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McAffrey sweeps special election
By Robin Dorner Editor in Chief Taking approximately 70% of the vote, Al McAffrey makes a clean sweep against his Republican opponent in the special election held on Valentine’s Day for Oklahoma State Senate seat in District 46. McAffrey is Oklahoma’s first openly gay Legislator serving at the state’s capitol. “Thanks to all my supporters; [...]
Why are we hated for who we love?
By Robin Dorner Editor in Chief It is painfully obvious that gays are discriminated against for simply loving the person they happen to love. Whether a gay, lesbian or transgender person is in public with their life partner or just going on a date, it is forbidden that couple hold hands or show any other [...]
Randy Roberts Potts, Gay Agenda makes Oklahoma debut in February
“The Gay Agenda” is a roving performance piece that uses empty storefronts instead of a stage, featuring Randy Roberts Potts and his partner Keaton inhabiting a makeshift living room and engaging in an array of activities popular among gay couples: reading, checking email, cooking dinner, watching television and more. Viewers, who do not interact directly [...]
Corporation seeks approval for rate hike when earnings at all-time high
Occupy OG&E: The Hearings By Ken Townsend Contributing Writer The Public Hearing for the $73.2 million rate increase proposed by OG&E began Monday, December 13, 2011 before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission in the 3rd floor courtroom at the Jim Thorpe Building. Testimony and cross examination of witnesses is scheduled for the morning sessions with public [...]
Same Sex Adoption in Oklahoma
By Ashley Manning, Esq. Contributing Writer Under the current Oklahoma Law, LGBT families are largely invisible. Because of this, extra-legal attention must be paid to protect LGBT families. The State of Oklahoma does not recognize same sex marriage, thus inhibiting same sex couples from jointly adopting a child. In states like Oklahoma where same sex [...]
Serving others is theme on this 25th Year Anniversary of Dr. King holiday – Volunteerism part of National Day of Service
Staff Report All across the nation, Jan 16th will be the day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by working together to tackle area problems. Local residents are so encouraged to join hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country in making the holiday a day on, not a day off by serving others. [...]
The Gayly endorses McAffrey for State Senate Seat
It is not the usual policy of the Gayly to endorse any political candidate for public office. However, in a rare departure from this policy, the Gayly is pleased to announce its endorsement of Representative Al McAffrey for election to Oklahoma State Senate District 46, soon to be vacated by Senator Andrew Rice. Since first [...]
Beans and Leaves are proud to support “The Beautiful Dream Society”
Beans and Leaves will be hosting a special event on Thursday 22nd December at 7.00pm, promoting awreness of “Human Trafficking” The Society will be be showing magnificent photos of the region, hosted by several members (Derek Green) who have recently returned from Afrioca. Please join us at the Cafe’ for this event. – “THE LOST [...]
One Step Closer: OKC City Council makes remarkable 7-2 vote towards workplace equality
By Robin Dorner Editor in Chief Last month, the Oklahoma City council voted an astonishing 7-2 to protect municipal employees from job discrimination by adding just two words; “sexual orientation,” to their nondiscrimination policies for public employees. The resolution specifically prevents LGBT employees from being fired solely on their sexual preference. The measure was brought [...]
Theatre Collective presents “The Hospice”
December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd marks an incredible event for art, entertainment, and philanthropy as the Theatre Collective of Oklahoma City debuts their premier show, The Hospice, in the City Arts Center at Fair Park (3000 General Pershing Blvd). 50% of the shows proceeds will benefit the Winds House, a local HIV/AIDS charity that provides [...]