Spring Issue is Online

The spring issue of Bi Tribune is now online. If you missed our print edition, check it out by clicking HERE or the Last Issue button located at the left and bottom of each page.

ON THE COVER: Bi TV and BiCities!, televisions only bisexual community programming.

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BiCities! Interview
Hot New Shows Take on Bisexuality
Ask A Bisexual
Justice Prevails for Bisexual Dad

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9th International Conference on Bisexuality
By Stephen Harvey / Spring Issue

TORONTO - Planning continues for the 9th International Conference on Bisexuality, Gender and Sexual Diversity, taking place in Toronto, Canada from June 15 to 18, 2006. International bisexual conferences take place every other year. Previous host cities have included Minneapolis, Boston, Berlin and Sydney, Australia. We are looking forward to a fabulous conference with dozens of workshops, a dinner / dance, a cabaret and hundreds of wonderful attendees.
      The Toronto Bisexuality Education Project, the organizing group for 9ICB, is proud to announce keynote speakers for the conference.
      Loraine Hutchins, co-founder of BiNetUSA and co-editor of the landmark anthology Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out will speak on bisexuality and spirituality. Trevor Jacques of Toronto, author of On The Safe Edge: A Manual For SM Play will speak on how bisexual kinky people vary from heterosexual, gay and lesbian BDSM practitioners, as well as males and females with respect to orientation and kinkiness.
      People from all over the world have already registered for the conference. Bisexual icons such as Fritz Klein and Robyn Ochs are planning to attend. You can find out much more information about 9ICB by going to www.9icb.org, checking out the ad on page 5 of this issue or by emailing info@9icb.org. Join us in June, 2006!

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Spring Issue is Out

The Feb. - April 2006 issue of Bi Tribune is hot off the press and on its way to subscribers and distributors all over the globe.

ON THE COVER: Bi TV and BiCities!, television's only bisexual community programming.

ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE: How safe is your safer sex? Take BT's Quiz to find out. Bisexual dad wins a landmark court case. Read about how far he had to go to protect his rights and those of his 5 year-old daughter.

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The October - December issue of Bi Tribune has been uploaded for your reading pleasure. Join thousands of Bi Tribune readers like those pictured here (Volume 2, Issue 2 Cover Model and BT Bi Babe winner Stephen Harvey); find out about everything going on in bisexual and allied comunities worldwide. Keep up to date on all the bi news, events and entertainment you need to know about; order a subscription and get a copy delivered to you starting with the January - March 2006 Edition of BT.
      Click the links to read these articles from the current issue of Bi Tribune online or read the entire issue now!

Brokeback Mountain: gay, bisexual, or down low?
'Gay Panic' a defence for murder?
Catch up with Robin Renee, music's mantra pop diva.

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Submit Your Work to Bi Tribune

Are you interested in being a published author? Are you already a published author, but want to submit something to a bisexual publication?
      You still have time to submit your work for the January - March 2006 issue of Bi Tribune. The deadline is December 20th, so get those pieces in; we want to hear from you!
      Letters to the editor, poems, product or entertainment review, rant or rave get your point of view published? whether it is your first time or you are a seasoned professional, Bi Tribune is waiting to hear from you. E-mail submissions to editor@bitribune.com or via postal mail to Bi Tribune, PO Box 44022, Indianapolis, IN, 46244-0022.

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World AIDS Day 2005

Today December 1st is World AIDS Day. Each year on this day countries and organizations around the world show support for those affected by this terrible disease, hope for the future and education for as many people as possible about the pandemic.
      The UN reports over 40 million people are currently living with AIDS, however some of the countries most adversely affected have taken a surprising, if not disturbing path of apathy in the fight against AIDS. In South Africa the Prime Minister publicly denies support of any Anti-Retroviral drugs, because they are not a cure.
      In Swaziland the Prime Minister had planned to speak today, however events were canceled by a royal decree. The reason given was a clash with a more traditional festival. Swaziland is perhaps the most affected country in the world with a reported 38% of all adults infected.

Gyllenhall Denies Bisexuality

Bisexual males (or rumored ones at least) have hit mainstream news again.
      Jake Gyllenhall, queer cowboy co-star of the much anticipated film Brokeback Mountain, was rather flattered by the buzz fluttering around his alleged bisexuality.
      When the recent rumors began circulating, they sure didn?t get this star down. In fact, when asked about the rumors, Gyllenhall tells Premiere magazine, "You know it's flattering when there's a rumor that says I'm bisexual." The 24 year - old actor added, "I've never really been attracted to men sexually, but I don't think I would be afraid of it if it happened."
      In the wake of mainstream media coverage suggesting bisexual men do not exist and a few medical professionals claiming those individuals should seek psychological help, this gossip is a welcomed headline for bisexuals all over the world.

Bi Coastal Bisexual Conference Events

Nov 11th - For the first time in well over a decade, no bisexual conference or significant bi presence at an event would take place in 2005. However, separated by only a week and approximately 3,500 miles, two major functions are taking place.
      Last weekend Bi Tribune staff members rushed off to 3rd America's Conference on Bisexuality on the east coast and now the action has shifted to the west coast. Creating Change, a conference held by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) drawing over 2,000 people annually, is currently taking place in Oakland, California. From November 9th - 13th, activists and community leaders will be meeting to network, share experiences and build community.
      A new feature has been added this year, a Bi Suite (put together by several members of the bisexual community). If you are attending the conference, make sure and stop by and pick up your FREE issue of Bi Tribune and a bi pride bracelet, meet, mingle and check out all of the other great things offered from people throughout the bisexual community.

Bisexuals Take Over East Coast Hotel

Nov. 5th - Bi Tribune is on the scene today to bring you coverage of the 3rd America's Conference on Bisexuality. We're in East Hartford, Connecticut, this year, and the event is being held in conjunction with the 4th Annual Transcending Boundaries Conference.
      After a Friday night reception and Saturday morning workshops, the hungry crowd of 200+ gathered together for lunch and the keynote speech delivered by Magdalen Hsu-Li. Before the speech, Magdalen (pictured right) provided the day's entertainment.

9ICB Early Registration

Registration is open for the 9th International Conference on Bisexuality. Take advantage of the early registration special to ensure the best rates on your package.
      The conference will be help in beautiful Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 15th - 18th, 2006 at Ryerson University.
      Visit their website for more information, to make reservations to attend or even to submit a workshop purposal.

CLICK HERE to visit the official website

Upcoming Event Welcomes Queer Communities

Queer communities will diverge on East Hartford, Connecticut, this fall for the Fourth Annual Transcending Boundaries Conference in conjunction with the Third America?s Conference on Bisexuality.
     Bisexual, pansexual, transgender, genderqueer, intersexed people and their allies will gather for the November 4th - 6th, 2005, weekend of education and fun at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel.
      Make reservations today and join Bi Tribune at TBC / ACB 2005! Details and reservation information available on their official website.

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National Coming Out Day

October 11th is National Coming Out Day. This is the eighteenth annual celebration and is part of the Human Rights Campaign's Coming Out Project. The event themed "Talk About It" this year, is a day for GLBT individuals to stand up and be counted, whether it is the first time they have ever come out to anyone, or just a reaffirmation.

New Issue of Bi Tribune Out

A new issue of Bi Tribune is rolling off the presses. Look for your copy on newsstands next week. Having trouble finding copies of Bi Tribune, follow the link below to subscribe today.
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FX Adding More Bisexuals to TV

Nip / Tuck, the series built around two South Beach plastic surgeons, returns for a third season, along with its anticipated but shocking surprises.
     Dr. McNamara (played by Dylan Walsh) and Dr. Troy (played by Julian McMahon) are accompanied by a host of bisexual characters. Their new partner, Dr. Quentin Costa (played by Bruno Campos) will come out as bi, Troy's girlfriend has a girlfriend, and Jessalyn Gilsig?s character, Gina, will have an on affair with both Troy and Dr. Liz Cruz, the show's lesbian anesthesiologist (played by Roma Maffia). You can also look forward to Anne Heche, appearing in three episodes as a patient falling for McNamara.
     Need more sexual fluidity on your tv? How about Sean?s son Matt questioning his own sexuality after realizing the best oral sex he has ever received is from transgender character, Ava. Tune into FX Tuesday nights to catch the latest episode.

International Celebrate Bisexuality Day 2005

Mark your calendars, September 23, is Celebrate Bisexuality Day. Since its inaugural celebration in 1999, CBD has been an annual global event calling for greater visibility of bisexuals, thier history, culture or even just recognition of the bisexuals in your life.
      Creation is credited to three activists: Gigi Raven Wilbur of Texas, Wendy Curry of Maine, and Floridas Michael Page, creator of the Bisexual Pride Flag pictured above. The three discussed via the Internet the idea of creating a yearly event to celebrate bisexual identity and increase bi visibility.

Bi America On Tour, Next Stops: Chicago, Indianapolis

CHICAGO, IL

Thursday September 15th
7 p.m Reading and book signing at Quimby's Bookstore.
Friday September 16th
7 p.m. Bi America party at STUTZ Studiowerks.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Saturday, September 17th
2 p.m. Reading and book signing at Out Word Bound bookstore.
7 p.m. Bi Tribune is hosting an after - party in the author?s honor at Agio Resturant.

Check out www.bi101.org for detailed information on the events or to order your copy of Bi America today!

TRANS Generation Preview

Get a sneak peak at TRANS Generation, a new Sundance mini series documenting the lives of four students and their gender transition.
     Bi Tribune will be conducting a screening of this new show on Sept. 6th, two weeks before the regular series aires on television.
     If you will be in the greater Indianapolis area and would like to attend, please contact us at (317) 216-1038 for reservations. This event is brought to you free, courtesy of Sundance and Bi Tribune.
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Yes I Am a Snob

I?ve got a dirty little secret. Don?t tell anyone, but I?m an elitist snob. It?s no secret that I?m a polyamorist. What makes me a snob? There is a line of thought that says that polyamory is a choice, but no better or worse of a choice than monogamy. Hummmmmmmmmph! I can feel my nose elevating as we speak. If you follow that line of logic, polyamory is just a form oh hedonistic gluttony. It may be for some, but not for this high browed ?lover of many.?
      Sorry Monogamists, I think I?m better than you! As long as your reasoning for monogamy is built on ownership, property, territory or any other form of possessiveness, polyamory trumps monogamy. In any discussion I'll put forth that polyamory is an advanced form of relationship bonding.
      How so? Consider ?storgie?, or ?motherly? love. There isn?t a cap on the amount of love a mother can give to her children. ?Philos?, or ?brotherly love?, doesn?t have limits either. In fact, it?s quite the opposite. Love of your fellow man typically isn?t bound by any sort of number. The common view of Eros, or ?intimate love?, is distinct from the other loves, in that it can only be shared between two people. C.S. Lewis wrote in The Four Loves that, ?Eros love is a shadow of, or even a hands - on preparatory exercise in, Agape love. But it is not and cannot deliver of itself the selfless type of love found in Agape, Godly love.? This limitation on love holds true for monogamy. Polyamory turns that ?limitation? of Eros love on its head.
      I love ?many? in a way that doesn?t have limits or caps. So if you see me walking down the street with my head back, my shoulders squared, and a warm smile on my face, you?ll know why.
      Why? Because I?m better than you...

Marti Abernathey is a blogger, equal rights activist, and crappy web designer. She currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with her cat, Lola.

Media Giant Enrages Invisable Minority

An article published in the New York Times' July 5th edition titled Gay, Straight or Lying: Bisexuality Revisited has bisexual activists calling GLBTQA communities into action.
     The story covers a study with results from only 33 bisexual men and claims there may be no such thing as true male bisexuality.
     BT reports on this and biphobia with comments from the NYTimes and bi activists in a current - issue article, Busting Bisexual Myths. If you don't already have a subscription, order your copy today.