Archive for November, 2006
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006
Since the last time I've posted about the group Operation Save America and its Save Wal-Mart campaign, another right-wing group has entered the fray over Wal-Mart's support of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
The American Family Association (AFA) had called for a boycott of Wal-Mart on Friday ...
Posted in Anti-LGBT, Charlotte, Civil Rights, LGBT, North Carolina, Politics, Religion, Sexuality, United States | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006
I was browsing YouTube last night and found videos of Luke Snyder (the gay teenage character on CBS' As the World Turns, pictured right, coming out to his father, Holden) and his coming out story. It is very moving and I think I even cried a couple of times. Luke ...
Posted in Anti-LGBT, High School, LGBT, LGBT Youth, Media, Religion, Sexuality, United States | 2 Comments »
Monday, November 20th, 2006
Today's press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Matt Hill Comer
Soulforce Right to Serve Campaign
City Organizer – Greensboro, NC
336-391-9528
matt.hill.comer@gmail.com
http://www.soulforce.org
http://www.righttoserve.org
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ sit-in activists pleased with court agreement
Greensboro, NC, November 20, 2006 — The nine Soulforce Right to Serve Campaign activists arrested during a sit-in after four youth attempted to enlist in the Army ...
Posted in Soulforce/Right to Serve | No Comments »
Sunday, November 19th, 2006
I got official word tonight. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy. lol
I've got a seat on an Equality Ride, March-April 2007. My first duty... a conference call with the rest of the Riders tonight.
And on another Soulforce related note... We have court in the morning stemming from our trespassing charges from the ...
Posted in Civil Rights, College/University, High School, LGBT, LGBT Youth, Politics, Religion, Sexuality, United States | 1 Comment »
Sunday, November 19th, 2006
It is not normal for a 20 year old to be fielding questions of "political ambitions" or if or when I'm running for office from the media, from community members, family members and friends.
It just isn't normal. 20 (almost 21) years old?
Could it be done? Should it be done? Would ...
Posted in Greensboro, North Carolina, Politics, Triad, Winston-Salem | 3 Comments »
Sunday, November 19th, 2006
North Carolina House Representative Pricey Harrison (District 57) thanked the community for its support in the recent election today in the Greensboro News & Record. Representative Harrison is a true representative for the people of North Carolina. She stands on principle always and I'm glad that she was re-elected to ...
Posted in Democratic Party, Greensboro, North Carolina, Politics | No Comments »
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
Since this post, NC State student Kaye Crowle has issued a public apology for her remarks. While this post will stay up, as is, I hope that you will read her public apology and thank Kaye for her bravery and humility in making such a public apology.
After being called out ...
Posted in Anti-LGBT, Civil Rights, College/University, LGBT, LGBT Youth, North Carolina, Politics, Raleigh, Sexuality | 3 Comments »
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
Since this post, NC State student Kaye Crowle has issued a public apology for her remarks. While this post will stay up, as is, I hope that you will read her public apology and thank Kaye for her bravery and humility in making such a public apology.
Wow... someone isn't ...
Posted in Anti-LGBT, Civil Rights, College/University, LGBT, LGBT Youth, North Carolina, Politics, Raleigh, Sexuality | 4 Comments »
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
I'm so digging this movie on A&E right now.
And, what'ya know... a preview for the new movie Bobby just showed up during the commercials.
Robert F. Kennedy was truly a man who had the guts to stand up for those who didn't have the ability to. African-Americans, the working class, immigrants... ...
Posted in Civil Rights, Media, Politics, United States | No Comments »
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
The Real Word, Denver might just hold some surprises this season as the most classic of stereotypical oxymorons meet head on: Black Republican v. Southern Gay Christian frat boy.
Davis Mallory (pictured above), described as your "typical" frat-boy type is from Georgia. He grew up in a consertive Southern Baptist family... ...
Posted in Anti-LGBT, Civil Rights, College/University, High School, LGBT, LGBT Youth, Media, Politics, Real World Davis Mallory, Religion, Sexuality, United States | 2 Comments »
