IN THIS ISSUE: When Karen Izzo learned that her son was gay, she decided to take things into her own hands and helped start PFlag in Rhode Island. She has written an insightful first-person account of her experience as a courageous and supportive mother of a gay son. ... Plus—what if you are a gay couple living in a state that allows gay marriage and don't want to get married? No problem, right? Not necessarily. Some couples are feeling the pressure to tie the knot just because the law says they can. Payson Fitch reports. Also — meet a gay man who has suffered from and conquered anorexia nervosa. And take a trip to Africa with Ken Lovering whose visit with the Maasai people revealed some startling customs that would horrify any teenage boy. There are great short stories, essays, and the publisher's account of his lunch "with" George Bush, an armchair traveler's guide to Brugge, Belgium and much more. Order your copy of our premiere issue — or join our community by signing up as a charter subscriber and save.