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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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Ellis County Observer publisher Joey Dauben finally gets a court-appointed attorney

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Joey Dauben, the publisher of the now-defunct Ellis County Observer, finally got to see a court-appointed lawyer this week . 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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WATCH: GLSEN student ambassadors, executive director on Great Day Houston

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

The Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) executive director Dr. Eliza Byard and GLSEN Student Ambassadors Tommy Surratt and Gabe Maffuz stopped by Great Day Houston last week to talk about the organiation’s efforts. Surratt, who is straight, was joined by … Continue reading →

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Upstate NY newspaper runs trans-tastic series

Posted on December 8, 2011 by David Taffet

My college town newspaper, the Albany Times Union, is running an awesome series of articles about the transgender community this week that I wanted to share. When I was in school, the Times Union was the conservative newspaper and the … Continue reading →

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Putting our children at risk

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Michael Stephens

David Webb The Rare Reporter Child sexual abuse a concern for everyone, especially LGBT parents Most people would probably agree there is no resource that a society cherishes more than its children. So it is hard to fathom how sexual … 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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Pet of the week • 10.28.11

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

Bambi Meet Bambi! She is a very sweet 7-year-old Lhasa Apso Mix that enjoys playing with her toys and cuddling up in your lap. She was brought to Operation Kindness after she was found wondering the streets of Fort Worth. … Continue reading →

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Arlington man sentenced to 14 months for hate crime arson at mosque

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

U.S. District Judge Terry R. Means this week sentenced Henry Clay Glaspell, 34, of Arlington, to 14 months in prison after Gaspell pleaded guilty to a hate crime charge in connection with an arson fire at the children’s playground at … Continue reading →

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TCU LGBT alumni group forms

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

Organizer says school has been helpful, supportive in forming group for gay graduates DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer taffet@dallasvoice.com There are some schools that are — or have been — affiliated with religious institutions that not only wouldn’t welcome an … Continue reading →

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