Kids & Family - Aug. 5, 2009
Low turnout doesn't dampen domestic partners' spirits
Monday was the first day that same-sex Wisconsin couples could apply for a "declaration of domestic partnership," and although only about 20 couples registered, West Milwaukee's Denise Cawley and Anne Hefter were happy to spend part of their day at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Tags: declaration of domestic partnership, gay rights, LGBTQ, denise cawley, same-sex couples, gay marriage

Arts & Entertainment - Feb. 25, 2009
Miltown Kings rule the gender-bending world
The world of performance art is a boundless planet, and one that welcomes citizen artists from all walks of life. Take, for example, The Miltown Kings, Milwaukee's drag-oriented theater troupe. "This gang of gender benders consists of kings, queens, femmes and everything in between," says member Leo Long.
Tags: miltown kings, drag, drag show, performance art, gender-bender, LGBTQ

Kids & Family - Oct. 26, 2008
Sound-off: Are gay-friendly schools necessary?
Recently, public school officials in Chicago requested approval for a "gay-friendly" high school because so many LGBT students miss or quit high school to avoid harassment and / or violence. Milwaukee already has a school that provides a safe environment for gay students. Is this a good idea?
Tags: lgbt, lgbtq, gay-friendly high school, gay, lesbian

Music - April 30, 2008
Touring Pureka stops at Hotch-A-Do
OnMilwaukee.com chats with musician Chris Pureka about her tour, Peter Mulvey, the green movement and more. She performs an all-ages show Friday at Hotch-A-Do.
Tags: Chris Pureka, Dryland, Sad Rabbit Music, Hotch-a-Do, LGBTQ

Milwaukee Buzz - March 1, 2008
What does the “Q” in LGBTQ really mean?
Local members of the queer community share their definitions of this slippery word.
Tags: queer, LGBTQ, Milo Miller, QZAP, SAGE, Queer Life News, questioning