In contemporary times, it's difficult to win any election without endorsements. Short of spending a fortune on TV ads, they are often the best way to get a candidate's name out to the voters. But as any candidate is well aware, endorsements typically have to be earned through a record of service and … Continue Reading ››
Perhaps better than any of her predecessors, Houston Mayor Annise Parker knows that discrimination is a real issue for the LGBT community. She was a Past President of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, and her activism is remembered from civic protests to consultation in the landmark Lawrence V. Texas case. And of … Continue Reading ››
This surprising piece of news came from the Houston Chronicle late yesterday...
Harris County Republicans, led by the county's GOP chairman, sued the City of Houston Tuesday over Mayor Annise Parker's extension of health and life insurance benefits to all spouses of legally married employees, including same-sex couples in November.
Today Houston saw yet another huge ordinance brought forward, in what many are referring to as Mayor Parker's post-election "Progressive cram". Like college kids studying for the most vociferous of finals, the Houston City Council passed major regulations on Credit Access Businesses, or issuers of Payday and Auto Title loans. The ordinance … Continue Reading ››
Today is a big day for Houston's LGBT community... an emotional day as well. Directly from the Mayor's Office, here's the press release...
Mayor Annise Parker today announced that the city will begin offering benefits to all legally married spouses of city employees. This will apply to same-sex couples … Continue Reading ››
Mayor Annise Parker Announces Visionary Complete Streets Policy for Houston
At the site of Texas' first certified GreenRoads projects in Midtown, Mayor Annise Parker today unveiled a transformative new approach for Houston streets that will accommodate the needs of … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
