In 2017, everything's coming up roses for the Republican Party. Fresh off the heels of a sweeping Electoral victory, the GOP has taken control and is working feverishly to Make America GREAT Again.
At least that's what they thought they would be doing back on November 8th. But now that post election reality has set in, … Continue Reading ››
If you're a Texas Democrat, it's easy to say "we've been here before."
Remember when Bill White was going to roll Rick Perry in 2010? How about when Wendy Davis was going to sail into the Governor's Office and "transform Texas" in 2014? A polished, politically savvy Democrat is once again deciding to take a stab … Continue Reading ››
For members of the Texas Transgender community, the notion of being under-represented is nothing new. Even among the brave, mostly Democrat contingency of those legislators supporting LGBT rights, they are outnumbered on virtually every measure by those who not only don't support equality, but in many cases vehemently oppose it at every opportunity.
But for those … Continue Reading ››
If you live in Houston, this week's news might seem a lot like awkward deja vu from 2015. Thanks to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Lois Kolkhorst, and other Texas Conservatives emboldened by the 2015 defeat of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance and 2016 elections, held hearings on the blatantly discriminatory Senate Bill 6.
The … Continue Reading ››
