Even though gay marriage is already constitutionally banned in Texas, the state’s Affairs Committee has greenlit House Bill 4105, a law that seeks to … [Read more...] about Texas Legislative Committee Greenlights Unconstitutional Bill Blocking Same-Sex Marriage
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Texas Freedom Network Launches Initiative To Combat Anti-Gay Religious Discrimination Bills
Some good news from the Lone Star State: the Texas Freedom Network in conjunction with the ACLU of Texas has launched an initiative to oppose laws … [Read more...] about Texas Freedom Network Launches Initiative To Combat Anti-Gay Religious Discrimination Bills
Hooters-Style Restaurant Featuring Scantily Clad Male Servers Coming To Dallas’ Gayborhood
The male equivalent of the breastaurant Hooters reportedly is coming to Dallas' Oak Lawn gayborhood. According to a Craigslist help wanted … [Read more...] about Hooters-Style Restaurant Featuring Scantily Clad Male Servers Coming To Dallas’ Gayborhood
San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor Calls LGBT Protections ‘Waste Of Time’
San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor is apparently taking her cues from wingnut GOP state Rep. Molly White. Last week, we told you how White's … [Read more...] about San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor Calls LGBT Protections ‘Waste Of Time’
Uber, Lyft Laws May Shuttle Gay-Rights Fights To Red States
As ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft continue to grow in popularity, more and more states are considering legislation to regulate … [Read more...] about Uber, Lyft Laws May Shuttle Gay-Rights Fights To Red States
Houston, We Have A HERO: Judge Throws Out Petition To Repeal LGBT Protections
Anti-LGBT discrimination is now illegal in the nation's fourth-largest city, after a judge ruled Friday that a petition to repeal the Houston … [Read more...] about Houston, We Have A HERO: Judge Throws Out Petition To Repeal LGBT Protections
Former Texas GOP Chair: Gay Marriage Could Mean ‘End Of America’ If State Doesn’t Act Before April 28
With the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments on same-sex marriage later this month, anti-gay activists in Texas are becoming increasingly … [Read more...] about Former Texas GOP Chair: Gay Marriage Could Mean ‘End Of America’ If State Doesn’t Act Before April 28
Texas GOP Lawmaker Wants To Ensure Taxpayer-Funded Adoption Agencies Can Discriminate Against Gay Couples
Rep. Scott Sanford (above) has introduced a measure — similar to a proposal in Florida — that would allow child welfare providers to discriminate … [Read more...] about Texas GOP Lawmaker Wants To Ensure Taxpayer-Funded Adoption Agencies Can Discriminate Against Gay Couples
McKinney, Texas Gay Man’s Front Door Vandalized With Homophobic Slur, Image: VIDEO
Shown above is the front door of Eric Arthur, a McKinney, Texas, resident who — as you can see — was the victim of an anti-gay hate crime this … [Read more...] about McKinney, Texas Gay Man’s Front Door Vandalized With Homophobic Slur, Image: VIDEO
Over 100 Texas Organizations, Including 13 Fortune 500 Companies, Sign LGBT Equality Pledge
More than 100 corporations and other organizations — from American Airlines and Apple to the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee — have joined an … [Read more...] about Over 100 Texas Organizations, Including 13 Fortune 500 Companies, Sign LGBT Equality Pledge