is to see people only as consumers and revenue sources, can it eventually come back to haunt you? Certainly Michael Strom is starting to believe so.

This is further into the novella.

To Peter, faith was an absolute. He willing put his faith to the test and realized, perhaps to late, he had a free will.

An exploration of the uncanny effects of cannibalism, sex, and tattoing upon postcolonialism generally, and Melville studies specifically.

Watership Down is not your average fairy tale about rabbits. By using talking animals in a way never before seen, Richard Adams created a suspense thriller that surpassed my expectations.