Archive for February, 2008
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.
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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 ...
Posted in Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, High School, LGBT, LGBT Youth, North Carolina, Politics, United States | No Comments »
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, ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
Posted in Anti-LGBT, Civil Rights, High School, Religion | 2 Comments »
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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