As the decision over the HERO petition jostles through the courts, a new debate has arisen in media... should the ordinance be subject to a vote of the people? Yesterday Clifford Pugh, Editor-in-Chief at CultureMap Houston, penned a response saying that Houstonians should be able to vote on the measure. Knowing … Continue Reading ››
Tag Archives: Houston Equal Rights Ordinance
HERO Opponents File Suit Against City of Houston
Here's the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle...
Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.
Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››
BREAKING: HERO Opponents FAIL At Recall Attempt
It appears that the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance has survived an attempt to be forced onto the ballot. According to City Secretary Anna Russell, opposing forces to the new law did not successfully attain the over 17,000 signatures needed to require a referendum. According to Janice Evans in the Mayor's office (via Twitter), the city … Continue Reading ››
EEOC Strengthens Protections for Pregnant Women in the Workforce
Most of the American working population is probably aware that pregnant women are guaranteed the right to work, and hold their jobs when taking a temporary leave of absence for childbirth. But even today, many issues still result in discriminatory practices from employers. Since the 1978 amendment to the Civil Rights Act, pregnancy discrimination cases have incrementally throughout … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of July 6th
The Texas Progressive Alliance has been driving around asking about incendiary chemicals as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff reports on the petitions turned in by opponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance to require a repeal referendum on the ballot in November, and the determination of the ordinance's backers to defend … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of June 16th
he Texas Progressive Alliance thinks it's the Republican Party of Texas' platform writers that need some therapy as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff emphatically reminds us that Greg Abbott owns the RPT platform, no matter how much he may try to avoid the subject.
Libby Shaw at Texas Kaos asks … Continue Reading ››
Houston Equal Rights Ordinance PASSES
It's a moment that was years in the making, and for some Houstonians, a moment that means so much more than words on any page could convey. The silent, and often private struggles of discrimination have long been endorsed by the city of Houston... an endorsement via inaction and refusal to address those who are … Continue Reading ››