A big, thankful HELLO to our YFT Family!
Every Turkey Has Its Day, and Every Diva Has Her Gay!
We are cordially inviting each of you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Youth First Texas on Thursday, …

(TREYCRUZ.COM) — The world took a miraculous turn Nov. 4 for –hopefully — the best with the election of President-Elect Barack Obama. A few hours later we found out that California’s Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage, had passed. Without a doubt that was one of the biggest disappointment in politics that I have ever endured.

Now I have something to smile about… at Change.gov, Obama has laid out his plans for the LGBT community which includes: 1) Combating workplace discrimination, 2) Expand Hate Crimes Statutes, 3) Support Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT Couples, 4) Oppose a Constitutional Ban on Same-Sex Marriage, 5) Repeal Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell, 6) Promote AIDS Prevention, 7) Expand Adoption Rights and Empower Women to Prevent HIV/AIDS.

That’s a lot to do in four years. Do you think he can make it happen? Let’s hope he can fulfill all his promises.

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The City of Dallas was one of hundreds that participated in a nationwide protest against the passage of California’s Proposition 8 which bans gay marriage.
The passing of Prop 8 caused a week long protest in …

Since the elections, tens of thousands of people have been pouring into the streets throughout California in protest over the passing of Prop 8. Dallas’ Protest is part of a nationwide peaceful day of action against Prop 8. This effort coordinated through the website www.JoinTheImpact.com will take place at exactly the same time this coming Saturday in front of City Halls throughout the country.

Did you know suicide is the NUMBER ONE cause of death for GLBTQ youth? Did you know that 50% of GLBTQ youth have attempted suicide at least ONCE in their lifetime? Did you know that …

DALLAS (POPWIRED) — Renowned writer and director Del shores paid a visit to North Texas’ gay and lesbian youths Friday at the Youth First Texas center during his visit in Dallas for a very personal and intimate Q&A session with the youngsters.

Shores, 50, known for his writing in “Queer as Folks”, “Dharma & Greg”, and LOGO’s biggest hit “Sordid Lives” was in town to cast his latest play, “The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife.”

Alongside Shores was his life partner and actor Jason Dottley, 27, in which the duo brought roars of laughter to the room with their classy charm and stunning good looks.

Well today is the day. It’s November 4, 2008… which means that it’s time to vote! So go to your nearest voting booth and punch that ticket! Be strong and be heard.