GLBT News From Around The World…
Each week, QC will be bringing you GLBT News from around the world. At QC, we strive to bring you the best in adult sites, pictures, and gayness. So now we are adding some news to help keep you informed of what’s going on in our world. This saves you the long searches of finding what is going on right now and the top headlines that effect our community. Please feel free to discuss the articles and or offer opinions or your views. QC is always interested in what you think and have to say. I was asked to start adding some commentary to each news item. I have done so with each as a “My Take On It.”
Gay-Marriage Opponent Wants Judge Ousted
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A state lawmaker Tuesday called for a Baltimore judge to be impeached for a ruling in favor of gay couples.
“The public trust has been violated,” said Republican Delegate Don Dwyer. “It is our duty, our obligation and our responsibility to hold the court accountable.”
Baltimore Circuit Court Judge M. Brooke Murdock ruled last month that a law banning same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, although she stayed the decision while an appeals court considers the case.
Dwyer’s impeachment resolution was sent to committee with no debate. Dwyer previously sponsored a failed proposal to change the state constitution to ban gay marriage. The legislature hasn’t impeached a judge in more than 100 years.
My Take on it: Wow, and now we are impeaching judges because we don’t agree with their rulings? This is a disgusting attempt at prejudice and will not happen.
Prison over African “gay slur”
A newspaper editor in Cameroon has been jailed, after he published a list of politicians and celebrities that he believed to be gay.
My take on it: I appreciate the fact that this “journalist” who did not follow ethics and used libelous sensationalism to further his personal interest is being punished.
ASU begins gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender ally program
A new group on campus, Appalachian Allies, encourages awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues, such as “coming out.”
The program, initiated by Appalachian State University’s GLBT task force, is kicking off its first semester.
Appalachian Allies promotes “ a visible network of people passionate about GLBT acceptance and rights,” said Laura A. Bethune, a senior management major and GLBT task force member.
My Take on it: Applauds. I appreciate every campus that takes up helping the GLBT community.
Chancellor Denton named GLBT Educator of the Year
Chancellor Denice D. Denton received the 2006 Educator Award from the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP).
My Take on it: I said it once, I’ll say it again: Teaching is a passion for changing the hearts, minds and souls of our youth. Greatness comes within, not in the packaging.
Ex-soldier who’s gay to discuss Army life
A gay ex-soldier from Tucson who left the Army after a fellow soldier assaulted him is not going away quietly.
“We’re losing good soldiers because of this stupid policy,” said Lawson, who was training to become a military intelligence specialist at the fort, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. He was honorably discharged in January at his own request, saying he feared for his safety after the assault.
My Take on it: Amen brother, stand up, shout it out and be heard. Change starts from those who refuse to be put in the corner with tape on their mouth. Fear is not standing up for what is right. Courage is the ability to speak the truth.
Thanks to bikers
I think the city of Lincoln should tip its hat to the 100-plus bikers who showed up at Saturday’s memorial for 1st Lt. Garrison Avery and give them a public thank-you.
God bless these men and women who took time out of their weekend to come stand in the cold to provide a shield from the sickening display from Fred Phelps’ small group of cowards. The attempts to promote hatred, intolerance and violence toward homosexuals in the name of their “God” are vile and disgusting.
My Take on it: I refuse to call him Rev. So, False-Prophet Phelps may scream and wave hate, but he is bring every community together that he touches. Communities stand together, GLBT and Hetero, to shut down the hate Phelps’ demons spew from their hearts of darkness.
