Merrill Holds Out Hope for Gay Couples in Light of Latest U.S. Tax Court Ruling

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., July 17, 2009 — A United States Tax Court has denied gay rights activist, author and artist Charles Merrill his joint filing status, effective July 2009. The determination concludes that Merrill owes the federal government nearly a million dollars for not paying taxes in 20…

When Homophobia Explodes in a Texas Town: Fictional Story Speaks to Real-Life Hopes and Struggles of Gay Community

DALLAS, May 21, 2009 — As evident by the recent efforts around the country to legalize gay marriage, many gay couples seek to live an open, authentic life with love and equal partnership like anyone else. The new fiction novel, “Teacher Accused” (published by iUniverse) by Alvin Gran…