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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.
Fox News invites anti-LGBT guests to mock, smear transgender Macy's customer

Fox News invites anti-LGBT guests to mock, smear transgender Macy's customer

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
During a December 11 segment on Fox News, host Shannon Bream invited former Macy’s employee Natalie Johnson and Mathew Staver, founder of the anti-LGBT Liberty Counsel, to discuss Johnson’s recent termination from her job in San Antonio, Texas.
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 [...]
Big night for openly LGBT candidates in state, local races across the nation

Big night for openly LGBT candidates in state, local races across the nation

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
It was a big night for many openly gay and lesbian candidates across the nation, with several races resulting in first-time victories for openly LGBT candidates in several state and local governments.
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.
Student's story of suspension for speaking against homosexuality may not be true

Student's story of suspension for speaking against homosexuality may not be true

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Last week, a controversy erupted over a student, Dakota Ary, at a Fort Worth High School who claimed that he was punished for merely stating in class that homosexuality is a sin. But when everything is at its peak, the other side of the story comes out...
In memory of September's children -- Asher Brown, one year later

In memory of September's children -- Asher Brown, one year later

Friday, September 23, 2011
On September 23, 2010, Asher Brown returned home from school while his parents were at work. He shot himself in the head after enduring what his mother and stepfather say was constant harassment from four other students at Hamilton Middle School in Houston.
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."
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