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Politics, Texas Politics

Plano Throws Out Anti-ERO Petition. Could It Affect Houston’s Case??

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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 … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Candidates Gravitate To Houston At Large 1 Race

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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 narrowly … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Politics, Texas Politics

Big Government Texas Part 1: TX Lege Defending Discrimination??

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You know the old saying Everything is bigger in Texas right?  Well that's especially true when it comes to government oppression from the state legislature and Governor's office.  Sure, Texas TEA-CONs (TEApublican CONservatives) like Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick love nothing more than to scream and yell about how President Obama and Washington are violating … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

Donna Edmundson Chosen as Houston City Attorney

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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 … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Ahead of Critical HERO Court Date, Houston City Attorney Resigns

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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 … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Houston Extremist Pastors Find Fame, Cause Célèbre In Fight Against Equality

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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, few … Continue Reading ››
Houston Politics

Pride Houston Board Vs… Juneteenth??

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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 ››