Just over one year ago, Mecklenburg County (in North Carolina) Commissioner Bill James caused some conflict when he referred to a colleague's dead … [Read more...] about Mecklenburg County Commissioner Reacts To DADT Repeal, Emails Colleagues: ‘Homosexuals Are Sexual Predators’
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NC Students Block Tunnel Over Racist, Homophobic Hate Speech
Students at North Carolina State Univeristy in Raleigh have vowed to block a tunnel near campus until the school offers a solution for preventing hate … [Read more...] about NC Students Block Tunnel Over Racist, Homophobic Hate Speech
Watch: Lesbian Couple Asked to Leave Shopping Center Over Kiss?
The ACLU is now involved in a claim by a lesbian couple that they were asked to leave the Cameron Village shopping center in Raleigh, North Carolina … [Read more...] about Watch: Lesbian Couple Asked to Leave Shopping Center Over Kiss?
Equality NC Plans ‘Froot Loops’ Protest For Anti-Gay Pol
Taking on anti-gay activists can become a bit of a drag: you call, you write, you email, and yet you hear nothing. Boring.Well, in the wake of North … [Read more...] about Equality NC Plans ‘Froot Loops’ Protest For Anti-Gay Pol
Duke University College Republicans Lose Charter and Funding Over Homophobic Harassment of Former Chairman
I've posted a couple times about Justin Robinette, the former Chairman of the College Republicans at Duke University, who was forced out after … [Read more...] about Duke University College Republicans Lose Charter and Funding Over Homophobic Harassment of Former Chairman
Watch: Four Engaging Videos from NOM’s Hate Rally in Raleigh
Yes, the National Organization for Marriage's rally is still continuing, and stopped in Raleigh, North Carolina. NOM Tour Tracker is doing an … [Read more...] about Watch: Four Engaging Videos from NOM’s Hate Rally in Raleigh
North Carolina Beach Club Cancels Membership of Transgender Woman Whose Family Founded It
Rachael Gieschen's family founded the Hanover Seaside Club in Wrightsville, North Carolina a century ago, and now the club has pushed her out … [Read more...] about North Carolina Beach Club Cancels Membership of Transgender Woman Whose Family Founded It
News: A “No” To Marriage Equality For Argentina, Black Gay Pride, Barack’s Revenge
"Breakfast" is served; art break from Downeyes's Blog. Out publicist Howard Bragman and actress Meredith Baxter … [Read more...] about News: A “No” To Marriage Equality For Argentina, Black Gay Pride, Barack’s Revenge
News: Gregg Araki, Cardigans, Zimbabwe, Twinklight, Lubricant
Jailed Zimbabwean gay activists assaulted with glass bottles by police. Summer trend: shirtless cardigans? Anglican Bishops in South Africa call … [Read more...] about News: Gregg Araki, Cardigans, Zimbabwe, Twinklight, Lubricant
Booneville, NC Parents to Hold Separate Prom to Keep Their Kids Separate from Gay Teen Couple?
Remember North Carolina gay teen couple Chase and Jordan, whose prom dreams were saved by Jordan's mom after she stepped in and … [Read more...] about Booneville, NC Parents to Hold Separate Prom to Keep Their Kids Separate from Gay Teen Couple?