Powered by Max Banner Ads A Conversation with Makeda Porter, MSW, Prevention Services Manager, Sexual Health Program, Columbus Public Health by Michael Daniels Makeda Porter has one of the most important jobs in the City, though you may have never heard of her before. Why? Because she works behind the scenes, in the trenches, keeping us safe and healthy. Here’s my interview with her on... 

Big Gay Reapportionment by Collin Burton When I’m asked by friends why the 2010 election is so important, I tell them that for me, it boils down to one thing: Reapportionment. Republicans and Democrats are both eyeing the Apportionment Board – the group of elected officials who perform the redrawing of district lines – because both parties know that controlling the board can mean... 

Collin Burton, LGBT Caucus Director for the Ohio Democratic Party OH, Dem Gays by Collin Burton Hello September. It’s hard to believe, but Election Day is only two short months away <gulp>. Even more difficult to believe, Early Vote – which is the equivalent of “Election Day, every day” – begins September 28th <double gulp>. We Ohioans have the luxury of casting our... 

Oh Dem Gays No One Likes To Be Told That They’re Inferior To Someone Else by Collin Burton Last month, I went golfing with a straight male friend. We chose a golf course well outside of Columbus, both because it was inexpensive and because our golf skills are such that we didn’t want any of our friends to see us hack our way through nine holes. Before we teed off, my friend noticed a sign on... 

Ohio Democratic Party's LGBT Caucus leader, Collin Burtonoh dem gays may 2010 starting the community conversation by Collin Burton With summer just around the corner, you will soon begin seeing campaign yard signs and candidate commercials everywhere you go. Volunteers will be handing out fliers at Pride and candidates will be knocking on doors; and everyone will be asking for your support. But at... 

OH, DEM GAYS – July 2010 Caucus for Your Life! Ohio’s LGBT Caucus Needs Your Help to Maintain Equality Momentum by Colin Burton Pride month gave the Ohio Democratic Party LGBT Caucus and our candidates an incredible stage to present ourselves to LGBT and allied Ohioans. With tens of thousands of LGBT and allied supporters lining the streets for Columbus Pride, our statewide Democratic ticket was... 

Collin Burton OH, Dem Gays June 2010 We’re here, we’re queer, where’s the party? by Collin Burton June is the month when the nation’s LGBT and allied community hit the streets to march and say, “We’re here, we’re queer, where’s the party?” And why should this year be any different? Many readers have asked me why 2010 is such an important year for LGBT voters. In my conversations with...