It Gets Better

Interview: Dan Savage on love and why he’s not a bully

In his two-decade career as a sex-advice columnist, and more recently as creator of the It Gets Better Project, Dan Savage has entertained readers with his frankness and inspired queer kids with his encouragement – even when some people would rather he just go away. Those same people – critics who have called him racist, transphobic, the devil and even The Gay Fred Phelps – are the ones he takes on in our recent interview.

Heinzesight: Does it really get better?

Growing up can be extremely hard, and life doesn’t necessarily get better. Should we wait around for it to get better, get angry, give up, or take a more active role in improving our lives? I think it’s more important to tell people not to give up instead of instilling hope that life will improve over time.

OFC’s featured local LGBT
entrepreneurs in Colorado

PART TWO: Denver LGBT entrepreneurs who got through the recession on LGBT loyalty or grease and grit. Hardships spurred them to work harder, better and stronger. By Matt Pizzuti.

Through oppression or recession, LGBT entrepreneurs have triumphed over adversity

The stories of four lesbian and gay Denver entrepreneurs who got through the recession on LGBT customer loyalty or grease and grit. Hardships spurred them to work harder, better and stronger today -with changing times and signs of economic recovery.