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John Wright is a freelance journalist based in Austin. Follow him on Twitter @LSQnews.

Articles by John Wright

Russ Towers could become the first openly LGBT person to win an election as a Republican in Texas.

‘Family Values’ Candidate with Long Rap Sheet Takes on Gay County Clerk in East Texas

Lamar County's Russ Towers would be first openly LGBT Republican elected in Texas.

Democratic House candidate Denise Hamilton spoke Monday night during a forum at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano as moderators Dan Panetti, worldview director at Prestonwood Christian Academy, and Texas Values President Jonathan Saenz look on.

Democratic Hopefuls Brave Far-Right Prestonwood Baptist

‘I will not eat your souls,’ one aspiring lefty state representative advised the conservative congregation.

Washington state high schooler Drake Wilson's mom placed this ad celebrating his coming out in the Houston Chronicle, hoping to inspire Texans to be more accepting of LGBTQ folks after the city's equal rights ordinance defeat.

Mom’s Houston Chronicle Ad Celebrates Gay Son Post-HERO

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Baby Steps on Trans Health Care

Plano Citizens United graphic

Cities Given High LGBT Ratings Despite Trans Exclusions

A pride flag outside Houston City Hall.

Five New Year’s Resolutions for the Texas LGBT Movement

Cleopatra DeLeon and Nicole Dimetman, are one of the two plaintiff couples in the Texas marriage case.

Texas to Pick Up $605,000 Tab in Same-Sex Marriage Case

Ken Paxton’s Still Trying to Unmarry Austin Lesbian Couple

Robert Lloyd, a WilCo constable candidate.

WilCo Candidate Won’t Settle ‘Religious Test’ Lawsuit

Robert Lloyd says commissioners asked him about his views on abortion and same-sex marriage for a constable appointment.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker at Dallas' 2015 Black Tie Dinner LGBT fundraiser.

Houston Mayor ‘Running Out of Runway’ on HERO Relaunch