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Supporters rally again for ‘Mr. T,” Lewisville ISD’s LGBTQ students and faculty

Former Hebron High School chemistry teacher Rachmad Tjachyadi — known to his students as “Mr. T” — has already notified Lewisville Independent School District officials that he does not intend to return to teaching at Hebron High, even though LISD officials have cleared him of violating the school’s dress code policies by wearing a pink dress to school on “Spirit Day” in February. But a group of his supporters, including Hebron HS students, attended the LISD Board of Trustees meeting tonight...

Supporters rally again for ‘Mr. T,” Lewisville ISD’s LGBTQ students and faculty

Former Hebron High School chemistry teacher Rachmad Tjachyadi — known to his students as “Mr. T” — has already notified Lewisville Independent School District officials that he does not intend to return to teaching at Hebron High, even though LISD officials have cleared him of violating the school’s dress code policies by wearing a pink dress to school on “Spirit Day” in February. But a group of his supporters, including Hebron HS students, attended the LISD Board of Trustees meeting tonight...

The diva speaks

Patti Lupone tells Dallas Voice, “I appreciate people appreciating me.” (Photo by Douglas Friedman) Patti LuPone talks about going solo with her life story RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer rich@dallasvoice.com There are numerous Broadway divas and legends who are also gay icons: Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Holiday, Betty Buckley — and the list goes on. And then there’s Patti. Patti LuPone is in a league of her own. Perhaps it’s her no-nonsense demeanor that doesn’t stand for misbehavior...

The GOP’s new strategy

Right-wing lawmakers using TikTok falsehoods to target LGBT nonprofits’ federal funding Every LGBTQ nonprofit in the nation should take note of something that happened last week, as it very likely will put them under the microscope when applying for federal funding. Simply put, the Republicans have found a new way to go after our community; they are targeting our community by taking away funding from your local community center, your LGBTQ health clinic, your HIV/AIDS service organization,...

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The diva speaks

Patti Lupone tells Dallas Voice, “I appreciate people appreciating me.” (Photo by Douglas Friedman) Patti LuPone talks about going solo with her life story RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer rich@dallasvoice.com There are numerous Broadway divas and legends who are also gay icons: Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Holiday, Betty Buckley — and the list goes on. And then there’s Patti. Patti LuPone is in a league of her own. Perhaps it’s her no-nonsense demeanor that doesn’t stand for misbehavior...

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