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Equality, Texas Politics

Van de Putte, Taylor Face Off For San Antonio Mayor

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Last Saturday's highly contested municipal election in San Antonio produced an historic result, as two female minority politicians advance to a run-off for the city's top job, besting all of their numerous male contenders.  Here's the story from Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune...
Former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte is … Continue Reading ››
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Houston Non-Discrimination Ordiance: Updates

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Perhaps better than any of her predecessors, Houston Mayor Annise Parker knows that discrimination is a real issue for the LGBT community. She was a Past President of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, and her activism is remembered from civic protests to consultation in the landmark Lawrence V. Texas case. And of … Continue Reading ››