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.
