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Dallas billboard company says ‘repulsive’ conversion therapy ad coming down
A billboard in Dallas, Texas, claiming that gay-to-straight “reparative therapy really works,” will be coming down after the billboard’s owner said it was misled by the ad’s content.
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Dallas County to consider expanding family leave policy to cover gay workers
The proposal is expected to win approval from county commissioners in the coming weeks. The city of Dallas already has a similar policy in place.
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Dallas voters approve protections for LGBT city employees
DALLAS — Voters in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a change to the city charter that would add protections for LGBT city workers.
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Same-sex marriage ban stalls changes to Dallas pension funds
DALLAS — Two Dallas city pension funds have delayed enacting measures passed by the city council aimed at ensuring equal rights for municipal employees. The council earlier this year adopted a non-binding resolution seeking equal treatment for LGBT employees. It followed that vote with another Wednesday that amends…
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Hotels turn away Uganda president amid threats to protest Dallas visit
DALLAS — At least two Texas hotels have turned away Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, over planned protests due to his country’s anti-gay laws. The Dallas Voice reports that the Four Seasons Hotel in Irving canceled Museveni’s reservation, and that Marriott’s Gaylord Texan hotel in Grapevine refused to host Museveni as well.
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Gay rights advocates rally at Texas Democratic Convention
DALLAS — About two dozen gay pride advocates have waved flags and signs during the final day of the Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas. Members of the Stonewall Democrats on Saturday stormed the floor during a speech by state Sen. Royce West, whose district is hosting the gathering. Activists waved rainbow flags and homemade signs …
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Dallas host: ESPN airing Michael Sam kiss ‘shocking,’ strippers OK for a.m. TV
After the internet exploded earlier this week with video of Dallas morning show host Amy Kushnir storming off the set amid a heated debate over ESPN’s broadcast of Michael Sam kissing his boyfriend, Kushnir took to Fox News on Thursday to further lament that the kiss was “shocking,” “inappropriate” and “over the top.”
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Dallas morning show anchor storms off set during Michael Sam kiss discussion
Dallas morning show host Amy Kushnir stormed off the set of KTXD-TV’s “The Broadcast” on Tuesday following a heated discussion of whether ESPN should have broadcast Michael Sam kissing his boyfriend on hearing the news he had been drafted by the St. Louis Rams.
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Transgender woman alleges housing discrimination by Salvation Army
DALLAS — A transgender woman facing homelessness has filed a lawsuit with the Fair Housing Office in Dallas after being denied housing by the Salvation Army because she has not undergone gender reassignment surgery.
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Dallas city council passes resolution in support of LGBT community
DALLAS — The Dallas city council on Wednesday passed a “comprehensive statement of support” for the city’s LGBT employees and residents in an effort to address inequalities in city employment, healthcare and lobbying efforts.