Posted on 22 Mar 2013 at 9:47am
Having a closeted council member representing one of Dallas’ most heavily LGBT districts in 2013 would be a major step back for equality
Viewpoints
Feedback • 03.15.13
Posted on 15 Mar 2013 at 11:15am
Stonewall should stay neutral in D. 1 Stonewall Democrats’ recent endorsement of Delia Jasso over Scott Griggs in the District 1 Dallas City Council race must be based in something other than the candidates’ commitment to gay rights. Just like the last election where veteran Angela Hunt was rejected for James Nowlin, this election presented the [...]
Abort mission, pro-lifers
Posted on 15 Mar 2013 at 10:30am
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 [...]
Hate knows no fences
Posted on 08 Mar 2013 at 10:00am
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 [...]
Who’s afraid of a lesbian in a tie?
Posted on 01 Mar 2013 at 10:15am
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), [...]
Responding to the rumor that I’m trans — and remembering Dan Massey
Out player should get back in
Posted on 22 Feb 2013 at 9:45am
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 [...]
Black queer history lives
Posted on 15 Feb 2013 at 10:30am
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 [...]
Is the Constitution passé?
Posted on 08 Feb 2013 at 10:15am
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 [...]
‘The culture wars are over’
Posted on 01 Feb 2013 at 10:00am
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 [...]
