Archive for February, 2008

Anti-gay Tennessee legislation dies

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Just a quick update I missed over the weekend. Originally reported on Feb. 6, a bill in the Tennessee House that would have prohibited any mention of gay people or issues in public schools has now been defeated in subcommittee. Read the full story here.

This and That

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

The last couple days have been so hectic. It is funny how life has a tendency of just dumping everything on you at once. On Monday evening (my birthday) my old Cadillac broke down. One of the transmission lines burst and had to be fixed the next day (we also had ...

Happy Birthday to me

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Yes... Today is my birthday. I'm 22 -- gosh, there is absolutely nothing special about that, except for the fact that it is my birthday, of course. I'm taking the day off and hanging with family. See ya'll around. P.S. -- All birthday gifts are graciously accepted via PayPal by clicking here, ...

Why we continue to be victims…

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Matt: The Sodom and Gomorrah story is clearly talking about rape when the men of the city come aggressively to Lot's home. Other Person: But they didn't want to have sex with the same sex, but with another species. Matt: Wrong... the angels looked like men. The men of Sodom had no ...

Openly gay 15-year-old shot in head

Friday, February 15th, 2008

The issue is too emotional for me to say anything worthwhile... I guess this is what is meant when it is said, "their blood shall be upon them." OXNARD, VENTURA COUNTY Boy, 14, charged with murder, hate crime Police say he shot classmate -he'll be tried as an adult Associated Press Friday, February 15, 2008 (02-15) ...

Standing Above Reproach, II

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Two days ago, I addressed the incidents surrounding Ken Hutcherson's appearance at a Mt. Si High School assembly for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. While respecting, and even supporting, the need for teachers and students to address the anti-gay rhetoric put forth but Pastor Hutcherson, I wondered if there ...

Trans activists plan ‘initiative’ at HRC Carolinas Gala

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Trans group to hold ‘initiative’ at HRC Gala Activists upset with HRC’s stance on trans-exclusive ENDA by Matt Comer . Q-Notes staff CHARLOTTE — For several years, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Carolinas Gala has attracted about 1,500 people to the Queen City for the Carolinas largest LGBT fundraising event. While this year ...

Q-Notes exclusive: Joe Solomonese on the issues

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

On the issues HRC’s Joe Solmonese speaks with Q-Notes by Matt Comer . Q-Notes staff . exQlusive Q-Notes got the chance to speak to Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Joe Solmonese in an exclusive pre-Gala interview. Discussing issues from “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to youth involvement and ...

Charlotte queer talk show gives back

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

One-of-a-kind queer talk show gives back Crave’s ‘QueerView’ broadcasts in West Hollywood, Charlotte by Matt Comer . Q-Notes staff CHARLOTTE — For Sabrina Love, her live, gay talk show is more than just a chance for her to spout off about her latest trip to K-Mart or to trash Mayor Pat McCrory and ...

Carolinas Black Pride honors two

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Carolinas Black Pride honors two Youth, transgender performer receive MLK Day honors by Will Billings . Contributing Writer . Q-Notes CHARLOTTE — Scores crowded into the Afro-American Cultural Center (AACC) the Saturday after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to celebrate the visionary leader’s life and legacy, and to honor two members of ...