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[...]
Posts Tagged ‘lgbt’
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[...]
Faith, Love and Peace at MCC Austin
For many women in our community, reconciling a lesbian life with a spiritual faith can be difficult without the right support, especially when many religious communities are not fully accepting (if at all). MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks offers a very different experience. It’s a chapter of the[...]
December 12th, 2009 - 10:17 am § in ATX Low Down, Scene
Sometimes, Two Mommas are Better than One
Being a mom ain’t easy. And for lesbian moms, it can be even more challenging. Once you get past the fertility clinic visits, sperm donor evaluations, adoptions, or even a transition to a new lesbian life with little ones in tow, sometimes the most important part is just knowing you’re n[...]
December 9th, 2009 - 8:51 am § in ATX Low Down, Scene
Better than Sex? It better be…
If you’ve ever been to VIVO restaurant in East Austin, I bet you can easily recall their tagline: “Better than Sex…TexMex!” Well they’re at it again. VIVO’s opening a new location up north—and kicking off the fun on Thursday with an LGBT event! Free food and beverages and a room full o[...]
Out Lesbian in the Race for Houston Mayor
Something inspiring is happening in Houston. For the first time, an openly gay woman has entered the Mayoral race in the generally conservative city of Houston, TX. Right now you are probably thinking “Wow..bold move!” But wait it gets better — she could actually win! Annis[...]
November 23rd, 2009 - 8:30 pm § in Sports
“Stop Looking at My Ass and Run!”
Capital City Front Runners of Austin are looking to better diversify their running crew by bringing on board more lesbians! Yes, it’s true – they’ve been so desperate for female members that they’ve even had B.Y.O.L. (Bring Your Own Lesbian) running days. If you haven’t heard of the grou[...]
November 11th, 2009 - 9:57 am § in News
Absolut-ly No Label!
Absolut Vodka comes out in support of LGBT rights and launches a new bottle with no label or logo. The metaphor is further emphasized in the company’s slogan: “In An ABSOLUT World, There Are No Labels.” Through this new initiative, the brand is challenging labels and prejudice to make th[...]