“Trey” Peters / Facebook Police have arrested 21-year-old Joshua Ellis in connection with the shooting death of Ronald “Trey” Peters, a 28-year-old gay social worker in Decatur, Georgia in early … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Suspect in Hate-Motivated Homicide of Gay Atlanta Social Worker
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Gay Georgia Man Killed by Masked Gunman Who Used Homophobic Slur
"Trey" Peters / Facebook Ronald "Trey" Peters, a 28-year-old gay social worker in Decatur, Georgia, was shot multiple times and killed on his way to work last Tuesday by two men who demanded his … [Read more...] about Gay Georgia Man Killed by Masked Gunman Who Used Homophobic Slur
Atlanta’s Queer Impresario Jon Dean is No Wussy
Long before he founded Wussy, whose mission is to produce the magazine for Atlanta based sissies with an eye on queer art and pop culture, Jon Dean grew up Columbus, Georgia. Columbus is a small … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s Queer Impresario Jon Dean is No Wussy
Transgender HS Student Named 1 of 2 ‘Royal Knights’ After Prom Battle Compromise Dumps Gender Labels
Last week we reported that officials at Johnson High School in Hall County, Georgia removed a transgender student from the Prom King ballot and told the student he should be running for Prom Queen … [Read more...] about Transgender HS Student Named 1 of 2 ‘Royal Knights’ After Prom Battle Compromise Dumps Gender Labels
Georgia HS Removes Transgender Student from Prom King Ballot, Says He Should Be Running for Prom Queen: WATCH
Officials at Johnson High School in Hall County, Georgia removed a transgender student from the Prom King ballot and told the student he should be running for Prom Queen instead. Dex Frier, who … [Read more...] about Georgia HS Removes Transgender Student from Prom King Ballot, Says He Should Be Running for Prom Queen: WATCH
Georgia Republicans Introduce ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill That Would Allow Businesses to Deny LGBTQ People: WATCH
Georgia Senator Marty Harbin Georgia Republicans have introduced an anti-LGBTQ "religious freedom" bill similar to one vetoed by Governor Nathan Deal in 2016, but this time, Governor Brian Kemp has … [Read more...] about Georgia Republicans Introduce ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill That Would Allow Businesses to Deny LGBTQ People: WATCH
Voting Issues: A Round-up of Reports from Around the Country – Gun Threats, Breakdowns, Racial Slurs, More
This post will be updated as reports come in... At least 12 U.S. states were seeing problems with voting machines according to an election watchdog, Reuters reports: 'A U.S. Department of Homeland … [Read more...] about Voting Issues: A Round-up of Reports from Around the Country – Gun Threats, Breakdowns, Racial Slurs, More
Identical Twins Transition Together: WATCH
Jack and Jace Grafe, identical twins and correctional officers from Monroe, Georgia, shared the story of their transition with FOX5 Atlanta (above) in hopes of helping young people going through the … [Read more...] about Identical Twins Transition Together: WATCH
Betsy DeVos Investigating Whether School’s Transgender Bathroom Policy Led to Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating whether the Decatur, Georgia City School District's policy allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice contributed to the sexual … [Read more...] about Betsy DeVos Investigating Whether School’s Transgender Bathroom Policy Led to Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl
Atlanta Landscape Designer Denies Service to Gay Couple Because Their Marriage is a ‘Perverse Foolish Delusion’
Stuart Dinenno (above right), the owner of Botanica Atlanta Landscape Design in Atlanta, Georgia, refused service to a gay couple and then said it was because their marriage is "very perverse and … [Read more...] about Atlanta Landscape Designer Denies Service to Gay Couple Because Their Marriage is a ‘Perverse Foolish Delusion’
