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Sometimes, Even Hookers Get the Blues
Here's a dreary piece of economic news: sex workers, who are normally recession proof, are feeling the pinch of the economic decline. Kim Capozziello, owner of Scruples Lounge in Bridgeport,…
Father’s Day, Queer Families, and Gay Marriage
For J. I was ready to ignore Father's Day. I find such commercialised holidays tiresome and problematic, given that they are both hypercommercialised and overly sentimental (and perhaps those two…
Buddhist Economics: have we outsourced our souls?
Last night, we watched an independent film called Outsourced. I thought it was a documentary when Jeanine first put it in our Netflix queue, but the Seattle Times review explained…
Are You Taking a Vacation This Year?
In times past, my answer to this question was always an unqualified "yes", whether that vacation was a trip to Europe or a camping/hiking excursion in Michigan. According to a…
The 3/50 Spending Movement: Queered
Two of my favorite local small businesses have signed on as supporters of the 'œ3/50' movement. The point is to save local small businesses by spending $ at three different…
The Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization, Part 2
The following article represents the views of the author and is not representative of Queercents, the site owner or its other writers. We've been talking about the pros and cons…
The Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization, Part 1
The following article represents the views of the author and is not representative of Queercents, the site owner or its other writers. This week I've been examining the possible economic…
Femme Economics: Waking Up to the Recession
I've succumbed to the recession. I had a sign on a corkboard in my office for seven months that said 'œI will not participate in the recession' and I just…
How to Start a Giving Circle
'œNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' '“ Margaret Mead A couple of weeks ago…
Cannabusiness: Not Your Average Drug Dealers Anymore
The following article represents the views of the author and is not representative of Queercents, the site owner or its other writers. On a recent trip to Long Beach, I…