Abortion opponents, like anti-gay activists, are fighting a losing battle, and overturning Roe v. Wade would ironically doom their movement Groups opposed to abortion are similar to anti-gay activists because they rely on junk science, scare tactics and religious fervor to limit the freedom of others. Both issues are central to the culture wars, and [...]

Anti-LGBT violence is on rise in U.S., and 3 recent crimes in D-FW show we’re not safe in our ‘gay bubble’ Incidents of hate violence against the North Texas LGBT community are on the rise, and everyone has reason to be concerned.  A set of popular myths about LGBT security make us more vulnerable to harm [...]

  Ties can be a staple in a lesbian’s wardrobe, but if we’re going to wear men’s clothes, let’s at least do it correctly and fashionably I have a problem with lesbians in ties.  I don’t have a problem with lesbians with short hair (I’ve got short hair), big clunky boots (I’ve got those too), [...]

Pro soccer star Robbie Rodgers, who revealed he’s gay last week, could demonstrate true courage by returning to sport instead of retiring I wouldn’t be surprised if schoolchildren across America thought the word “gay” is a synonym for “old,” because every time a professional athlete comes out of the closet, he promptly retires. The latest [...]

Marlon Riggs Film Festival aims to further revive legacy of LGBT people of color in Dallas, which seemed all but forgotten 5 years ago A few weeks ago a young woman by the name of Juju contacted me on Facebook and began to inquire about the work of Fahari Arts Institute. She asked things like whether [...]

In spite of all its flaws — such as the infamous three-fifths provision — ‘living document’ may be poised to grant us marriage equality this year Despite my radical spirit, my committed feminism and deep distrust of old establishments, after I went to law school I became a fawning, dorky fan of the U.S. Constitution. It’s [...]

Declaration from ex-Romney adviser is quickly bolstered by Boy Scouts announcement, news that even Chick-fil-A is moving toward equality Responding to the Boy Scouts of America’s plan to ditch their ban on gay Scouts, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, said, “A departure from their long-held policies would be devastating to an organization that has prided [...]