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 ››
Ok everyone sing it with me...
Ding Dong The Lege is Dead! Which Ole Lege? The TEXAS Lege! Ding Dong The Texas Lege is DEAD!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQLQ1Rc_Js
Though I guess it's up to your point of view on just how wicked it turned out to be.
We'll turn to Ross Ramsey of The Texas Tribune to give a proper … Continue Reading ››
As the Republican Party's Civil War over LGBT equality continues to play out, it's always nice to hear about those that are standing up for common- sense and fairness. Here's what happened recently in the city of San Antonio, via Out In SA...
The executive committee of the Bexar County Republican Party on January 8 … Continue Reading ››
It's a whole new year in Texas politics.
With the New Year comes a whole crop of new leaders for the Lone Star State. With the election of Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and everyone else, Texas has now had its most significant transition of power in the 21st century. Indeed, Abbott will only … Continue Reading ››
After several days of hopeful anticipation, it appears that LGBT couples hoping to marry in Texas will once again have their dreams deferred. Here's the story by Guillermo Contreras of the San Antonio Express-News (via the Houston Chronicle website)...
A San Antonio-based federal judge declined on Friday to allow gay marriages to take place in Texas … 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 ››
