The Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival wrapped up its 21st annual festival this past weekend. An eclectic mix of 28 independent films screened in downtown Colorado Springs, exploring issues such as racism, homophobia, and human rights. Despite their diversity, all films were either created by, or made about, women. KRCC’s Kristin Lynch attended the festival and has this report.
Nearly 100 people gathered recently at the Gill Foundation offices in downtown Colorado Springs for the first ever “Out Voices, Out Voting” forum. The Colorado Springs Pride Center sponsored the event, along with other area gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered-related organizations. KRCC’s Kristin Lynch was there and has this report.
Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate?
KRCC’s Craig Richardson spoke with the director of the film For the Bible Tells Me So, Daniel Karslake.
There is a free, public screening of the film at Colorado College’s Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, South Theatre, 825 N. Cascade Ave. Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. A panel discussion with Dan Karslake, the Wallners, and local panelists called For the Bible Tells Me So: Faith, Families, and Sexual Identity will take place from 7-9 p.m. in the same location.
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At the DNC, KRFC’s Michele Scalva attended the National Stonewall Democrats’ Tea Party. She submitted these interviews, including a chat with the National Party Lead.
Democrat Jared Polis won a closely contested three way primary race in Colorado’s second congressional district on Tuesday. A win in the general election this fall would make him the third openly gay lawmaker to serve in the U.S. congress. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
A 22 year old Thornton man was arrested on Tuesday for beating a transgender woman to death in Greeley. Angie Zapata was found lying on the living room floor of her apartment covered by a blanket. A recent study from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs says reported cases of violence
against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people have actually decreased in Colorado over the last year. Bente Birkland reports from Denver.
Amanda Udis-Kessler, Colorado College’s Director of Institutional Research and Planning, just published a new book titled Queer Inclusion in the United Methodist Church. Noel Black spoke with her about her about her approach to the subject and why she chose to write about it.
A measure that aims to protect gay, bisexual and transgendered people from business and housing discrimination cleared both chambers of Colorado’s state house on Friday. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
Mary Cheney and Elizabeth Cheney, daughters of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and both graduates of Colorado College, worked in the Bush-Cheney campaigns of 2000 and 2004. Mary was special assistant in the campaign in 2000 and director of vice presidential operations in 2004. Liz managed vice presidential debate preparation and was a national Bush-Cheney surrogate in 2000 and 2004. They’ll be on campus to deliver a lecture about their experience in politics on Wednesday night. Noel Black spoke with Mary Cheney.
The Episcopal Diocese of Colorado has formally de-frocked the Reverend Don Armstrong, of Grace Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs. The action came 30 days after a church court found him guilty of several financial crimes.
The first openly gay male state lawmaker in Colorado was sworn into office today. He fills a vacancy left by a resigning Democratic state representative from Denver. Bente Birkeland reports from the capitol.
The evangelical megachurch in Colorado Springs has spent the last eight months looking for a replacement for Ted Haggard, who was dismissed in November after admitting to buying drugs and having a questionable relationship with a male prostitute.
New Life claims a membership of more than 10,000 people. Its pastoral selection committee has chosen Brady Boyd to take over as senior pastor. Boyd is currently an associate senior pastor at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. An email to New Life members from the head of its selection committee says Boyd has strong leadership gifts, significant experience and training in senior pastoral ministry, and a passion for teaching the Scriptures. The email describes him as “a man of character, proven experience, and good reputation.”
A new state law that goes into effect Friday will allow workers to sue employers over discrimination based on sexual orientation and religion. The law is among more than 100 going into effect that day. Others allow gay couples to adopt children and impose bigger fines on big-rig truckers who don’t chain up in bad weather.
The man who brought down New Life Church’s Pastor Ted Haggard is visiting Colorado Springs to promote his new book. It’s called, I Had to Say Something: The Art of Ted Haggard’s Downfall. It’s author, Mike Jones, has received a frostry reception at Colorado Springs bookstores. Both major national chains here declined to host Jones for signings. Independent bookseller Richard Skorman publicly announced that he wouldn’t even sell the book, which he considers poorly written. The gay community has stepped in to show Jones their support and Jones appeared at DJs bar for a signing last Sunday where Noel Black caught up with him.
The Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival wrapped up its 21st annual festival this past weekend. An eclectic mix of 28 independent films screened in downtown Colorado Springs, exploring issues such as racism, homophobia, and human rights. Despite their diversity, all films were either created by, or made about, women. KRCC’s Kristin Lynch attended the festival and has this report.
Nearly 100 people gathered recently at the Gill Foundation offices in downtown Colorado Springs for the first ever “Out Voices, Out Voting” forum. The Colorado Springs Pride Center sponsored the event, along with other area gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered-related organizations. KRCC’s Kristin Lynch was there and has this report.
Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate?
At the DNC, 
Democrat Jared Polis won a closely contested three way primary race in Colorado’s second congressional district on Tuesday. A win in the general election this fall would make him the third openly gay lawmaker to serve in the U.S. congress. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
A 22 year old Thornton man was arrested on Tuesday for beating a transgender woman to death in Greeley. Angie Zapata was found lying on the living room floor of her apartment covered by a blanket. A recent study from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs says reported cases of violence
Amanda Udis-Kessler, Colorado College’s Director of Institutional Research and Planning, just published a new book titled Queer Inclusion in the United Methodist Church. Noel Black spoke with her about her about her approach to the subject and why she chose to write about it. 
A measure that aims to protect gay, bisexual and transgendered people from business and housing discrimination cleared both chambers of Colorado’s state house on Friday. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
Mary Cheney and Elizabeth Cheney, daughters of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and both graduates of Colorado College, worked in the Bush-Cheney campaigns of 2000 and 2004. Mary was special assistant in the campaign in 2000 and director of vice presidential operations in 2004. Liz managed vice presidential debate preparation and was a national Bush-Cheney surrogate in 2000 and 2004. They’ll be on campus to deliver a lecture about their experience in politics on Wednesday night. Noel Black spoke with Mary Cheney.
