Today, LGBT community leaders from around the nation released a letter detailing their support for Presidential candidate, Senator John Edwards.
The letter (pdf) is below (further thoughts from me below that):
Dear Friends:
The 2008 Presidential elections offer our country and our community a chance to makehistory, by fundamentally restructuring American politics from the White House to the [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Oct 31
LGBT leaders release letter of support; and, Why I’ve chosen Edwards
Oct 30
Obama: Stand up for what is right
By now, the LGBT blogosphere and activist world has thoroughly debated the appearance of ex-gay Donnie McClurkin at Senator Barack Obama’s “Embrace the Change” gospel concert in Columbia, S.C. (just one example here).
They have brought to light his past statements against LGBT people’s integrity, dignity and worth. They have fully explored the circumstances leading up [...]
Oct 28
Busy days…
So, I’m back without having internet at my apartment. I’m so busy at work that I really don’t have time to blog from the office (not to mention, I’m really not getting paid to blog, lol).
My second issue of Q-Notes as Editor will be coming out on Nov. 3. It has some great features in [...]
Oct 27
Passing on bad apples
The New York Times observes that “after the 2004 election, evangelical Christians looked like one of the most powerful and cohesive voting blocs in America. Three years later their leadership is split along generational and theological lines.” And asks, “How did it all come apart?”
Though I don’t have an advanced degree in politics or [...]
Oct 23
Out and Proud in the NC Senate Race
Matt, have you seen this? I’m sure you’ll be able to offer much better insight than I would. Still, it’s exciting to see an openly gay candidate for the US Senate, especially from the south!
Oct 21
From activist & blogger to traditional media man: Q-Notes welcomes new editor
From the Oct. 20 issue (my debut issue) of Q-Notes, your premier source of Carolinas’ LGBT news & views:
Q-Notes welcomes new editor
Matt Comer brings fresh perspective to coverage
by David Stout . Q-Notes staff
CHARLOTTE — Q-Notes publisher Jim Yarbrough has hired Matt Comer as the new editor of the biweekly LGBT newspaper of the Carolinas. His [...]
Oct 21
Headlines: ENDA, gay suicide, Pride (w/ video report) & Carolinas’ anti-gay foes
Headlines & snippets from the Oct. 20 issue (my debut issue) of Q-Notes, your premier source of Carolinas’ LGBT news & views:
Trans protections ripped from ENDA
National organizations, trans activists respond; rift in HRC forms
by Matt Comer . Q-Notes staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the end of September, U.S. House leaders including openly gay U.S. Rep. Barney [...]
Oct 15
The N.C. Sodomy Law & Police Abuse
Q-Notes has a wonderful article on the North Carolina Crimes Against Nature (CAN) law.
Q-Notes staff David Stout wrote the piece for the issue currently out on stands (the next issue comes out on Oct. 20).
It profiles the case of a Florida priest arrested in North Carolina for “soliciting a crime against nature.” The details of [...]
Oct 15
Maybe they should get a Bill of Rights?
There are some interesting civil rights situations happening across the pond.
In England a debate has erupted over a “hate speech” law that was recently expanded to include prohibitions against inciting violence against others, based on sexual orientation or gender-identity. The law has been around for centuries, originally including prohibitions against inciting religious or ethnic violence.
From [...]
