November 17, 200916 yr Yesterday, the following legendary gay publications went belly up: Washington Blade Atlanta Southern Voice South Florida Blade and the entertainment mags David in Atlanta and 411 in Florida. The Washington Blade in particular which had a 40 year run had a significant role in the plight for American gay civil rights over the years, it being a Washington D.C. organ. Soon gay marriage will be legal in Washington D.C., but no Blade to cover it. The Blade brand (also the Voice) was always known for a more mainstreaming political point of view. Anyway, as I said, the end of an era. RIP Blades, etc. The newspaper biz is bad all over.
November 17, 200916 yr Thanks for the post. I very vaguely recall the magazine. Always sad to hear about the demise of another 'voice.'
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