Donor Sibling Registry Supports New Families

Richard | April 6, 2009

As more and more children are conceived through artificial insemination, more and more teenagers are beginning to wonder about the possibility of additional family. Back in September 2000, Wendy Kramer and her son Ryan began to seek out information to see if Ryan had any half-siblings.
“It all began when my son was curious if he [...]

Phil, Fired? Say it Ain’t So

Richard | February 11, 2009

I received a great email tonight from my editor at Liberty Press. She was updating us on our deadline for the March issue, but what she said made me laugh.
We all know that the wonderfully gregarious party maven (pooper) Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week resulting in six more weeks of winter. (I think [...]

First Gay Marriage in Kansas

Richard | July 25, 2008

Lawrence, Kan. – – 1,800 miles. A two-hour flight. Nine years. Those numbers signify the distance Lawrence residents Mike Silverman and Dave Greenbaum had to travel to become legally married.
With the recent decision by the California Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage, Silverman and Greenbaum knew right away that they were going to become legally [...]

KC Pride Celebrates 30 Years

Richard | May 31, 2008

Kansas City – – This year Kansas City Gay Pride will celebrate its 30-year anniversary with music performances, a commitment ceremony and various other festivities.
The events, held from May 30-June 1, will again bring together people from all backgrounds and orientations in celebration of the GBLT community. “What started out as a small picnic has [...]