A federal district judge on Friday declined to lift his stay of a ruling striking down Texas' same-sex marriage bans. The decision from … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Declines To Allow Gay Marriages In Texas Pending Appeal
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Austin Takes Major Steps Forward On Transgender Rights
Austin on Thursday became the first city in Texas — and the 43rd in the nation — to add transgender-inclusive health benefits for employees. The City … [Read more...] about Austin Takes Major Steps Forward On Transgender Rights
Gay-Friendly Corporations Refuse To Come Out Against ‘License To Discriminate’ Bills In Texas
Eight companies with perfect scores on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index have contributed money to the campaign of Texas … [Read more...] about Gay-Friendly Corporations Refuse To Come Out Against ‘License To Discriminate’ Bills In Texas
Pastor Steve Anderson’s Disciple Says Gays Should Be Killed Because They’re ‘Filthy Faggots’ Who Snatch And Rape Children: VIDEO
Pastor Steven L. Anderson (above right), of Faithful Word Baptist Church in Arizona, made headlines earlier this month when he said the … [Read more...] about Pastor Steve Anderson’s Disciple Says Gays Should Be Killed Because They’re ‘Filthy Faggots’ Who Snatch And Rape Children: VIDEO
Texas AG Greg Abbott Says Gay Marriages During Appeal Would Be ‘Deeply Offensive’
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says it would be "deeply offensive" for same-sex marriages to be allowed during his appeal of a federal … [Read more...] about Texas AG Greg Abbott Says Gay Marriages During Appeal Would Be ‘Deeply Offensive’
Austin May Become First City In Texas To Offer Trans-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits To Employees: VIDEO
Last month, the Austin Police Department welcomed its first openly transgender officer. However, a widely overlooked footnote to the story of Senior … [Read more...] about Austin May Become First City In Texas To Offer Trans-Inclusive Healthcare Benefits To Employees: VIDEO
Plano, Texas, Passes LGBT Protections In 5-3 Vote Despite Threats From Anti-Gay Groups: VIDEO
Despite intense opposition from anti-LGBT speakers, the City Council in Plano, Texas, voted 5-3 Monday night to ban discrimination in employment, … [Read more...] about Plano, Texas, Passes LGBT Protections In 5-3 Vote Despite Threats From Anti-Gay Groups: VIDEO
Plano, Texas To Consider LGBT Protections Amid Fierce Opposition From Anti-Gay Groups, Lawmakers
The City Council in Plano, Texas, is set to consider an ordinance Monday night that would ban anti-LGBT discrimination in employment, housing and … [Read more...] about Plano, Texas To Consider LGBT Protections Amid Fierce Opposition From Anti-Gay Groups, Lawmakers
Out Austin City Council Candidate Targeted By Anti-gay Opponent Who Linked Homosexuality To Pedophilia
An openly gay Austin City Council candidate is under attack for supporting marriage equality and a recently passed ordinance … [Read more...] about Out Austin City Council Candidate Targeted By Anti-gay Opponent Who Linked Homosexuality To Pedophilia
New Evidence May Point to Hate Crime In 2012 Shooting Of Teen Lesbian Couple In South Texas: VIDEO
Before heading out on a date with her girlfriend Kristene Chapa on June 22, 2012, Mollie Olgin posted about her plans on … [Read more...] about New Evidence May Point to Hate Crime In 2012 Shooting Of Teen Lesbian Couple In South Texas: VIDEO