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Equality, Texas Politics

U.S. Pastor’s Council’s Next Anti-Equality Stop: Dallas

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Back in August, before any votes in the November elections were cast, Texas Leftist had a prediction.  Or maybe better to just call it an observation...
The “Vote NO!” arena has already been tested, and victorious.  Last fall, theUS Pastor Council produced a battle to defeat the Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and won … Continue Reading ››
Houston, Houston Politics

The ReBuild Houston Saga Ratchets Up

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To outgoing Mayor Annise Parker, and at least one candidate hoping to succeed her, the innovative ReBuild Houston program is viewed as a signature accomplishment. To others desperate for every last vote, the program comes with hesitant support, if not outright opposition, mostly due to "poor implementation. Thankfully for them, the issue has received … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics, Texas

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance WILL See 2015 Ballot

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Just over 1 year ago, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance faced a contentious vote to be approved by City Council.  At that time, opponents questioned the need for local protections against discrimination, and even promoted blatant lies about the law regarding restroom usage.  After hours of debate and impassioned stories, HERO was passed. But the … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Houston, Houston Politics

Houston Subpoenas Sermons From Anti-HERO Clergy

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In more big news about the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, the city is taking an interesting new turn in its case.  Here's more on the perplexing news from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle...
Houston's embattled equal rights ordinance took another legal turn this week when it surfaced that city attorneys, in an unusual step, … Continue Reading ››