Texas GOP lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would nullify LGBT nondiscrimination protections covering 7.5 million people. The bill is … [Read more...] about Texas Republican Lawmakers Aim To Nullify LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections Covering 7.5 Million People
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States Defending Gay Marriage Bans Costing Taxpayers Millions In Attorney Fees
Plaintiffs in successful same-sex marriage lawsuits have been awarded more than $800,000 in attorneys fees' from states that defended the bans, … [Read more...] about States Defending Gay Marriage Bans Costing Taxpayers Millions In Attorney Fees
Did Anti-LGBT Groups Forge Signatures On Petition To Repeal Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance?
The above image, via The Houston Press, shows numerous signatures that appear to be in the same handwriting on a petition to repeal Houston's … [Read more...] about Did Anti-LGBT Groups Forge Signatures On Petition To Repeal Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance?
Starkville, Mississippi Mayor Makes Brave Stand For LGBT Equality, Vetoes Repeal Of Gay-Rights Measures: VIDEO
Starkville, Mississippi Mayor Parker Wiseman is standing up to bigoted and spineless members of the city's Board of Aldermen who are intent on … [Read more...] about Starkville, Mississippi Mayor Makes Brave Stand For LGBT Equality, Vetoes Repeal Of Gay-Rights Measures: VIDEO
GOP Lawmaker Wants To Declare Texas A Sovereign Anti-Gay State On Same-Sex Marriage
A Republican Texas state lawmaker has filed a bill attempting to re-ban same-sex marriage in the highly likely event it is made legal in the Lone Star … [Read more...] about GOP Lawmaker Wants To Declare Texas A Sovereign Anti-Gay State On Same-Sex Marriage
Texas Lawmaker Marks Anniversary of Harvey Milk’s Inauguration By Introducing LGBT Protections Bill
On the 37th anniversary of Harvey Milk's inauguration to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, a Texas lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday to … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmaker Marks Anniversary of Harvey Milk’s Inauguration By Introducing LGBT Protections Bill
Ted Cruz’ Anti-Gay Bigot Father Joins Growing Battle Over LGBT Protections In Plano, Texas: VIDEO
Sen. Ted Cruz's father, Rafael Cruz, has joined the effort to repeal LGBT protections in Plano, Texas. The elder Cruz, who lives in nearby … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz’ Anti-Gay Bigot Father Joins Growing Battle Over LGBT Protections In Plano, Texas: VIDEO
Gay-Rights Rivalry: As Dallas Celebrates Higher HRC Score, Fort Worth Aims To Get Back On Top
Anyone who's lived in the D-FW Metroplex knows there's sometimes a fierce rivalry between Dallas and Fort Worth — and in recent years this has … [Read more...] about Gay-Rights Rivalry: As Dallas Celebrates Higher HRC Score, Fort Worth Aims To Get Back On Top
More Than 500 Couples Gather in Miami To Renew Vows: VIDEO
Since same-sex marriage began in Florida on Monday, there have been many joyous celebrations had by newlyweds in the Sunshine State. However, as is … [Read more...] about More Than 500 Couples Gather in Miami To Renew Vows: VIDEO
Dallas County Adding Family Medical Leave For Gay Employees To ‘Promote Stronger Families’
Two years ago, when Dallas County, Texas, added same-sex insurance benefits, the proposal was controversial. Ditto for the county's 2011 decision … [Read more...] about Dallas County Adding Family Medical Leave For Gay Employees To ‘Promote Stronger Families’