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Lambda Literary Awards Strike A Celebratory Note

“The empire still stands,” said master of ceremonies Kate Clinton at last night’s Lambda Literary Awards, honoring gay and lesbian literature. “We’re all Cuomo-sexuals now.”

Ms. Clinton was referring to last summer’s legalization of same-sex marriage, among the many other positive changes for gay citizens over the past year. She wasn’t afraid to delve into Read More

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To Do Monday: Out Like a Lambda

The best gay fiction we’ve read recently is Chad Harbach’s The Art of Fielding (oops! Spoiler!), so we’re looking forward to getting some new beach-read recommendations at tonight’s Lambda Literary Awards. West-coast chronicler Armistead Maupin and feminist heroine Kate Millett are to be honored by a full slate of presenters including Food Network host Ted Allen, Read More