Yesterday we reported that same-sex couples in Missouri and South Dakota had asked federal judges to allow marriages to begin immediately in those … [Read more...] about Gay Texas Couples Ask 5th Circuit To Allow Same-Sex Marriages Immediately
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Dallas To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
After three hours of debate, a Dallas pension board voted Tuesday to recognize the same-sex marriages of city employees — contingent on approval from … [Read more...] about Dallas To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
Ted Cruz Reintroduces Anti-Gay Bill That Would ‘Defend’ States’ Right To Regulate Marriage
Two Texas Republicans reintroduced a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages in states that ban … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Reintroduces Anti-Gay Bill That Would ‘Defend’ States’ Right To Regulate Marriage
3 Years After Mayor Refused To Sign Marriage Pledge, Dallas Drags Feet On Equal Benefits For Gay Employees
Back in 2012, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings declined to join a coalition of mayors who support same-sex marriage. And in 2013, Rawlings refused … [Read more...] about 3 Years After Mayor Refused To Sign Marriage Pledge, Dallas Drags Feet On Equal Benefits For Gay Employees
Police Arrest Suspect In Murder Of Texas Transgender Woman Ty Underwood
Police in Texas have arrested a suspect in the murder of Ty Underwood, a transgender woman who was found shot to death on Jan. 26. Carlton Ray … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Suspect In Murder Of Texas Transgender Woman Ty Underwood
Gay Teen Vlogger Austin Wallis Tells Houston TV Stations How He Was Threatened With Expulsion: VIDEO
Gay teen vlogger Austin Wallis — who was forced to leave his high school because he's gay — may not have any legal recourse given that it's … [Read more...] about Gay Teen Vlogger Austin Wallis Tells Houston TV Stations How He Was Threatened With Expulsion: VIDEO
Anti-Gay Bigots Say Fight To Repeal LGBT Protections In Houston Is ‘David vs. Goliath’ Battle: VIDEO
Opponents of equality — including Texas Pastor Council Executive Director Dave Welch (above) — are fond of saying that LGBT people comprise such a … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Bigots Say Fight To Repeal LGBT Protections In Houston Is ‘David vs. Goliath’ Battle: VIDEO
Texas High School Responds To Gay Vlogger’s Viral Video Saying He Was Threatened With Expulsion for Being Out
Earlier this week, Towleroad's Kyler Geoffroy broke the story about gay teen vlogger Austin Wallis, who posted an emotional video recounting how … [Read more...] about Texas High School Responds To Gay Vlogger’s Viral Video Saying He Was Threatened With Expulsion for Being Out
Texas High School Responds To Gay Vlogger’s Viral Video Saying He Was Threatened With Expulsion for Being Out
Earlier this week, Towleroad's Kyler Geoffroy broke the story about gay teen vlogger Austin Wallis, who posted an emotional video recounting how … [Read more...] about Texas High School Responds To Gay Vlogger’s Viral Video Saying He Was Threatened With Expulsion for Being Out
Plano, Texas Officials Reviewing ‘Legal Issues’ Surrounding Petition To Repeal City’s LGBT Rights Ordinance
Officials in Plano, Texas, say they're "evaluating legal issues" involving a petition to repeal the city's Equal Rights … [Read more...] about Plano, Texas Officials Reviewing ‘Legal Issues’ Surrounding Petition To Repeal City’s LGBT Rights Ordinance