Queer Clicks: June 09 | How Armistead Maupin Created a Whole New and Wonderful Vision of Gay Life, Meet the Man Turning Queer and Trans People Into Superheroes, & Other Links

How Armistead Maupin Created a Whole New and Wonderful Vision of Gay Life

“Maupin came out in 1974. Around the same time, he began writing Tales of the City, stories serialized in the San Francisco Chronicle revolving around a diverse group of friends living in the same San Francisco apartment building. The stories earned wide acclaim for their loving portraits of Maupin’s chosen city and for their groundbreaking portrayal of the warm family values of gay life. ” Queerty

Jake Jensen in ‘Surf Grifters’

“Blonde surfer actor type Jake Jensen lets it all hang out (and has a gay kiss) in the short film Surf Grifters.” OMG

Brad Pitt Allegedly Threatens Legal Action Over Straight Pride Parade

“The group attempting to make a straight pride parade happen in Boston used the actor’s image on their website.” Out

Meet the Man Turning Queer and Trans People Into Superheroes

“LGBTQ characters (and actors) were rarely allowed to be superheroes — until out casting director David Rapaport gave them wings. ” Advocate