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October 3, 2009 in Cover Stories by Matt Comer
In a week’s time, thousands of LGBT and straight ally community members will gather in Washington, D.C., for Equality Across America’s National Equality March. They hope their march, rally, training [...]
Tags: Raleigh
October 3, 2009 in News by Matt Comer
A center for the LGBT community has been a long-sought-after dream in Raleigh. For at least 10 years, organizers said, community leaders have discussed and debated the creation of an [...]
Tags: Raleigh
October 3, 2009 in News by Matt Comer
Originally published: Sept. 29, 2009 Updated: Oct. 3, 2009 Mark Kleinschmidt, Chapel Hill Mayor For eight years, Mark Kleinschmidt has served on the Chapel Hill Town Council. An attorney by [...]
Tags: Raleigh
October 3, 2009 in News by Matt Comer
Originally published: Sept. 20, 2009 Updated: Oct. 3, 2009 [Ed. Note -- View our Oct. 3 Editorial addressing this story: "Fulfilling our obligations to serve you"] A recently attempted and [...]
Tags: Columbia, Triad
October 3, 2009 in Editorial, Opinion by QNotes Staff
Since the publication of our Sept. 20 web story, “Failed Carolina gay news merger reveals allegations,” Q-Notes has received feedback both positive and negative. We encourage our readers to discuss [...]
October 3, 2009 in News by Matt Comer
Whether it be the 2008 elections, the debate of healthcare reform or organizing after the passage of California’s Prop. 8, the internet, blogs and various social networking sites have reshaped [...]
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style by Matt Comer
In America, the law is supposed to offer equal protection to all citizens. For LGBT individuals and couple alike, the law is often an enemy. The majority of LGBT couples [...]
October 3, 2009 in Beyond the Carolinas by Andy Harley, UK Gay News
BELGRADE, Serbia — There was not a gay person, let alone a banner, in sight in the square in front of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade’s city center at [...]
October 3, 2009 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen
Charlotte Sing and serve MATTHEWS — One Voice Chorus is holding a fundraiser at the Matthews Township Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. on Oct. 12 to support its upcoming season. [...]
October 3, 2009 in National News Notes by David Stout
Compelling data at ENDA hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House Education and Labor Committee held a full committee hearing Sept. 23 on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would bar [...]
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style by ARAcontent
You’ve spent the entire day cooking the perfect holiday feast. But it’s an hour before your guests arrive and you find yourself standing in front of the table, listening to [...]
Tags: Triad
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style by ARAcontent
The air is becoming crisp, colors are changing and cozy sweaters are starting to make their way back into your wardrobe’s rotation. Autumn has arrived and its natural beauty shines [...]
October 3, 2009 in General Gayety, Opinion by Leslie Robinson
You remember Mark Foley. How could you forget him? It was just three years ago that the Republican Congressman from Florida resigned over the salacious instant messages he’d sent male [...]
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style by Matt Comer
A trip to a nice restaurant with a laidback and relaxed atmosphere was just what I needed to pick up my spirits on a rainy and gloomy Saturday evening. I [...]
Tags: Charlotte
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style by QNotes Staff
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking play,“The Laramie Project,” and over 100 theatres across the country will join in remembering the life of Matthew Shepard and the [...]
Tags: Charlotte, Columbia, Raleigh, Triad
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style by Matt Comer
Organizers are gearing up for Asheville’s restructured Pride festival, set for National Coming Out Day weekend. On Oct. 10, LGBT community members in the town and folks from surrounding rural [...]
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style, Drag Rag by Miss Della
I’ll start off with a big ole Howdeeeeeeeeeee! to honor the likes of Minnie Pearl from the “Hee Haw” days. If you grew around these parts, I don’t have to [...]
October 3, 2009 in QPoll by QNotes Staff
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style, Out in the Stars by Charlene Lichtenstein
Sometimes we are lucky in love. Other times we can catch a break at work. But, in the recent past, we might have been stuck in neutral. Now is the [...]
October 3, 2009 in A&E / Life&Style, Tell Trinity by Trinity
Dear Trinity, My niece is getting married and I want to give her some advice. But, I’ve never been married. What would you tell her about marriage and maintaining a [...]
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