Tag "LGBT"
Court Rules LGBT Ordinance Illegal
About 100 Fayetteville residents gathered to protest against an Arkansas Supreme Court decision that ruled an LGBT protection ordinance was illegal, Friday, Feb. 24.
How Sex Positive Is Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is renown for keeping it “funky.” But does that mean it’s receptive and supportive to expression of sexuality?
The Lowdown on Ordinance 5781
Early voting for the Sept. 8 special election for a new civil rights ordinance began Tuesday.
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized
Friday, June 26 was an emotional, roller-coaster day for Rick McCormick and his partner, Jackie Blair.
Arkansas Senate Bars Local Protections For LGBTQ
A controversial law that will bar Arkansas cities from drafting civil rights laws similar to Fayetteville’s Ordinance 119 passed late Monday, Feb. 23.
Fayetteville Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Passes
The Fayetteville City Council voted 6-2 to pass a controversial Anti-Discrimination city ordinance near the end of a 10 hour-long council meeting that ended early Wednesday morning.
Everything You Need To Know About the Fayetteville Civil Rights Ordinance Proposal
The Free Weekly contacted Kit Williams, Fayetteville city attorney, for some legal clarification of the ordinance, and what it would enact, to clear up any potential misconceptions.
Civil Rights Bill Meets Opposition
The Fayetteville City Council met last Tuesday to discuss a bill that would bring about true enforcement of civil rights in Fayetteville.
Queer and Transgender: A Wider View
I’m fascinated that anyone in Fayetteville would suffer from gender madness. As a typical Fayettevillain (peace activist, musician, etc), imagine my surprise when I looked at the list of folks who would repeal our new anti-discrimination law (hogtownhaters.com), and found names of folks I love.