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.
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Feb 20
Anti-gay Tennessee legislation dies
Feb 20
This and That
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 to get a new battery). [...]
Feb 18
Happy Birthday to me
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, and then the donation image. [...]
Feb 15
Why we continue to be victims…
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 knowledge that they were angels. [...]
Feb 15
Openly gay 15-year-old shot in head
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) 04:00 PST Oxnard, Ventura County [...]
Feb 14
Standing Above Reproach, II
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 were more productive ways of [...]
Feb 14
Trans activists plan ‘initiative’ at HRC Carolinas Gala
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 will offer the usual mix [...]
Feb 14
Q-Notes exclusive: Joe Solomonese on the issues
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 the state of rural, “red” [...]
Feb 14
Charlotte queer talk show gives back
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 President George W. Bush. QueerView, [...]
Feb 14
Carolinas Black Pride honors two
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 the LGBT/Same-gender loving (SGL) African-American [...]
