Local Gay Community Upset Following Reported Bar Raid

Members of the North Texas gay community are angry and they want answers. News of a raid Saturday Night of the Rainbow Lounge night club on South Jennings Avenue has sparked an outcry. Full Story »

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by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 29, 2009

A local story representative of national problems. Forty years to the day after the Stonewall riots, it appears local law enforcement is still targeting gays and gay establishments in and outside major urban centers in this country. Wish we could hear more from the police, but it seems they're biding their time and only offering a worthless written statement.

Overbroad application of public intoxication to target gays -- a dangerous, oppressive maneuver that communities and elected officials need to check ... More »

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by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jun. 30, 2009

I most sincerely hope that we will see follow up information on this incident of gross violation of civil rights that border on a hate crime by parties unknown!

This is the most disgusting case of gay bashing that I have read of in a few years- when you consider it was conducted by not one but two law ... More »

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by Glenn LaBauve - Jun. 29, 2009

Cuts through the emotional underpinningd of the story and reflects community concern.

Apparently the FT Worth police and Texas Alocoholic Beverage Commission have there own way of celebrating the Stonewall riots. The very fact that ... More »

Rest assured the people of Fort Worth, or the government of Fort Worth — will not tolerate discrimination against any of its citizens," Fort Worth Councilman ... More »

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by Barry Grossheim - Jul. 2, 2009

The outrage continues, the ignorance exhibited astounds.

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by Bill Hosmon - Jun. 30, 2009
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