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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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Houston one of 21 most “Lesbianish” cities according to Jezebel.com

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Another day, another list of queer cities written by someone out of state who clearly doesn’t understand just how awesome Houston is. This one from Jezebel.com uses internet search results to determine the most “Lesbianish” cities in America. Two Texas … 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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A Formal Affair

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

Solmonese fears 2012 setback Outgoing HRC president says community must fight for Obama JOHN WRIGHT | Senior Political Writer wright@dallasvoice.com Joe Solmonese admits he’s “very concerned” about President Barack Obama’s prospects for re-election. But Solmonese says he’s equally concerned about … Continue reading →

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Good Christian belle

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Michael Stephens

Gay ally Kristin Chenoweth talks about her new country music CD (she adores Dolly!), queers … and the right way to be a Christian THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO KRISTIN | The performer has conquered stage, recording, TV … and uniting … Continue reading →

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Woman pleads guilty in case of videotaped beating of trans woman at McDonald’s

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

Teona Brown, 19, has pled guilty Thursday, Aug. 4, to first degree assault charges and a hate crime charge in connection with the beating of transgender woman Chrissy Polis last April in Towson, Chrissy Polis Md. The attack was captured … Continue reading →

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QUEER CLIPS: USAFF Short Film Showcase

Posted on April 21, 2011 by John Wright

Hello Caller: A suicidal woman calls a help line only to find the man on the opposite end (gay filmmaker Tom Lenk, pictured, who produced and wrote the script) seems not to understand the situation. A gem of a comedy with … Continue reading →

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Here’s what Chick-Fil-A defenders don’t understand: The more they shoot the messenger, the more we’re going to dig up new messages!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by admin

First some background: The WinShape Retreat Center on Berry College’s mountain campus is just the kind of development to advance Martha Berry’s vision, said Don “Bubba” Cathy, senior vice president of Chick-fil-A, at the retreat center’s grand opening on Wednesday. … Continue reading →

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Video: McCain claims DADT is working, but still doesn’t understand how it works

Posted on November 28, 2010 by admin

Remember the video of John McCain having a meltdown when Kerry Eleveld challenged him on DADT. McCain claimed, wrongly, that servicemembers are only discharged if they admit to being gay. Kerry wouldn’t let McCain get away with the lie and … Continue reading →

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