Pride the Perfectly Swedish Way

Pride the Perfectly Swedish Way

Some reflections on the Big Gay Nordic Tour are being published by DailyXtra. Here is how Stockholm Pride rocked my world … ever so gently. Stockholm Pride: the Swedish way to be gay How gay-friendly can Sweden be when you’re expected to fit in, not stand out?  ...
Big Gay Pride Tour Grand Finale!

Big Gay Pride Tour Grand Finale!

If you haven’t yet figured it out, this summer I’m the proudest gay on the planet. Last week was Stockholm Pride and it was amazing. What a great city, so many nice people, and great mix of activism and celebration. There’s a lot I can tell you about...
Next Stop Stockholm Sweden

Next Stop Stockholm Sweden

The Big Gay European Adventure Continues in Stockholm Sweden.  Stockholm Pride will be begin July 27th and wrap up on August 1st with the parade and festival. This is the largest Pride festival in the region and I’m excited to see how it unfolds in this very socially...
Helsinki Pride: The Perfect Storm

Helsinki Pride: The Perfect Storm

Some people get caught up in the celebrations of Pride and forget about its important contributions to social justice. For others it’s just as easy to become disenchanted and cynical with the corporatization and commercialism of our movement. Beyond Gay was about the...
Russia, Boycotts the IOC and me.

Russia, Boycotts the IOC and me.

It’s hard to believe it has been over five years since I was attacked on the streets of Moscow while filming a gay rights demonstration for my documentary Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride.  It is the only time I have ever been physically gay bashed, so...