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HCC Board of Trustees unanimously approves trans protections

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

The Houston Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approve trans protections during their regular meeting last week. The measure to include Gender Identity and Expression in the college’s system-wide nondiscrimination policy was voted on as part of a group of … Continue reading →

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Iconic LGBT activist Ray Hill files for Texas House seat

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

Long time Houston LGBT activist Ray Hill filed paperwork this week to run for the 147th Texas House seat against incumbent Garnet Coleman, D – Houston. The iconic (and iconoclastic) Hill said that he and Coleman agree on many issues … 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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WATCH: HISD Board gets earful on anti-gay flier

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

A standing-room-only crowd greeted the Houston Independent School Board last night. While the board’s monthly meetings often attract an assortment of parents, community members and gadflies many in the crowd were there with a decidedly non-educational issue on their minds: … Continue reading →

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What’s Shakin’ – People Empowering People happy hour, Chaz Bono takes on the National Enquirer

Posted on November 4, 2011 by admin

1. People Empowering People is a collaboration between The Men’s Group, a social group for African-American gay, bisexual, and same gender loving men, and TMG One Voice, The Men’s Group’s co-ed counterpart. PEP’s monthly happy hour tonight at F Bar … Continue reading →

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Movie Monday: ‘Circumstance’ at the Angelika

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Rich Lopez

Princess of Persia The lesbian romance Circumstance breaks many taboos, but for director Maryam Keshavarz, it was simply a story that had to be told. The Arab Spring has meant a significant liberalization in Middle Eastern countries. But political freedom … Continue reading →

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Maggie Gallagher should be championing religious expression ruling. But instead…

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

If there’s anyone who should be defending the Snyder v. Phelps ruling, it’s Maggie Gallagher. All the time, we hear her talk about the need for more and greater defense of religious freedom, even if those freedoms come at the … Continue reading →

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What’s Brewing: Gay couple burned out of home; trans discrimination study; marriage updates

Posted on February 7, 2011 by John Wright

Your weekday morning blend from Instant Tea: 1. A gay couple in Clayton, N.C., was burned out of their home (above) in a possible hate crime on Friday after suffering anti-gay harassment repeatedly over the last year. A neighbor says … Continue reading →

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Facebook backs Texas anti-bullying bill

Posted on December 6, 2010 by John Wright

The Star-Telegram reports that Facebook has endorsed an anti-bullying measure filed by State Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin. The bill would require school districts to provide training for employees and educate students and parents about bullying and cyberbullying. It would also … Continue reading →

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Sen. Wendy Davis, who brought us Joel Burns, now brings us a fully inclusive anti-bullying bill

Posted on December 2, 2010 by John Wright

State Sen. Wendy Davis Sounds like State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, has introduced a fully inclusive anti-bullying bill. If you’ll recall, State Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, filed an anti-bullying bill in the House that includes sexual orientation but NOT … Continue reading →

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