Tag Archives: Marriage equality

Houston Goes BIG For Historic Pride Celebration

Sometimes a series of unlikely events converge to yield what is ultimately the best of all possible conclusions.  For months prior to the week of Houston's official Pride celebrations, the continued success of those festivities was somewhat in question.  Pride Houston, the organization charged with planning producing and executing the massive festival and parade … Continue Reading ››

Marriage Equality Ad Campaign Hits Texas Airwaves

While the rest of the United States has moved forward, the state of Texas, among other stubborn holdouts, has done everything possible to hold on to the past. The map from the New Hampshire Freedom to Marry, gives a profound visual... US Marriage Equality January 2015 A full … Continue Reading ››

Wendy Davis on LGBT Issues

By now, most Texans probably know that Wendy Davis is running for Governor, and that she is one of the first Democrats to have a serious shot at the state's highest office in a long time.  But as more people become tuned in to the campaign, they may be trying to figure out where she … Continue Reading ››

BIG: Utah Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down in Appeals Court

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 ››

Guest Post: “The debate”

By Fred-Allen Self.

You know, I keep reading things on the "debate" over same-sex marriage and the more I read, the more I feel like people are simply missing the point... on both sides sometimes. What do I mean by that? Well, I'm glad you asked. What I mean … Continue Reading ››

From ThinkProgress: A Run-Down for SCOTUS’ Marriage Equality Hearings

The folks over at ThinkProgress have done a spectacular job on summarizing the very complicated range of possibilities for what could happen this week. As the Supreme Court has historic hearings on both the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8, here's what you'll want to look for...

How … Continue Reading ››

Going Proud? Sen. Rob Portman supports Marriage Equality

In a somewhat stunning development, a high-profile member of the Republican Party has "crossed the Rubicon"... reversing his stance on Marriage Equality.

Senator Rob Portman gave the revelation to CNN's Dana Bash. He said that the decision was due to his Will coming out to the family.

Make no mistake … Continue Reading ››