December 01 2008 3:40 PM ET
Recessionary Tremors: Dan Jinks
One might expect a wealthy Hollywood player to be insulated from the financial crisis, but Jinks who produced American Beauty, says, “We’ve all been affected by it. Anyone who has anything in a money market or an IRA has felt the effects of it."
November 27 2008 1:00 AM ET
Urban Cowboy
How does a brand that is over a century old make itself cool again? With a little help from the gays. Levi Strauss & Co. sponsored the world premiere of Milk at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco in October, and The Advocate sat down with the out president of the denim company, Robert Hanson, that afternoon to find out what Levi's and Harvey Milk have in common.
November 21 2008 1:00 AM ET
Chevy Volt: The Jolt GM Needs?
Launching a new vehicle while the American auto industry is asking Congress for a $25 billion bailout might seem like illogical timing, but for General Motors and the people behind Chevy Volt, it’s essential. With their backs against the wall, GM is rolling out their much-anticipated first plug-in electric vehicle -- and focusing their marketing efforts on the gay community.
November 16 2008 1:00 AM ET
Smart Money
In a time of economic calamity, one voice rises above the panic. Suze Orman is here to help -- she's offered her will and trust kit free to Advocate readers. Click the story for more info.
November 12 2008 1:00 AM ET
Terminated: Commercial Closet's Executive Director
Since early this year, Commercial Closet Association has been in negotiations with GLAAD to dissolve into one advertising media program overseen by the larger nonprofit. But CCA founder Michael Wilke says he was supposed to join GLAAD in this new joint venture. Then on Monday, CCA's board announced the merger -- and Wilke's termination...which Wilke says took him completely by surprise. The board says that's hard to believe and that Wilke was told he'd been terminated November 4.
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Smart Money
In a time of economic calamity, one voice rises above the panic.
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Recessionary Tremors: Carter Wentworth
Unemployed and already behind on his mortgage payments, Wentworth thinks he can probably get by for another six months. Fortunately, he can move in with his boyfriend if he needs to, but what happens when the unemployment checks stop coming?
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Recessionary Tremors: "Jane"
Unemployed workers sometimes look to the sex industry as a quick and easy way to earn cash, though, meaning greater competition -- and lower prices.
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Recessionary Tremors: Gabriel Silverstein
Silverstein, who has been in real estate for 14 years, says the current economic crisis has forced him to shift tactics to generate the same volume of deals.
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Recessionary Tremors: Dan Jinks
One might expect a wealthy Hollywood player to be insulated from the financial crisis, but Jinks who produced American Beauty, says, “We’ve all been affected by it. Anyone who has anything in a money market or an IRA has felt the effects of it."
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Recessionary Tremors: Larry Ortiz
Ortiz and his partner have responded to the souring economy by scaling back how often they go out to dinner. But when they do, they make sure to patronize one of their fellow Harlem businesses.
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Recessionary Tremors: Marvin Reguindin
Marvin Reguindin, president and creative director of Thinking Cap Communications and Design, a multiservice marketing firm, has noticed a drop-off in business lately, mainly from his larger clients.
November 05 2008 1:00 AM ET
Recessionary Tremors: Carol Popovich
When Carol Popovich began planning for retirement, she didn't factor in a layoff.
