Archive for September, 2008
The media is abuzz with excitement about Republican Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska. McCain’s VP pick has stirred up excitement, especially for women in the GOP. But his pick has also stirred up anxiety as well as questions for many women across party lines. And who’s best to help this [...]
Sanford given ‘So Gay’ award COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Pride Movement will present Gov. Mark Sanford with a “So Gay” Award in recognition of his infamous involvement with pulling gay-targeted advertising during London’s Gay Pride festivities. The award is presented to “The Not-So-Honorable Governor Mark Sanford” and says that [...]
Gay Republicans endorse McCain MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The national organization representing LGBT Republicans announced their endorsement of John McCain on Sept. 2. Voting 12-2, the Log Cabin Republicans board of directors stamped their seal of approval on the 72-year-old Republican nominee, saying McCain had “showed courage by bucking his own [...]
Charlotte It’s a real drag CHARLOTTE — Lip Service, the Queen City’s only open mic for the mature and creative LGBT community, is kicking off Masquerade Month on Oct. 1 with B Who Ya Wanna B at Faces Nite Club, 2815 Crisman St. Doors open at 8 p.m. and [...]
The current real estate crisis was precipitated by problems in the mortgage industry closely related to reckless Wall Street players. In other words, the tail has been wagging the dog and that is never a good sign. But as lenders adopt smarter policies to distance themselves from mavericks and unnecessary [...]
Deportistas universitarios en problemas por aparecer en sitio porno gay Dos luchadores de wrestling de la Universidad de Nebraska fueron eliminados de su equipo luego de aparecer en un sitio web de porno gay exhibiendo sus cuerpos y sus excitadas partes privadas. John Marsh, el dueño del sitio web Fratmentv.com [...]
‘We urge all transgender and gender non-conforming people to take the survey. We need everyone’s voice in this, everyone’s participation,’ said Mara Keisling. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force have launched a comprehensive national survey to collect data [...]
Mitcham gets star treatment SYDNEY, Australia — While openly gay Olympic diving champion Matthew Mitcham (pictured) is touring Europe with his partner Lachlan Fletcher, organizers back home are readying for next year’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. “Matt is someone we’re considering, along with a few others, and we’re [...]
Goose Creek, S.C.-native and 2008 Equality Ride Co-Director Katie Higgins arrested at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. on April 4, 2007. Photo Credit: Adam Britt/Equality Ride COLUMBIA — A group of 17 young adult LGBT and straight ally activists have announced their 2008 tour of Christian colleges and universities [...]
CHARLOTTE — OUTspoken, a group of students, faculty and staff at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, will host guest speaker Elizabeth Birch (pictured), a former president of the Human Rights Campaign, on Oct. 7. Addressing LGBT civil rights and social progress, Birch will discuss how gay equality affects individuals, businesses [...]
Ed. Note — In deference and with all due respect to Gwen Smith, who has, for years, been writing under the name of Transmissions, this column will hereafter be called T-Notes. Why are we trans? We really don’t know. There have been many theories for the etiology of being trans, [...]
Task Force names new second WASHINGTON, D.C. — Darlene Nipper (pictured), a seasoned leader with nearly two decades experience in non-profit management and program development, public policy advocacy and outreach, budget management and coalition building, has been named deputy executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, effective [...]
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A history of domestic violence ended tragically for a lesbian couple on Sept. 1. Tammy Starlette Miller West, 44, of 367 Avenue K in Southmont, was charged Sept. 2 with murder. She is accused in the shooting death of her girlfriend, Samantha Leath Gutierrez, 35. The couple [...]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A play featuring anti-gay and “ex-gay” religious themes will be showcased at Winston-Salem State University by a traveling, Atlanta, Ga.-based Christian production company headed by an African-American minister and his wife. The duo claims a person can be healed of HIV/AIDS through prayer and say an associate [...]
Alan Cumming, actor, gay rights campaigner and Scottish actor, has announced he will become a U.S. citizen. His purpose? Vote for Obama. Cumming announced his intention speaking at the Democratic National Convention, according to PinkNews.co.uk. “I’ve got the questions and the answers,” he said. “Now all I’ve got to do [...]
Goose Creek, S.C.-native and 2008 Equality Ride Co-Director Katie Higgins arrested at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. on April 4, 2007. Photo Credit: Adam Britt/Equality Ride COLUMBIA — A group of 17 young adult LGBT and straight ally activists have announced their 2008 tour of Christian colleges and universities [...]
CHARLOTTE — A student documentary taking a look at some of the key establishments of Charlotte’s LGBT community and gay life in the city will be featured among other student creations at the Art Institute of Charlotte’s film festival on Tuesday, Sept. 9. “Manifesto: Kino Lux” will be presented at [...]
GREENSBORO/WINSTON-SALEM — The Triad Steering Committee of the national Human Rights Campaign will be holding three community events this month. Two back to school parties, one in Winston-Salem and one in Greensboro, are designed to welcome new and returning LGBT college students and their allies back into the academic year. [...]
Was Joe Biden a good pick for Barack Obama’s vice presidential candidate? Yes, Biden was a good pick. Not bad, but Obama could have done better. No, Obama should have chosen Hillary Clinton. No, Obama should have chosen Tim Kaine. No, Obama should have chosen Bill Richardson. No, Obama should [...]
I don’t think I’ve interviewed a more laidback person than Jay Bakker. Sitting at my desk, safe from the sweltering humidity of what had to be one of the hottest days all summer, I dialed Bakker’s cell phone number at our scheduled time to chat.
“Hi, Jay Bakker?” I inquired.
“Yes,” the voice on the other end replied.
“I’m Matt Comer, with Q-Notes in Charlotte. Is this a good time?”
“Well…I need to finish up some laundry. Can I call you back in about 15 minutes,” Bakker asked with a slight laugh.
