A suspect who brutally raped and assaulted a transgender woman in an apparent hate crime in March remains at large, according to Houston police. Denzel Boone (right), 23, is charged with aggravated … [Read more...] about Houston Police Hunt for Suspect in Brutal Rape, Assault of Transgender Woman
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Houston Bigot Who Bankrolled HERO Repeal Effort Labeled Anti-LGBT Hate Group
The longtime anti-gay Houston activist who quietly bankrolled the campaign to repeal the city's Equal Rights Ordinance has been labeled an anti-LGBT hate group by the Southern Poverty Law … [Read more...] about Houston Bigot Who Bankrolled HERO Repeal Effort Labeled Anti-LGBT Hate Group
Houston LGBT Advocates Plan Petition Drive to Revive HERO, But Not in 2016
LGBT groups plan a petition drive to revive the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, but don't expect the nondiscrimination law to appear on the ballot again anytime soon. Since HERO was overwhelmingly … [Read more...] about Houston LGBT Advocates Plan Petition Drive to Revive HERO, But Not in 2016
Gay Teen’s Amazing Mom Takes Out Newspaper Ad to Celebrate His Coming Out: WATCH
One mother was so upset about the repeal of Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance that she took out a $200 ad in the city's daily newspaper to celebrate her son's decision to come out as gay. Joan … [Read more...] about Gay Teen’s Amazing Mom Takes Out Newspaper Ad to Celebrate His Coming Out: WATCH
Annise Parker Reflects On Historic Tenure, Says Having A Gay Mayor Transformed Houston’s Image: WATCH
Houston Mayor Annise Parker said she's "absolutely melancholy" over her pending departure from office in early January after six years as chief executive of the nation's fourth-largest … [Read more...] about Annise Parker Reflects On Historic Tenure, Says Having A Gay Mayor Transformed Houston’s Image: WATCH
Caitlyn Jenner Prays With Rabidly Anti-LGBT Pastor During Visit To Houston – VIDEO
Already under intense fire from LGBT advocates, transgender former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner seems intent on digging her hole deeper. During a visit to Houston this week to film an episode of her … [Read more...] about Caitlyn Jenner Prays With Rabidly Anti-LGBT Pastor During Visit To Houston – VIDEO
Anti-Gay Houston Bigot Steve Hotze Says HERO Was Part Of ‘Satanic Movement’ – AUDIO
Dr. Steve Hotze, the chief funder of the campaign to defeat Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, now says HERO was part of a "satanic movement" promoting transgender rights. Hotze made the comments … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Houston Bigot Steve Hotze Says HERO Was Part Of ‘Satanic Movement’ – AUDIO
Poll Suggests HERO Now Triggers Reflexive, Transphobic Panic In Houston Voters
A new poll shows that a plurality of Houston voters would oppose an Equal Rights Ordinance even if it didn't include transgender protections. According to the poll from News 88.7 and KHOU 11, 49 … [Read more...] about Poll Suggests HERO Now Triggers Reflexive, Transphobic Panic In Houston Voters
Houston Mayoral Candidate Says Fighting Anti-LGBT Discrimination Not a Priority – VIDEO
Bill King, a Republican who's in a runoff for Houston mayor, says addressing anti-LGBT discrimination isn't a priority since only 11 complaints were filed under the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance … [Read more...] about Houston Mayoral Candidate Says Fighting Anti-LGBT Discrimination Not a Priority – VIDEO
Houston Judge Tosses Anti-LGBT Group’s Frivolous Lawsuit Over Pastor Subpoenas
Anti-LGBT bigots may have won a temporary victory over Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance on Nov. 3, but they're still out the $650,000 they poured into their legal battle to repeal HERO. A federal … [Read more...] about Houston Judge Tosses Anti-LGBT Group’s Frivolous Lawsuit Over Pastor Subpoenas
