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Houston GLBT Caucus Calls Out Council on NDO

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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 ››
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Houston Non-Discrimination Ordiance: Updates

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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 ››
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Reconsidered: Annise Parker on GLBT rights

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To say that the past few weeks have seen fast progress for LGBT equality would be a gross understatement. Just a few short years ago, it seemed an endless fight. But today, even without full federal protections in place, some states are working hard to change things. Marriage equality has moved … Continue Reading ››
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Is Houston’s Mayor “Playing It Safe” on GLBT equality?

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It's been quite the whirlwind day for GLBT equality, and oddly enough none of the major news was from Washington for once. In the words of the HRC's Chad Griffin, Jason Collins "changed the face of sports forever" by the being the first active American professional athlete to come out as gay. … Continue Reading ››