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Angela Giampolo

Angela D. Giampolo is an attorney, avid entrepreneur, and advocate for the LGBT community. Her column informs readers about changes affecting the LGBT community and provides expert advice on varying topics. As Founder and Principal of Giampolo Law Group, her goal is to provide a safe place for the LGBT community to service their legal needs and have their business and entrepreneurial questions answered. To learn more about Giampolo Law Group visit www.giampololaw.com and to read more articles, you can visit the firm’s two blogs at www.phillygaylawyer.com and www.lifeinhouse.com. To contact Angela directly with your business and legal related questions email her at: angela@giampololaw.com.

Latest Column :: ""Let’s Reach One Million People" Campaign Goes Global"

Battleground D.C.

Based in Washington, D.C., Michael K. Lavers has appeared in the New York Times, BBC, WNYC, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Advocate and other mainstream and LGBT media outlets. He is an unapologetic political junkie who thoroughly enjoys living inside the Beltway.

Latest Column :: "A Decisive Affirmation of LGBT Americans"

David Foucher

David Foucher is the Publisher and CEO of EDGE Publications, a member of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association, and is accredited with the Online Society of Film Critics. David lives with his husband in Dedham MA.

Latest Column :: "My Gay Adoption Day 508 :: And then, all of a sudden..."

Fame with Bebe Sweetbriar

BeBe Sweetbriar is the Omni Present Drag Chanteuse. As an entertainer and hostess, BeBe can be scene every week hosting and performing at countless events and parties in San Francisco. One of the few drag personalities to sing live while performing, BeBe has literally graced every notable stage in The City, bridging many gay sub-community gaps. She has also been the opening act for Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland, "Ugly Betty’s" Alec Mapa and comedienne Shirley Q. Liquor. Adding recording artist to her list of performance accomplishments, in 2009 Ms. Sweetbriar released her first dance single and accompanying music video, "Save Me".

Latest Column :: "Kady Z learns from Mama Pia (as in Zadora)"

Hedda Dishes

Hedda Lettuce, the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner, has received national acclaim for her poised characters, startling satire and original music. Drag-debutant, Miss Lettuce, has established herself as New York City’s premiere queen in classic cabaret venues such as Caroline’s on Broadway, FEZ and her classic movie night at the Clearview Chelsea. She has worked on such networks as Comedy Central, MTV and HBO, and in a handful of off-broadway plays. Hedda’s comedy projects include her stand-up tour deforce, The Hedda Lettuce Show; The Dixie Chicks with Dicks, the country-singing drag trio; and Lettuce Rejoice, the annual Chelsea holiday spectacular. She has also has appeared with the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Madonna on such television shows as Project Runway, Sex and the City, 20/20 with Barbara Walters, the MTV Movie Awards,The Dave Chapelle Show and Oprah. Hedda’s film appearances include, The Look (Carol Alt), and Too Wong Foo. She starred along with Mink Stole in the play, Sleeping with Straight Men.

Latest Column :: "Hedda Dishes Drag Race :: Zombies!"

Kilian Melloy

Kilian Melloy reviews media, conducts interviews, and writes commentary for EDGE, where he also serves as Assistant Arts Editor.

Latest Column :: ""8"--A Staged Reading for One Night Only"

Mickey Weems

Mickey Weems is currently finishing his PhD dissertation on the circuit at Ohio State. He and his husband are coordinators for Qualia, a conference/festival dedicated to gay folklife. He may be reached at mickeyweems@yahoo.com.

Latest Column :: "Mitt Romney and Jerry Sandusky: Bullies and Rapists"

Talk It Out

Dr. Vince Pellegrino has PhDs in educational theater and drama therapy from New York University and is a board-certified psychotherapist in New York City and Connecticut. He teaches communications at Hofstra University. He is currently working on a book, Gay Communication Game, about "Gayspeak"; an interactive TV program featuring real-time therapy sessions is in development.

Latest Column :: "Families Look to Gay Children to Tend to Elderly Parent"