All posts by Will O'Bryan
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October Affirmations
Any great movie will have its share of twists and turns. In cinematic fashion, One in Ten, the local LGBT cultural organization that produces the...
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Gay New World
Theoretically, a vacation is time to recharge, to reflect, to generally recuperate from accumulated weariness. In reality, the world keeps spinning and we remain connected...
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Divine Date Nights
The Obama cachet goes a long way. Whether it's first lady Michelle's refreshing flair for fashion or Barack's global goodwill, the Obamas certainly have delivered...
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All of Us
There are different ways to mark the anniversaries of Us Helping Us, People Into Living Inc. Bishop Kwabena Rainey Cheeks formed the organization in 1985....
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Marine Life
While being discharged from the military just for being gay can deal a gut-wrenching blow to a member of the armed forces, it's certainly nice...
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Choosing Choice
When I look at, say, the slaughter of dolphins off the coast of Japan I think it's disgusting and barbaric. Despite my offense, I have...
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The Canadian Dream
It could be considered trial by bureaucracy or by bigotry, but at least it is coming to a sort of end, as Steve Orner and...
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New Year Numbers
Maybe you'll be giving up smoking or dropping a few pounds. It's that time of year – the beginning – when the months ahead seem...
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A Year in Leather
Matt Bamford may look like a little guy, but he's had a big year. After all, serving as Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity....
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Evolution to MAL: Revolution
Over the years, the leather/BDSM/fetish communities have seen a lot of change. The evolution includes ''plushies,'' motocross gear, athletic wear and other twists and turns...
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Passing Blame
It's hard to think about much this week aside from the Tucson shootings, but I didn't think my column would have anything to do with...
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Awaiting Appointment
While some appointments have been named by Mayor Vincent Gray's new administration, there is no official word as yet regarding who might take over as...
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Strange Bedfellows
In all the hubbub of closing out 2010, with lame ducks and snowstorms, one little story with all the makings of TMZ-esque high drama –...
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2010: Year in Review
JANUARY The transition from 2009 to 2010 was harsh, marked by a murder. The year's first issue of Metro Weekly reported on the shooting of...
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Ben Horen
When Metro Weekly first checked in with Ben Horen last spring, the aspiring actor was on the move, having recently added some modeling to his...
