Quiz question! What does heterophobia have in common with Manti Teo’s girlfriend, Keyzer Soze, Brontosauruses and “Having It All?” Answer: None of these things exist.
We believe homophobia to be the exclusive territory of diehards, the people who wave signs that “God Hates Fags” or broadcast their revulsion through a microphone outside Old Navy on State Street. We label them as “crazy” and quickly look away.
Before that time, Overman had been out about his relationship in his church and welcomed with love and open arms. To become ordained, he would have to go back into the closet—professionally at least.
Because he can’t outwardly make fun of trans people or people of color anymore, targeting intersex people now occupies the discursive space they took up.
Richard Grenell, Ken Mehlman, Trevor Potter: What in heaven’s name is the issue that trumps human dignity for gay men who end up working for a Republican Party that ultimately betrays them?
The trip on public transportation from Auburn Gresham on the South Side to North Side Boystown can be long and tedious. But as Terrence Chappell rides from 79th Street to Belmont and back home again, he uses the time to think.Chappell is a nightlife and society columnist for ChicagoPride.com.
