Neil Ellis Orts

Neil Ellis Orts is a writer living in Houston. His creative writing has appeared in several small press journals and anthologies and his novella, Cary and John is available wherever you order books. He is a frequent contributor to OutSmart.

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Neil Ellis OrtsSeptember 1, 2013
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On Liberty, Unity, and Keeping His Cool

When Gene Robinson became the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire in 2004, the fact that he was in a long-term relationship with another man made him a…
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Neil Ellis OrtsApril 1, 2013
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Witnessing and Blessing

Reflection on St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s first ceremony for a same-sex couple. by Neil Ellis Orts In many ways, the most remarkable thing about the day was how ordinary it…
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Neil Ellis OrtsNovember 1, 2012
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A Texan, a Japanese, and a Mississippian Walk into a Dance Studio

OutSmart chats with three out gay male dancers from Hope Stone Dance Company.
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Neil Ellis OrtsOctober 1, 2012
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A Blessing Ceremony for Same-Gender Relationships

St. Stephen’s to be the first Episcopal Church in Houston to offer same-gender blessings.
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Neil Ellis OrtsOctober 1, 2012
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Transposing to the Key of Queer

Cartoonist Dylan Edwards is best known for his gay sports one-panel comic, The Outfield, and his series of mini-comics, Politically InQueerect. Now with his new graphic novel, Transposes, Edwards illustrates…
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Neil Ellis OrtsJune 1, 2012
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Internment Camps and Other Musical Ideas

Out in space, and elsewhere: George Takei, best known for his role as Mr. Sulu in Star Trek, tackles far weightier material with Allegiance, a new musical about the U.S.…
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Neil Ellis OrtsJune 1, 2012
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Called to Break Rules

In 2009, the Reverend Amy DeLong, a clergyperson of the United Methodist Church, performed a commitment ceremony for two women.
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Neil Ellis OrtsMay 15, 2012
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Hologramps to the Next Generation:
An Interview with George Takei

George Takei will be in Houston next weekend for the annual Comicpalooza convention, running May 25–27 at the George R Brown Convention Center. If you're of a certain age, you…
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Neil Ellis OrtsMay 1, 2012
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Kevin Keller Conquers Comics

Archie Comics’ gay character gets his own series. A conversation with Dan Parent, the creator of the new Archie Comics character Kevin Keller.
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Neil Ellis OrtsApril 1, 2012
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Shepherd to Homeless Sheep

The Reverend Megan Rohrer, the first openly trans pastor to serve in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will headline this year's Unity Banquet. She will speak about her ministry…
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