by Fernando Ramirez | Sep 3, 2020 | Politics, Texas Elections
Equality Texas, a pro-LGBTQ rights advocacy organization, endorsed 14 candidates running for the Texas House on Wednesday. “It is critically important that Equality Texans turn out in mass to vote this November to ensure that Texas continues its’ march toward...
by Open Letter | Jun 26, 2020 | LGBTQ Rights, Opinion
This opinion piece was submitted by twenty activists and community leaders. Their names can be found below. tl/dr: Marsha P. Johnson would never. Dear fellow LGBTQI siblings,Pride is a time for celebration: for beads, for drinks, for meeting new friends and basking...
by Fernando Ramirez | Jun 15, 2020 | LGBTQ Rights, Policy
In a 6 to 3 decision on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be fired from their workplace for being gay or transgender. Doing so violates the equal employment portion of the Civil Rights Act, the judges said. The landmark ruling now...
by Jessica Montoya Coggins | Jun 8, 2020 | LGBTQ Rights, Policy
As Gov. Greg Abbott continues his push to reopen the state, COVID-19 cases keep climbing. It’s a distressing sign, and one that will likely continue to disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It’s also providing an impetus for LGBTQ lawmakers and advocates...
