As the battle over non-discrimination ordinances bounces across the state, all eyes must take a moment to focus on the city of Plano. In what some have called a bold move, the city has thrown out the entirety of a petition against the Plano Equal Rights Ordinance. Here’s the information directly from city press release… … Continue reading Plano Throws Out Anti-ERO Petition. Could It Affect Houston’s Case??
Though we are still a long way out from the high campaign season, Houston City Council races are already starting to get complicated… especially for Progressive, Pro-Equality voters. As John Wright reports via Project Q Houston, two of the city’s most notable political forces are now in a crowded field for City Council… After … Continue reading Candidates Gravitate To Houston At Large 1 Race
In her weekly press conference following yesterday’s City Council meeting, Houston Mayor Annise Parker made an announcement that many have been waiting for. Here’s the story from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle… Longtime city lawyer Donna Edmundson has been tapped to replace City Attorney David Feldman, who is resigning, Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday. … Continue reading Donna Edmundson Chosen as Houston City Attorney
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 better … Continue reading Ahead of Critical HERO Court Date, Houston City Attorney Resigns
For most politically-engaged Houstonians, the first week of November was focused primarily on the big 2014 election held on Tuesday the 4th. That is when we got to decide the future of the state by electing a Governor, Senator, Lieutenant Governor and legislature. It was a pivotal day for state of Texas, including Houston. However, … Continue reading Houston Extremist Pastors Find Fame, Cause Célèbre In Fight Against Equality
It’s been a tough couple of months for Houston’s LGBT community. What should be a hopeful and inspiring celebration of Pride has once again been mired in drama, thanks to secret meetings and surprise decisions from the Pride Houston Board. Here’s the latest saga, from ABC 13…. HOUSTON (KTRK) — The date of Houston’s 2015 Pride … Continue reading Pride Houston Board Vs… Juneteenth??
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 Houston Subpoenas Sermons From Anti-HERO Clergy
