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Eighth annual Starbucks auction supports AIDS Foundation Houston

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

Love it or hate it Starbucks is an ubiquitous fixture of urban life, combining the “where everybody knows your name” charm of the local bar with the “first taste is free” seediness of the corner drug pusher. For the Montrose … Continue reading →

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AIDS housing funding survives challenge in Houston city council

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

The city funding for four Houston nonprofits providing housing to at-risk populations living with HIV/AIDS survived a challenge from city council member Helena Brown last Wednesday. Under consideration by the council were ordinances to dispense almost $2.5 million in federal … Continue reading →

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Go with the flow

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Michael Stephens

Trying yoga for the first time can be an intimidating experience. But that misses the point of this ancient practice that combines stretching, breath … and peace JEF TINGLEY | Contributing Writer Some do it for their mind, some do … Continue reading →

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Araguz booking raises questions about Harris County jail’s treatment of transgender inmates

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

According to the Houston Chronicle, Nikki Araguz has been booked into the Harris County Jain after arriving 40 minutes late for a scheduled court appearance on Friday. The court date was to allow Araguz to plead guilty to charges that … 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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Remembering John Lawrence, the man behind Lawrence v. Texas

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

Metro Weekly reports that one-time Houstonian John Geddes Lawrence, the “Lawrence” in Lawrence v. Texas, passed away last month at the age of 68: “In the facts underlying the Supreme Court case, Lawrence v. Texas, Lawrence and Tyron Garner were … Continue reading →

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Become a part of the Gender Book

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

The Gender Book is an effort to try to bring together, in one resource, a discussion of the wide array of gender expressions and identities that fall under the transgender umbrella. It’s creators are holding a brainstorming session next Thursday … Continue reading →

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25 ways to fight AIDS

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day. Wait! Before you click the ‘next’ button or scroll down your news feed hear me out: The LGBT community has been living with AIDS for three decades now. For people of my generation … 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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Early voting results in Houston Races

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

At 7 pm the polls closed. The Harris County Clerk’s office must now count and tabulate the votes cast today in Houston’s 769 voting precincts. While we wait for the final results, let’s take a look at the numbers from … Continue reading →

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