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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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Bryan Fischer: FW teacher is ‘pro-homosexual bigot’ who committed ‘hate crime’ against student

Posted on September 26, 2011 by John Wright

Bryan Fischer As we noted earlier, there are now major questions about the accuracy of news reports from last week stating that a high school teacher in Fort Worth suspended a student simply for stating his belief that homosexuality is … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy being ‘Green’

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

First-time filmmaker Steve Williford teams with the Verizon Guy (seriously!) for ‘The Green,’ a movie about homophobia and suspicion IDYLLS OF THE QUEENS | A quiet couple (Dallas theater veteran Jason Butler Harner and ‘30 Rock’s’ Cheyenne Jackson) becomes immersed in controversy when … Continue reading →

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WATCH: Gay teen defends suspended teacher

Posted on November 10, 2010 by John Wright

Perhaps you’ve heard about the case of Jay McDowell, the high school teacher in Michigan who was suspended without pay after he kicked two students out of class for making anti-gay comments. Dozens of people packed a school board meeting … Continue reading →

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Opening ‘Closets’

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Michael Stephens

Patrick Moseley’s debut novel also begins a new chapter in his (gay) life RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer lopez@dallasvoice.com ADVENTURE OUTING | North Texas teacher and first-time novelist Patrick Moseley comes (further) out of the close with his new book. … Continue reading →

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