| Feature Story | Waters World | Baltimore's legendary John Waters reveals his festive side during the holiday season | Interview by Randy Shulman Photography by Todd Franson |
| News | New Jersey Senate Panel Sends Marriage Bill to the Floor | By Chuck Colbert Keen News Service | |
| News | Diplomatic Maneuvers | David Huebner is sworn in as ambassador by vice president with his partner by his side | by Chris Geidner |
| News | Working the Numbers | 2010 Census makes a hard-to-measure move toward gay visibility | by Will O'Bryan |
| News | Historic Vote on Marriage Equality | D.C. City Council votes 11-2 for marriage equality during first reading, as no-vote Barry decries ''litmus test'' | by Yusef Najafi |
| Art | Renaissance Man | Dylan Davis combines his two passions -- nightlife and art -- in a weekend-long event | by Doug Rule |
| Stage | A Light Fantastick | Magical staging brings The Fantasticks to life, but off-kilter performances keep the musical from being totally fantastic | by Tom Avila |
| Stage | All in the Family | Wonderfully crafted and stocked with great performances, August is easy to watch, and yet has powerful reach | by Kate Wingfield |
| Opinion | A Moral Compass | Stonewall Baby | by Will O’Bryan |
| Horoscope | Horoscope | December 3-9, 2009 | by Carrie Megginson |
| Travel | Dutch Treat | When weather turns wintery, Amsterdam offers gay travelers culture and hedonism at a discount | by Will O'Bryan |
| Events | House party | Logan Circle House tour features modern and historical homes | by Yusef Najafi |
| Snapshots | Eagle Wings Auction & Mr. DC Eagle Contest | DC Eagle | Ward Morrison |
| Snapshots | Wet & Wild with a Special Appearance by Kim Zolciak | EFN Lounge | Ward Morrison |