So there's politics, and then there's policy, both of which can be easily become lightning rods if infused with the right social issues.
For many in the Republican party, such a calculus has been made about many issues today. They know that for many of their voters, there is either a serious lack of understanding about … Continue Reading ››
Just days before a pivotal court date, proponents of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance are set to lose one of the persons most knowledgeable about the law. Here's more from the Houston Chronicle...
City Attorney David Feldman on Friday announced that he plans to resign next month, citing, among other reasons, that he could … Continue Reading ››
For most politically-engaged Houstonians, the first week of November was focused primarily on the big 2014 election held on Tuesday the 4th. That is when we got to decide the future of the state by electing a Governor, Senator, Lieutenant Governor and legislature. It was a pivotal day for state of Texas, including Houston.
However, few … Continue Reading ››
Over the last couple of years, marriage equality has spread across the United States like wildfire. At present, it is the law of the land in 33 states and the District of Columbia. A clear majority of United States citizens now live in states where same-sex couples can legally marry.
But not Texas. Not yet.
With a … Continue Reading ››
Some very big news today out of Denver, as the state of Utah is dealt another huge blow to its ban on same-sex marriage in an unusually broad ruling. Here's the scoop from LGBTQnation...
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that states must allow gay couples to marry, finding the Constitution protects same-sex relationships and … Continue Reading ››
For those engaged in the fight for LGBT protections in the workplace, the White House revealed some very big news today. Here's the story from the Washington Post...
President Obama will sign an executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating against gays, lesbians and others on the basis of their sexual orientation – an election-year … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
