Category Archives: LGBT Publications

This category of My Writing includes my journal publications through the Dallas Voice and Edge Publications.

Bitch N Brunch grows to more than 500 members

A Story by Renee Baker, Sept 03, 2009 Group focused on family-oriented activities empowers women If you were to suggest to Cheryl Daniel, in days of insouciance only of course, that she is a bitch, she will be happy to … Continue reading

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5 questions with Jeff Snook

Ghost Writer Renee Baker, August 21, 2009, Dallas Voice Jeff Snook is the chair of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates in DFW, and he is chair of Sodexo PRIDE in Irving. Out & Equal holds its third annual wine tasting … Continue reading

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From Courtroom to Online Courting

A Story by Renee Baker, Nov 7, 2008, Edge Publications Teresa Cain was born in Mississippi and grew up in Dallas, but she was raised on paperback books. She’s now a Texas attorney with a heart for romance and a … Continue reading

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Law professor and student reunite after fling in Carsen Taite’s latest book

A Story by Renee Baker, Edge Publications, August 18, 2009 When it comes to writing courtroom briefs, her legal name is Teresa Cain. But when it comes to writing about lesbian courtship, her nom de plume is Carsen Taite. She … Continue reading

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Straight-camp survivor starts support group for ex-ex-gays

A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Aug 13, 2009. Stabile fell victim to ‘Purity Siege’ on Cedar Springs strip 2 years ago They what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. And so it seems for former “homosexual sinner” James … Continue reading

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Crime hits close to home

A Story by Renee Baker, Edge Publications, August 11, 2009 Joey “Angel” Avila is not new to crime. When he was but a young man living in the streets of Old City Park in Dallas, he often awoke in the … Continue reading

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Transitioning to acceptance

A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, August 6, 2009. Local transgender couple says remaining visible allows others to see that they’re human When Melanie Blumer transitioned to Oliver Blumer, his counselor recommended he allow his inner child to come … Continue reading

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Compassionate care at the end

A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, July 23, 2009 Hospice offers options to let the terminally ill die with dignity, and to lift some of the burden their loved ones often shoulder When a social worker came to John … Continue reading

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RCD Program a ‘Lifeline” for Those in Abusive Relationships

A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, July 9, 2009 Coordinator Heidi Pyron says Family VIolence Program helps victims of domestic violence gain autonomy, safety, longterm independence It may have been a gunshot or a stabbing or an auto “hit … Continue reading

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Trans-cending time

A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, June 18, 2009. Tracing the modern transgender rights movement from its beginnings in the dress code reform of the 1800s up through Stonewall to today, when Texas A&M has honored trans advocate Phyllis … Continue reading

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