Clips
Here are links to a small representative selection of my published writing. I also have a regular column at renowned LGBT website The Bilerico Project.
“Vito Russo: The Celluoid Activist”.
A review of Michael Schiavi’s biography of ACT-UP co-founder and film historian Vito Russo.
The Bilerico Project, May 7, 2012.
‘Affirming the Outsider’s Eye’: Adrienne Rich’s Legacy”.
On the passing of poet, essayist and activist Adrienne Rich, a reflection on her life and work.
The Indypendent, May 2, 2012.
Remembering Muppet Performer Richard Hunt.
Today we observe the 20th anniversary of the death of talented Muppet performer Richard Hunt. Let us celebrate him by enjoying some of his work.
The Bilerico Project, January 7, 2012.
Gold Is Not God: Yom Kippur at Occupied Wall Street.
What happens when a sacred spiritual service cohabitates with a modern political protest?
The Indypendent, October 16, 2011.
Bert and Ernie’s Big Love.
Why do we speculate on the love lives of puppets? Because they tell us so much about ourselves.
The Bilerico Project, August 12, 2011.
Chrissy Lee Polis: The New Kitty Genovese?
What makes one person become involved and another just stand by?
The Bilerico Project, April 26, 2011.
A Bilerico Blogger in the Baby Dyke Years.
I dig up my 1995 profile as “Baby Dyke Heroine” in lesbian magazine Deneuve (now Curve).
The Bilerico Project, March 30, 2011.
Remember the Triangle Fire.
On the centennial of this deadly — and entirely preventable — blaze, let us remember to look out for the workers.
The Bilerico Project, March 25, 2011.
The Rainbow Connection: Richard Hunt, Gay Muppeteer
A thumbnail biography of vibrant performer Richard Hunt, the man behind such beloved Muppet characters as Scooter, Beaker, Janice and Statler (of Statler and Waldorf).
The Bilerico Project, March 17, 2011.
The Great Queer Migration Myth.
Why does the LGBT community unthinkingly accept the urban imperative? Why do we romaticize and mythologize queer urban migration?
The Bilerico Project, March 10, 2011.
A Chat with Richard Hunt’s Mother.
Jane Hunt talks about her son’s life and work with the Muppets.
Muppet fansite Tough Pigs, 1/7/10.
Full version of the interview on my blog.
Remote as the Moon.
The Sun magazine, Issue 356, 8/05.
Judi Bari: Don’t Believe the Hype!
New Bari biography contains “far more falsehood than fact.”
WW4 Report, Issue 38, 3/05.
Thoughts on the Murder of Sakia Gunn.
Was Gunn targeted by not just her murderer, but the media?
Winner of Independent Press Association Award, Best Editorial 2003.
The Indypendent, 7/23/03.
Is That All There Is?
More to gay rights than marriage. Front-page editorial.
The Indypendent, 7/4/03.
Body Language: An Introduction to the Poetry Issue.
Co-editor of the issue with Enid Dame.
Bridges: A Jewish Feminist Journal, Volume 9, Number 2, 1/03.
FUN STUFF
Silent Movie.
Metropolitan Diary, New York Times, 5/3/10.
A Chicken in Prospect Park.
Metropolitan Diary, New York Times, 11/8/09.
Ernie or Bert?
Metropolitan Diary, New York Times, 12/14/08.
Stella!
Metropolitan Diary, New York Times, 8/24/08.
Mom’s Halloween Costume.
Metropolitan Diary, New York Times, 11/06/96.