Category: LBGTQ

Although state courts handle more than 95% of all court cases in the U.S., a report from the American Constitution Society found that white men comprise 58% of state court judges; less than 33% are women and 20% are people of color. You're about to meet one of the 33%. Although recently retired, Joan Lobis spent more than 30 years on the bench, 26 as a New York State Supreme Court Judge. Her election to Civil Court in 1988 made Joan the first openly gay female judge in New York and then on the Supreme Court. She was one of the founding members of the New York City Bar Association's Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights. We cover a lot of territory during a conversation you won't want to miss.

THE PRIDE, THE Los Angeles LGBTQ newspaper, says there are two new podcasts you need to check out, one of them is co-hosted by our past guest, Kristin Russo. Kristin and her wife Jenny Owen Youngs get together each week to talk about the…

Sheila Head and Norma Lana, two very funny, accomplished and creative women have joined forces both personally and professionally. They first met at voice over auditions - one thing led to another and 4 years ago they got married. Sheila, an actress, comedy writer and improv pro and Norma, also a writer, actress/producer, media trainer put their talents together and are behind the pulpy comedy, "Hollywood Nurses." Sheila's the co-writer, Norma, the producer. In case you had no idea, "the mid-1950s was the heyday of pulp novels and the unique expression of queer sexuality in paperback." We talk about that and lots of other 'stuff' in this no-holds barred, hilarious, engaging conversation.

KATE CLINTON IS out with a short blog piece to get everyone excited for her new show,  “Knock Knock. Who’s There? Zombie Apocalypse.” The show is June 9th at 7 p.m. at the Studio Theatre and you can get your tickets…

AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN Kate Clinton will present her show, Knock! Knock! Who’s There? Zombie Apocalypse! at Studio Theatre on June 9th at 7 pm. You can buy your tickets on the Washington Blade…