Archive for December, 2008

Corruption in International Adoptions The story of abandoned orphans in developing countries who need to be whisked away to adoring moms and dads in faraway lands is, unfortunately, largely fiction. So writes E.J. Graff, associate director and senior researcher at the Schuster Institute in her new investigative article “The Lie We Love,” published in Foreign...
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New Law Protects Retirement Savings for Lesbian and Gay Couples Before 2007, partners who inherited retirement plan savings typically faced immediate taxation on inherited benefits, unlike different-sex spouses, who could roll savings over to an individual retirement account (IRA) with no tax penalty. Under the , as of January 1, 2007,...
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Saturday January 10th – 4th Annual Cowgirl Ball! Cowgirl night for Queer women and friends! Our biggest dance of the year!! At the VFW Dance Hall on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown at Lake Street. Lots of free parking. 7-8pm Dance lessons – beginner two step and line dance. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. 8-12:30 open...
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From Jessica Flannigan. EVERYBODY YOGA CLASSES FOR WINTER 2009 Yoga for Every Body. All sizes, ability levels, ages, genders, colors, cultures and orientations welcome. All that is required is the desire to be present. That’s EveryBody Yoga. All classes taught by Jessica Flannigan and held at the Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave S in Mpls. Email jessflan@hotmail.com to register. POSTURE...
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What: Hip Hop Against Homophobia: “Hip Hop, Social Justice, Good Times” Host: CultureBully.com, Tru Ruts, Impact TC, OutFront MN, Twin Cities Avengers When: Friday, January 23 at 9:00pm Where: Nomad World Pub Performances by Toki Wright, Maria Isa, Kredentials, El Guante & See More Perspective, Alicia Leafgreen. DeeJay Blowtorch spinning. Hosted by Tish Jones. 21+ $5! Information and Activism from OutFront MN,...
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To All Who Wanted to Save Pi, It has been several weeks since the doors were closed for the last time at Pi. Though I have had long days recalling inspired moments and missing friends, I have been comforted by the collection of many touching stories and cards I have received. I am...
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This article originally appeared in the Twin Cities Daily Planet on December 7, 2008. Photo by RcktManIL (Creative Commons) BY DWIGHT HOBBES, TC DAILY PLANET December 07, 2008 I went with eager anticipation to my first performance by the renowned Russ King, a.k.a. Miss Richfield 1981. Talented a performer as King is, it will also be my...
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THIS EVEN HAS BEEN CANCELLED. DIS-COMFORT ZONE(S): NEGOTIATING THE CROSSROADS OF LOVE Ann Freeman, Lori Young-Williams, and Sherry Quan Lee present an evening of conflict. Resolution is up for grabs. They will locate and interrupt the jagged edges of race, class, sexuality, age, and language. How does it feel to be an interloper? What’s it...
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This Holiday Season Give the Gift of Compassion Make a donation in someone’s honor and spread the Christmas cheer to vulnerable wildcats Sandstone, Minnesota — In these trying economic times, this might be the best year yet to think about giving the gift of compassion that everyone can feel good about: the gift that can sustain...
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Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008 Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Location: IDS Center, facing Nicollet Mall Street: 8th and Nicollet City/Town: Minneapolis, MN Holidazzle is upon us — which means big crowds — which means a chance to make an impact! JTI has called for a “Light Up The Night” event in cities across the country. We will be holding...
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