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Lupe Valdez Is a Gay Latina Running for Texas Governor; That’s Something at Least
The 71-year-old has prided herself on being a hard worker coming from a humble background and being a champion for the people. But her lackluster campaign and her not-so perfect record as Dallas County Sheriff has dampened Texans’ enthusiasm for her as a candidate, including this queer Tejana.
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Texas Senate Passes Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill, Now Closer to Becoming Law No One Asked For
Once the bill receives final chamber approval, SB6 will move forward to the House, which is dominated by Republicans but whose members are not as eager to take it up.
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Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance Needs HEROs to Protect LGBT Citizens from Discrimination
It’s gonna be a close race in Houston as it decides if a nondiscrimination ordinances passes, there’s a bunch of other municipal elections happening that you should keep an eye on, Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project has a new survey to gather stories and data on LGBTQ immigrant experiences, the AP uncovered over 1,000 cases where law enforcement officers committed a sex crime and more news stories.
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The People’s History: The Birth of the New Feminist Army in Texas
“An entire year has passed since the shouts heard around the world reverberated throughout the Texas Capitol and forced the state legislature to come to a screeching halt. Rise Up/Levanta Texas formed in late June 2013 as a grassroots response to a growing awareness that our bodies, stories, and voices were being made invisible within the larger narrative surrounding reproductive rights and HB 2.”
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Rick Perry Indicted on Corruption Charges for Attempting to Force Out Lesbian District Attorney
Texas Governor Rick Perry has been indicted on felony corruption charges for attempting to strong-arm Austin District Attorney out of office through by vetoing funding to anti-corruption office.
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Texas GOP Walks The Plank of Its Own Platform As State Shimmers With Purple
The GOP is digging its heels into the sand as the tide turns. But hateful platform language and fist shaking will not stop the ocean. Texas is too big to smother with such small ideas.
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Si Se Puede: San Antonio Passes Long-Awaited Non-Discrimination Ordinance
San Antonio finally passes an updated nondiscrimination ordinance that protects LGBT individuals.