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ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY REVOKES EQTX INVITATION FOR INTERNSHIP FAIR
Equality Texas has learned they will not be allowed to recruit interns for the fall and spring semesters on the campus of St. Edward's University in Austin.
After signing up to participate in an Internship Fair on campus, Equality Texas received an email canceling the agency's participation in the fair. In an email from Lou Serna, who serves as both Director of the Office of Service and Community Involvement and Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, Serna stated, "In reviewing the mission of Equality Texas it has come to our attention that promoting your organization and volunteer opportunities will be in direct conflict with the mission of St. Edward's University. As a Catholic University, we are rooted in and uphold Catholic Church teaching."
[9/3/10]
GROUP LABELS TEXAS GAY MARRIAGE RULING 'HOMOPHOBIC'
Equality Texas, the state's largest gay advocate, has blasted a Texas ruling that declares the state's gay marriage ban constitutional.
The ruling issued Tuesday by the Fifth Texas Court of Appeals overturns a lower court's decision that allowed a gay couple to divorce and found the state's ban on gay marriage in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
District Judge Tena Callahan's ruling allowed two Dallas men, known only as J.B. and H.B., married in Massachusetts to divorce. But Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot, a Republican, intervened in the case, arguing that the marriage should be "voided," which essentially nullifies the marriage as invalid.
"The court's view of same-sex relationships is uninformed, outdated and homophobic – predicating its decision upon the ability to have children naturally – thereby ignoring the thousands of Texas households raising kids with same-sex parents or even single parent households," the group said in a statement first reported by gay weekly The Dallas Voice. > Full Story. [9/1/10]
HIV TESTING
HIV Testing (rapid test) with New Mexico Dept. of Health (recurring 2nd Tuesday each month) When: Tues, September 14, 2pm to 5pm
Oral swab HIV tests are available during Center hours. Results are returned in two weeks. Call the Center prior to coming to be sure a certified HIV Prevention Counselor is available.
Phone: 575-635-4902 > Full Story. [8/25/10]
GAY NAVAJO MAN SET TO JOIN ARIZONA SENATE
The Arizona state legislature is likely to keep its five-member caucus of openly LGBT lawmakers after important primary elections Tuesday night. > Full Story. [8/25/10]
CHEYENNE GAY COUPLE CHALLENGES WYO. MARRIAGE LAW
A gay couple has filed a federal lawsuit in Cheyenne challenging the Wyoming law that defines marriage as existing only between a man and a woman. > Full Story. [8/25/10]
CHILD OF MARRIED LESBIANS IN BEDFORD, TX DENIED ENROLLMENT INTO SCHOOL
A child has been denied entrance into an Episcopal school in Bedford because her parents are married lesbians.
Jill and Tracy Harrison, lesbians married in 2006 in Canada, applied to enroll their daughter into St. Vincent's School, in June.
Jill gave birth to Olivia, thanks to a sperm donor. On the application, they crossed out the word father on the application and wrote mother and put Tracy's name on that line. Jill was written on the mother line.
They attended the school's parent night on Tuesday, and now, just a few days before school starts Monday, the school is denying their daughter Olivia enrollment into the school because her parents are lesbians, the women said. > Full Story. [8/23/10]
SALT LAKE CITY LGBT CENTER HIT WITH ANTI-GAY GRAFFITI
The Utah Pride Center, an LGBT community center in Salt Lake City, had its onsite coffee shop, Lady Marmalade, vandalized with anti-gay graffiti, the Salt Lake Tribune's LGBT FYI blog reports. The word "FAGS" was sprayed in paint across the shop's sign. > Full Story. [8/23/10]
GAY PARTNER BENEFITS UP FOR A VOTE IN EL PASO, TEXAS
Voters will get to decide whether the domestic partners of gay city employees in El Paso, Texas can keep their health insurance benefits, local Fox affiliate KFOX14 reported.
Last August, city council leaders tucked a measure that extended such benefits inside the 2010 budget, which they approved in a 7 to 1 vote. The law covers the domestic partners of both straight and gay workers, but gay and lesbian couples who cannot marry in the state are disproportionately affected.
> Full Story. [8/10/10]
DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO LGBT RACE FANS TO ATTEND THE NASCAR KOBALT TOOLS 500 ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010
International Raceway (PIR) has partnered with Queer4Gears.com to offer special discounted tickets to their Lesbian and Gay race fans to attend the NASCAR Kobalt Tools 500 on Sunday, November 14, 2010. With this special discount, admission for the race starts at $25.00. Additional information about the promotion is available at: www.PhoenixRaceway.com/LGBT
The track has been working on this promotion with Queer4Gears.com, a
website devoted to gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and trans-gendered, also collectively known as LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender) NASCAR fans.
PIR recognizes that they have a very diverse fan base and they want to reach out to all of them. While covering the Subway Fresh Fit 500 in April, Queer4Gears.com founder, Michael Myers began conversations
with Phoenix International Raceway officials.
To his knowledge, Myers said that this will be the first time that any NASCAR sanctioned facility has reached out to fans in the L.G.B.T. community.
"Just a small push like including the L.G.B.T. community on the official web site of Phoenix International Raceway is a step in the right direction for uniting the different stereotypes that surround the racetracks on a weekly basis" said Queer4Gears.com founder Michael Myers. "I applaud Phoenix International Raceway for what they are trying to do and it definitely will speak volumes towards the gay race fans. It is a big first step."
Myers went onto say, "I started Queers4Gears as a resource for the gay and lesbian fans that already love NASCAR. However, another goal is to bring new fans to the sport. I was excited to work with the folks at Phoenix International Raceway on a promotion for L.G.B.T. fans. The discounted tickets are an incentive to flock new race fans to this great race track without breaking the bank. Plus, the Kobalt Tools 500 is included in the chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship; it's the second to last race of the year, so without a doubt it's going to be an incredible race."
Tickets in turn one and tour four for the 37th race on the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tour begin at $25.00 and are available online along with additional input on the program at phoenixraceway.com/LGBT.
Learn more about Queers4Gears including its commentary, mission, the latest in NASCAR and much more by visiting Queer4Gears.com. > Full Story. [7/28/10]
7 GAY COUPLES SUE MONTANA OVER EQUAL PROTECTION
The ACLU of Montana may have found a way to force states like Texas that have outlawed same-sex marriage to provide rights to gay and lesbian couples. > Full Story. [7/23/10]
STATEMENT FROM THE 2ND TEXAS TRANSGENDER NONDISCRIMINATION SUMMIT ON THE ARAGUZ CASE
HOUSTON, Texas (July 22, 2010) - We, the attendees of the Second Annual Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit, issue this statement to demonstrate our support for Mrs. Nikki Araguz and to call attention to her plight and that of all transgender people in the state of Texas. > Full Story. [7/22/10]
STATEMENT FROM THE 2ND TEXAS TRANSGENDER NONDISCRIMINATION SUMMIT ON THE ARAGUZ CASE
HOUSTON, Texas (July 22, 2010) - We, the attendees of the Second Annual Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit, issue this statement to demonstrate our support for Mrs. Nikki Araguz and to call attention to her plight and that of all transgender people in the state of Texas. > Full Story. [7/22/10]
UPCOMING @ LAS CRUCES CENTER
The Center is open
Tuesday thru Friday from Noon to 8PM
Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5PM
Monday 8AM to 4PM
Take our What's Next Survey.... http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/328847/What-s-Next > Full Story. [7/21/10]
UPCOMING @ LAS CRUCES CENTER
The Center is open
Tuesday thru Friday from Noon to 8PM
Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5PM
Monday 8AM to 4PM
Take our What's Next Survey.... http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/328847/What-s-Next > Full Story. [7/21/10]
NON-PARTISAN COALITION CALLS ON TEXAS GOP TO REJECT PLATFORM
Non-Partisan Coalition Calls on Texas GOP to Reject Platform
A Diverse Group of 13 State and National Organizations Challenge RNC Chairman Michael Steele to Demand an Inclusive Platform > Full Story. [7/16/10]
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