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David Taffet
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News Writer, Dallas Voice
Dallas
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State government
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By David Taffet Verified|News Is OutVerifiedMyth: Domestic violence occurs only in straight relationships. Fact: Domestic violence occurs in LGBTQ+ relationships at a higher rate than the general population. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Williams Institute, about 44% of lesbians and 61% of bisexual women have experienced physical violence from an intimate partner. So have 26% of gay men and 37% of bisexual men. That compares to 35% of straight women and 29% of straight men.
By David Taffet Verified|News Is OutVerifiedSpecial to News is Out from the LGBT History Project. When George Harris and Jack Evans became the first couple to legally marry in Dallas County, they had already been together 54 years. That day in 2015, Dallas was the largest metropolitan area in the country to gain marriage equality, and a photo of the couple applying for their marriage license in the County Records Building was printed in newspapers around the world.
By David Taffet Verified|News Is OutVerifiedMyth: Domestic violence occurs only in straight relationships. Fact: Domestic violence occurs in LGBTQ+ relationships at a higher rate than the general population. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Williams Institute, about 44% of lesbians and 61% of bisexual women have experienced physical violence from an intimate partner. So have 26% of gay men and 37% of bisexual men. That compares to 35% of straight women and 29% of straight men.
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Dallas Voice
Dallas Voice is the premier media source for LGBTQ Texas. Dallas Voice was founded in 1984 as a community newspaper. Today we have evolved into a trusted media machine, celebrating 40 years of uncompromising journalism with unparalleled local LGBTQ News and Arts+Entertainment information. Our award-winning coverage reflects and illuminates the fabric of LGBTQ Texas. Dallas Voice is a certified LGBT Business Enterprise with the National LGBT Chamber; founding member and sponsor on the North Texas LGBT Chamber; founding member of the National LGBT Media Association; member of VisitDallas; member of the Human Rights Campaign - DFW Federal Club and Associate Member of the Associated Press.
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Founded: 1984