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Rush, rush :: Greek’s Paul James

By Andrew Davis | Tuesday Oct 6, 2009
On the ABC Family show Greek, which centers on the fraternity and sorority-related goings-on at fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University, Paul James, portrays Calvin, a pledge who happens to be Black and gay. In the following interview James talks about how he was picked the show and what he likes about his character.

Kurt Dahl about 2010 Gay Games

By Ross Forman | Tuesday Sep 22, 2009
WCT talks with Kurt Dahl, the Federation of Gay Games male co-president, about the 2010 Games in Cologne, Germany.

Cleve Jones: ’Time to push for fed action’

By Chasse Rehwickel | Friday Sep 18, 2009
In preparation for the National Equality March in Washington, Oct. 10-11, organizer and LGBT activist Cleve Jones held a national press conference via telephone Sept. 14 where he stated that now was the time for the LGBT community to push for full federal equality.

Semenya still under gender microscope

By Sam Worley | Friday Sep 18, 2009
The question of whether or not South African runner Caster Semenya will be able to keep the gold medal she won in Berlin last month remains uncertain pending the official release of results of a series of "gender verification tests" she recently was forced to undergo.

Renslow talks barebacking

By Sam Worley | Wednesday Sep 9, 2009
International Mr. Leather ( IML ) President Chuck Renslow announced recently that vendors participating in the leather market-one of the annual IML convention’s most popular attractions-would no longer be permitted to sell or distribute materials which "promote or advocate" barebacking. The decision will mainly affect pornography vendors who sell materials depicting condomless sex.

Caster Semenya: Controversy around gender

By Sam Worley | Monday Sep 7, 2009
To determine whether the gold medal she earned is valid, the International Association of Athletics Federation ( IAAF ) is forcing South African runner Caster Semenya, 18, to undergo a series of "gender tests."

Transfusions and gay men: One case

By Chasse Rehwickel | Monday Aug 24, 2009
A long-standing regulation held by the Food and Drug Administration that prohibits sexually active gay males from donating their marrow impacts the case of a Pennyslvania’s woman need for a transfer.

Talking with Equality Illinois’ new CEO

By Andrew Davis | Sunday Aug 16, 2009
Equality Illinois has a new chief executive officer and the Windy City Times got a chance to sit down and speak with him.

Chicago Woman helps HIV-positive Men

By Sam Worley | Friday Aug 14, 2009
Ida Byther-Smith, a Chicago woman living with HIV is the founder of Jo-Ray House, a living space for men living with HIV in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood.

LGBT Veterans recognized by City of Chicago

By Jean Albright | Thursday Aug 13, 2009
For seven years now, the City of Chicago has recognized several LGBT service-members for their service to the country.

Organizer discusses upcoming LGBTI Health Summit

By Andrew Davis | Thursday Aug 13, 2009
Jim Pickett of the National LGBTI Health Summit talks with the Windy City Times about the upcoming event as well as current LGBT health issues