Category Archives: Equality

Equality, Texas Politics

Marriage Equality Comes To Texas

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In the wake of today's historic SCOTUS decision, marriage equality for the state of Texas went from dream to reality. But depending on the county that one lives in, that reality may be harder to swallow than it is for others. As we speak, legal marriage ceremonies are being conducted in  several Texas Counties, including El Paso, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics

Marriage EQUALIZED: SCOTUS Strikes Down State Marriage Bans

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BREAKING:  In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated ALL state bans against same-sex marriage. Justice Anthony Kennedy joined Justices Elena Kagen, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to form the majority, with Justices John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia in the dissent. The ruling's foundation … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Texas Politics

Texas Marks Juneteenth 150th Anniversary

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It's a special week for the state of Texas. This Thursday will be the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Juneteenth-- a national celebration that marks the end of slavery in the last of the Confederate states.  The celebration was born on Galveston Island, June 19th 1865, as Texas slaves rejoiced upon hearing the news of their freedom.   Last year, the state of … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston Politics, Texas Politics

Marriage Equality Will Face Hurdles in Harris County

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In recent years, the month of June has often meant big news out of the Supreme Court, and June 2015 is likely to be no exception.  Any day now, it is quite possible that the issue of Marriage Equality could be settled once and for all by the Federal Government. But just because an historic ruling … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Gov. Abbott Rules Out Special Session Over Marriage Equality Fallout

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As Americans wait for the Supreme Court's ultimate ruling on Marriage Equality, there's been one question looming in the distance... how will we handle states fallout? For Texas especially, this question has been quite unclear.  With a new Governor and much legislative turnover, some have wondered if a ruling in favor of Marriage Equality would cause … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Van de Putte, Taylor Face Off For San Antonio Mayor

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Last Saturday's highly contested municipal election in San Antonio produced an historic result, as two female minority politicians advance to a run-off for the city's top job, besting all of their numerous male contenders.  Here's the story from Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune...
Former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte is … Continue Reading ››