Tag Archives: LGBT Rights
Gay Corrections Officer Alleges Retaliation for Filing Suit
The former Collin County corrections officer's complaint is under investigation by federal commission.
Former Collin County corrections officer Derek Boyd says he was fired for filing a federal discrimination lawsuit....Read More
HERO Opponents Serious About Bigotry, Not Preventing Rape
In October, police say, a man raped a 12-year-old girl in a Houston public bathroom. Well, that’s not actually what police say. The detective, a man who is pa...Read More
Experts: HERO ‘Too Close To Call’ Ahead of Tuesday’s Vote
Early voting numbers could spell trouble for Houston’s embattled Equal Rights Ordinance, according to three local political scientists who’ve been closely m...Read More
No Justice for Janette? Dallas Man Sentenced to Probation in Fatal Assault of Trans Woman
A man responsible for the 2012 beating of a Dallas transgender woman who died from her injuries is set to receive probation and no jail sentence. ...Read More
Ken Paxton Asks Judge to Cancel Contempt Hearing on Gay Marriage
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says he shouldn’t face a contempt hearing for failing to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage rulin...Read More
Steve Hotze to Gay Nazis: En Garde!
On Thursday, Steve Hotze launched a multi-city tour of Texas, “The Faith Family Freedom Tour,” at a nearly half-empty event at a hotel ballroom in Houston....Read More
Anti-Gay Groups Mount ‘Texas Response’
Hundreds gathered Tuesday evening at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen for “The Texas Response,” to celebrate passage of the Pastor Protection Act an...Read More
More People Denied Vital Records Join Ken Paxton Contempt Hearing
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton still isn’t complying with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, even though the state finally is...Read More
Ken Paxton’s Gay Contempt
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton must appear in federal court Aug. 12 to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt over the state's refusal to issue an accu...Read More