Dallas Voice

Gov. Rick Perry just blocked us on Twitter

Posted on 28 Feb 2011 at 1:12pm

We’re truly honored to be among the Twitter users who’ve been blocked by Gov. Rick Perry (@governorperry). Both my personal account (@JohnIsWright) and the Dallas Voice account (@DallasVoice) have been blocked, as apparently the governor spent the weekend combing through followers and weeding out certain members of the media. With the Legislature in session and Texas facing a $27 billion budget shortfall, we suppose Perry just doesn’t have anything more pressing to do. Rest assured, though, we’ll still be watching for him — not only on Twitter, but also Manhunt.

— John Wright

TCC concert will also include ‘It Gets Better’ video

Posted on 15 Oct 2010 at 1:00pm

This week, we reported on the Turtle Creek Chorale’s Night for Peace event, which brings together many local choral and religious organizations to sing about faith and harmony and tolerance. The fact it’s organized by a gay group and also features Catholic, Baptist and other general conservative Christian groups speaks well of everyone.

Even better is Jonathan Palant’s news that the evening will also feature an “It Gets Better” video. By now, everyone knows of this initiative, which includes Fort Worth Councilman Joel Burns’ impassioned personal account to give hope to gay teens contemplating suicide. Surely a united message from religious organizations should quell anyone who disparages such a project … not that anyone can after seeing Burns’ video.

— Arnold Wayne Jones