We’ve all got a past — some mostly good and some not so great. It’s what happens to us as we grow up and begin to take on the mantle of adulthood.
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Veterans Day 2015: Red, white and blue embraces rainbows, finally!
Long overdue, LGBT military personnel are coming into their own
November 11, 2015 in Editorial
Today, we celebrate Veterans Day across the U.S. On this day we recognize all of the veterans of all of the wars fought on behalf of our great nation. Those who have given of themselves, even be it life or limb or more, are owned a great deal of gratitude for their service. They served bravely.
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After Charlotte rescinds domestic partner benefits, Mecklenburg County can still make right decision
Editorial: City of Charlotte wrongly rescinds benefits, but Mecklenburg County still has option to retain, expand to more households
July 28, 2015 in Editorial
City officials should have kept and expanded domestic partner benefits to include more households not based on marital status. Mecklenburg County has time to avoid the city’s mistake.
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The Charlotte that is, not the feel-good myth we wish to see
Editorial: A progressive city that isn't nearly as progressive as we thought
March 13, 2015 in Editorial
We tell ourselves we are a progressive, can-do, forward-thinking city that comes together to amicably solve our problems. It is the Charlotte Way, we exclaim. It is a lie.
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Joel Ford places personal religion before rule of law
Editorial
February 26, 2015 in Editorial
North Carolina Sen. Joel Ford’s vote for Senate Bill 2 was a vote for a return to old, embarrassing days of widespread discrimination.
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Charlotte: Ignore voices of division, pass LGBT-inclusive protections
Editorial
February 14, 2015 in Editorial
City leaders should ignore voices of discrimination and division and instead witness the wisdom of commonsense public policy and pass LGBT-inclusive protections.
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QNotes responds to Charlotte Catholic diocese objections to report on fired gay teacher
QNotes, the Charlotte-based LGBT community newspaper of North Carolina, is publicly responding to several objections to our reporting made by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte.
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Campus Pride’s commitment to transparency
In reference to your recently-published Community Assessment Survey of local LGBTQ non-profits, I wanted to thank you for providing transparency to the Charlotte LGBTQ donor community on the financial security of the organizations we love and support.
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Don King’s 1987 commentary: Let’s work toward a community center
‘Let’s Work Toward a Community Center in 1987’
November 13, 2014 in Editorial
In the January 1987 issue of QNotes, then-editor Don King penned a commentary outlining his wishes for the new year. Though the commentary is nearly 30 years old, you, as I did, might notice some still-common themes, concepts and ideas with which Charlotte’s LGBT community still struggles.
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Charlotte has many reasons to be proud
Editor's Note
August 15, 2014 in Editorial
This issue, through the generous support of the Hearts Beat as One Foundation, The Bar at 316 and Charlotte Business Guild, qnotes publishes its annual LGBT newcomer and community resource guide, “InFocus: Charlotte.”
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LGBT citizens face invisibility in the N.C. legislature: Democrats have the power to change it
Editorial
May 4, 2014 in Editorial
On Tuesday, Democratic voters in Charlotte have the opportunity to do what their county party leaders failed to do. By casting their ballots for Ty Turner, voters on Tuesday can ensure equality, inclusion and fairness.
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Charlotte St. Patrick’s Parade organizers have yet to learn: ‘Exclusion is not an Irish thing’
Commentary: Local parade's ban on rainbow flags, LGBT identities is prejudiced and must change
March 12, 2014 in Editorial, News
Come Saturday, Uptown Charlotte will be filled with a sea of green, as Charlotteans of all stripes come together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Though LGBT people will be present, they will also be invisible. And, that’s the way organizers want it.
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Give and you will prosper
Letter from the Publisher
January 3, 2014 in Editorial
According to a public radio report I heard recently, the annual World Giving Index says the people of the U.S. give more to charity than any other nation in the world. That is wonderful. I don’t remember the numbers.
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Was Charlotte’s openly gay council member snubbed in committee assignments?
Editorial
December 11, 2013 in Editorial
Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon announced committee assignments for members of Charlotte City Council on Tuesday, with one glaring exclusion. Charlotte’s first openly gay or elected official, Councilmember LaWana Mayfield, now in her second term representing District 3, was the only Council member not chosen to chair one of nine Council committees.
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Choose your words wisely, the world is watching
Staff Commentary
September 27, 2013 in Editorial
On Sept. 18, the U.S. saw its first gay “Big Brother” winner after 15 seasons. I would otherwise be elated, but this year, I just wasn’t.
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Spaulding was a mentor and unique Carolina voice
Editorial
July 5, 2013 in Editorial
With Pam Spaulding as a mentor, I got a jump start on my blogging and journalism career. We’ll all greatly miss her daily wit and wisdom.
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On this day, recommit yourself to the cause of liberty
Editorial
July 4, 2013 in Editorial
Today, take a moment from the celebration to remember our history and to recommit yourself to those eternal words which propelled our forefathers’ seemingly impossible dream into a reality.
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DNC city expenses: At least $1.1 million to companies without LGBT employee protections
Commentary: City Council should amend and implement LGBT-inclusive contracting, purchasing policies, ordinances
June 12, 2013 in Editorial
How many of the companies who benefited from the $50 million in city DNC expenses have employment non-discrimination policies that match the city’s? How much money landed in the hands of companies who practice — or, at the very least, refuse to prohibit — the types of discrimination the city itself says is wrong?
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Government for all or the few? Charlotte Council can decide now.
Editorial
April 15, 2013 in Editorial
As City Council moves forward with continued consideration of a capital plan, they have a chance, once and for all, to prove their leadership. Will they lead for all or continue to lead for the privileged few? The public awaits their decision.
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You speak, we listen: 2013 Reader Survey
Editorial
March 29, 2013 in Editorial
It’s been nearly 10 years since qnotes last performed a large-scale, in-depth reader survey. Starting with this March 29 issue and continuing through April 30, we’re launching our 2013 QNotes Reader Survey.
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Get that sunscreen out 'cause it's almost summer and we've got some great swimwear options for you so you can look super in the sun. We've also got stories on local leather fashion retailers, as well as profiles on some LGBTQ designers and models from across the globe. We've also got news on a non-profit executive who's headed to Washington and a festival's disappointment on shutting down early due to weather conditions. We also have current local, regional, national and global news and interesting features along with compelling commentary.VIEW ALL MAY 19 PRINT CONTENT...
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