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Robert R. Boyle found his soul mate in church. They spent nearly 40 years together in a committed relationship. But in 1998, Mr. Boyle lost his partner to brain tumors. He spent a year grieving, then decided to ease back into dating, with little success. So last November, on a whim, Mr. Boyle posted his profile online at PlanetOut.com. He didn't hold his breath, heading off to Israel for a monthlong visit after placing the ad. When he returned, he discovered that he...
A VICTORY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, NOT SPECIAL RIGHTS
There has been a lot of partying and "::confetti::." in the gay and lesbian chat rooms online, reflecting a national euphoria over the U.S. Supreme Court's striking down of an anti- gay amendment. It has been a sort of Irish wake for Colorado's fallen Amendment 2, the 4-year-old anti-gay rights constitutional amendment banning laws that protect homosexuals from discrimination.On Monday, the high court, in a thundering 6-3 vote, declared...
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For a country of great talkers, the Irish never forgot to dance. Celebrating centuries of movement, "Riverdance" is a phenomenally popular tribute to Irish dance and its influence on other cultures. Performed by principal dancers from Ireland, the U.S., Spain and Russia amid a troupe of 80 performers, "Riverdance" opens Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre in a Midwest premiere. Stepping lively at 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont; call 312-902-1500....