Alexa SchirtzingerOne of the messages greeting Katy Trail-ers this morningThe Katy Trail's morning exercise contingent saw something new today: a series of musings on the meaning of marriage. Every few yards, there was a message scribbled in sidewalk chalk, among them: "What is marriage worth?" and "What are marriage values?" There was even some awkwardly phrased Spanish: "Que es valor de casamiente?" with a backwards question mark.According to Dallas Park and Recreation employees, who were busy
Alexa SchirtzingerAt last night's "Day of Decision Rally," timed to coincide with the California Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8, the cries of "We're here! We're queer! Get used to it!" rang out above the roar of traffic at the corner of Cedar Springs Road and Oak Lawn Avenue. "Se-pa-rate, church and hate!" chanted the crowd of about 60. "Gay rights for equal rights!"Some drivers kept their windows up and their eyes on the road, but others honked in support, prompting loud cheers and who
Patrick MichelsMike McKay, of the Resource Center of Dallas, tells the crowd it's time to get angry.Sunday's Million Gay March of Texas struck a different tone than that of the annual Dallas Pride Parade or other celebrations in Oak Lawn. Folks marched with hands raised in fists instead of waves to the crowd, chanted at those in open bars to join them in the streets, and arrived at Robert E. Lee Park for speeches on the need for anger at the current state of the gay rights movement.From Saturday
