AP - Voters' economic status and religious convictions played a greater role than race and age in determining whether they supported the Nov. 4 ballot measure outlawing same-sex marriage in California, a new poll shows.

Host: Amy Matheny with Colman Domingo

Colman is in New York talking to Amy about Thanksgiving, the energy of the holidays in the Big Apple and his (22nd) birthday! What movie inspired both of them over the weekend? They dish about straight folks playing gay in film, Rosie’s Live show, and the recession effects on Oprah?

Movie Minute: Slumdog Millionaire visit the Official Movie Site
For more reviews from Richard Knight Jr, visit www.knightatthemovies.com

Music Featured on This Queercast:
Jeffery Straker - “Hypnotized” and “Emoticons”

AP - Early this month, when it looked like same-sex marriage was on the rocks in California, gay rights activists summed up their angst about the upcoming Proposition 8 vote with four wistful words: What would Harvey do?

Host: Amy Matheny with Kelli Simpkins

We’re all about giving thanks on this Queercast or maybe it’s thanks giving, you decide. Kelli recounts her meeting with Sharon Gless with child-like excitement. What happens when your heroes fail to live up to your expectations? Amy and Kelli share some Thanksgiving stories. Amy admits a childhood fear that would happen each Thanksgiving night.

Bi-the-way: Cyn discusses how the straight community perceives bisexuals on this episode of Bi-the-way.

Movie MEGA Minute: MILK - visit the Official Movie Site
For more reviews from Richard Knight Jr, visit www.knightatthemovies.com

Music Featured on This Queercast:
Kelly Clarkson - “Thankful”

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AFP - In life, Harvey Milk was a pioneer for gay rights. In death, he became one of the movement's martyrs.

AP - A judge on Tuesday ruled that a strict Florida law that blocks gay people from adopting children is unconstitutional, declaring there was no legal or scientific reason for sexual orientation alone to prohibit anyone from adopting.

AP - A judge on Tuesday ruled that a strict Florida law that blocks gay people from adopting children is unconstitutional, declaring there was no legal or scientific reason for sexual orientation alone to prohibit anyone from adopting.

AP - California officials will investigate whether the Mormon church accurately described its role in a campaign to ban gay marriage in the state.

Host: Amy Matheny

This is an incredibly special Queercast as the incredible Sharon Gless spends some time with Amy. She is filming the new indy movie, Hannah Free, written by Chicago lesbian playwright, Claudia Allen. Most lesbians know her from Cagney and Lacey and one in particular wanted to know her much too well. Sit back and enjoy as Sharon shares some details of her fabulous life, career and her connection to the gay and lesbian community.

Music Featured on This Queercast:
Nikka Costa - “Keep Wanting More”

Reuters - California's gay marriage ban could open the door to legal discrimination against unpopular groups if the state Supreme Court allows the voter-approved measure to stand, blacks, Latinos, Asians and other minorities said.

Host: Amy Matheny with Deb Pearce

Deb and Amy discuss Canada’s reaction to Obama being elected. Prop 8 and some discussion of the gay movement since Stonewall and boycotting are only a few of the topics on today’s show. Wanda Sykes came out! Also, the gals share the destinations they’d like to visit. Amy is making a love connection for her girlfriend this weekend!

Guest: Robert Sharp of out-adventures.com joins Amy on this adventurous Queercast. He shares some insight to gay travel and what places we should definitely visit. Let their passion for travel whisk you away! Visit www.out-adventures.com for more information.

Music Featured on This Queercast:
ADELE - “Right as Rain”
Lisa Stansfield - “Been Around the World”

AP - As far as Miguel Garcia is concerned, Chicago already has a gay high school. Jones College Prep, where the 16-year-old is a junior, has the city's largest Gay Straight Alliance, an organization of more than 100 students that he and other members say wields considerable influence at their downtown campus.

Reuters - California's Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a legal challenge against the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage and let the ban stand in the meantime.

AP - California's highest court agreed Wednesday to hear several legal challenges to the state's new ban on same-sex marriage but refused to allow gay couples to resume marrying before it rules.