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Obama, Pelosi and Reid respond to frustrated progressives Published July 24, 2010
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” federal case nears conclusion Published July 23, 2010
New Jersey Supreme Court rejects marriage case Published July 27, 2010
Out Australian senator is slammed for opposing marriage equality Published July 26, 2010
International gay couples face immigration hurdle Published July 25, 2010
Anti-gay grad student sues over diversity workshop Published July 23, 2010
Judge blocks Arizona from halting domestic-partner benefits Published July 26, 2010
Commentary: Shut down ex-gay therapy Published July 26, 2010
Commentary: Taking stock of the opposition Published July 25, 2010
Published July 23, 2010 |
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Welcome! Published May 14, 2007 Tridd dot com is dedicated to the gay / straight allies community in Texas… and also to the Texas HIV+ community. I’d also like to welcome our friends who happen to live outside the great state of Texas. This site was developed after conversations with many who fear mistreatment because of their sexual identities. It also answers a gap in services that I discovered in East Texas AIDS service orgs, which is namely the unconditional acceptance of alternative lifestyles and a primary mission to build a nurture the LGBT / straight ally community. My perspective is unique… after living in places as diverse as Sacramento, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Wichita, KS and coastal North Carolina, I can say that East Texas, as a region and as a culture, is one of the least welcoming to the gay community, and the least understanding of HIV needs and issues of any other region I’ve seen. On this site, you’ll find a user’s forum, where you can meet other people who are going through the same kinds of issues as you. This website was created in May of 2007, so come back often. As more people create forum profiles and voice their opinions… the more useful and powerful this site will be for all of us. I’m not some huge corporation — you can read more about me here. I promise to never charge a fee to use this site. I’m in this for the right reasons, as I hope the rest of us are. So whether you’re interested in activism or sharing problems or getting or giving advice… you’ve found the right place. Peace & love — Troy Carlyle |
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My own private Memorial DayRemembering a way of life
It was 1989. God, that was twenty years ago. My life was perfect, really. I was an Air Force Captain, nickname “Magellan.” My fellow officers picked me as the best in Squadron Officer School, which was basically a popularity contest. I had received two Air Medals for courage under fire. I was a senior instructor navigator in one of the most top secret units in the country. Hell, we didn’t even answer to our North Carolina base commander, but to a tiny little office in Virginia, part of the National Security Administration. We were Air Force spooks. In 1989, I had been around the world so many times, I had developed a sort of instinctual feeling for how long it might take to walk it. Yet I was young, only twenty-eight years old. Five years earlier I had graduated from the Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, though I was never much of a conformist. As a cadet, I filmed a subversive satire on cadet life. ... (more)
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Before he bought a blues bar, Troy was in the advertising business back in North Carolina. He was the lead man for a huge Grand Opening celebration for Jeff Gordon’s first car dealership. Here's a photo with Jeff taken during the event, circa 1998.
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whether they are light on their feet.
Meetings for a particular cause are called caucuses. The caucus for gay rights is Stone Wall Democrats. The importance of Stonewall Democrats was demonstrated by the number of candidates who stopped to address us. There was no sense of being patronized. The candidates wanted our votes, our money, and our help in getting elected.
Stonewall started the Convention by holding a now legendary party. Even straight delegates showed up and had a good time. One hetero said, “Wow! The Stonewall bash was something! They had all kinds of good food. Some of the other parties just had potato chips “.
My sense is that the Democratic establishment has become accepting of us. As the chant goes, “we’re here, we’re queer, get used to it”. ...
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RockYourBox — May 05, 2010 — 150 dancers surprised sightseers on Sydney Harbour with a Dance-Off Flash Mob on Saturday May 1st. Organised by DJ Dan Murphy with two dance troupes led by Australia's favourite drag queens, JOYCE MAYNGE and DECODA SECRET. Thank you to all the volunteer dancers, camera-people and support crew!
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Last Updated: July 29, 2010 Website created: May 14, 2007 Hits Since Creation: 579,645 - Visitors since creation: 75,365 Pages Main: 64 - Album Pages: 33 - Topics: 876 Posts: 2,434 - Registered Users: 156 |
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my favorite things. There were lots of events to go to. Several hotels were booked up and thousands of people turned out.
A prime directive is to eat, drink, and schmooze as much as possible. Various causes and candidates throw parties and receptions. For example, a candidate for the State Senate may have a do, replete with food (of varying quality) and drink (equally variable). It is a meet-and-greet where you meet the candidate and size him/her up. You get to toss in a few questions as well. It is kind of like the Miss Universe pageant, where you throw in a question and see |
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Glenn’s Blog #4: So this is Democracy?By Glenn Mallory Blog #4, August, 2010
I have sort of fantasized about being part of the political process. This year, I got a chance to try it out. Some very liberal friends in Lindale nominated me to be a Delegate to the Democratic State Convention in Corpus Christi.
I wasn’t sure if this would be “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” or “Tales of Lyndon Johnson”. Perhaps it is neither. As I drove 8 hours from Lindale to Corpus Christi, I took in the countryside and wondered what this thing would be like. On the way, I spotted a sign at a four way intersection which read, “Save America – Vote Republican”. Was this an omen of popular sentiment?
After checking into the hotel at Corpus Christi, there was a reception for a few thousand people. Some choice words spring to mind: BUSY, EXPENSIVE, NETWORKING, SELF-PROMOTION, SCHMOOZING, IDEALISM. Yes, it is all of the foregoing. Let me try to address a few of these, |
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Get ready East Texas!!!! Coming this September, your East Texas Bobcats present… Reserve your tickets today! Only 100 Tickets for Admission will be sold!
We are currently seeking 15 talented people to appear in the 2010 Season of East Texas’ Got Talent. If you are interested in submitting a talent application please request an application from ETGT@email.com. Deadline to submit your application will August 20, 2010.
All applicants will be reviewed and callbacks will be made in the following weeks. Applicants should expect to have props, music, or any other items needed ready to submit or bring. ETGT will not be responsible for supplying items needed for talents performance. Winner will be determined based upon the audience voting after all talents have performed. |