Then There's This: Redemption, Texas

Theatre en Bloc Brings one gay rights activist's fight to the stage

"...that by shining a spotlight on the work of Dianne Hardy-Garcia – the inspiration for Bailey's play – the..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...almost a decade it's the only line of work Dianne Hardy-Garcia has known. As the executive director of the..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Brigid Shea resigns from the Save Our Springs pac over the board's refusal to endorse Kirk Watson for mayor; Millennium March on Washington is April 30.

"...big Millennium March on Washington, for which Austin's own Dianne Hardy-Garcia has been organizing efforts for the past six..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Dianne Hardy-Garcia, president of LGRL, believes that the news of..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Domestic Bliss

As gays and lesbians gain acceptance in society, more and more companies are offering health care benefits to their employees' domestic partners.

"...benefits are about more than just equal pay, says Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Austin-based Lesbian/ Gay Rights..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Hardy-Garcia: A Real Advocate..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Hardy-Garcia: A Real Advocate..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

The Hate Crimes Debate

Murders of Gay Men Cause Concern

"...Dianne Hardy-Garcia of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas is..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Just Outside Redemption

For celebrating one of the rare wins in hate crimes legislation in Texas, this play is worthy

"...folk, Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby of Texas leader Dianne Hardy-Garcia (Suzanne Balling) addresses the audience directly, listing by..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Arts Review by Dan Solomon

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"..."a crime is a crime is a crime" reasoning. Dianne Hardy-Garcia with the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby points out..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Naked City

Friends mark the passing of a veteran gay rights activist.

"...causes. No one was more thrilled than then-LGRL Director Dianne Hardy-Garcia; she rewarded him with a paid staff position,..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hanging Fire

"...Dianne Hardy-Garcia of the Lesbian and Gay Rights Lobby of..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Rick Perry signs the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, giving his political supporters and opponents new ammunition.

"...in the new statute, which takes effect Sept. 1. Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Chamber releases results of AISD parent satisfaction survey; Larry Faulkner threatens disciplinary action against University of Texas staff members who join sick-out; Log Cabin Republicans happy with strides made in GOP party; Mary Cheney has made several visits to Austin; Green Party secures a spot on the statewide ballot; Libertarian Party presidential candidate Harry Browne comes to Austin.

"...that. "She did an awesome job for Coors," said Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Media Clips

Texas Triangle fires its longtime co-editor, spurring controversy over the direction of its coverage.

"...and the Metropolitan Community Church. (MMOW's executive director is Dianne Hardy-Garcia of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas)...."

April 7, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Candidates line up to run for Rep. Sherri Greenberg's seat; Austin police disagree with Chief Stan Knee's defense of officer who entered Matthew McConaughey's home; LGRL's Dianne Hardy-Garcia is off to Washington to organize a big march, BFI has received its valuation in the city's condemnation process.

"...Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bloody Murders

Gay Rights Lobby's Quiet Fight for Hate Crimes Bill

"...LGRL lead lobbyist Dianne Hardy-Garcia remembers that time as both heart-wrenching and hopeful..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Naked City

"...threw a family-size farewell bash last Saturday night for Dianne Hardy-Garcia, the organization's executive director and lobbyist for the..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...Dianne Hardy-Garcia is leaving the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The New Nuclear Family

What Was Once Inconceivable

"...parents and have families as openly gay people," said Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Austin-based and statewide Lesbian/Gay..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Naked City

The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act makes a comeback in the 77th legislative session.

"...a human face on the issues," LGRL executive director Dianne Hardy-Garcia said. She added she had no problem with..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Recruiting Tools

"...for hate-motivated crimes. Prosecutors rarely use the law, says Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Column

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...sheriff like Margo Frasier. She went on to call Dianne Hardy-Garcia a national treasure for her work as executive..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...to say we need to protect our youth," says Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of LGRL. "The tragedy of Scott..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...a waste of millions of valuable tax dollars," says Dianne Hardy-Garcia, executive director of the LGRL of Texas. Hardy-Garcia..."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...enough to screen jurors for potential anti-gay biases, said ALGRL'sDianne Hardy-Garcia. "We know from national polls that gays are..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature

Bed, Bathhouse, & Beyond

Men's Health Spa Goes Unregulated, but Who Cares?

"...playing by the same rules as others do," says Dianne Hardy-Garcia, director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Seven of Five

Brewster McCracken, Margot Clarke lead the pack in a crowded open-seat City Council race

"...Jim Hightower, Amy Wong Mok, Glen Maxey, Mary Arnold, Dianne Hardy-Garcia, and Bruce Elfant...."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...Bush weighed in so heavily on this bill," said Dianne Hardy-Garcia, director of the Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of..."

May 21, 1999 News Column

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