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Pride and Prejudice in Princeton, Texas

A school board vote to cancel a summer Pride event represented one of the first government-sponsored cancellations of the LGBTQ+ celebration in the Lone Star State.

by Candice Bernd

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Lesbian Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Ban ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy For Minors

by John Wright

Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth) Mar 12, 2015

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Texas Association of Business Comes Out Against Religious Freedom Amendments

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Celia Israel and Celinda Garza Mar 04, 2015

Lesbian Lawmaker’s Partner Left Out of Legislative Directory

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