Tag Archives: Houston Non- Discrimination Ordinance

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 ››

Stardig Against Equal Rights Ordinance

Houston City Council Member Brenda Stardig has finally revealed how she plans to vote on the proposed Equal Rights ordinance. In a District A newsletter, here's what she said about the proposed ordinance...

Thank you for your recent email about the proposed equal rights ordinance.  While most Houstonians and I agree … Continue Reading ››

Today’s the Day for Equal Rights in Houston!!

Today is a very big day in the progress towards Houston's Non-Discrimination Ordinance (aka the Equal Rights Ordinance or Human Rights Ordinance). If you support equality for all Houstonians, then please consider attending today's meeting at Houston City Hall. The Quality of Life Committee will convene at 2pm, but there is also a rally … Continue Reading ››

Fringe Right LIES To Thwart Houston NDO

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'...

Kubosh Holds Town Hall on NDO

As Houston City Council prepares to vote on a comprehensive Non- Discrimination Ordinance, the focus of the political debate has turned swiftly to Council Members themselves, as everyone postulates to determine how they plan to vote.  But some Council Members are taking this time as an opportunity to hear directly from Houstonians on the … Continue Reading ››

Houston NDO Draft INCLUDES Private Employment Protections

After months of intense negotiations, the Draft of Houston's Comprehensive Non-Discrimination Ordinance has finally arrived, with some most excellent news. Though the original language as planned (via the Mayor's State of the City speech and several other public comments) did not include protections that extended to private employment, some important changes have been made. Directly … Continue Reading ››

Houston Matters

Last week, I was honored to re-join the folks over at Houston Matters for a particularly deep discussion. We delved into the current developments over Houston's Non-Discrimination ordinance, the pressures of high-stakes testing for Texas teachers, and transparency accolades for the Texas Comptroller's office. The segment was hosted by Craig Cohen, and … Continue Reading ››