

Photos -- Wagner High Gay-Straight
Alliance rummage sale
QSanAntonio, August 29
Students from the Wagner High School Gay-Straight Alliance
sponsored a rummage sale on Sunday, August 17 in the parking lot of Luther's
Cafe on North Main Street. The money raised by the sale will be used to
underwrite the group's activities during the school year. Some of the
shoppers who came to the sale were members of the Stonewall Democrats
(bottom row, right photo).

H-E-B scores
40 out of 100 on HRC Equality Index
QSanAntonio.com, September 6
H-E-B (H.E. Butt Grocery Co.), the retail grocery giant based in San Antonio,
received a score of 40 out of 100 in the 2009 Human Rights Campaign Corporate
Equality Index. This is the second year in a row that the grocer has received
the same score. Despite the low rating, H-E-B does have some policies
in place that address issues of equality for gay, lesbian and bisexual
employees.
Van de Putte
to be roasted by League of Women Voters
QSanAntonio.com, September 6
State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, a longtime ally of the GLBT community,
will be roasted at the League of Women Voters at its annual fundraiser
on September 19. Former City Councilwoman Elena Guajardo is organizing
the dinner.
Gay Pride
S.A. distributes $12,000 to local non-profits
QSanAntonio.com, September 4
Organizers of the Gay Pride San Antonio Block Party and Parade distributed
$2,000 to each of six local GLBT non-profit organizations. The disbursements
were presented at a special party on August 27 at the Saint. The funds
disbursed were more than double what Gay Pride S.A. awarded last year.
GLBT
Chamber of Commerce says you best recognize
210SA.com, September 3
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community generates roughly
$4 billion of spending power in San Antonio, according to one statistic,
but that’s not the only reason for the formation of the city’s
first GLBT Chamber of Commerce.
Stonewall Democrats’
awards dinner set for September 6
QSanAntonio, August 29
The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio have announced details of their
third annual awards dinner scheduled for September 6 at the El Tropicano
Hotel. The keynote speaker for the event will be Linda Yanez, candidate
for Texas Supreme Court, Place 8. The event will feature awards given
to five "outstanding citizens" in the community who are doing
their part to advance the cause of GLBT equality.
GLBT voter
registration drive slated for Labor Day weekend
QSanAntonio, August 27
Political activists from the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio are hoping
to register at least 100 new GLBT voters during the Labor Day weekend.
The effort is part of a national and statewide push by the Obama Pride
Get-Out-The-Vote effort.
Local activist to be
honored at HRC Gala
QSanAntonio, August 23
Travis Peterson, a San Antonio social worker and psychotherapist, has
been chosen to receive the Chuck Jordan Award at the Human Right’s
Campaign Silent Auction and Gala scheduled for October 25 at the Crown
Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The award is presented annually to an individual
who has dedicated great time, energy and effort in advancing the cause
of GLBT equality.
GLAAD to offer
media training in San Antonio
QSanAntonio, August 21
Representatives from GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
will be in San Antonio during the first week of September to offer their
"Media Essentials Training" to activists from local GLBT organizations.
The training will be held on September 4 and 7 at the Metropolitan Community
Church.
Chairman
of Texas Democratic Party speaks at Stonewall meeting
QSanAntonio, August 19
Boyd Richie, Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, spoke to just over
100 people at the August 18 meeting of the Stonewall Democrats of San
Antonio. About 20 of those in attendance were incumbents or candidates
for office.
Viewpoint: Diversity
is the key to success in business
By Cristina Martinez, Q San Antonio, August 16
There is a change ahead for all businesses, change that is shaped by demographics
and markets. That change is the challenge of embracing not only diversity
of race, gender, religion and political affiliation, but of sexual orientation
as well. Any business hoping to survive and thrive in the future should
be listening and acting now.
"Rancho
Pancho" explores Tennessee Williams’ relationship with Latino
Texan
QSanAntonio, August 15
A new play by San Antonian Gregg Barrios explores the short-lived but
intense relationship between famed playwright Tennessee Williams and Pancho
Rodriguez, a Mexican American man from Crystal City, Texas. The production
by the Classic Theater Company takes the stage on September 6 and 7 at
the Jump-Start Theater.
Retired
cop charged with indecent exposure
KABB.com, August 12
A retired SAPD officer is facing some serious charges after allegedly
exposing himself to undercover agents at a local park. George Wilson,
68, was arrested just after noon on August 11 at Rusty Lyons Park in the
6400 block of McCullough. According to Park Police, Wilson exposed himself
to an undercover officer inside one of the park’s restrooms. Wilson
was arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
East Side church
backs off on name change for Gay Boulevard
QSanAntonio, August 8
The Second Baptist Church in San Antonio backed off on its request to
the City Council to change the name of Gay Boulevard, a street which runs
adjacent to the church’s property at 3310 E. Commerce, to Second
Baptist Way.
San
Antonio church wants "Gay Boulevard" name changed
KHOU-TV Houston, August 7
What's in a name? A lot of your church sits on Gay Street. That's the
case for Second Baptist Church in San Antonio. Officials there want the
name changed. In order to do that, the church will pay a $500 application
fee to the city to change the name and pay for about $800 worth of new
street signs.
Guajardo
invites community to Annie’s List event
QSanAntonio, August 6
Former City Councilwoman Elena Guajardo, a member of the local Annie’s
List steering committee, is inviting the GLBT community to attend that
organization’s "Celebrating our Champions" reception being
held on September 10. The event will honor three local women leaders:
Ruth Bowers, Hon. Bonnie Reed and Ruth Stewart.
Men’s Chorale
sets auditions for new singers
QSanAntonio, August 2
The Alamo City Men’s Chorale this week announced it will hold auditions
on August 19 and 26 for new singers in anticipation of their twenty-second
season of performances.
S.A.
Unitarians hold vigil after Tennessee shooting
San Antonio Express-News, July 31
Parishioners from San Antonio’s two Unitarian Universalist churches
held a candlelight vigil on Wednesday in support of its denominational
sister church in Tennessee, where a gunman killed two and injured six
others in an attack that was prompted because of the church’s liberal
beliefs, including its acceptance of gays.
Founder of S.A. GLBT
Chamber vies for Houston award
QSanAntonio, July 31
Cristina Martinez, founder of the San Antonio GLBT Chamber of Commerce
and publisher of the Gay and Lesbian Rainbow Pages, has been chosen as
one of eight finalists for State Farm’s Inspiring Hispanic Women
of Houston award.
S.A.
attorney to direct Obama's campaign in Texas
San Antonio Express-News, July 29
The Barack Obama campaign, making good on its promise to actively work
Texas, on Monday named San Antonio attorney and mediator Juan Sepúlveda
as its Texas state director. While Texas is a Republican-leaning state,
the presumed Democratic presidential candidate has said he would open
field offices throughout the state, as much to assist other Democrats
on the ticket as to promote his own candidacy.
Agreement
will put Park Police under command of SAPD
QSanAntonio, July 26
An agreement reached on July 23 would transfer authority over the Park
Police and the Airport Police to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus.
City Manager Sheryl Sculley will present the proposal to the City Council
Public Safety Committee on August 13. The move will no doubt be viewed
in the GLBT community as positive development given the Park Police’s
reputation for the entrapment and physical abuse of gay men in recent
years.
KENS-TV reporter
to anchor newscast on gay network
QSanAntonio, July 25
Ross Palombo, a KENS-TV reporter and weekend anchor, has been tapped to
host a nightly newscast on LOGO, the GLBT cable network. Palombo will
head up LOGO’s "CBS News on LOGO" programming. Towleroad.com,
a GLBT Web site, first reported the news of Palomobo’s assignment.
Stonewall
Democrats contribute $5000 to area candidates
By Lynne Armstrong and Roberto Flores, QSanAntonio, July 23
In an effort to wield greater political influence, the Stonewall Democrats
of San Antonio have issued checks totaling $5,000 to five Democratic candidates
who will be on the Bexar County ballot this November.
In
the Heat (and Luther’s) of the night
San Antonio Current, July 23
While it might not seem so to everyone who makes the drive down Main Avenue
during daylight hours, a modest-looking dance club and a decades-old eatery
that was fashioned from a gas station are an important part of the small
but thriving gay district in San Antonio. Those familiar with area nightlife
know otherwise, natch. The dance club, Heat, can draw up to a thousand
people on some weekends, and the restaurant, Luther’s Cafe, is quickly
becoming the after-hours spot of choice for those who come to Main.
Alva to testify
at Congressional hearing on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
QSanAntonio, July 19
Retired Marine Sergeant and San Antonio native Eric Alva will testify
this week at a congressional hearing on the U.S. military’s "Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell" policy. Alva told QSanAntonio that he was
invited to participate by Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.), chair of the personnel
subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.
Four billion reasons
San Antonio needs a GLBT Chamber of Commerce
By Darrell Parsons, QSanAntonio, July 18
The San Antonio GLBT Chamber of Commerce can give nearly 4 billion reasons
why the best weapon in our struggle for full equality and protection under
the law is our growing financial strength and the economic impact that
we have on San Antonio’s economy.
S.A.’s
first gay chamber names its directors
San Antonio Express-News, July 18
Organizers of San Antonio’s first gay Chamber of Commerce recently
announced its board of directors, naming nine local business owners and
community activists to head the nonprofit organization.
Local activist
urges gay S.A. Dems to support Noriega bid for Senate
QSanAntonio, July 17
Daniel Graney, President of the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus and
member of Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio is spearheading a drive to
help raise funds for the campaign Democratic Sentate Rick Noriega. Recent
campaign finance reports show Noriega badly trailing incumbent Republican
John Cornyn in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
S.A.
researchers find gene that raises HIV risk for some in Africa
San Antonio Express-News, July 17
A gene that scientists believe may have long ago protected Africans from
malaria also increases the risk of becoming infected with HIV, researchers
in San Antonio and Britain reported Wednesday. The findings, published
in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, are the latest in an ongoing study
of HIV and genetic factors in Air Force personnel, more than 1,200 of
them HIV-positive. Many have been followed for years through Wilford Hall
Medical Center.
Pasta and Tosca
a celebration with Italian style
Photos by Antonia Padilla, QSanAntonio, July 16
The Alamo City Men's Chorale annual Sizzle fundraiser embraced all things
Italian with "Pasta and Tosca" held on July 12 in the lush backyard
of a home in the Manor Estates on the city's far Northside. The evening
included a menu of Italian food and wine, a silent auction and spontaneous
musical performances including a lip-synched number by Leonard Juarez
in a red and green ensemble with a pasta-inspired headdress.
Men’s Chorale
hires new Executive Director
QSanAntonio, July 12
The Board of Directors of the Alamo City Men’s Chorale has hired
Sharon Wallace as their new Executive Director. Wallace will oversee and
manage all administrative aspects of the ACMC, including fundraising,
marketing, finance, and Board and community relations.
S.A.GLBT Chamber and
Rainbow Pages celebrate kickoff
QSanAntonio, July 11
Over 300 people came to Luther’s Cafe on July 10 for a double celebration
of two new community institutions. The big party marked the distribution
of the inaugural edition of the Gay and Lesbian Rainbow Pages and the
introduction of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of San Antonio’s
new Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
Photos --
Gay Pride S.A. Block Party & Parade
QSanAntonio, July 6
The big finale to 2008 Pride Month came on July 5 with the Gay Pride S.A.
Block Party & Parade held along the gay entertainment strip on North
Main Avenue. The parade had over 50 entries including several prominent
politicians and three Democratic candidates for office. The parade, which
lasted just over an hour, was by far the biggest and best held in recent
memory.
Congressman
Charlie Gonzales joins Pride Parade
QSanAntonio.com, July 4
Going where members of the San Antonio City Council apparently fear to
tread, U.S. Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez has confirmed to Gay Pride
San Antonio Parade organizers that he will participate in the July 5 event.
Congressman Gonzales will join State Senator Leticia Van De Putte, Judge
Monica Guerrero, Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director of Health at the San
Antonio Metropolitan Health District, and three Democratic candidates
running for various offices.
San Antonio
politicians snub Pride Parade
QSanAntonio.com, June 28
Phillip Barcena, President of Gay Pride San Antonio, the non-profit organization
that stages the July 5 block party and parade, tells QSanAntonio that
he has had very little luck securing participation from local politicians.
Office holders, including some who’ve asked for the gay vote, are
telling Barcena that they are too busy or have not replied when invited
to march in the annual Gay Pride Parade.
Action
Alert! Invite your City Councilperson to the Pride Parade
QSanAntonio urges its readers to contact their City Councilperson, the
Mayor and the City Manager and invite them to march in the Gay Pride Parade
on July 5.
SAAF
nets large donation for testing
QSanAntonio, June 28
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation received a $15,000 grant from the St.
Lukes Health Ministries which will be used to underwrite the cost of providing
free HIV tests to the public. The check was presented to SAAF on June
27 by Mike Manuppelli.
Terrell
HIlls couple knew instantly 'this was the one'
San Antonio Express-News, June 28
"I didn't have a job yet, but I had a house," Chris D'Alleva
recalls, laughing at how serendipity led to the mid-century modern in
Terrell Hills. Returning to San Antonio the next week, he and Tom Orf
looked at other houses, but, "This was the one we compared everything
against," says Orf. They bought the house when D'Alleva was hired
as a human resources manager and Orf, a singer and auction house information
manager, was able to transfer his job here.
The
Stallions bring gay flag football to SA
San Antonio Current, June 25
If everything goes according to plan, the Stallions will develop over
the next year, honing their skills against various local flag-football
teams, and make their bid in 2009 to join the seven-on-seven, national
gay league and compete at Gay Bowl IX.
Stonewall
Dems host discussion on problems of gay youth
QSanAntonio, June 17, 2008
The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio hosted a discussion about the problems
of GLBT youth at their monthly meeting on June 16. The discussion included
two presentations, the first by two teenagers involved with the gay-straight
alliance at a local high school. The second presentation was provided
by Monica Arrambide Director of Programming and Youth Leadership at Out
Youth in Austin.
Photos --
Pridefest 2008
QSanAntonio, June 16
The blistering heat of a near 100-degree day did not wilt the enthusiasm
of thousands who came to Hemisfair Park to celebrate PrideFest 2008. There
were over 40 booths sponsored by clubs and organizations, including one
booth for Democratic Presidential nominee Barak Obama. The most popular
beverage of the day seemed to be a cold bottle of water. Now in it’s
27th year, PrideFest is the official kick-off of Pride celebrations in
San Antonio.
PrideFest
shows city's growth, support for gay community
San Antonio Express-News, June 15
A power fuse blew moments before PrideFest San Antonio's opening ceremonies
were scheduled to start, postponing the festivities for two red-hot hours,
as this year's event faced competition from the Texas Folklife Festival.
But nothing stopped San Antonians from showing up en masse at HemisFair
Park on Saturday to support the local gay community. (Express News Pridefest
2008 photos)
Gay
Pride interfaith service spans beliefs
San Antonio Express-News, June 14
Jews, Unitarians, Buddhists, those who believe in a goddess and Catholics
will be at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church on June 17. Two things will
unite them: sharing their faiths, and their support for the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender community of San Antonio.
Imagine
if we dealt truthfully with HIV
By Jill Rips, Deputy Director, San Antonio AIDS Foundation
QSanAntonio, June 13
Imagine that we let the public know how people really get infected with
HIV and provided them with the tools they needed to stay safe. Imagine
Texas as a model of public health.
SAAF observes National
HIV Testing Day
QSanAntonio, June 13
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation announced this week that it would observe
National HIV Testing Day on June 27. SAAF will offer free 20-minute testing,
the cost of which will be underwritten by a $15,000 grant from St. Luke’s
Lutheran Health Ministries.
A notable
Pride season for Eric Alva
QSanAntonio, June 13
Human Rights Campaign spokesman and San Antonio native Eric Alva will
be busy this Pride season. The retired Marine sergeant will appear as
Grand Marshal in two Pride parades, and he also was just named Public
Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers.
Men’s Choral
concert focuses on music of the 1950’s
QSanAntonio, June 12
The Alamo City Men’s Chorale will close out its 21st season with
a performance dedicated to the music of the 1950’s. The concert,
"Let’s Go to the Hop!" under the direction of Jennifer
Whatley, ACMC Artistic Director, will offer a popular lineup of "oldies
but goodies" from the era of bobby socks and poodle skirts.
S.A. activist
elected President of Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus
QSanAntonio, June 10
Over 500 delegates and alternates at the Texas Democratic Convention attended
the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus on June 6 in Austin and elected
Daniel Graney their new President. Graney is a former co-chair of Stonewall
Democrats of San Antonio and a long-time queer political activist. He
succeeds Shannon Bailey of Dallas in the position.
Gay
Pride groups to celebrate together
San Antonio Express-News, June 8
Organizers of San Antonio's two largest Gay Pride festivals have agreed
to settle a five-year dispute, hoping to further reunite its community
and better celebrate events this month commemorating the 39th anniversary
of New York's Stonewall Riots, considered the catalyst for the country's
gay liberation movement.
PFLAG to
make presentation at Lutheran church
QSanAntonio, June 5
Yvonne Jonas, president of PFLAG San Antonio, told QSanAntonio this week
that her organization has been asked by Pastor Marilyn Lange to make a
special presentation at the New Beginnings Lutheran Church. The presentation,
entitled "Steps to Understanding" will take place on June 18.
SAAF fundraiser
organizing Walk for Life auction
QSanAntonio, June 7
Crystal Stone remembers back to 1991 when she participated in her first
AIDS walk in her hometown of Philadelphia. "I told myself to get
involved in something and not wait for it to hit home and then get involved.
I walked, made some friends and shed some tears and we raised a lot of
money for HIV/AIDS," she says.
HRC
Night at Rivercenter Comedy Club
QSanAntonio, June 2
The San Antonio chapter of the Human Rights Campaign held a fundraiser
on May 23 at the Rivercenter Comedy Club. According to HRC member Cynthia
Benton, the event was very successful and everyone had a rousing good
time.
Guajardo
reflects on accomplishments one year after leaving office
QSanAntonio, May 31
When Elena Guajardo lost her re-election for the District 7 City Council
seat on May 12, 2007, it had a ripple effect on the entire GLBT community.
With Guajardo on the City Council, the community had a representative
with access to all levels of local government. Now, without her, GLBT
citizens must rely on politicians who often are reluctant to embrace our
issues.
SAAF to benefit
from "Project Runway" dress auction
QSanAntonio, May 23
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation will be one three U.S. AIDS charities
to benefit from the auction of a dress designed by "Project Runway’s"
Jack Mackenroth which Emmy-winning soap opera star Heather Tom will wear
to the 35th Annual Daytime Emmys on June 20. The two other auction recipients
are the American Foundation for AIDS Research and the National Association
of People with AIDS.
SAPD appoints
a new GLBT liaison
QSanAntonio, May 21
San Antonio Police Department spokesman Sgt. Gabe Trevino confirmed to
QSanAntonio on May 20 that Chief William McManus has appointed a new liaison
for the GLBT community. Captain Jose Banales has been tapped to be the
point-person within the SAPD who will help GLBT citizens address problems
and concerns they may have in their interactions with local police.
Assistant
SAPD Chief addresses Stonewall Dems
QSanAntonio, May 20
Newly appointed Assistant Police Chief Geraldine Garcia addressed the
members of the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio at their monthly meeting
on May 19. Her appearance comes on the heels of her promotion in April,
making her the first woman to hold such a high rank in the San Antonio
Police Department.
Photos: Spirit
of Texas Brunch
QSanAntonio, May 19
Over 200 San Antonians were present at the Equality Texas Spirit of Texas
Brunch. The annual champagne brunch honors local activists and raises
funds for Equality Texas and the Equality Texas Foundation.
Analysis:
Merging Park Police with SAPD may be good for S.A. gays
By Sam Sanchez, QSanAntonio, May 17
On Tuesday, May 13, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus announced
that he is considering merging the Park Police and the Airport Police
into a single department with the SAPD. Considering the Park Police’s
checkered past with our community, the chief’s proposal may have
an upside for gays in San Antonio.
Gay
couple looks for welcoming church
San Antonio Express News, May 11
San Antonio mom Della Nagle thought it would be a simple task: Go to some
of the nation's largest churches, visit with members and prove to them
that she and her wife — yes, wife — can be part of a Christian
family, too. But with the first church visit scheduled today in Houston,
Nagle and her lesbian partner, Ruth Pinkham, whom she married in Canada,
are facing a rude awakening.
Equality Texas
honors two local leaders
QSanAntonio, May 10
Equality Texas announced that it plans to honor two San Antonians with
awards at its May 18 Spirit of Texas Brunch. The Becky Cross Anchor award
will be presented to attorney Amy Kastely, and the Advocate Award will
be given to Bexar County Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Adkisson.
Local
student sent home over Day of Silence protest
San Antonio Express-News, May 8
Late last month, Ginger Yachinich, a sophomore at Wagner High in Judson
Independent School District, was sent home for keeping her mouth shut.
Yachinich was participating in the Day of Silence, a national effort to
protest bullying of gay students.
Finally
old enough for the Oval Office, Swift throws a lasso in the ring
San Antonio Current, May 8
San Antonio’s newest presidential candidate (and former Current
staffer), Kat Swift of the Green Party, is using her Minervan powers to
shake down the last few uncommitted primary voters to save the world from
anti-human, corporo-fascist domination.
AG
opinion sidelines Bexar needle-swap plan
San Antonio Express News, May 7
In the wake of a long-awaited opinion issued Monday by Attorney General
Greg Abbott, Bexar County officials will not move forward with what would
have been the first legally sanctioned syringe-exchange program for drug
addicts in Texas. Monday's ruling clears the way for the prosecution of
three members of a group that has been openly swapping needles (to prevent
AIDS and other diseases) with addicts for some time.
SAPD
community outreach includes recruiting gays, minorities
QSanAntonio, April 11
Beginning this weekend, the San Antonio Police Department launches an
outreach program to recruit more minorities including blacks, Asians and
gays. The effort begins on Saturday, April 12 with a San Antonio Police
Career Fair to be held at the Police Academy.
Taco
Cabana backs out of catering for GLBT Chamber meeting
QSanAntonio, April 8
Organizers for the inaugural meeting for the San Antonio GLBT Chamber
of Commerce revealed that Taco Cabana backed out of catering lunch for
the April 5 event after the employee handling the order learned that it
was a gay gathering.
Doors open
to GLBT community at Planned Parenthood of S.A.
QSanAntonio, March 21
Generally, when people hear the words "Planned Parenthood" they
think of birth control and pregnancy testing. By extension, it would be
easy to assume that the organization would have little to offer GLBT people.
However, these generalizations belie the fact that Planned Parenthood
offers health services to women and men who are straight and gay. And
that is the message that Jeffrey Hons, the president and CEO of the Planned
Parenthood Trust of San Antonio and South Central Texas, wants our community
to hear.
Photos -- HRC
bowling event a perfect score
QSanAntonio, March 16
The Human Rights Campaign San Antonio chapter’s "Bowling for
Equality" fundraiser attracted 100 participants to the Bandera Bowl
Funplex on March 15 for an afternoon of ten-pin sports augmented with
pizza and beer.
S.A. minister
who endorsed McCain blamed Katrina on gays
QSanAntonio, March 1
James Hagee, the pastor of the Cornerstone Church in San Antonio who this
week endorsed John McCain’s presidential bid, made statements in
2006 that blamed the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on the "level
of sin" by gays in New Orleans. In the past, Hagee has also made
disparaging remarks about women, blacks, Muslims and Catholics. He also
actively advocates attacking Iran.
Photos --
Politicians seek local GLBT endorsements
QSanAntonio, January 28
An estimated 35 politicians came seeking the GLBT vote at the Stonewall
Democrats of San Antonio's candidate endorsement meeting held on January
27. There were also about a dozen more who could not attend but filled
out Stonewall's questionaire in hopes of being endorsed.
AIDS prevention
is not a crime
Editorial by Sam Sanchez, QSanAntonio, January 26
The misdemeanor citation given by San Antonio police to the Bexar Area
Harm Reduction Coalition, a non-profit group that exchanges needles with
addicts to prevent transmission of HIV, is wrong-headed and counterproductive.
In a city where federal funding for AIDS services is becoming woefully
inadequate and where 10% of AIDS cases occur as a result of injected drugs,
the police department’s pursuit of this victimless crime is the
equivalent of shooting yourself in the foot.
Scene
in SA magazine ridicules SA Current for gay issue
QSanAntonio, January 17
Scene in SA, a magazine that bills itself as the "San Antonio City
Magazine Since 1999" mockingly called the San Antonio Current, a
weekly alternative newspaper, "powerfully stupid" for having
published a GLBT-theme issue last October. The item was published in Scene
in SA’s January edition that features the "best and worst"
of San Antonio. Scene in SA is the same magazine that three years ago
fired a transgendered staff photographer.
Gay strip club
opens on far North Side
QSanAntonio, January 14
A new North side nightclub that bills itself as "San Antonio’s
first all-gay strip club" will have its grand opening on January
18. The club, Encounters, located at 4102 Naco Perrin Blvd., will be open
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and will feature strippers of both
sexes. Sundays have been designated as Ladies Night.
Number of S.A.
same-sex couples increases 63% over six years
QSanAntonio, November 5, 2007
A new study released on November 5 shows that in the period between 2000
and 2006 the number of same sex couples in San Antonio increased by 63%.
This increase is significant considering that during this same period
the population of San Antonio increased by only 11%.
Elena Guajardo
to help raise funds for local food bank
QSanAntonio, October 27, 2007
Former City Councilwoman Elena Guajardo is partnering with former City
Councilwoman Patti Radle on a community project that plans to raise $20,000
for a local food bank before Thanksgiving.
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