Archive for May, 2006

Myrtle Beach LGBT center should unite says columnist

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

I have fond memories of visiting my aunt in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as a child during the summers. She used to live in a beautiful house just one or two blocks from the ocean. I still have vivid memories of the beach and of driving around in her little ...

Lesbian wearing tux speaks out on prom discrimination

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

On May 24th, I told you all about Kevin Logan, a gay/transgender student who was denied entry to his senior prom in Gary, Indiana, because he was wearing a dress. School officials cited dress codes barring males from wearing female clothing. Ironically, Logan had worn female clothing to school all ...

NC LGBT blogger featured in Washington Blade

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

Pam Spaulding, one of the most well known LGBT bloggers in North Carolina and Durham, NC, native, was recently featured in an article in the Washington Blade, an LGBT paper based in Washington, DC. The article focuses on Pam and her blog, Pam's House Blend at pamshouseblend.com. Pam's personality and wit ...

‘Lavendar Graduations;’ A step forward or back?

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

A recent article published by EUR Gospel News addressed the issue of "Lavender Graduations" for LGBT and allied students at colleges and universities. The article (which should more likely be called an editorial) criticized Lavender Graduations as being segregated. The article also accused the organizers of such ceremonies as promoting "separate ...

SafeSchoolsNC plans LGBTQ Youth Conference

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

SafeSchoolsNC, a state-wide education, advocacy and research group focused on LGBTQ youth in North Carolina K-12 schools, has announced that they will be holding a state-wide conference for LGBTQ youth in October 2006. The YES-NCGSAN (Youth Empowerment Conference for North Carolina Gay-Straight Alliances Network) Conference is a joint project between the ...

Catawba LGBT center taskforce to meet today

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

According to the website of the Catawba Valley LGBT Community Center, the taskforce in charge of leading the organization through its organizing stages is set to meet today, Saturday, May 27, 2006, beginning at 10:00am. The meeting will take place at the Prime Sirloin Steak House on Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd in ...

Anti-Gay Politicians Watch 16: Illegal Robinson $$$

Friday, May 26th, 2006

Vernon Robinson, the infamously anti-LGBT candidate running for the 13th Congressional District, might just have a lot more than anti-gay rhetoric and bigotry on his hands here soon. He might just be needing a lawyer... and some better knowledge of Federal Election Commission (FEC) guidelines, too. Jay Ovittore, a blogger and ...

Frist announces debate on anti-LGBT amendment

Friday, May 26th, 2006

According to an Associated Press article published by the Washington Blade, Senator Bill Frist (R-Tenn) announced today that debate on the anti-LGBT marriage amendment will open in the United States Senate on Monday, June 5, 2006. In his announcement, Frist keeps the promise he made to conservative, right-wing voters earlier in ...

TRC, shootings, apologies… living wage?!

Friday, May 26th, 2006

EDIT (5/26/06, 7:10pm): Thanks to Ed and Roch for some clarifying remarks in the comment sections on this post. Thanks also to Ed for a correction he made me aware of in regards to Mayor Holliday's statements. Maybe someone should tell NPR they were wrong and misleading with this article ...

Mikush Campaign looking for volunteers

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

The Sandra Mikush for School Board Campaign is looking for volunteers to help gather the required number of signatures in order to get Sandra Mikush's name on the November ballot as an unaffiliated candidate. You can sign up to volunteer on the Campaign's website: http://www.mikushforschoolboard.com The campaign has been able to collect ...