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QList 2011: Best of LGBT Carolina

July 9, 2011 in Cover Stories by QNotes Staff

Beginning in May and through mid-June, qnotes readers had the chance to submit their ballots in a contest judging their favorite bars and clubs, restaurants and eateries, coffee shops and cafés, community organizations and leaders and more. After hundreds of submitted ballots, our readers have spoken! We present this year’s QList, Best of LGBT Carolina — Readers’ Pick.

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New data reveals increased same-sex couples in N.C.

July 9, 2011 in News by Matt Comer

New data crunched and analyzed by a California think tank has revealed striking information on the number and density of same-sex couples living in North Carolina.

LGBT justice a key issue at Unitarian Universalist assembly

July 9, 2011 in News by Jeanette Leardi

Unitarian Universalist Association President Rev. Peter Morales speaks at a plenary session of the denomination’s General Assembly in Charlotte. Photo Credit: Nancy Pierce CHARLOTTE — On June 26, more than [...]

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Equality North Carolina’s changing of the guard

July 9, 2011 in News by Matt Comer

For more than 10 years, Ian Palmquist has played a strong role in his leadership and service at Equality North Carolina. On July 1, he worked his last day at the organization, heading off for a mid-career jaunt at graduate school. He’ll attend Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government this fall, where he’ll be pursuing a master’s of public administration.

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NC Pride’s tax-exempt revocation demands more transparency

July 9, 2011 in Editor's Note by Matt Comer

For such a successful, more than quarter-century run of events, it would seem NC Pride’s leadership has a firm grasp on their responsibilities as leaders of a non-profit community organization. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

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NC Pride’s leadership: What do you think?

July 9, 2011 in QPoll by QNotes Staff

{democracy:73} Read more: Editor’s Note: NC Pride’s tax-exempt revocation demands more transparency

Let my people kiss

July 9, 2011 in General Gayety by Leslie Robinson

Among the security guards at Target Field in Minneapolis, one stands out for his overriding moral concerns. The fellow is a little tin Moses and the stadium is his Mount Sinai. With mustard and relish.

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Preview: Charlotte and Triangle Black Prides

July 9, 2011 in A&E / Life&Style by QNotes Staff

Highlights of upcoming events for Charlotte Black Gay Pride (July 14-17) and Triangle Black Pride (July 28-Aug. 1).

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Gay activists against Rhode Island civil unions bill

July 9, 2011 in Beyond the Carolinas by David Stout

Activists upset with civil unions bill. Bachmann wants marriage amendment. New health guidelines praised. Suit filed for New Jersey marriage rights.

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Kiss sparks brouhaha in Salisbury

July 9, 2011 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

A woman was ticketed and charged with simple assault when it was alleged that she kissed a street preacher, James Edward Belcher of Taylorsville, on the mouth during the Salisbury Pride festival held on June 25.

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South Carolina: Prosecutor suspended for remarks

July 9, 2011 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

On May 24, Criminal Domestic Violence Prosecutor Nicole Howland was suspended due to a violation of sheriff’s department policy 1.12: Treatment of Person in the Performance of Duty.

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Triangle: Gay youth enters Chapel Hill race

July 9, 2011 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

An openly gay youth and recent University of North Carolina graduate has announced he will run for a seat on the Chapel Hill Town Council. Plus: Merger and Boy Scout discrimination concerns in Triangle-area YMCAs and Wild Goose Festival success.

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Charlotte: Royals rugby club awards new crown

July 9, 2011 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

The Charlotte Royals, a local rugby football club founded in 2004, held its 4th Annual Crown Royal Pageant on June 10 at the Breakfast Club.

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Western: Community group fights back

July 9, 2011 in Carolinas News Notes by Lainey Millen

Just Us For All, a group of LGBTQ activists whose mission is to “gain support and inevitability get equality and justice for LGBTQ North Carolinians and their families,” has geared up for the good fight.

‘I Do’ and a whole lot more

July 9, 2011 in On Being a Gay Parent by Brett Webb-Mitchell

In many homes, one photograph proudly displayed is a wedding portrait. The wedding portrait can be of the homeowners, or often times, it is a photograph that captures the idyllic moment of the grown-up child of a parent or maybe the image of the parents’ parents renewing their wedding vows on a special anniversary.

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Heavens to Betsy…the tea is overflowing on the pageant scene!

July 9, 2011 in Drag Rag by Miss Della

Welcome back friends, and Happy late 4th (by the time you read this)! Hope you made some fireworks of your own. I come to you again with some things that I’m excited to talk about, like new pageants and new people.

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Out in the Stars: July 9-22

July 9, 2011 in Out in the Stars by admin

Uranus, that planet of shocks and surprises, retrogrades and drags it’s sorry tail all over our best laid plans. Are you in the mood for stew? No matter what you expect, expect the unexpected. Ouch and ouch again!

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Will coming out stop your life or start it?

July 9, 2011 in Tell Trinity by Trinity

A reader asks, “About a month ago, I came out to my wife, two kids and to my very straight job. My wife was great, but my job couldn’t handle it so I was fired. Did I do the right thing?”