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
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Anti-Gay Activist Steve Hotze: ‘Pedophilia’ is ‘Next Point’ of ‘Homosexual Movement’
Buoyed by the successful campaign to repeal Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, anti-gay extremists in Texas have set their sights on taking over a state Republican Party that's already dominated by the … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Activist Steve Hotze: ‘Pedophilia’ is ‘Next Point’ of ‘Homosexual Movement’
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 Workers at Texas Oil Companies Face Choice Between ‘Principle and Paycheck’
Here's a good example of why Houston desperately needs an Equal Rights Ordinance. It also happens to be one of the reasons why the city's voters overwhelmingly repealed LGBT protections, in the form … [Read more...] about Gay Workers at Texas Oil Companies Face Choice Between ‘Principle and Paycheck’
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
