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Equality, Politics

Marriage EQUALIZED: SCOTUS Strikes Down State Marriage Bans

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BREAKING:  In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated ALL state bans against same-sex marriage. Justice Anthony Kennedy joined Justices Elena Kagen, Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to form the majority, with Justices John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia in the dissent. The ruling's foundation … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

Ken Paxton Tries to VOID Texas’ 1st Same-Sex Marriage

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For our state's top legal counsel, Ken Paxton sure seems to have some issues interpreting legal actions. After an yesterday's historic event which saw the first ever same-sex marriage in the state of Texas, it comes as no surprise that the Attorney General decided to move swiftly to prevent others from occurring, as that was to … Continue Reading ››
Equality, Texas Politics

New Campaign For Marriage Equality Targets Texas

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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 ››
Houston Politics

Annise Parker, Partner Wed in California!!

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Houston Mayor Annise Parker has already had a big start to 2014. She was newly inaugurated to her third and final term on January 2nd, and has hit the ground running with a new City Council in place. The local economy is in full swing, and everyone around the nation … Continue Reading ››