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‘Allegiance’: an updated interview with George Takei

LGBT Weekly12 years ago12 years ago422 mins

In 1942, their countrymen betrayed those who pledged it. Can a musical tell their story and prevent that from happening again? An interview begins with the interviewer mispronouncing a genuine Hollywood legend’s name. “It’s Tuh-kay,” said George Takei, most famous for his role as Lt. Sulu in the original, groundbreaking NBC television series, Star Trek,…

Just Say ‘Takei’: Tennessee to ban any homosexual language after ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Senate

LGBT Weekly14 years ago13 years ago12 mins

Public school teachers and students in Tennessee may be banned from using any language that alludes to or expresses homosexuality in the classroom if the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes next year. The Tennessee Senate has already passed the homophobic bill, but it will likely remain in limbo as lawmakers prepare to adjourn this spring….

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‘Allegiance’: an updated interview with George Takei

Just Say ‘Takei’: Tennessee to ban any homosexual language after ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Senate