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.
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The Texas Progressive Alliance implores you to get a flu shot since the flu is a much bigger threat than ebola as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff began his series of interviews with statewide candidates by talking to Sam Houston, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General.
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Texas is known for being a Conservative state, but recent moves against the LGBT community have seemed to defy Conservative principles, and look more like open discrimination. There may be a common connection for why GOP lawmakers are ramping up the hate rhetoric. Here's the story from Lone Star Q...
Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance sued Mayor Annise Parker late Tuesday after city officials rejected a petition the group had submitted hoping to force a repeal referendum in November.
Plaintiff and conservative activist Jared Woodfill said his group is … Continue Reading ››
Chances are when someone says the word "emergency" to you, some of the images that may cross your mind are those of an ambulance or fire truck speeding to save someone in danger. Or perhaps the loud sound of alarm bells at a school being threatened by a storm.
But apparently to Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Abbott, … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
