AltWeeklies Wire
Marriage Equality Finally Comes to Floridanew
Even if you removed all of the hyperbolic superlatives from the vaunted journalism lexicon, pissed on them and then set them on fire, you would still hazard an errant exclamation point at the events that transpired in relation to same-sex marriage over the holidays when nobody was watching.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
01-07-2015 |
LGBT
Marriage Inequality Hurtsnew
When Terri Binion’s wife was killed in an accident at work, Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage left her with no legal recourse.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
11-12-2014 |
LGBT
The Republican War on Women Explodes in Floridanew
Charlie Crist's gubernatorial campaign highlights Gov. Rick Scott's failures on women's issues.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
09-17-2014 |
The War on Women
Tags: florida
The Perils of Florida’s Refusal to Expand Medicaidnew
Charlene Dill is one of an estimated 2,000 people who expected to face dire health issues due to lack of access to care.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
04-10-2014 |
Health
Florida’s LGBT Advocates Explore Options for Overturning State’s Marriage Bannew
In the wake of the DOMA decision, LGBT Floridians must navigate rocky road to equality
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
07-25-2013 |
LGBT
Til Death Do Us Partnew
The battle for a statewide domestic-partnership registry in Florida isn't just a policy fight. It's personal.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
04-10-2013 |
LGBT
Sick of Itnew
Florida activists race against time to get question on the ballot that will let voters decide whether businesses should have to offer paid sick leave to employees.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
07-06-2012 |
Health
Tags: Health
Shoot First, Cry Laternew
The first of its kind, Florida's shoot first, judge later legislation came to life (or death) in 2005, assuring all responsible owners of guns that they could shoot first and ask questions later without fear of legal reprisal. Now similar laws prevail in 24 states.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
06-14-2012 |
Crime & Justice
An exit interview with Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando's CEOnew
Sue Idtensohn's retirement comes at a pivotal point for reproductive rights in Florida
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
03-23-2012 |
The War on Women
Live, Work, Paynew
How an accident pushed one Orlando woman into the intersection of Orlando's professional-incest machine.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
02-23-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: graves amendment, tort law
Separate, Not Equalnew
Orlando's same-sex couples celebrate passage of new domestic partner registry, but a fumble by Orange County's mayor dampens the mood.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
01-12-2012 |
LGBT
The Land of Abstinence and Unicornsnew
Lizz Winstead stands up for Planned Parenthood.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
10-14-2011 |
The War on Women
In the Name of Love (Pride)new
As Orlando prepares for Come Out With Pride, we highlight some reasons to be proud of our LGBT community.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes and Jessica Bryce Young and Jeff Gore |
10-06-2011 |
LGBT
Hiding the Sausagenew
How ALEC, a well-funded right-wing organization, is grinding out state laws.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
09-16-2011 |
Policy Issues
Planned Personhoodnew
The pro-life movement’s newest attack on reproductive rights raises its profile in Florida.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
01-31-2011 |
Policy Issues
