Archive for January, 2009

County Commission votes to proceed with DP benefits

January 29th, 2009 Comments (0)

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 [...]

Updated: Charlotte AIDS org transitions to new group
Transition to new org currently underway

January 29th, 2009 Comments (0)

An update to this story was published in the Feb. 7 print edition. Click here to read it.
Originally published: Jan. [...]

James uses anti-trans slur, voices ‘concern’ over Meck. domestic partners
Meck. Co. Commissioner Bill James says bisexuals are promiscuous, state law criminalizes homosexuality

January 26th, 2009 Comments (1)

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 [...]

Forum on UNC hate speech held by commission
LGBT leaders urge students, faculty to speak out on anti-gay hate speech inclusion

January 26th, 2009 Comments (0)

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A public forum by the University of North Carolina System for those individuals and organizations wishing [...]

Culture War (reprise)
'Southern Rapture' documents 1996-97 arts funding melee

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

CHARLOTTE — March 1996. The Charlotte Repertory Theatre was one of only six regional theaters selected by playwright Tony Kushner [...]

Prayers for Bobby
Sigourney Weaver shines in a sad but inspiring true story

January 24th, 2009 Comments (3)

She made her name as an action star in the “Alien” films, even winning an Oscar nomination for it. That [...]

An Escape from New York
DJ Escape returns to North Carolina

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

No, you’re not the first to think that he looks a lot like Vin Diesel. Escape (the DJ moniker of [...]

Bi the way…we’re not what you think we are
Common misconceptions about bisexuality from a bisexual

January 24th, 2009 Comments (6)

So this is a bit of a rant. After reading and hearing random inane comments about bisexuality, I felt the [...]

Bisexuality: Quick FAQ

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

Below are some words, phrases and terms related to bisexuality or words and phrases used in stereotypes and misconceptions of [...]

Lockdown: Tang

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

[Ed. Note — Joseph Urbaniak is an inmate at Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington, N.C., and is the plaintiff in [...]

Should marriage be our priority?

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

Should marriage equality be the focus of our community’s political movement?

It should be the top priority.

It should be one of [...]

Revisiting our past could help us now
Editor's Note

January 24th, 2009 Comments (1)

In doing research for this issue’s cover story, “Culture War (reprise),” I found myself browsing through the Q-Notes archives. Being [...]

Caught by my own web
General Gayety

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

I am a technophobe.
I’d be a card-carrying one, if I knew how to make a card on my computer.
My inability [...]

Log Cabin Blues
Anything But Straight

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

[Ed. Note —After a lengthy hiatus, Q-Notes resumes publication of Wayne Besen’s column with this issue.]
The gay Log Cabin Republicans [...]

The best of times, the worst of times
T-Notes

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

I wasn’t really sure what to address in this first column of 2009. I’ll be honest — I’ve had easier [...]

New studies say politicians helped, not hurt, by pro-marriage stance
Freedom to Marry releases report to debunk common political thought

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

NEW YORK , N.Y. — Two national marriage equality organizations recently released reports detailing successes and setbacks for the LGBT [...]

Marriage ban must be lifted, say Scottish gays
Scottish Parliament being asked to amend Civil Marriage Act to include gay couples

January 24th, 2009 Comments (1)

GLASGOW, Scotland — On Jan. 13, Scottish gays and lesbians launched a petition calling on the Parliament to amend the [...]

UNC System hate speech forum held
North Carolina News Notes

January 24th, 2009 Comments (2)

Charlotte
 
CBPM to hold gala, honors
CHARLOTTE — The Carolinas Black Pride Movement (CBPM) will host its fourth annual Dr. Martin Luther [...]

Spring Sneak Peek: Plays, Musicals & Concerts
Spring A&E Guide

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

Looking to fill your A&E calendar for the spring? We know it’s still winter, but it is never too early [...]

Spring Sneak Peek: Editor’s Top Five A&E Hits
Spring A&E Guide

January 24th, 2009 Comments (0)

The spring seasons of Carolinas theater and stage productions companies are filled to the brim with exciting and engaging musicals, [...]

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