"It's going to very interesting when the Republicans Google me and see all the activities that I've been involved in over the years."

Edra Bogle, openly gay Democratic candidate for Texas Board of Education, on the likelihood that her sexual orientation will become an issue in the campaign


"It's a miracle on Cedar Springs. It's unbelievable that it really happened, because it didn't look like it was going to."

Don Sheets, owner of Crossroads Market, on receiving the lease a few days after Christmas that will allow him to keep the 27-year-old store open


"One thing we have to keep in mind is that there is much more to do. We have to continue the journey to make sure that we have marriage equality, full marriage equality with the word marriage soon."

New Hampshire legislator Jim Splaine, sponsor of civil unions law that took effect Jan. 1


"I'm hoping for six months. Cross your fingers."

J.D. Buchert, new co-owner of Dallas Eagle, on plans to open the 13-year-old nightclub's new site


"It's quite a scramble to find someone to provide lunch."

Linda White, Oak Lawn Apartment Managers and Stakeholders Crime Watch Group member, on the possible end to free lunches at monthly meetings



This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition January 4, 2008