Tag Archives: Matthew Shepard

Ken Mehlman inspiring? Not to me

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Michael Stephens

Hardy Haberman Flagging Left Why honor a man who spent years not just hiding in the closet, but working with those who oppressed his LGBT brothers and sisters? In a move that has stunned a lot of folks, Out Magazine … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Viewpoints | Tagged american foundation, brothers and sisters, campaign manager, chairman of the republican national committee, George W. Bush, Hardy Haberman, hate crimes act, hiding in the closet, inspiring people, ken mehlman, LGBT rights, marriage protection amendment, Matthew Shepard, republican national committee, republican party, republican platform, same-sex marriage, sexual orientation, strategists, water under the bridge | 1 Comment

UPDATE: 1 of 3 men convicted in hate crime murder of James Byrd Jr. has been executed

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

UPDATE: The Beaumont Enterprise reports that the execution of white supremacist and convicted hate crime murderer Lawrence Russell Brewer has been carried out. The execution was scheduled for 6 p.m., and Brewer was pronounced dead at 6:21 p.m. Lawrence Russell … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged Billy Rowles, Black Panthers, Cassy Burleson, Clara Taylor, hate crimes, hatred, James Byrd Jr., KKK, Lawrence Brewer, Matthew Shepard, racism, Ross Byrd, Stella Byrd | 12 Comments

Applause: Stage pink

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Michael Stephens

Queer highlights from the upcoming theater season RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer Anticipation should be strong for the upcoming theater season in general. Ambitious shows like Giant, The Tempest, West Side Story and Hairspray all dot the stage horizon. But … Continue reading →

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Remembering Fred Martinez: ‘Two Spirits’ tells story of a murdered Navajo boy

Posted on June 10, 2011 by admin

‘Two Spirit’ — Fred Martinez There’s been some talk here on Instant Tea this week about the documentary Out in America and whether or not KLRU, the PBS channel in Austin, would air it during Gay Pride Month. I am proud … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, life+style | Tagged fred martinez, gay Pride, gifted individuals, hate crimes, KERA, KLRU, lgbt community, Matthew Shepard, native american tribes, navajo boy, PBS, pbs channel, racial bigotry, two spirits | Leave a comment

FBI investigates El Paso attack as hate crime

Posted on May 11, 2011 by John Wright

The FBI is now investigating last weekend’s brutal attack outside a popular gay nightclub in El Paso as a hate crime, the El Paso Times reports today: As of Monday afternoon, the case is being investigated by FBI agents as … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged brutal attack, civil rights violation, el paso times, gay nightclub, Hate Crime, hate crimes, Matthew Shepard, sexual orientation | Leave a comment

What’s Brewing: Debating discrimination in Montana, West Virginia and the United Kingdom

Posted on February 22, 2011 by John Wright

Your weekday morning blend from Instant Tea: 1. A Montana House committee approved a bill Monday that would ban cities from enacting ordinances to protect LGBT people from discrimination. The bill, which cleared the committee by a 13-7 vote, would … Continue reading →

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On the road to Tyler with the Turtle Creek Chorale

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Kevin Thomas

Gay men’s chorus went to East Texas prepared for protest, but instead found a warm welcome DAVID TAFFET | taffet@dallasvoice.com NEW IN TOWN | Members of the Turtle Creek Chorale get off the bus in Tyler for their concert at … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, News, Texas | Tagged bergfeld park, Cathedral of Hope, chorale member, Dallas Voice, dallasvoice, director jonathan, East Texas, first presbyterian church, holiday concert, Jonathan Palant, laramie project, Matthew Shepard, taffet, Turtle Creek Chorale, world aids day | 11 Comments

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert: Homosexuality is adultery in the Ten Commandments

Posted on October 19, 2010 by John Wright

Discussing “don’t ask don’t tell” on the Family Research Council’s Washington Watch Weekly radio program on Friday, Congressman Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, offered his response to those who point out that the Bible — if you read it closely and all … Continue reading →

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Early voting begins today for midterm elections, with plenty at stake for the LGBT community

Posted on October 18, 2010 by admin

Many LGBT advocates and activists were thrilled two years ago when Barack Obama — a man who said he supported legal federal recognition of same-sex civil unions, passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged Barack Obama, civil unions, court rulings, discrimination act, down in flames, executive order, federal employees, federal recognition, gay servicemembers, hate crimes, James Byrd Jr., lgbt community, lgbt issues, losing faith, Matthew Shepard, midterm elections, partner benefits, priority issues, top priority, U.S. Senate | Leave a comment

Shaking off those nasty midterm blues

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Kevin Thomas

It’s tempting to echo the ‘throw them out’ refrain, but compare the candidates and the political parties carefully, then go out and make your voice heard by voting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White I suspect a lot of people right … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Viewpoints | Tagged " Talking Points, congressional session, democratic majority, epithet, Gender Identity, gubernatorial candidate, hate crimes, James Byrd Jr., last election, Matthew Shepard, presidency, sexual orientation, time of year | 1 Comment

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