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About Adam Borders (Managing Editor)

Adam Borders joined Bi Social Network to write about bisexual men’s issues and bisexual related entertainment stories in 2009. Since that time, he has expanded his writing portfolio to include works of poetry, fiction, technical writing and training manuals. Still with Bi Social Network, he now writes about entertainment and political issues. In addition to a varied writing career, Borders works as an I/T consultant and lives in Columbus, OH, with his polyamorous life partner Brandy and their three boys.

What is NaNoWrimo?

November 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Started in 1999, NaNoWriMo encourages aspiring writers to start or complete their novel while the rest of us prepare for the Holidays.

As the Halloween decorations come down at the end of October, there is a sense of inevitability in the air.  On November 1, the Christmas music starts in the department stores and the local grocery store will begin showcasing ingredients for holiday standards like Green Bean Casserole, Dressing and of course, Pumpkin Pie.  The weather gets colder and there is a sense of knowing that the Holiday season is upon us—and so we forgive our friends and family members for not calling or coming around so much.  After all, everyone is busy.  Since 1999, however, there has been something aside from the impending Holiday season that can draw people away—NaNoWriMo.This content is for members only.

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The Power of the President

October 29, 2011 By
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This week, President Obama signed an executive order reforming Federal Student Loan repayment---Much to the chagrin of Congress. Image Source: Hill and Knowlton

Earlier this week, President Barack Obama made headlines by creating a plan to help ease the burden of millions of Americans mired in Student Loan debt—doing so in the beleaguered face of a gridlocked congress.   The plan seems simple—allow students to cap their loan payments at 10% of their income rather than the current 15% and forgive the balance remaining after 20 years of repayment rather than 25 years, all beginning in 2012.  The question is:  if it’s such a simple plan and it merely alters the policies that are already in place—why is it creating headlines?  The answer is as simple as the plan itself.  President Obama has introduced this plan by asserting the executive power granted him by the office of the Presidency—in plain English he has bypassed Congress completely by issuing a decree that carries the same weight of a law passed by Congress—ruffling a lot of feathers in the process and leading many people to ask just how can Obama do this?This content is for members only.

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REVIEW: Zeitgeist

October 15, 2011 By
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Is the Government manipulating our lives through Religion, War and the Banking System? A chilling picture is painted in "Zeitgeist." Image Credit: Listal

The concept of a government that lies to its people is not a new one.  Indeed, conspiracy theories run rampant through much of American History—though there is nothing more chilling than a conspiracy that backs its claims with facts and figures.  Told in three parts—Zeitgeist: The Movie sets out to paint a picture that will enlighten the viewer to their victimization and manipulation through the devices of Religion, War and the National Banking system and economy controlled by the super rich.  The question, though, is whether or not the viewers are ready to face this possibility.  This content is for members only.

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Protecting Wall Street

October 6, 2011 By
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From its inception, Wall Street has been the site of some of America's greatest triumphs and tragedies. As another chapter plays out, the Obama administration works to protect Wall Street and the American Economy. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons

Approximately 100 years before America was born, an Earthen wall on the northern boundary of the New Amsterdam settlement was erected to protect settlers from Native American incursions and encroachment from the English. As the settlement expanded, the Dutch West India company collaborated with the government in place at the time to fortify the wall—the end result being a 12 foot wall running along the shore. Traders gathered along the wall dividing into two groups—auctioneers and dealers—to exchange shares and bonds. Much of our country’s history would happen on this spot where traders gathered—in 1792 George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States, it is the location of the passing of the Bill of Rights and in 1792 the New York stock exchange was born—on Wall Street. In spite of its history, Wall Street is also the site of some of the greatest American tragedies. In 1929, the stock market crashed and by 1932 the American marketplace lost nearly 90 percent of its value, plunging the country into the great depression. The savings and loan crisis of the 1980s contributed to the economic recession that plagued the country for much of the 1990s. The financial crisis of 2008 has resulted in some of the most controversial economic legislation in recent memory—with a final resolution still eluding American leaders.This content is for members only. Continue reading »

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Is the American Jobs Act Too Little Too Late for Occupy Wall Street?

October 1, 2011 By
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Police prepare to arrest demonstrators affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement after they attempted to cross the Brooklyn Bridge (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Image Source: NY Daily News

On September 17, a group of protesters gathered in New York’s Zucotti Park under the banner “Occupy Wall Street” (#OccupyWallStreet and/or #TakeWallStreet on Twitter).  While the mainstream media largely ignored the event—Bi Social Network brought some of the earliest coverage of this potentially historic moment in our Nation’s history.  Much of the information was unclear in the beginning—early reports estimating tens of thousands of people in attendance were proven false in favor of only a few hundred.  As the dust settled, Occupy Wall Street declared—both vocally and through their homepage—that they are a “leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions” representing “The 99% that will no longer tolerate the greed and corruption of the 1%.”  This simple statement is perhaps what has confused people the most. This content is for members only.

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World Turning

September 17, 2011 By
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Tens of thousands turn out to protest the economy in Lower Manhattan. Image Source: Occupy Wall St dot org

The 1960′s are known for being a tumultuous time in which organized, grassroots protests took on Civil Rights, the Vietnam war and other socio-economic situations that many Americans would not stay silent about.   In recent months, the movements of Marriage Equlity, and Tea Baggers have addressed more current socio-economic factors in America—though the unrest is not limited to our home soil.  Riots in London, uprising in Cairo and political unrest in Iran have all gained national headlines.  It is a time of unrest, and America is not absent in amongst those raising their voices against oppression.This content is for members only.

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I Was Just Kidding . . . [VIDEO]

September 3, 2011 By
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Chaz Bono will dance with Lacey Schwimmer on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Image Credit: Us Magazine

Station WRKZ Columbus—known to the local population as “The Blitz” boasts the highest rated morning show in Columbus—Blazor and Mo in the Morning (affectionately known as “Blamo”).  Though given the repeated phobic comments from the hosts it is difficult to understand why. The show isn’t overly spectacular—it contains news, sports, traffic updates, music that will wake you up and general banter that is shared between the radio personalities.  It also contains a healthy dose of bigotry and non-acceptance.This content is for members only.

Co-host Mo has displayed repeated phobia against the LGBT community and was in rare form earlier this week when it was announced that Chaz Bono—the son of Cher and Sonny Bono—would be on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.  The announcement made waves due to the fact that Chaz is transgendered and for many the question is being asked, will he be dancing with a male or a female?  Leaving aside the fact that this is a completely irrelevant question, it is what happened on the “Blamo” show that caught my attention.  The inevitable question was asked and through typical morning show banter Mo let loose his typical narrow minded and phobic viewpoint saying “I refuse to say ‘he’” in reference to Chaz’s gender.  Knowing that the station offers communication with listener’s via text, I felt compelled to correct Mo while preparing for work that morning.  My text was simple:

“Whether Mo likes it or not, the proper pronoun for a transgendered individual is what they identify as. Chaz is “he.” Once again Mo’s narrowmindedness risks alienating listeners [station manager] Hal Fish really needs to address this.”

Surprisingly I got an answer from the station—from Mo directly:

“The only thing Hal addresses is our great ratings and i’m not narrow minded i’m a comedian and i know what i’m saying. lighten up. good lord. Mo.” [sic] Continue reading »

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The Dangers of Sexual Beings

August 20, 2011 By
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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Russell Armstrong (pictured with his estranged wife Taylor) took his own life when faced with being prematurely "outed." Image Source: Reality Tea

Dan Savage has finally given us his blessing.  In his August 16 article Case Closed: Bisexual Men Exist Savage offers what would seem to be a well thought out treatise on the sexuality of the human male and why previous scientific studies and perhaps even Savage himself have been wrong.  It turns out though, that Savage’s acceptance of Bisexuality and bisexual men in particular has done little to advance the acceptance of the oft referred “bisexual unicorn.” Especially as it pertains to pop culture.This content is for members only.

The day before Savage closed the book on the issue of male bisexuality, Russell Armstrong—husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong—was found dead after taking his own life.  In the days following the suicide, the show’s network—Bravo—declared the mystery of his lack of onscreen charisma with his wife solved when they revealed his “kinky gay sex life.”  A statement in and of itself that echoes the either/or mentality that many bisexual men face and one that Dan Savage has been publicly criticized for after making statements implying men cannot be bisexual in the documentary Bi the Way and his own article Bisexuals in which he states “When I meet a bisexual teenage boy, for instance, I sometimes think to myself, “Yeah, I was too at your age.”" While berating the bisexual community for a lack of “coming out”.  The idea of visibility as a tool of acceptance is not a new one—going back to Harvey Milk and Castro Street—what good would coming out have done for Russell Armstrong? Continue reading »

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REVIEW: Act Two of “The Miracle”

August 20, 2011 By
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Miracle Day has done its job as a drama so well that even the casual viewer must know what happens next. Image Source: Guardian dot co dot UK

The three act structure has been around since the days of Ancient Greek tragedies as a mechanism popularized by Aristotle in his poetic writings.  Many of the greatest tragedies, comedies and dramas in our history have been told in three acts—a structure allowing the story to flow easily while offering the greatest impact to the audience.  Act One serves to establish the setting and the characters; and at its end the audience will have a good understanding of what the primary conflict of the story will be.  Act Two is the dark act.  Insurmountable challenges are presented making it seem like there is no way the heroes of the story can ever prevail—Torchwood: Miracle Day is no exception.This content is for members only.

Act Two of Miracle Day began with Escape to L.A. and has culminated with Immortal Sins.  Each episode has offered the best of Torchwood and in some cases has set the bar higher than ever before.  The August 5 offering—Categories of Life—shows us what humanity will do when faced with the change brought on by the Miracle.  In true Torchwood fashion, the episode takes us on an emotional rollercoaster while leaving us with the uncomfortable feeling of  wondering how each one of us might act in similar situations.  Most memorable in this episode, though is the dynamic between Mekhi Phifer‘s Rex Matheson and Arlene Tur’s Dr. Vera Juarez.  The screentime between the two was electric and dynamic and leaves the viewer hoping for more between them.  Bill Pullman’s Oswald Danes continues to haunt—delivering a speech sure to drive chills up the spine of even the most stoic viewer.  A speech made even more haunting by the discoveries simultaneously being made by Torchwood.  Categories of Life reveals the darkest day of the Miracle—as explained by Jack himself—a definition for death means a definition for life, a power that no one should have. Continue reading »

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Torchwood: A Brief History

August 6, 2011 By
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Making his debut in 2005, John Barrowman left a mark on Doctor Who fans as Captain Jack Harkness; pictured here in the 2005 penultimate episode "Bad Wolf." Image Source: Starz Entertainment, LLC

With “The Miracle” in full swing and nearing the halfway point of its amazing story arc—new fans everywhere are caught in the mythology of Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) and his team, many for the first time.  A DVD box set compiling the first two series and the critically acclaimed Children of Earth mini-series was released last month—but the origins of Torchwood extend much further back than the 2006 premiere episode. This content is for members only.

In 2005 producer and writer Russel T. Davies embarked on the monumental task of bringing the beloved icon Doctor Who back to life.  With Christopher Eccleston on board in the lead role with companion Rose portrayed by Billie Piper—the resurrected Time Lord was an instant success.  Where Davies is involved, however, one can always be sure there is more than meets the eye:

“During the production of the 2005 series of Doctor Who, the word “Torchwood” (an anagram of “Doctor Who”) originated during production of the new Doctor Who series, when television pirates were eager to get their hands on the tapes. Someone in the production office suggested that the tapes be labelled “Torchwood” instead of “Doctor Who” to disguise their contents as they were being sent to London. Davies thought that was a clever idea and remembered the name.” (Torchwood on the Tardis Index File) Continue reading »

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