Dallas police haven't done enough to combat a wave of anti-gay attacks in the city's Oak Lawn gayborhood, LGBT activists say. About 50 people … [Read more...] about Dallas LGBT Activists Protest Outside Police Station In Wake Of Anti-Gay Attacks – VIDEO
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Texas Finally Recognizes Trans Widow’s Marriage To Fallen Firefighter, Grants Her Death Benefits
More than five years after her husband died in the line of duty, a Texas transgender widow has finally won her high-profile battle to obtain death … [Read more...] about Texas Finally Recognizes Trans Widow’s Marriage To Fallen Firefighter, Grants Her Death Benefits
Houston Trans Man Says Police Mocked Him, Failed To Arrest Attackers – VIDEO
Just weeks after Houston voters rejected an equal rights ordinance, a transgender resident says he was assaulted by neighbors with a gun and a … [Read more...] about Houston Trans Man Says Police Mocked Him, Failed To Arrest Attackers – VIDEO
Dallas Police Begin ‘Lock-Down’ Patrols In Response To Anti-Gay Attacks – VIDEO
Dallas police have launched a task force and begun "lock-down" patrols in the city's Oak Lawn gayborhood following a series of at least 12 violent … [Read more...] about Dallas Police Begin ‘Lock-Down’ Patrols In Response To Anti-Gay Attacks – VIDEO
HRC President Chad Griffin Talks HERO Defeat As Criticism Of Houston Campaign Continues
A failure to respond to the transgender bathroom myth and inadequate support from the business community were among factors that doomed the campaign … [Read more...] about HRC President Chad Griffin Talks HERO Defeat As Criticism Of Houston Campaign Continues
Fresh Off ‘Death To Gays’ Rally, Ted Cruz To Host Anti-LGBT Hatefest In South Carolina
After appearing at an Iowa rally last weekend organized by Pastor Kevin Swanson, who advocates the death penalty for gay people, GOP presidential … [Read more...] about Fresh Off ‘Death To Gays’ Rally, Ted Cruz To Host Anti-LGBT Hatefest In South Carolina
Anti-LGBT Activist Calls For Texas GOP To Move Convention Out Of Dallas Over Trans Protections
A spokesman for the group that repealed Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance is now calling on the Texas GOP to move its 2016 party convention out of … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Activist Calls For Texas GOP To Move Convention Out Of Dallas Over Trans Protections
Gay, Transgender Activists To Visit Anti-LGBT Houston Pastor’s Church – VIDEO
In the wake of the defeat of Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, a group of gay and transgender activists are planning to visit the church of one of the … [Read more...] about Gay, Transgender Activists To Visit Anti-LGBT Houston Pastor’s Church – VIDEO
Anti-LGBT Houston Groups Face Higher Bar To Repeal Dallas Nondiscrimination Ordinance
As we mentioned the other day, anti-LGBT groups that repealed Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance are now taking aim at Dallas' nondiscrimination law, … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Houston Groups Face Higher Bar To Repeal Dallas Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Dallas Councilman Rips Anti-LGBT State Officials For Attacking City’s Transgender Protections
Texas Republican leaders are lashing out against the Dallas City Council over its unanimous vote Tuesday to strengthen nondiscrimination protections … [Read more...] about Dallas Councilman Rips Anti-LGBT State Officials For Attacking City’s Transgender Protections