Archive for October, 2008
Ed. Note — The following guest commentary is a response to the Oct. 4 commentary, “No support for censored play,” by Norman Flowers. Ryan Wilson is the president of the South Carolina Pride Movement. What happened to “Naked Boys Singing” with The State newspaper is truly typical of how The [...]
I am supporting Obama because I respect him and am excited about his plans to help the people of our country, not because Palin is a frightening and offensive woman who wants to take my daughters rights away. It is not because McCain is an erratic and frightening man with [...]
Hours after taking office, South Africa’s new president announced he was removing Manto Tshabalala-Msimang as health minister. At last, Dr. Beetroot has been uprooted. Dr. Tshabalala-Msimang truly earned her reputation as an international laughingstock during her tenure as health minister. She met South Africa’s AIDS crisis with all the medical [...]
Within the past four weeks, two events point toward significant progress in the fight for trans equality. The first comes as a result of the District of Columbia District Court’s finding in the case of Schroer v. Billington. We spoke of Ms. Schroer previously this summer in the context of [...]
Karen Higgins, mother of Equality Ride co-director Katie Higgins, and co-director Jarrett Lucas speak with members of Columbia International University campus leadership. Photo Credit: Soulforce Q Equality Ride Photo Credit: Soulforce Q Equality Ride Ed. Note – Katie Higgins is the Soulforce Q 2008 Equality Ride co-director. Soulforce is a [...]
Connecticut marriage victory HARTFORD, Conn. — In a 4-3 split decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court awarded full access to marriage to the state’s gay and lesbian residents. With this Oct. 10 ruling, the Nutmeg state joined Massachusetts and California in recognizing the right of same-sex couples to wed. The lawsuit, [...]
Charlotte Guild welcomes national publishers CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Business Guild (CBG) will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 21 at the VanLandingham Estate, 2010 The Plaza, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Speakers for the evening will be Tim Mikkelsen and Phyllis Wright, owners of MikWright, a greeting card, book [...]
‘EastEnders’ kiss enrages viewers LONDON — Some viewers of the popular British soap “EastEnders” are enraged over the BBC’s decision to include a kiss between a gay male couple. The kiss was between characters Christian Clarke and Lee Thompson, played by actors John Partridge and Carl Ferguson, respectively. The kiss [...]
There’s nothing quite like the Appalachian Mountains in the autumn. The trees along the legendary Blue Ridge Parkway start turning to their rich, deep and warm colors at the end of September, giving way to the cool, brisk nights of October. Ah, yes, the harvest season is here. As the [...]
Freelance writer and former Q-Notes editor David Moore has recently published his first book, “Charlotte: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem.” The 127-page tome throws over the decorative rocks in the flower garden to reveal the creepy-crawlies that lurk beneath the Queen City’s manicured landscape. It’s a compelling compilation of calamities. For [...]
October is LGBT History Month. Every day since Oct. 1, Q-Notes Online has partnered with the Equality Forum to present web videos on historic LGBT icons. Remembering the past and the legendary leaders who helped to shape our community is important. Often, however, LGBT history seems to only go back [...]
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve followed the trends in “eco-homes” now for many years. Are there equally encouraging things happening in the world of condos? — Charlie Anderson, Seattle, WA Believe it or not, condominiums might be some of the most environmentally-responsible housing out there today, especially since more and more developers [...]
As summer comes to a close and kids go back to school, the home buying season typically winds down before heading into hibernation mode during the dead of winter. That makes it one of the best times of the year to go shopping for a home, because with fewer buyers [...]
Sun enters intense Scorpio and makes a sterling aspect to Saturn. Not only can we charm shining stars from the skies but we can also store them up for a dark day. LIBRA (09.24-10.23) Proud Libras can become more acquisitive than usual. Embrace your inner consumer and see what delightful [...]
Increasing costs have become evident in every aspect of our lives. In addition to daily expenses like gas and groceries, home improvement costs are escalating across the nation as well. The cost of construction materials has risen more than 10 percent during the past year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics [...]
Hello Trinity, I see my ex-lover around town from time to time. But this time I saw her at a party passionately kissing someone else. Now its been bothering me for days. I can’t get the picture of them out of my head. And, it’s been three months since we [...]
LOS ANGELES — After originally being listed in critical condition following a motorcycle accident Tuesday, “Desperate Housewives” actor and former “Queer as Folk” star Gale Harold is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries, according to hospital staff and The Associated Press. Harold, who played the infamous Brian [...]
CHARLOTTE — As voters begin casting their votes at early voting locations across North Carolina, polls are showing Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) neck-and-neck. An Oct. 12 poll of likely voters by Rasmussen Reports revealed the two senators carrying an equal 48 percent of respondents. Three [...]
CHARLOTTE — The Wesley Mancini Foundation’s grant application period for LGBT-focused funding projects is open until Nov. 1. The Wesley Mancini Foundation’s mission is to provide funding for projects that promote the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals as full participants in the Charlotte community, seek to eliminate [...]
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut State Supreme Court ruled today the government cannot deny equal marriage rights to same-sex couples, on the basis of equal protection clauses in the state’s constitution. The court ruled 4-3 to overturn the state’s statutory same-sex marriage ban. Writing for the majority, Justice Richard N. [...]
