Discussions
An hourly discussion is the core activity of Twenties Group. We meet and have conversation about a certain topic as we get to know eachother, share opinions, and discover what we think. Not everyone has to speak during the discussion (after all, listening counts as participation!) but all are welcome to share any ideas or ask any questions they like. Although we aim to have a diversity of topics and conversations, over time certain topics are repeated, and, especially true of current events, some get repeated based on the mood of the group. We are always open to suggestions for topics or recommendations for discussion forums. We have even had guest presentors speak to the group in the past. Contact us with recommendations or check out our calendar of events to see the next topic (link to Calendar page).
Topics we've discussed have included, in alphabetical order:
- Adoption, Foster Care, and Parenting
- Age Gap: Dating and Coming Out in High School or After College
- American Dream for Gays?
- Anonymous Q & A
- Appearance-ism
- Being Yourself
- Best and Worst Breakups
- Bi Now, Gay Later?
- Coming Out: One Size Fits All?
- Condoms and Packaging
- Cultural Icons and Gays
- Current Events
- Don't Ask, Don't Tell
- Drug Use and Victimization
- Election Aftermath
- Euthanasia and the Right to Die
- Flirting
- Friendships
- Gay Values
- Geezers and Twinks: Generational Gaps
- Gun Control and the GLBT Community
- Health Insurance and Gay Mens Health Issues
- HIV Killer Strain
- Holidays and Celebrations: A Gay Version?
- How Important are Out GLBT Public Officials?
- How Important is GLBT to your Identy?
- Identity Development
- Is Political Correctness Politically Correct?
- Journalism
- Judging by Appearances
- Kinsey Report: Not just a film
- Lawrence vs. Texas
- Legal Issues
- Living Situations: Roommates from Heaven or Hell?
- Lizard Lounge and the DC Smoking Ban
- Log Cabin Republicans
- Love, Acceptance and Tolerance
- Marriage: Who even wants it?
- Monogomy: Only One At a Time, Please!
- Movies in Theaters
- Music in the Gay Community
- New Year's Resolutions
- Online Cruising and Chat Rooms
- Open Mic: If Politicians were only listening...
- Open Relationships? Closed Minds?
- Out in the Office
- Pornography
- Pride Festivals: Party or Protest?
- Prioritizing the Gay Agenda
- Queer Cinema and Literature
- Religion in Gay Society
- Schools and Education
- Self-Identification and "The Scene"
- STDs and Sex-Ed
- Taboos
- Television
- War in Iraq
- Weekly Reactions: Family
- What makes a great Gay-borhood?
- Why are we Gay?