By Alex Galbraith, Orlando Weekly A Donald Trump supporter is accused of intentionally defacing an intersection painted in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month in Delray Beach, Florida. (View the complete video at this link.) A video posted to Facebook shows the truck of 20-year-old local Alexander Jerich pulling burnouts in his truck to leave…
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Kiki with Akasha: San Antonio dancer Antonio Padron dishes about his turn on HBO’s ‘Legendary’
Jennie Livingston’s cult documentary Paris Is Burning and — like it or not — the music video for Madonna’s derivative anthem “Vogue” will forever pop up in conversations about ballroom culture. But as famed critic Guy Trebay pointed out in a 2000 Village Voice story dubbed “Legends of the Ball,” those two 1990 works are…
Texas attorney general says state board can’t ban social workers from discriminating against LGBTQ or disabled people
In a nonbinding opinion, Ken Paxton said the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council doesn’t have the authority to punish social workers who refuse service to clients based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or disability status. By Isabella Zou, The Texas Tribune Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a nonbinding legal opinion Monday that…
San Antonio high school graduation walk goes viral after student shows off revealing dress under robe
First, a Southwest Legacy High School grad recently landed in hot water for displaying a Mexican flag at her commencement, and now a Clark High School student is getting grief over a graduation unveiling that went viral. The complete video can be viewed at this link. Northside ISD officials told news site MySA that they…
Texas bakery comes under fire for rainbow Pride Month cookies, but crowds step up to support it
When Lufkin, Texas bakery Confections posted to Facebook to spread a message of “More love, Less hate,” owners Dawn and Miranda Dolder weren’t expecting to receive the latter in spades. But after a post highlighting the shop’s special rainbow-striped Pride Month sweets, the Dolder sisters revealed that they’d gotten backlash in the form of lost…
Full slate of events mark celebration of Pride Month in San Antonio
Community members and businesses across the city are offering events and fundraisers for San Antonio’s LGBTQ+ community, including new ones and old favorites. Whether you’re hoping for a night out on the town or looking to celebrate from the comfort of your own home, there’s something for you. “de los otros” Acclaimed San Antonio artist…
Assclown Alert: These Texas GOP lawmakers voted to inflict harm on transgender kids for political points
Assclown Alert is a San Antonio Current column of opinion, analysis and snark. At the tail end of the recently completed legislative session, Democrats in the Texas House successfully ran down the clock on Senate Bill 29, a toxic proposal that would bar transgender student athletes from playing on sports teams corresponding to the gender…
New Yelp search filter makes it easier to find LGBTQ-owned businesses in San Antonio
LGBTQ-owned businesses in San Antonio now have another way to raise their profiles, thanks to a new feature on online review platform Yelp. Citing an increase in searches for LGBTQ-owned businesses, Yelp on Monday introduced a new business attribute that will allow owners to self-identify as LGBTQ-owned and Open to All walks of life. Open…
Texas GOP’s bills targeting transgender children have exacted a mental health toll, even if they don’t become law
As the clock ticks on this year’s legislative session, the House scheduled a Tuesday floor debate for a bill that would limit transgender children’s sports team participation. Other GOP bills that would restrict or punish transition-related health care, like puberty blockers, missed a key Sunday deadline to advance. By Megan Munce, The Texas Tribune Houston…
Assclown Alert: Unpacking Patrick Von Dohlen’s absurd allegations against Councilman John Courage
Assclown Alert is a San Antonio Current column of opinion, analysis and snark. San Antonio Councilman John Courage may be a lot of things — a retired teacher, a former Air Force police officer and a guy with some progressive ideas elected in the traditionally conservative-leaning District 9. But one thing we’re pretty sure he…