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Monthly Archives: June 2006
The Patriots
This Independence Day, let’s raise a glass to the patriots who are fighting in ways large and small to defend our much-lauded ideals of democracy and liberty from all-too-human dogma, oligarchy, and conformity. Here‘s to the lawyers, to the librarians, … Continue reading
Nicole Kidman and gay marriage
Nicole Kidman is the latest poster child for gay marriage. She just got married in the Catholic Church without getting an annulment, even though she was previously wed to Tom Cruise. How is this possible? The Catholic Church refuses to … Continue reading
Posted in Gay rights, Religion in the public sphere
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Wirelessless city
I’ve just come back from Seattle, where most of the city is Wi-Fi enabled. While some residences are on secured networks, most cafés and libraries are open and free. Why can’t Boston do the same? It’s astounding that a city … Continue reading
Momentum Grooming
During the recent trip to Vancouver, Knox and I came across Momentum, a store specializing in grooming products for men. The clientele is obviously largely gay men. The owner was very helpful in explaining the various products and how they … Continue reading
Healthy fish
You know fish is generally good for you, but which fish are not? And which fish are not ocean-friendly? Here’s a guide from seafoodwatch.org at the Monterey Aquarium and another one from Oceans Alive, together with the latter’s table of … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability
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