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AFER: Prop. 8 Argument Could ‘Clear Path To Equality Across The Country’
Washington, DC – On February 28, Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., filed a brief on behalf of the United States Government as amicus curiae in support of the Plaintiffs challenging California’s Proposition 8 in Hollingsworth v. Perry. The Government’s brief urges the Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8 as unconstitutional. The American Foundation [...]
National Geographic Debuts Controversial Boy Scouts Program Today
NEW YORK – GLAAD has renewed its call for National Geographic Channel to denounce the Boy Scouts of America’s ban on gay scouts and leaders and call for a national policy of non-discrimination. On Monday, March 4, National Geographic Channel will debut a new reality series in partnership with the BSA, “Are You Tougher than [...]
‘Hooray’ back at The Gig
By Jack Hays Crowd favorite, Dallas cover band “Hip Hop Hooray,”are set to perform tonight at The Gig on Crockett Street. The 80′s and 90′s hip hopsters are more performance artists than a cover band. With their choreographed and improvised stage show, they always get the crowd pumped while they channel the likes of Run [...]
Mississippi Newspaper Bears Up Against Outraged Community for Covering Lesbian Wedding
By Chance Henson The Laurel Leader-Call, a newspaper in Jones County, Mississippi, is bearing up against local outrage that it published a story about a historic lesbian wedding that took place in the county. In an opinion column Jim Cegieslki, owner of the newspaper, said a reporter heard about the wedding between Jessica Powell and [...]
Anderson Cooper to Receive GLAAD Media Award
New York – GLAAD, the nation’s LGBT media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, announced today that it will Anderson Cooper at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Cooper, a journalist, author, and talk show host, will receive the Vito Russo Award at the New York ceremony on March 16, 2013 at the New York Marriott Marquis, [...]
BCP Gone Wilde: ‘The Importance of Being Earnest” Production Opens Feb. 22
Beaumont - Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest” will open on February 22 for a three week run in the Betty Greenberg Center For Performing Arts. The production will be presented on the Mamie McFaddin-Ward main stage. Veteran Actor/Director David Hornack will direct the show. Hornack’s credits include regional theatre productions in north [...]
U.S. Senators Call on President for Hiring Equality Executive Order
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has reported that 37 United States senators have asked President Obama to issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminatory hiring practices based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a letter to President Obama on February 14 urging him to take executive [...]
Houston Pride Band ‘War and Peace’ Concert Set For February 23
Houston — Houston Pride Band announces its second concert of the 2012-2013 season, titled “War and Peace”. The free concert will be held at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, located at 2025 West 11th Street, on Saturday, February 23, at 3 p.m. Donations can be made at the door or by clicking here. War and peace, black [...]
State Rep Introduces Marriage Legislation as Valentine’s Day Gift to LGBT Texans
Texas Democrat State Representative Lon Burnam has introduced legislation [HB 1300] as a Valentine’s Day gift to Texans that would allow same-sex couples to legally marry in the Lone Star State. “Today I have filed, as a Valentines gift to you, legislation that would ensure the right to marry for all Texans, gay and [...]
‘Valentine’s Day Dinner Theater’ Perfect Evening Out
Why stick with the tired cliché of candy and flowers on Valentine’s Day when you and your loved one could enjoy an evening of food, wine, music and theater in an elegant 1930s setting. Valentine’s Day Dinner Theater offers couples a unique opportunity to spend a romantic evening out on Feb. 14. Tickets for the [...]
