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Homophobic nurse to retire after harassment of lesbian Marine veteran

Homophobic nurse to retire after harassment of lesbian Marine veteran

Friday, January 20, 2012
DALLAS -- A spokesperson for the Dallas Veterans Affairs Center has confirmed that nurse practitioner Lincy Pandithurai would "retire from federal service" effective Jan. 21 after being accused of anti-gay harassment.
Right wingers call Macy's transgender policy 'theater of the absurd'

Right wingers call Macy's transgender policy 'theater of the absurd'

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The termination of a Macy's employee who refused to uphold company policy in regards to LGBTQ rights has so-called family value christian groups angered.
Texas education board member comes out in response to campaign rumors

Texas education board member comes out in response to campaign rumors

Friday, November 18, 2011
DALLAS -- In an effort to defuse a whisper campaign about his sexual orientation, a member of the Texas State Board of Education has acknowledged in an email to media [...]
Houston mayor Annise Parker re-elected to second term

Houston mayor Annise Parker re-elected to second term

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Mayor Annise D. Parker was been re-elected to a second term on Tuesday, barely avoiding a runoff despite a poll conducted last month which showed her with the lowest approval rating of any Houston mayor in nearly fifty years, and with only 37 percent of the poll's respondents saying that they would vote for her.
Houston newspaper pulls endorsement over candidate's anti-gay flyer

Houston newspaper pulls endorsement over candidate's anti-gay flyer

Monday, November 7, 2011
HOUSTON — In a strongly worded editorial, the Houston Chronicle on Sunday retracted its endorsement of a school board candidate after his campaign released an anti-gay flyer directed at his opponent, calling it “obvious gay bashing.”
Three suspects charged in beating of Texas gay man

Three suspects charged in beating of Texas gay man

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
RENO, Lamar County, Texas -- The Lamar County District Attorney's office told LGBTQ Nation Wednesday that three men have been arrested and charged in the malicious wounding of 26 year old Burke Burnett last weekend in Reno, Texas.
Texas gay man attacked at private party, claims assault was a hate crime

Texas gay man attacked at private party, claims assault was a hate crime

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
RENO, Lamar County, Texas -- An openly gay Texas man was brutally attacked at a private party early Sunday, sustaining second-degree burns and severe bruises, and requiring over 30 stitches to close stab wounds to his torso, forearm, and forehead near his left eye.
Log Cabin Republicans dissolves Dallas chapter citing credibility issues

Log Cabin Republicans dissolves Dallas chapter citing credibility issues

Saturday, October 15, 2011
The national Log Cabin Republicans organization this week dissolved its Dallas, Texas chapter after a series of issues and missteps by the Dallas chapter's president, Robert Schlein.
Male high school cheerleader says he was suspended for kissing another boy

Male high school cheerleader says he was suspended for kissing another boy

Friday, October 14, 2011
ALICE, Texas -- A 17-year-old high school senior said he was kicked off the cheer leading squad and suspended after he was caught kissing another male student on campus.
Fort Worth student serves suspension for saying 'homosexuality is wrong'

Fort Worth student serves suspension for saying 'homosexuality is wrong'

Friday, September 23, 2011
FT. WORTH, Texas A 14-year-old high school student in Fort Worth was suspended after remarking to a classmate in his German language class that he believes homosexuality is wrong.
Gay couple plans to appeal restrictive custody ruling by 'homophobic' judge

Gay couple plans to appeal restrictive custody ruling by 'homophobic' judge

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
A Houston gay couple said they will appeal a ruling in a child custody case because the judge ordered that the divorced father of three is prohibited from ever leaving his children alone with his husband, or any other man who is not related to the children “by blood or adoption.”
Dallas mayor declares 'Stand Up Against Bullying Week' for Sept. 12-16

Dallas mayor declares 'Stand Up Against Bullying Week' for Sept. 12-16

Friday, September 2, 2011
Noting that “nine out of 10 LGBT teens have reported being bullied at school within the past year because of their sexual orientation or gender identity," Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings has issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 12-16 as "Stand Up Against Bullying Week."
Houston judge orders married gay man to keep kids away from husband

Houston judge orders married gay man to keep kids away from husband

Monday, August 22, 2011
In a stunning case of bigotry from Houston Judge Charley E. Prine, Jr., a married gay man has been forbidden from ever leaving his children alone with his husband, reported the Houston Chronicle.
Rick Perry flip-flops: 'Obviously, gay marriage is not fine with me'

Rick Perry flip-flops: 'Obviously, gay marriage is not fine with me'

Thursday, July 28, 2011
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has flip-flopped on remarks made last week regarding marriage equality, telling the Family Research Council on Thursday that "Obviously, gay marriage is not fine with me."
Southwest Airlines pilot issues written apology: 'I am forever changed'

Southwest Airlines pilot issues written apology: 'I am forever changed'

Thursday, June 30, 2011
A Southwest Airlines pilot, whose profane rant against gays, the obese and the elderly was broadcast over an air-traffic control frequency, has issued a written apology to his co-workers.
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