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Meet Dave Welch, the ‘Pastor of Pastors’ who Mobilizes Texas Churches Against LGBT Rights

The Houston conservative's ability to blend politics and religion makes him a particularly potent force.

by Michael Barajas

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Houston Republican Rep. Sylveser Turner dares the Republican leadership to accept his amendment to House Bill 2--allocating state money to upgrade abortion facilities to surgical center standards--promising he'll vote for the bill if they do. Jul 13, 2015

Rep. Sylvester Turner Says He’s ‘Evolved’ on LGBT Issues

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Five Texas-Sized Examples of Anti-Gay Bigotry in 2014

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Aug 05, 2014

Cons-Queer-Acy? Petition to Repeal Houston ERO Fails

by Jo DePrang

May 30, 2014

Robert Zaretsky: Putting Houston’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance in Perspective

by Robert Zaretsky

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Houston City Council Overwhelmingly Passes Payday Loan Ordinance

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