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 …

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, …

We first heard about apparent gay bashings over the holiday weekend via Facebook and a local singer’s website…other than that we don’t have much to go on as far as details, but the summer is …

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 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 …

By Christian Messer
Jim Wilburn, a colleague and friend contacted me when he found out what our topic was for this issue. He volunteered to share his experience and story with all of you, in hopes …

By Judy Devine
Photgraphy by Rosemary Ragusa
Portland has a unique arts community; it is diverse, wide open and very different from other cities. The city supports the performing and visual arts, and in this column I …

By Christian Messer
Photography by Rosemary Ragusa unless noted
Makeup & Hair By Michelle Lagos
As a society, we have come to believe that it is unacceptable to ridicule people based on race, religion or disability. However there …

By Mike Hunt
My lover has email communication with her ex on an (almost) everyday basis. I know this because she and I share a computer. She doesn’t delete incriminating information, or always close her email …

By Mike Hunt
My lover has email communication with her ex on an (almost) everyday basis. I know this because she and I share a computer. She doesn’t delete incriminating information, or always close her email …