After a long break, id Magazine will be back in 2012. Back with what? Several things actually – when spring is in full bloom, we’ll be introducing our retuned magazine. From now until then, …
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Oh It’s a hot tranny mess up in here!
Soooo…what did you think? We’ve heard from a few of you and it seems this season had some disappointing cuts and choices. Did Tyra deserve it? What the hell happened with Jujubee, why was she cut? Bring back Pandora Box! Well, yeah…so tell us what you think – you can put in your own answer in the poll.
While diversity is one of the LGBTIQ community’s great strengths, it has long challenged us to identify together under a single, broad, acceptable label. While they may enable unified action, many feel that labels …
By Mike Hunt
It’s Over When It’s Over
A friend will not stop talking about an ex she broke up with more than ten years ago. She still compares anyone she is dating to this person. The …
After many Ron Paul signs were defaced in New Hampshire to read, “Ru Paul for President” – Ru Paul and his marketing team found it to be a perfect fit to spread the Ru love …
Since Just Out‘s publishing of their current cover story, “ADverse Effects – The story behind the clash of Unity Portland Pages and the Gay and Lesbian yellow Pages” we thought we’d pose this question to …
Spanking The Ugly Off of Portland!
By Christian Messer Photography by Horace Long unless noted
Hair-Dryer Mafia: Hair by Spank, Outfits by Frock
Artwork by Whiplash Design
Mitch Bridon, opened Spank Hair Studio in 2004 in the bustling Alberta …
Bling Dental’s Grand Opening was a must-attend event! If you were unable to go, see our Galleries section for the photos, provided by Dr. Wayne Frye and Horace Long Photography.
The magnificent event really created …
Team Members Share Their Memories
By Matthew Free
From the cold dampness of March to the blistering summer heat into July teams of Rose City Softball Association have been playing now for 15 years. Through all …
After a long break, id Magazine will be back in 2012. Back with what? Several things actually – when spring is in full bloom, we’ll be introducing our retuned magazine. From now until then, …
After a long break, id Magazine will be back in 2012. Back with what? Several things actually – when spring is in full bloom, we’ll be introducing our retuned magazine. From now until then, …
Todd Haynes
By Christian Messer
“From my first encounter with the invigorating notion of gender as a product of ideology, feminist theory has left an indelible mark on my own critical – and creative – thinking…For me, …
Photo by Jeffrey Horvitz
By Nikki Jardin
Grocery Gardening Planting, Preparing and Preserving Fresh Food is a new book by Portland author Jean Ann Van Krevelen that evolved from a collaborative process amongst its four authors and …
What comes to mind when you think of food and the LGBTIQ(Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, In-transition, and Queer) community? We like to eat? We have an abundance of food industry community members? Dig a little …
Once Launched August 27th – id Magazine’s hardcopy will be available at the following locations:
Downtown:
Rich’s Cigar Store and Magazines – SW 9th and Alder
Ray’s Ragtime on SW 10th and Morrison
Scandals – Stark St.
Roxy Hearts – …
Jeff Fisher and Ed Cunningham celebrate their 20 year anniversary today! The couple were a part of our Gay Marriage issue and we, along with you, got a tour down memory lane with them on …
Photo by Horace Long Photography
By Christian Messer
I was referred to Sarah Pool by a colleague, Chuck Arbuckle of Chuck Arbuckle Interiors at a networking function. He and I discussed the magazine and the stories …
Adapting to our current situation, the October and November issue have become one to be our Fall Issue. October’s issue was so packed with great knowledge and interviews and fell behind schedule. Tuesday we will …
By Christian Messer
I sat down with Troy West and Jill Nelson, owners of Empower Fitness, a untypical gym in downtown Portland. I wanted to get their professional and personal opinions and experiences with weight, and …
Today marks what would have been Harvey Milk’s 80th birthday. As we recognize Milk, and reflect on his legacy, we’re reminded of how far we’ve come, but also how far we still have to go. …
By: Jim Wilburn, Orlando Construction Inc.
Many of you may remember the heightened awareness about Asbestos that began in the 1980s. As a society, we all became aware of the short- and long-term hazards of Asbestos …
Associated Press reports that Target has apologized for the campaign donation that has spawned boycotts and caused the LGBT community to doubt all the support we’ve received and given to the company. From the AP:
Chairman …
Associated Press reports that Target has apologized for the campaign donation that has spawned boycotts and caused the LGBT community to doubt all the support we’ve received and given to the company. From the AP:
Chairman …
Front man for MatchboxTwenty and proven solo artist scribed this entry to the Huffington Post nearly a year ago. I thought it made sense to revisit again, especially with the second line about Pat Robertson, …
To be nobody but yourself in a world doing its best to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle any human can ever fight and never stop fighting –E.E. Cummings
By Will …
By Nikki Jardin
Many of us are allowed to celebrate the bounty of foods that Portland has to offer. We fill our carts with fresh, organic produce and locally raised meats. We browse stalls at …
Do Sports & Marriage also go together like a “Horse and Carriage”
By Matthew J Free Photos by Matthew Free unless noted
We often look to get into relationships to share and even integrate the aspects of …
Tech Fairy
A Digital Care Package…
By Nikki Jauron
Many of us feel the need to remain connected and prepared to document our busy lives, whether for posterity or just to share something entertaining about our day …
At long last, the decision came down to day for California and Proposition 8…and it was a victory for the LGBT community and everyone involved!
Though there is a stay on the decision, and most …