Category Archives: Equality

Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Houston Subpoenas Sermons From Anti-HERO Clergy

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In more big news about the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, the city is taking an interesting new turn in its case.  Here's more on the perplexing news from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
Houston's embattled equal rights ordinance took another legal turn this week when it surfaced that city attorneys, in an unusual step, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

LGBT Discrimination in Houston Yellow Cab

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In a city as large and diverse as Houston, it's pretty easy to get caught up in one's own pace of life, and very easy to not be involved in local politics.  That is until local politics gets involved with you in the form of discrimination, malicious activity or an accident.  As ABC 13 … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston

Houston Pride Festival, Parade Makes Surprise Move to Downtown

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Much to the surprise of Houston LGBT community leaders, next year's annual Pride Festival and Parade will have a new location. Pride organizers announced the news yesterday at a press conference in Downtown.  Here's the scoop from Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle...
The Houston LGBT Pride Celebration, after more than 30 years in Montrose, … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

DPS Discrimination: Texan Refused License Over Marriage Certificate

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In the business of everyday life, it's sometimes easy for LGBT Texans to forget about the huge inequalities that they face due to state government.  If you haven't been fired because of your sexuality, you may not think it's a problem for others, or just not feel the need to act strongly on the issue. But … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston

University of Houston Receives Accolades for LGBTQ Inclusion

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For those that attend, college can be a pivotal time in young adulthood.  During those years, people work to formulate their identity for the first time away from the shadow of their parents, and many of the ideas they may have known as "truth" may be challenged.  In the case of LGBTQ students, … Continue Reading ››

Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

HERO Opponents Beg Texas Supreme Court For Repetitive Action

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Apparently the opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance cannot take "yes" for an answer.  Even after Mayor Annise Parker already agreed that HERO will not be enforced until all matters are settled in court, the anti-equality group is not satisfied in the least.  Here's the Houston Chronicle's Mike Morris with more...

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Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Won’t See 2014 Ballot

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After dropping a temporary restraining order, a State District Judge has set the all important court date for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.  As a result, Houstonians will not be voting on HERO in 2014.  Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...

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