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For this lesbian mother, a recent episode of NBC’s ER made the fear of losing her children dramatically real, and it underlined what the marriage fight is really about By Allison F. Bauer 
At 49 and 11/12, our columnist is desperately seeking role models who are smartly stylish, uniquely self-expressive, and...of a certain age. Nominees include Calvin Klein, Ian McKellen, and...Jeff Stryker? By Christopher Harrity 
President Bush’s press conference left our columnist angry but also reassured that there’s light at the end of the tunnel for gay and lesbian Americans By Charles Karel Bouley II 
Our career coach offers advice to an aspiring astrologist who struggles with “normalcy” and a facilities manager who’s done with the dirty work. By Ed Vladich 
Thirty-one Advocate readers share their marriage stories from San Francisco, New Mexico, Vancouver, and beyond By our readers 
Our obsessed American Idol watcher recaps what he dubs “the gayest episode since first season,” featuring Elton John searching for kind words to say about the worst singers. But aren’t unkind words more fun? By Q. Allan Brocka 
The onslaught of gay weddings is the endpoint in a long process of overcoming the closet. Because only once you’re willing to stand up to being labeled a “fag” can you demand equal access to a rite as conservative as marriage. By David Ehrenstein 
In an excerpt from his new book, Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America, a gay journalist makes his case for the importance of marriage both for society and for gays and lesbians. By Jonathan Rauch 
The openly lesbian daughter of former presidential candidate Dick Gephardt, who will be helping to bring gay voters to the polls in 2004, talks frankly about coming out, whether she will marry her partner, and why she feels no ill will toward Mary Cheney. By Chad Graham 
A holy father from the Old Catholic Church answers readers’ questions and offers advice about dealing with homosexuality within the context of traditional Christianity. By Archbishop Bruce J. Simpson, Benedictine Order of St. John the Beloved (an Old Catholic order) 
In the second of Advocate.com’s series of “talking points” to counter arguments against same-sex marriage, we take on everything from “marriage exists only for procreation” to “doesn’t traditional marriage need to be protected?” By Mike Rush Talking
points on marriage, part 1
From falling in love with another girl at age 12, through decades of activism and leadership on GLBT and feminist issues, to “Sadie Married Lady” on the steps of San Francisco’s City Hall—it’s all been quite a head rush for this newlywed. By Torie Osborn
A gay son writes to his straight family members and friends about the pain of being treated like a second-class citizen By John Caldwell Advocate associate news editor
The battle for equal marriage rights for gay families can be an emotional roller coaster, but this lesbian mom has found that there are grueling challenges in day-to-day life that help keep her anchored. By Lisa Eisenbud
Is permitting gay marriage such a threat to American society that it needs a constitutional restriction? Or have gays just replaced blacks as the minority community that is openly discriminated against? By c.e. adams
What are the medical benefits of equal marriage rights for gays and lesbians? A California physician predicts weddings could usher in improved self-esteem, decreased self-destructive behaviors, clearer priorities, and better health. By Gary Cohan, M.D., FACP
So the man who sits in the Oval Office because of a court decision has declared war on courts that issue decisions he disagrees with. Does he understand nothing about the Constitution and the judicial system that he swore to God he would uphold? By Sean Cahill, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute
When an innocent young gay man from Canada accidentally winds up at a swingers party in Vegas, he finds he’s the least adventurous person in the room. And that was before the lap dance By Josh Murray
Children will listen. Bush’s message in supporting a discriminatory antigay constitutional amendment was clear: Gay people are not part of the American family. So now it’s open season on gays and lesbians—particularly on gay and lesbian youth, who are the most vulnerable. Violence and death will surely follow. By John D. Moore
That’s what he did on February 24, right? Because clearly the America created by our Constitution is not the country George W. Bush wants to preserve and protect. He just wants to be President of the United States of Americans He Likes. By Jordan Roth
For any gay Republican who has missed the news in the past few weeks, here’s a bulletin: The Republican Party, in the form of the president of the United States, thinks you’re a second-class citizen, and they’d like to write that into the U.S. Constitution. Here’s one gay non-Republican who’s had just about enough of the “changing the party from the inside” mantra. It isn’t working. By Charles Karel Bouley II
Longtime lesbian activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon talk about their lives before and after becoming the first same-sex couple to marry in San Francisco By John Caldwell
You’ve heard about the long lines, the rain, the mayor, the court decisions, the political fallout. In this account of his own San Francisco marriage, The Advocate’s editor in chief offers some glimpses of other revealing and intimate moments in an unprecedented point in history—and in his 17-year relationship. By Bruce C. Steele
For the new year, the good doctor answers new questions about masturbation, herpes, sex toys, oral joys, and what happens when one partner loses her libido By Susan Ball, M.D., MPH
In his latest column, our gay-health specialist answers questions from a number of men whose problems are preventing them from having a healthy sex life, including an overriding fear of sexually transmitted diseases, impotence, ulcerative colitis, and a rare disease of the penis that’s not responding to treatment By Stephen E. Goldstone, MD
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 Without his father’s blessing His lawmaker dad may be California’s leading opponent of equal rights for gays, but that didn’t stop David Knight from getting married in San Francisco. By Jay Blotcher Loud opposition, quiet support In the face of a noisy antigay crusade, a few Democrats bravely back same-sex marriage. Others, fearing political costs, keep their support behind closed doors. By Jeremy Quittner & Chad Graham  Nia exposed! My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s indie queen is back...in a corset! Nia Vardalos dishes with costar Alec Mapa about her new “dinner theater drag” comedy Connie and Carla. By Alonso Duralde Go Junior! Go Senior! Half-gay Danish dance duo Junior Senior continues to sweep America off its feet. By Vincent Lopez Why Judy matters April is all about Judy Garland this year, with Turner Classic Movies featuring her films all month and Warner Home Video issuing five of her classic films on DVD—most notably Meet Me in St. Louis, with extras including a new introduction by Liza Minnelli. But isn’t Garland a preoccupation of gay generations past? Should younger gay men care? Dave White reflects on his own journey to Judy.
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