Gay / Lesbian

More than 50 gather in wake of marriage defeat in Maine, call on Obama, Congress to lead way in LGBT equality struggle.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Fort Worth police sanctions in Rainbow Lounge case called “absolutely inadequate”

LGBT group renews push for independent investigation after department suspends three officers for a total of five days.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Equality March Texas to hold Marriage Equality Rally following November 3 elections

The rally will either celebrate or protest results of elections in Maine and Washington.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Video: National gay and lesbian task force prepares for Creating Change conference

At this year’s conference, activists will strategize on how to advance LGBT equality and acquire the skills needed to build the political power of the LGBT community in 2010 and beyond.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

UPDATED with photo: DIFFA/Dallas announces 2010 Style Council ambassadors

This year's DIFFA will also take a new venue: the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2009

Same-sex Homecoming bill at University of North Texas left to student vote

By Carolyn Brown

If students vote “yes,” the senate must pass the bill before the end of the spring semester. If students vote “no,” the senate will not consider the bill until summer 2010 at earliest.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

Audio: Mandrake Society Radio interviews Jesse Garcia, President of LULAC 4871

LULAC is also known as "The Dallas Rainbow Chapter," building bridges between the Dallas Latino and LGBT communities.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

Protest set for Buju Banton concert in Dallas

By Rich Lopez

Show rescheduled for Palm Beach Club in Deep Ellum after House of Blues cancels.

Friday, Oct. 16, 2009

Dallas’ Paul J. Williams debuts new “homo-neurotic” comedy Oct. 25

By Staff

Call it "Paul in the Family" -- he’s gay, funny and popping up everywhere.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009

Queer Liberaction to hold Queer Kiss-In at Fort Worth Stockyards

A queer kissing booth, free “queer hugs” and queer kiss-in games are all planned aspects of this fun event.

Monday, Oct. 12, 2009

Buju Banton concert back on again in Dallas

By Rich Lopez

House of Blues canceled concert by homophobic reggae singer, but new promoter arranges new venue.

Friday, Oct. 9, 2009

Audio: Christopher Bates delivers keynote speech during Dallas-Fort Worth Pride Movement

Bates' talk was frank and urgent and addresses far more than the statistics in the African-American community.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

Interview: Blake Wilkinson of Queer LiberAction

Wilkinson talks about his upbringing, his “coming out,” and the catalyst of events that led to the formation of Queer LiberAction in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

UNT Senate votes down same-sex homecoming bill

By Carolyn Brown

The bill generated considerable controversy among students, parents and alumni.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009

Audio: Mandrake Society Radio interviews Matt Goodman, president of DFW Bi-NET

Goodman shares how he got involved with DFW Bi Net and how he revitalized the organization in June 2008.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

UNT student government considering same-sex King and Queen proposal

By Josiah Sorrels

The bill would make same-sex couples eligible for the election for the homecoming court in October.

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

UNT dorms altering bathrooms for sex-transitioning students

By Melissa Boughton

The university is five years behind in creating an environment for the gay lesbian bi-sexual transgender community.

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

Dallas City Council denies HIV/AIDS funding, opens door to higher infection rate

By Matt Burckhalter

This writer says the opposing council members have ignored their responsibility to serve the dire needs of their constituencies.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

Audio: Mandrake Society Radio interviews co-hosts of Lambda Weekly

David Taffet, Lerone Landis, and Patti Fink sit down with JW Richard.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

Alan Ross Texas Freedom parade set for Sunday, September 20

By David Taffet

More than 100 entries are scheduled for 26th annual event.

Friday, Sept. 18, 2009

Fort Worth bar Stampede heavily damaged in fire

The owners said the back bar at Stampede was “totally lost” and the front bar was heavily damaged in the fire.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

Dallas bar Buddies II to close in October

The gay bar in the Oak Lawn neighborhood has been around for 28 years.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009

TABC fires agents and supervisor connected to raid of Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth

Two other agents were disciplined.

Friday, Aug. 28, 2009

Fort Worth police chief apologizes for Rainbow Lounge raid

The Fort Worth Police Department has also temporarily halted joint operations with the TABC.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009

Queer LiberAction to hold Queer Kiss-In in downtown Dallas

A Queer Kissing Booth, free “Queer Hugs,” and Queer Kiss-in games are all planned.

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009

Robert Guest pulls all Rainbow Lounge raid records

By Trey Garrison

The reports detail the actions of TABC Agents Christopher Aller and Jason Chapman during the raid.

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009

Does SMU belong on homophobic schools list?

By David Taffet

Joe Hoselton, graduate admissions coordinator at SMU and the newly-crowned Miss Gay Texas, questions Princeton Review ranking.

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009

TABC report details 19 violations in Rainbow Lounge raid

Disciplinary action is pending against three employees after agency releases its first investigation into the June 28 incident at Rainbow Lounge.

Friday, Aug. 7, 2009

Fort Worth to consider protections for transgenders

Task Force will also pursue domestic partnership benefits for city employees.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Queer LiberAction to hold Queer Teach-in in Fort Worth

Speakers will address the damaging effects of homophobia and heterosexism, especially in relation to the Rainbow Lounge raid.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Dallas police, sheriff bolster LGBT liaison assignments

Activists say Rainbow Lounge raid highlights need for positions.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Queer Liberaction head Blake Wilkinson says direct action tactics worked at Fort Worth council meeting

Wilkinson, five other members ejected from meeting for demanding that Rainbow Lounge discussion be moved up on agenda.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Fort Worth Police report detailing Rainbow Lounge raid made public

Officers report groping, grabbing of guns and crotches.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Dallas Eagle owners vow they’ll reopen new bar soon

Failure to update address on liquor license led to shutdown.

Friday, July 17, 2009

TABC chief apologizes for raid of Rainbow Lounge

By Tammye Nash, John Wright

Administrator Alan Steen acknowledges his agents violated policies and says Fort Worth supervisor has stepped down.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Cathedral of Hope Music Ministry to perform “Our Song Shall Rise to Thee” on July 19

The concert first was performed at the invitation of the United Church of Christ at its General Synod held in Grand Rapids, Michigan last month.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Gay protestors tossed from Fort Worth City Council meeting

Members of the gay activist group Queer Liberaction were removed after they started yelling out in the middle of the meeting.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats send five delegates to Young Democrats convention

Delegates will represent Texas and vote on resolutions, party platform, and leadership.

Monday, July 13, 2009

TABC raid at Dallas gay bar has some questioning motives

From all indications, this raid was about a question over the club's liquor license.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

New group, Fairness Fort Worth, forms in wake of Rainbow Lounge raid