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Part(y)ing shot

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Michael Stephens

A little needle work can turn a dull soiree into a face-saving event RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer How’s this for a Saturday evening: You head to a friend’s soiree, pick through the nibblies, grab a cocktail and then … Continue reading →

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“Gen Silent” explores challenges facing the elderly LGBT community

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

There are almost 38 million LGBT Americans over the age of 65. This number is expected to double by 2030. Yet in a Fenway Institute study fifty percent of nursing home workers said that their co-workers are intolerant of LGBT … 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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BACH for the holidays …. and beyond

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

I have been out of the office, on vacation, since Dec. 22, and when I got back to work today and started wading through the thousands of emails in my inbox, I found one from Hank Henley, asking if we … Continue reading →

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For the 4th time in 2 months, a pedestrian was struck last week on the Cedar Springs strip

Posted on December 27, 2011 by David Taffet

A 72-year-old pedestrian was struck in the crosswalk on Cedar Springs Road at Knight Street at about 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 22. He was taken to Parkland Hospital and released on Christmas Day. Lyle Bainbridge said he was crossing the … Continue reading →

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Chronicle blogger blames ‘It Gets Better” project for LGBT teen suicides

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

Kathy McKinley is a self-described “conservative activist” who blogs for the Houston Chronicle under the monicker “TexasSparkle.” In a recent post McKinley took the “It Gets Better” project to task for what she believes is their culpability in the suicides … Continue reading →

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Dave Wilson robo-calls Houstonians, warns of Annise Parker’s ‘alternative lifestyle’

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin

Houston mayoral candidate Dave Wilson has stepped up his homophobic attacks against incumbent Mayor Annise Parker with a recent robo-call targeting Houston voters: “Hello Houstonians, this is Dave Wilson, candidate for mayor. In 2009 I warned voters that Annise Parker … Continue reading →

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Pet of the week • 10.28.11

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

Bambi Meet Bambi! She is a very sweet 7-year-old Lhasa Apso Mix that enjoys playing with her toys and cuddling up in your lap. She was brought to Operation Kindness after she was found wondering the streets of Fort Worth. … Continue reading →

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Local briefs • 10.14.11

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Michael Stephens

RCD hosts ‘The 5 Factor’ Resource Center Dallas, in partnership with Dallas Modern Luxury, presents the third annual “The 5 Factor” event on Thursday, Oct. 20, at eM the venue by Marc, 1500 Dragon St. in Dallas. “The 5 Factor” … Continue reading →

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Investigation clears gay Fort Worth teacher

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Michael Stephens

Kristopher Franks set to return to work Friday after 4-day leave stemming from allegations of improper behavior Tammye Nash | Senior Editor nash@dallasvoice.com FORT WORTH — Gay Western Hills High School teacher Kristopher Franks, put on paid administrative leave on … Continue reading →

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