Hate Crimes in Austin? Unbelievable, but yes. This past Friday night, two gay men who play for the Shady Ladies team with Softball Austin were leaving Oilcan Harry’s when they were attacked by four men in the City Hall parking garage. Wearing their Shady Ladies jerseys, Matt Morgan and Emmanue[...]
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February 25th, 2010 - 7:58 pm § in ATX Low Down, Pride
Hate in your own backyard? Do something about it.
Fed Court Accepts Challenge of PROP 8!
Today marks the beginning of a trial in Federal Court that will challenge the constitutionality of Proposition 8. Ted Olson and David Boies, two high-profile lawyers (who worked the Bush v. Gore 2000 opposing one another) representing two same-sex couples who were denied the right to marry, are chal[...]
What to Do? Week of Dec. 21st
This is a weekly blog listing fun and interesting things to do during the week in Austin. Please, as always, feel free to comment and leave your ideas and suggestions! ***Denotes places that usually draw a lesbian crowd! MONDAY, Dec. 21st: Trivia: Fado’s Trivia Night WHEN – 7:30 pm W[...]
ATX Lesbian Takeover this Weekend!
What is that? Sounds like thunder? It’s getting louder. Mmm what’s the powerful aroma…it kinda smells like perfume, or wait, no, cologne. Maybe a mix of both? What is that in the distance? Looks like a herd of some sort…it’s coming closer, man it’s fast whatever it is. Now [...]
Victory in Houston!!
History has been made…deep in the heart of Texas. Where the doctrine of the conservative right usually reigns, a mold has been broken. Houston, TX is the largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor. Annise Parker has done it – and she has not only proven herself wort[...]
BIG QUEER BINGO!
Get your dabbers ready…it’s BINGO time!! You know it’s probably been a while since you yelled out “YES B7!” while all the old folks gave you the stank eye. Well this time you can be as flamboyant as you want — there will be no crotchety old timers here ̵[...]
Marriage Equality in D.C.!
The marriage equality bill has just passed in Washington D.C. Another progressive step forward for LGBT rights, despite the recent let down in New York and Maine – which if you remember, just recently failed to legalize same-sex marriage. With this great news also comes some concerning news. T[...]