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FOF #1071 – Like a Blowtorch in a Tornado

Two of our latino friends, visual artist and gay dad Erik R Sosa and comedian, actor and performance artist Esteban Andres Cruz join us to take an intense and inebriated look at parenting, gay rights and how conservatives are targeting openly gay men appointed by the Obama administration.

Posted in: Actors, Artists/Designers, Podcast 15 years ago 23

FOF #1019 – Out of the Internet and Into The Streets

Activist Nik Maciejewski from the Chicago chapter of Join the Impact talks about the upcoming National Equality March in Washington D.C. and reflects on Michael Jackson’s memorial service. Listen as we touch on the more moving and unusual highlights from the historic event, including how it temporarily brought down Twitter.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 15 years ago 11

FOF #1007 – Friends With Benefits

President Obama’s signed memo extending some federal employees same-sex partner benefits causes woes. Why? Blogger Michael Lehet joins to examine Obama’s sluggish support for equality.

Posted in: Podcast, Politics & Activism 15 years ago 8

FOF #993 – Russian Prison Andy

For over 25 years, Andy Thayer has fought tirelessly for gay rights, including Marriage Equality, the Stop Dr. Laura campaign and anti-police brutality against gays. He recently was arrested at the 4th annual Gay Pride […]

Posted in: Podcast, Politics & Activism 15 years ago 2

FOF #939 – Cleve Jones Dances with Madonna

You saw him at the Oscars, now on today’s show we have longtime gay rights activist Cleve Jones talking about what it was like to walk the red carpet at the Academy Awards, dance with […]

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 15 years ago 12

FOF #906 – Doma-Bama

Bad cops, no donuts! That’s one of Andy Thayer’s favorite chants. Andy is a hard working longtime activist fighting for gay and lesbian rights with the Gay Liberation Network. Andy is leading this weekend’s demonstration […]

Posted in: Podcast 15 years ago 7

PHOTOS: Day Without a Gay Protest, City Hall, Chicago

Over a hundred people marched in downtown Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 carrying rainbow flags or hand-lettered signs as part of “Day Without a Gay” a national rally day in reaction to California’s voter-approved […]

Posted in: Topics 16 years ago 6

FOF #882 – Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8

How do you stop the hate in 2008? The recent passing of Proposition 8, a California State ballot aimed to take away the State’s ability to issue same-sex marriage licenses is raising questions on the […]

Posted in: Podcast 16 years ago 19

PHOTOS: National Protest Against Prop. 8, Federal Plaza, Chicago

[Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus opens the rally with television cameras and crowds looking on.] CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE RALLY What a turnout! Thousands of protesters flooded Chicago’s Federal Plaza on Saturday, […]

Posted in: Topics 16 years ago 6

FOF #880 – Gay is Good, Gay is Great

Going to a gay rights protest this weekend? We’ve got you covered. On today’s show we’re sharing our tips on making the most of your local gay rights protest and how to enjoy a fabulous […]

Posted in: Podcast 16 years ago 4