Texas governor Rick Perry says he won't seek reelection, the AP reports: A staunch Christian conservative, proven job-creator and fierce defender … [Read more...] about Texas Governor Rick Perry Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
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Texas Lesbian Teen Shot By Gunman Makes Heroic Recovery, Mourns Girlfriend’s Death
A year ago we reported on Kristine Chapa, the Texas teen who was shot by a gunman in the head in a public park along with her girlfriend Mollie Olgin, … [Read more...] about Texas Lesbian Teen Shot By Gunman Makes Heroic Recovery, Mourns Girlfriend’s Death
Dallas Councilwoman Angela Hunt Speaks Out For Gay Rights, Blasts Failed Marriage Equality Resolution: VIDEO
At a Wednesday morning Dallas city council meeting, outgoing Councilwoman Angela Hunt expressed her disappointment over the city's failed marriage … [Read more...] about Dallas Councilwoman Angela Hunt Speaks Out For Gay Rights, Blasts Failed Marriage Equality Resolution: VIDEO
Anti-Gay Texas Lawmaker Attends LGBT Pride Reception, Drinks, Realizes He’s at Wrong Party
(twitter justin snow) GOP Texas Rep. Ralph Hall, a DOMA supporter, wandered into the Victory Fund Pride reception earlier this week and had a few … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Texas Lawmaker Attends LGBT Pride Reception, Drinks, Realizes He’s at Wrong Party
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Refuses To Move Forward With Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Despite earlier reports that the Dallas City Council was planning to take up a resolution supporting same-sex marriage and that the votes to pass it … [Read more...] about Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Refuses To Move Forward With Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s ‘Everything Begins And Ends At The Kentucky Club’: Book Review
BY GARTH GREENWELL The characters in Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s masterful collection are all travelers between borders. Most obviously, they cross … [Read more...] about Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s ‘Everything Begins And Ends At The Kentucky Club’: Book Review
Texas Judge Uses ‘Morality Clause’ to Divide Lesbian Couple, Gives Woman’s Partner 30 Days to Move Out
A Texas judge is forcing a lesbian couple apart because he disagrees with their "lifestyle". The Dallas Voice reports: Judge John Roach … [Read more...] about Texas Judge Uses ‘Morality Clause’ to Divide Lesbian Couple, Gives Woman’s Partner 30 Days to Move Out
Texas House Passes Amendment Allowing Student Clubs at Universities to Discriminate Against Gays
The Texas House yesterday passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Matt Krause prohibiting universities from mandating that officially recognized student … [Read more...] about Texas House Passes Amendment Allowing Student Clubs at Universities to Discriminate Against Gays
Failed Anti-Gay Dallas Candidate Distributes Hateful Anti-Gay Flier at City Council Meeting
Remember the hateful voicemail I posted yesterday from failed Dallas City Council candidate Richard P. Sheridan? Last night, Sheridan was at the … [Read more...] about Failed Anti-Gay Dallas Candidate Distributes Hateful Anti-Gay Flier at City Council Meeting
Texas A&M Student and Olympic Swimmer: I’m Gay
Tongan Olympian, former Texas A&M swim captain, and 2012 Big 12 breaststroke champion Amini Fonua has decided to speak publicly about his … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Student and Olympic Swimmer: I’m Gay