Archive for January, 2009
Originally published: Jan. 29, 2009, 6:12 p.m.Updated: Jan. 29, 2009, 7:54 p.m. CHARLOTTE — At a private retreat Thursday afternoon, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of moving forward on the possibility of offering domestic partner benefits to county employees. Commissioners voted 6-3 along party lines in [...]
An update to this story was published in the Feb. 7 print edition. Click here to read it. Originally published: Jan. 29, 2009, 10:51 a.m. Updated: Jan. 31, 2009, 11:18 a.m. CHARLOTTE — The largest AIDS service organization in North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area, on the verge of closing, has [...]
Originally published: Jan. 26, 2009, 9:16 p.m. Updated: Jan. 27, 2009, 8:00 a.m. CHARLOTTE — On Monday, Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James (R) sent an email blast to constituents and Charlotte citizens decrying an upcoming Commission discussion on domestic partner benefits for same-sex partners of county employees. His email blast [...]
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A public forum by the University of North Carolina System for those individuals and organizations wishing to provide feedback on a proposed hate speech policy addition to the system’s student codes of conduct was held on Jan. 15 at the Spangler Center. The forum was held [...]
CHARLOTTE — March 1996. The Charlotte Repertory Theatre was one of only six regional theaters selected by playwright Tony Kushner to present his seven-hour, two-part production, “Angels in America.” Praised by art critics and activists the world over, “Angels” delved headlong into the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s, examining themes [...]
She made her name as an action star in the “Alien” films, even winning an Oscar nomination for it. That was only the beginning. Over the years, Sigourney Weaver has shown herself to be an actor of rare depth, sensitivity and versatility. In her new film, “Prayers For Bobby,” which [...]
No, you’re not the first to think that he looks a lot like Vin Diesel. Escape (the DJ moniker of Jeff Jonas) has the same sexy vibe, confident attitude and charming demeanor that makes you want to take your shirt off — quickly. Stand in line Sally, most times this [...]
So this is a bit of a rant. After reading and hearing random inane comments about bisexuality, I felt the need to clear up some common misconceptions about bisexuals. We are not all sex fiends out to do everyone and everything. When many guys think of “bisexual,” the terms “sex” [...]
Below are some words, phrases and terms related to bisexuality or words and phrases used in stereotypes and misconceptions of bisexuals. bi-curious — describes a person who might be homosexual or heterosexual and is questioning his or her sexual orientation. A bi-curious person might show interest or attraction that would [...]
[Ed. Note — Joseph Urbaniak is an inmate at Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington, N.C., and is the plaintiff in a pending lawsuit against the N.C. Department of Corrections to secure the right of LGBT prisoners to possess non-sexual, LGBT-themed books, newspapers and magazines. Q-Notes is publishing a collection of [...]
Should marriage equality be the focus of our community’s political movement? It should be the top priority. It should be one of only several priorities. We should focus on other issues, while working on marriage as well. We should forget marriage equality for now. I’m not sure. View Results See [...]
In doing research for this issue’s cover story, “Culture War (reprise),” I found myself browsing through the Q-Notes archives. Being the history geek I am, I didn’t much mind what others might call a menial, humdrum task; in fact, it was quite interesting. The “Angels in America” controversy in Charlotte [...]
I am a technophobe. I’d be a card-carrying one, if I knew how to make a card on my computer. My inability to cope with technology is now officially hurting my career. A columnist needs readers and in this era readers find columns on the internet. But my website has [...]
[Ed. Note —After a lengthy hiatus, Q-Notes resumes publication of Wayne Besen’s column with this issue.] The gay Log Cabin Republicans are broke and their party is seriously broken. The group’s $100,000 debt comes at a time when the GOP is indebted more than ever to extremists. Instead of learning [...]
I wasn’t really sure what to address in this first column of 2009. I’ll be honest — I’ve had easier years than the last, emotionally. I’d be willing to bet that most, if not all, of us have faced depression at one time or another. Being trans tends toward isolation [...]
NEW YORK , N.Y. — Two national marriage equality organizations recently released reports detailing successes and setbacks for the LGBT community and its fight for marriage equality. Freedom to Marry, based in New York, released a report on the electoral successes of politicians who voiced support for same-sex couples’ right [...]
GLASGOW, Scotland — On Jan. 13, Scottish gays and lesbians launched a petition calling on the Parliament to amend the Scottish Marriage Act of 1977 to allow same-sex couples to legally marry. Spearheading the campaign is the Glasgow-based Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network (LGBTN). The petition also calls on [...]
Charlotte CBPM to hold gala, honors CHARLOTTE — The Carolinas Black Pride Movement (CBPM) will host its fourth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leadership Honors & Gala Reception on Jan. 24 at the Urban League of the Central Carolinas, 740 W. 5th St. at 7 p.m. Theme [...]
Looking to fill your A&E calendar for the spring? We know it’s still winter, but it is never too early to catch up on all the great performances heading our way as local arts groups gear up for their spring seasons. Check out the upcoming plays, musicals, concerts and other [...]
The spring seasons of Carolinas theater and stage productions companies are filled to the brim with exciting and engaging musicals, plays, concerts and other entertaining and must-see performances. Wading through the seemingly endless lists of upcoming arts productions, there were a few that really caught my eye. These are definitely [...]
