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Movie Monday: Oscar nominated doc shorts at Texas Theatre

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Rich Lopez

Oscar countdown Be proud if you’ve seen all the major nominees for this year’s Oscars, but impress your watching party by throwing down some knowledge when this category comes up. The Texas Theatre helps round out those slightly obscure awards … Continue reading →

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“Defining Marriage: A Debate!” at U of H tomorrow

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

One day we will get to the point where an University inviting guests to debate marriage equality will be greeted with the same scorn that an on-campus debate on women’s suffrage or whether or not African-Americans are 3/5 of a … Continue reading →

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Five queer alternatives to the Super Bowl

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

Yes, Yes… I know… plenty of gay men enjoy football, are fans even, and there are lots of LBT fans as well, but if you’re like me you greet all the hoopla over the Super Bowl with a resounding “meh.” … 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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Local LGBT activists to confront Rodriquez for anti-gay flier

Posted on November 10, 2011 by admin

A group of Houston LGBT activists, including representatives from the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, is urging people to attend tonight’s Houston Independent School Board Meeting to confront HISD Trustee Manuel Rodriquez for an anti-gay flier he distributed during his recent … Continue reading →

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Houston Chronicle pulls endorsement of school board member Rodriguez over anti-gay flier

Posted on November 6, 2011 by admin

The Houston Chronicle has rescinded its endorsement of Houston Independent School District Trustee Manuel Rodriquez over an anti-gay flier distributed by the Rodriquez campaign. As previously reported by Houstini, the flier attacked Rodriquez’s opponent, Ramiro Fonseca, for his history of advocating … Continue reading →

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Judge to rule this week in Nikki Araguz case

Posted on May 23, 2011 by John Wright

Nikki Araguz Transgender widow vows appeal if she loses case JUAN A. LOZANO | Associated Press WHARTON, Texas — The transgender widow of a Texas firefighter will likely learn next week whether his family’s request to nullify their marriage and … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Strip

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Rich Lopez

Fiesta on the street Sure Cindo de Mayo has turned into a drinking-based American celebration, but we’re gonna drop some history here on you.From the completely reliable source of Wikipedia, May 5 is the “date observed in the United States … Continue reading →

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ANNIVERSARIES: Louise Young and Vivienne Armstrong, George Amerson and Mike Grossman

Posted on April 21, 2011 by John Wright

ARMSTRONG-YOUNG | Louise Young and Vivienne Armstrong celebrated their 40th anniversary Monday, April 18. The couple met on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1971 through the Gay Liberation Front organization there. They had a civil … Continue reading →

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Complaint: LGBT immigrants abused, neglected at detention centers run by Homeland Security

Posted on April 13, 2011 by John Wright

The National Immigration Justice Center has filed civil rights complaints on behalf of 13 LGBT immigrants who were allegedly abused and neglected at detention centers run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in nine states, including one in Houston. … Continue reading →

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