Category Archives: Equality

Equality, Texas Politics

U.S. Pastor’s Council’s Next Anti-Equality Stop: Dallas

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Back in August, before any votes in the November elections were cast, Texas Leftist had a prediction.  Or maybe better to just call it an observation...
The “Vote NO!” arena has already been tested, and victorious.  Last fall, theUS Pastor Council produced a battle to defeat the Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and won … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Greg Abbott Opposes Houston Prop1, Forgets Minor Detail

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Is it a surprise that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is opposed to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance?  Not exactly, especially given his long record of being against LGBT Texans, equality in general and local control for cities. But in his effort to stoke the flames of fear and falsehood, our esteemed Governor left out one small … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics, Texas

Houston Unites Campaign Ramps Up To Support Proposition 1

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It's American tradition that Labor Day marks the unofficial "end" of summer (if such a thing can exist in Houston) and the start of high campaign season.  Though there's not a Presidential or Gubernatorial race on the ballot this year, this holds true for residents of the Bayou City. But municipal leaders are not the only … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics, Texas

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance WILL See 2015 Ballot

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Just over 1 year ago, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance faced a contentious vote to be approved by City Council.  At that time, opponents questioned the need for local protections against discrimination, and even promoted blatant lies about the law regarding restroom usage.  After hours of debate and impassioned stories, HERO was passed. But the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, United States

Houston Dash, NWSL Players Make FAR Less Than Male Counterparts

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Houston got to welcome some true sports champions home over the weekend, which is not something this city gets to claim in a regular fashion. Fresh off of their astonishing win of the 2015 World Cup, blazing media and press victory tour, and even full-blown ticker- tape parade down New York City's infamous Canyon of Heroes, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Texas Grants Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses of State Employees

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In the wake of the Supreme Court's big decision on June 26th, most of what Texans have been hearing on the news is rightly about marriage. Even if some counties across the state continue to hold-out, the general trend is that they will eventually fall in line and comply with federal law.  At present, Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Texas Politics

Houston Goes BIG For Historic Pride Celebration

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Sometimes a series of unlikely events converge to yield what is ultimately the best of all possible conclusions.  For months prior to the week of Houston's official Pride celebrations, the continued success of those festivities was somewhat in question.  Pride Houston, the organization charged with planning producing and executing the massive festival and parade … Continue Reading ››