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Transgender center launches intersex group

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

When a baby is born the first question most people ask is “is it a girl or a boy?” The doctor takes a look at the baby’s genitals, if they see a penis the child is declared a boy, if … Continue reading →

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SMU sends 18 to Midwest LGBT conference

Posted on February 10, 2012 by David Taffet

Iowa State University is hosting the 2012 Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay Transgender Ally College Conference Feb. 10-12. One student from Texas Women’s University, 17 from Southern Methodist University’s LGBT group Spectrum and an SMU professor are attending, according to the … Continue reading →

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Houston one of 21 most “Lesbianish” cities according to Jezebel.com

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Another day, another list of queer cities written by someone out of state who clearly doesn’t understand just how awesome Houston is. This one from Jezebel.com uses internet search results to determine the most “Lesbianish” cities in America. Two Texas … Continue reading →

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If you like it build a museum to it, Houston may get Beyoncé monument

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

Hometown heroes have always been honored with monuments; from Hannibal, Missouri’s Mark Twain Museum to Cleveland’s memorial to President Garfield, from Atchison, Kansas’ Amelia Earhart museum, to Concord, Ohio’s John Glenn historic site. Pity Houston! Which scion of our fair … Continue reading →

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Councilmember Adams to challenge Rep. Alma Allen for Texas House

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Houston City Councilmember Wanda Adams plans to challenge State Representative Dr. Alma Allen, D-Houston, for the Democratic Party nomination in house district 131, according to a recent post on Adams’ blog. The race will pit two candidates with very different … Continue reading →

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Al Franken asks public for help passing Student Non-Discrimination Act

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

Sen. Al Franken, D – Minnesota, is asking the public for help passing S. 555, The Student Non-Discrimination Act, a bill that would prohibit discrimination against public school students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Under the … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night celebration is in the pink

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

In the liturgical calendar of the Christian church twelfth night is the last day of the Christmas season. (Remember the 12 days of Christmas? They start on December 24 and end December 5) Twelfth night also kicks off the carnival … Continue reading →

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President Obama issues memorandum on protecting LGBTs abroad

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

Four days in advance of Human Rights Day on Saturday, Dec. 10, President Barack Obama today issued a presidential memorandum “to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons,” according to a … Continue reading →

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Putting our children at risk

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Michael Stephens

David Webb The Rare Reporter Child sexual abuse a concern for everyone, especially LGBT parents Most people would probably agree there is no resource that a society cherishes more than its children. So it is hard to fathom how sexual … Continue reading →

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What’s Shakin’ – Wings of Desire at MFAH, IRS to allow deductions for gender transition

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

1. If you’re a fan of German films that are partially in French, the film oeuvre of Peter Faulk and sexy trapeze artists with existential angst then “Wings of Desire” is your kind of flick. The 1987 Wim Wenders masterpiece … Continue reading →

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