Category Archives: Equality

Equality, Politics, Texas Politics

So Many Prisons. So Many Shattered Lives.

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When someone makes the statement "the United States has a lot of prisons", it probably doesn't sound like a surprising fact to most.  On a daily basis, we hear about the local, state and federal prisons that are in close proximity to our communities. But as a matter of scale, did you know that the United … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Ahead of Critical HERO Court Date, Houston City Attorney Resigns

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Just days before a pivotal court date, proponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance are set to lose one of the persons most knowledgeable about the law.  Here's more from the Houston Chronicle...
City Attorney David Feldman on Friday announced that he plans to resign next month, citing, among other reasons, that he could … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

LOOKOUT! Marriage Equality May Soon Land In Texas

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Some very exciting news may be ahead for LGBT Texans, as reported by John Wright in the Texas Observer...
Last week, plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit challenging Texas’ marriage bans asked U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia to lift his stay of a February decision striking down the bans. If Garcia lifts the stay, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics

The Unjust System

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There are some days when The Huffington Post really nails their front page.  Today would be one of them... HuffPo For Real Across the United States, many communities have already erupted in protest following the recent decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson after the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Politics

Language Unheard, Powers Unknown

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Before any comments on the aftermath of hearing the news that Officer Darren Wilson, killer of young Ferguson resident Michael Brown, will not be indicted on any charges, I want to offer my thoughts and prayers to all in Ferguson, Missouri. There's no way around it... this decision has left many people all over the country … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

New Campaign For Marriage Equality Targets Texas

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Over the last couple of years, marriage equality has spread across the United States like wildfire.  At present, it is the law of the land in 33 states and the District of Columbia.  A clear majority of United States citizens now live in states where same-sex couples can legally marry. But not Texas.  Not yet. With a … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Politics, Texas Politics

Texoblogosphere: Week of November 10th

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The Texas Progressive Alliance believes that it's not whether you stumble that matters but whether you get up and keep going as it brings you this week's roundup. As the Fifth Circuit gets set to hear arguments over Texas' ban on same sex marriage, Off the Kuff reminds us that public opinion is much … Continue Reading ››