It appears as though the far-right is moving to try and stop Houston's Non-Discrimination Ordinance from passing Council. Here's an email received today from Steven Hotze, President of the Conservative Republicans of Texas. In an effort to enrage their supporters, they've renamed the planned NDO the 'Sexual Predator Protection Act'...
Continue Reading ››Obama Visits Houston, Lambastes Congress
It appears that traffic frustration isn't the only thing that President Obama stirred up during his recent visit to Houston.
After a somber appearance at Ft. Hood, the President and First Lady of the United States came to the Bayou City for some fundraisers in River Oaks and the Museum District. … Continue Reading ››Houston GLBT Caucus Calls Out Council on NDO
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 ››Houston Non-Discrimination Ordiance: Updates
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 ››
