Gender anarchist Kate Bornstein on being A Queer and Pleasant Danger
Barbara Carrellas Kate Bornstein Kate Bornstein has been labeled many things: chubby Jewish boy, anorexic, bisexual, Scientologist, father, performance artist, lesbian, tranny, cutter, grandmother, sadomasochist, and most recently a sufferer of borderline personality disorder. Of all these titles, her role as author may define her the most. In 1994, Bornstein published the seminal work, Gender…
NRA hit with a rare loss in Florida as “Docs. vs. Glocks” bill is struck down
Last September St. Petersburg state Representative Rick Kriseman held a news conference announcing a bill that would repeal the "Docs vs. Glocks" bill, the controversial piece of legislation championed by the National Rifle Association that prohibited pediatricians from asking any questions about gun use or ownership unless it is relevant to their patients' care or…
Open call for CLGBT contributors
Are you a motivated and passionate advocate for the LGBT community? Interested in creating content for a Tampa Bay LGBT media resource?
Oh, brother
People Like Us tells a touching story about long-lost siblings dealing with daddy issues.
Incoming House Democratic leader calls Rick Scott’s failure to enact ACA a “colossal abdication of responsibility””
Perry Thurston Rick Scott was on CNBC and Fox News Monday morning extolling the virtues of why it's prudent for Florida to reject the idea of expanding Medicaid for the uninsured in his state, despite the fact the fact that the feds will be paying the large majority of the costs over the next decade.…
Antiwarpt III Must-See Video Spotlight: Jensen Serf Company
In the weeks leading up to Antiwarpt III, Creative Loafing has teamed up with fest organizers and St. Pete Beat to produce a series of videos spotlighting our favorite must-see acts playing the third edition of the downtown St. Petersburg alternative-to-Warped Tour-festival. This year's edition brings more than 99 indie performers to town, with a…
Time for Bill Nelson to begin owning health care law he supported
Republicans angry about the Supreme Court upholding President Obama's health care reform bill know the only way to reverse it now is by changing the balance of power in Congress and in the White House, which means they're increasingly focused on repeal going into this November's election. Though the issue is considered a possible gift…
A whole Loni Love
The Chelsea Lately regular speaks on herself, Obama, Chelsea Handler, Adam Carolla and Justin Bieber.
The Gaily News: House Republicans send DOMA to the Supreme Court
House Republicans have officially appealed recent rulings against the Defense of Marriage Act to the Supreme Court. Last Friday, attorneys for House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) formally appealed the decisions of two federal appeals courts that determined DOMA to be unconstitutional in two separate cases (Gill v. Office of Personnel Management and Massachusetts v. United…
Mitch Perry Report 7.2.12 -Scott makes it official – he won’t move on health care law
A press release issued out from Governor Rick Scott's office last night confirmed what the governor had said 48 hours earlier – he'll join the list of GOP governors who will not expand Medicaid or begin forming the exchanges that are called for now that the Affordable Care Act is the law of the land.…
Kathy Castor joined Congressional Black Caucus in walking out on Eric Holder contempt vote
Last Thursday the House of Representatives voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress over the Fast and Furious contretemps. The House held Holder in contempt on two separate votes of 255 to 67 on criminal charges, and 258 to 95 on civil charges. Seventeen Democrats joined House Republicans on the first…
Republicans angry about parts of health care bill that don’t exist
Republicans flooded the airwaves on Sunday morning denouncing the Supreme Court's upholding of the Affordable Care Act, promising to repeal the law if they take over the White House and Congress this November (the GOP-led House will vote again to do so on July 18). But the biggest Republican in Florida, Governor Rick Scott, chose…
Help a brother out
Dating advice for a recently out gay sibling.
Ted is stuffed full of laughs
Seth MacFarlane’s jump to the big screen is a furry success.
This ain’t your father’s “beach reading”
It’s that time of year when people start asking me about good “beach reads.” I’ve never been sure what makes a beach read. Is it a book you don’t mind getting slick with sweat and suntan oil (and perhaps an errant drop of beer)? Does that mean it’s a broken-spined, raggedy-ass old paperback? I don’t…
Surfers find the positives of Tropical Storm Debby
While there was plenty of mayhem and destruction during Tropical Storm Debby's lingering presence since last Saturday, local kitesurfers and surfers took advantage of the wind and high waves associated with the weather. The damage from the high surf and winds caused extensive beach erosion throughout Pinellas County. County officials indicated that several beach areas…
Tampa Bay Business Journal/Bloomberg Media to team up for special issues during RNC
Rick Scott, Ken Jones and Norm Pearlstine were among those at Friday's news conference The weekly Tampa Bay Business Journal will be printing daily editions during the week of the Republican National Convention, in an alliance with news media giant Bloomberg LP, one of the few growing media companies in recent years. That formal announcement…
Rick Scott still mum on what he will do now that ACA is the law
Supporters of the health care bill celebrating the Supreme Court decision Florida Governor Rick Scott remained relatively silent today on whether he will begin implementing parts of the Affordable Care Act, now that it has been declared constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. "My concern is that it's going to be bad for patients, bad…
CL on the Road: Backstage at Bonnaroo, Part 2 (with photos, video)
Deborah rocks it like a VIP and offers her wrap up of the Tennessee music fest, days 3 and 4, with photos & video
Come to this Cabaret
A memorable production of the Kander/Ebb musical is loaded with local talent.
Giving spree: A look at crowd-funding and microgrants
Crowd-funding and microgrants are giving new hope to cash-strapped artists and organizations.
Cuban rainbow
Habana Café offers a bright and tasty trip through a classic cuisine.
Wes Anderson rules his Moonrise Kingdom
Scouting takes a backseat to young love in 1960s New England.
Social Media Day Tampa Bay to take place Saturday
Last weekend was the city of Tampa's first "Hack-A-Thon," an idea spearheaded by Siobhan Harley, Mayor Bob Buckhorn's Special Assistant. CL reported on that event earlier this week, but we were unable to attend the news conference on Wednesday afternoon revealing who took first place. We've learned that the first team that we featured in…
Rowdies rack up awards, continue to keep pace in standings
MATT MAY/TAMPA BAY ROWDIES TWICE IS NICE: Rowdies forward Tsuyoshi Yoshitake was honored as the NASL Offensive Player of the Week for a second straight week. The Tampa Bay Rowdies may trail in the North American Soccer League standings by five points, but the team is tops in the league for stellar offensive players.
Tampa City Council to look at new ways to lower local unemployment
Ideas include a registry of local job seekers and something called “Ban the Box.”
For your ears only: Helios Orchestra’s License to Thrill
The Bond tribute returns with a bigger, badder audio-visual performance.
Interactively stylized: the new Michelle Hinz Gallery
Courtesy of Michelle Hinz Gallery TOUCH IT: At Michelle Hinz's gallery, audio messages can be activated, with interesting explanations about each artwork. A new gallery comprising stylish and reputable home décor mixed with audio interactivity might just take Tampa Bay by surprise.
Magic men: confessions of two male strippers
“If you look stupid on stage, women will be too embarrassed to tip you.”
Nelson hails inclusion of RESTORE Act in Transportation bill
While you're busy pouring over the 193-page ruling by the Roberts Court on the Affordable Care Act, Florida Democrats like Bill Nelson are hailing another D.C. decision — this one involving the deal crafted Wednesday that will make the bipartisan RESTORE Act part of a transportation bill lawmakers are expected to approve later this week.…
The Pride Issue
A banner year for LGBT pride? Let’s party!
Honey, let’s get registered!
Tampa Bay is beginning to make LGBT coupledom official.
LGBT=POTUS?
Will Obama’s support for (and by) the gay community get him re-elected?
What a year
Ten LGBT milestones to celebrate.
Reasons to be proud
Ten leaders tell us what they’re celebrating.
Pride 2012: So many ways to party
A guide to St. Pete Pride weekend events and more.
Za-Gay Guide 2012
Where to eat, drink and be Mary.
A Night in the Life of Gay Tampa Bay
We did the day already. Bring on the night.
All hail the Mason jar
A toast to Georgie’s Thursday Night Long Island Iced Teas.
Taste the rainbow
Celebrate Pride with a sugar rush to the brain.
Genitology 101
It’s time to find new, improved names for our naughtybits.
Supreme Court rules Obamacare is constitutional
Chief Justice Roberts sides with the Libs in a landmark decision.
Moves like Channing
Tatum and Soderbergh serve up the beefcake in Magic Mike.
CFPB talks Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Home mortgages have the potential to be very useful tools for retirees looking to access their home equity, or a huge source of financial stress. Although Hurricane Debbie rained out a field meeting Wednesday in Tampa, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau held a conference call discussing the benefits and pitfalls of reverse mortgages. CFPB…
Mitch Perry Report 6.28.12 -And the verdict is….?
Something to read while we countdown to SCOTUS's final decisions of the 2011-12 year…. CL hung out yesterday over at the County Center downtown, where there was some intriguing discussions at the Hillsborough Board of County Commission's meeting. As the authors of the plan to save the Friendship Trail Bridge paced anxiously at the back…
For the 1st time ever, the Pentagon celebrates Gay pride
President Obama after repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' This ain't your granddad's military. Nine months after the the Pentagon formally ended its 17-year-old "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," that barred gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military, the Pentagon on Tuesday celebrated Gay Pride Month, the first time in history such an event has…
Civil wars
Lebanese import Where Do We Go Now? is crippled by silliness.
Marrakech express
A journey into Moroccan cuisine.
Easy as pie
Local chef Michelle Stein wants to bring her homemade pies to the people.
Environmental action group releases report on beaches
The Natural Resources Defense Council, a national environmental action group, released its 22nd annual report “Testing the Waters” on Wednesday, detailing the state of water quality throughout the nation’s coastal beaches and great lakes. Compared to the rest of the nation, Florida ranked 5th in Beach water quality, with 3% of beach samples from around…
Hillsborough Commissioners express outrage at Regent’s payment plan
Although the Regent Community Center in Brandon opened late in 2010, it was only last fall that investigative reporting revealed that the center cost $7 million in local, state and federal taxpayer money, and has not exactly been accessible to the Eastern Hillsborough community. That fueled anger throughout the county, especially in the Brandon area,…
Vive La Independence Day!
A CL roundup of 2012 Fourth of July events.
Art lovers: Visit Salt Creek Artworks one last time
Downtown St. Pete’s Salt Creek Artworks has its final members show on Fri., June 29, at 7 p.m., and will remain open through July 1.
Subliminally yours: Kevin Nealon onstage, on camera
The comedian of SNL and Weeds fame hits the Club at Treasure Island tonight.
