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The Buck Stops With Parker

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On Houston's impending Non- Discrimination ordinance, new developments abound...

First,Off the Kuff reminds everyone that it's not out of the ordinary for Council Members to take a cautious approach...

There’s been a lot of speculation about who may or may not support the ordinance that Mayor Parker has … Continue Reading ››
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TLCQ 2013: Annise D. Parker

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In the Fifteenth installment of the 2013 Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, we hear from Hon. Annise D. Parker, current Mayor of Houston, and running for her third and final term. Please note: Responses have been received directly from the candidate, and have been posted ver batim from the email received. This is done out of … Continue Reading ››
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The Parker Legacy

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With political campaigns raining down upon the city of Houston, most everyone is focused on one date in the immediate future... November 5th 2013. A mere 6 weeks away (4 weeks for those smart enough to remember how critical Early Voting is in Harris County), the candidates barely have time to think about much … Continue Reading ››
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Reconsidered: Annise Parker on GLBT rights

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To say that the past few weeks have seen fast progress for LGBT equality would be a gross understatement. Just a few short years ago, it seemed an endless fight. But today, even without full federal protections in place, some states are working hard to change things. Marriage equality has moved … Continue Reading ››
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Is Houston’s Mayor “Playing It Safe” on GLBT equality?

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It's been quite the whirlwind day for GLBT equality, and oddly enough none of the major news was from Washington for once. In the words of the HRC's Chad Griffin, Jason Collins "changed the face of sports forever" by the being the first active American professional athlete to come out as gay. … Continue Reading ››