More on Jason Johnson’s Expulsion from the University of the Cumberlands
Daily Dose of Queer reader Drew left some links in the comments section of my post about Jason Johnson being expelled from the University of the Cumberlands for being out on his page that I just got the chance to…
Minnesota Church Denied Future Clients after Refusing to Provide Care to a Trans Woman
Last May, Trinity Lutheran Church, located in St. Francis, Minnesota, refused to provide lunch services to a trans woman because her transition was "contrary to God's revealed will." Because of the church's refusal to provide care for the woman, it…
LOGO Refuses Gay-Friendly United Church of Christ Ad
I previously posted here about CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC refusing to air this United Church of Christ ad. It was reported on Friday that LOGO, MTV's channel for "entertainment programming for lesbians and gays and just about anyone who…
Jason Johnson Expelled for Being Out on His MySpace Page
Jason Johnson, a 20-year-old University of the Cumberlands student, has been expelled from the Williamsburg, KY, school for being out on his MySpace page, a violation of this university policy: "Any student who engages in or promotes sexual behavior not…
Danielle Ryan Sues Parsons Brinckerhoff After Being Harassed by Co-Workers Since Last Year
Danielle Ryan, a trans woman, "was mocked and taunted by co-workers at engineering firm Parsons Brinckerhoff where she worked as a network systems analyst" and is now suing Parsons Brinckerhoff. Danielle worked for Parsons Brinckerhoff for ten years when harassment…
3/3/06 H.A.F. Publishing Press Release
Here is the press release (contact info removed, email me if you need it) regarding the sale of On Our Backs and Girlfriends Magazine I received from Publishing: ONLINE MEDIA COMPANY BUYS POPULAR LESBIAN MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, AND WEBSITES San Francisco,…
Mr. Hetero Contest Organizer Sues the City of Worcester
Rev. Thomas Crouse, who organized Worcester's Mr. Hetero Contest back in February, is now suing the city of Worcester, MA, claiming that they violated his constitutional rights when Worcester police billed him for providing security for the event. "Mr. Heterosexual…
Eagleswood Township School Board President Resigns
Stephen Boyd, the president of the Eagleswood Township school board, named the controversy over Lily McBeth as one of the reasons he has resigned. He says that there were also personal reasons behind his decision to leave the board.
Bahamas Authorities Ban Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain has been banned in the Bahamas because of "extreme homosexuality, nudity and profanity." : The Bahamian film board said the film was of "no value for the Bahamian public." Philip Burrows, a theatre director from the islands, responds,…
Swedish Kennel Owner Fined $2,600 after Refusing to Sell Lesbian a Puppy
A kennel owner who refused to sell a woman a puppy after finding out the woman lives with her same-sex partner has been fined $2,600 by a Swedish court. The kennel owner, who was not identified, had initially been willing…