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Giving Circles part two: The dignity of housing
There's something about shelter that reels me in and grounds me. I love our home. I've loved most of the homes I lived in. I love the concept of home.…
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…
Same-sex matrimony adds bliss to Mass economy: $111 million and counting
Apparently, queers in Massachusetts missed Serena's Queercents series about how to have a wedding on a budget. A recent survey looked at how much money was spent on nuptials by…
Is the economy having a different effect on queers?
Last month, Crack Magazine in the UK, included a column by Gareth Longstaff explaining why frugality in the current financial meltdown is a very straight and family bound thing and…
Would same-sex marriage hurt small businesses?
In a speech on Saturday, Michael Steele, the Republican National Committee Chair said that legalization of gay marriage would hurt small businesses because it would be too expensive. As my…
Queercents introduces Mat Alexander
You might have noticed lately that we're light on content written by men. Of course, we're forever grateful for the many new female writers (Helen, Holly, Lynn, Regan and Yasmin)…
Orange County is not as well-off as you think
As we entered our local grocery store last weekend, volunteers handed us a flier for a food drive to help children and families in Orange County. In September, 780 families…
Queercents announces launch of Professional Directory
Last, Queercents announced the official launch of its Professional Directory (note links and details - above left hand corner of this page). The Professional Directory is a place to browse…
Four ways coffee can improve your career
My best friend from the place where I grew up was recently downsized after being in pharmaceuticals for over fifteen years. She'd like to do something green-related and is considering…
How do I find an ethical lender for my mortgage?
A reader recently wrote in and wanted to know if ethical mortgage shopping was possible: For a few months now, my fiancé and I have been house-searching for our first…