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Jan. 6, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson
The Conservative Future of the LGBT Movement
Libertarian think tank the Cato Institute hosts symposium
"...If you support the agenda of the LGBT movement as it exists today, if you consider yourself..."
Feb. 22, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer
I Pee With LGBT
Richard Linklater debuts ad denouncing the Texas bathroom bill
"...their sleeves, pulling down their pants, and peeing with LGBT” after Austin native and renowned director Richard Linklater collaborated..."
Feb. 22, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin
Paxton Amps Up Anti-LGBT Legal Fight
Texas AG leads 13-state coalition to block the Obama administration's transgender-inclusive directive to schools
"...General Ken Paxton recently ramped up his crusade against LGBT Texans with a request for a nationwide preliminary injunction..."
July 15, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Senators Hold Meeting to Reaffirm Anti-LGBT Discrimination
State Affairs Committee hearing used as anti-LGBT soapbox
"...sincerely held religious beliefs.” An excuse to stir up anti-LGBT fervor under the guise of religious freedom, the hearing..."
Feb. 17, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma
Paxton Stacks AG’s Office With Anti-LGBT Culture Warriors
AG hires opponents of church-state separation
"...charges, including securities fraud – has asked overtly right-wing, anti-LGBT employees to join his office, reaffirming the AG’s mission..."
April 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma
City to Review LGBT Rights Performance
CM Riley wants Austin to be equality leader
"...Austin may lead Texas in supporting LGBT rights, but City Council wants the city to also..."
May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson
Faulty Tower: Anti-LGBT Money Behind Fairmont Austin
Doug Manchester was a major donor in the fight against same-sex marriage
"...Fairmont properties are routinely listed as among the top LGBT-friendly hotels...."
March 15, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson
Drag Ban Defeat Was One Bright Spot in a Harrowing Year for LGBT Texans
SB 12 declared unconstitutional
"...really outdid themselves this year, passing a trio of anti-LGBTQ laws, each of questionable constitutionality. There was Senate Bill..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Indoor Queers Club: LGBT-Boo!
Queer horror picks from your trusty Chronicle crypt keepers
"...the complicated history that the genre has for the LGBTQ community – both empowering and oppressive – makes for..."
Oct. 28, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott
Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'
Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality
"...Texas still has a long way to go towards LGBT equality. Tuesday Equality Texas endorsed Republican incumbent Sarah Davis..."
Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson
Countdown to L-G-B-T
U.S. Census meets Austin LGBT Tuesday at the MACC
"...Apparently, tonight's is the first LGBT Town Hall ever, and our participation in this will..."
Feb. 9, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer
State LGBTQ Chambers Form First-of-Its-Kind Alliance
The new Texas LGBT Chambers of Commerce will represent Austin, Greater Houston, North Texas, and San Antonio
"...The LGBTQ chambers of commerce representing Texas' four major metro areas..."
Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
Bill of the Week: Cleaning up Bad Language
Bill aims to strike anti-LGBT verbiage from sex ed curricula
"...the last few states resistant to any consideration of LGBT inclusion. But for Texas Democrats, that's not for a..."
April 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson
An Imperfect Perfect Score
City could do better on LGBTQ rights
"...rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBT people who live and work there.”..."
Nov. 14, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp
Come Out to StartOut
Bi-coastal non-profit, StartOut, may add Austin as its third home.
"...Exit and Beyond” a panel and networking with top LGBT entrepreneurs, it's also looking at Austin to begin its..."
Sept. 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Tyler Pratt
Tuesday News Gay: Dec. 13
Queerty editor teams up with Gay Place for weekly news round-up
"...In this week's very political version of our weekly LGBT news roundup, Rick Perry starts a big gay fight,..."
Dec. 13, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal
Come Out for OUTober
Austin celebrates LGBT History/Coming Out Month, big time, citywide
"...start of some new, colorful, traditions. In honor of LGBT History Month, Austin will display the Pride Flag across..."
Oct. 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kali Daryl Robinson
Sign Here for Prejudice
Efforts to repeal Plano's ban on discrimination
"...What was enacted as a safety net for all..."
Jan. 9, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy
Trans Mother Honored
Local LGBT advocate sets an example
"...who is a business executive, a tireless advocate for LGBT rights, a wife, and the mother of a 3-year-old...."
Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Rev. Frank Visits FUMC
Defrocked minister brings message of LGBT acceptance
"...easy to forget that Christianity is not a monolith. Anti-LGBT screeds may make good headlines, but they are not..."
April 25, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson
The AggreGAYtor: October 14
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...LGBT History Month rolls on, Star Parker slouches toward Washington..."
Oct. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post
Obama Descends on ATX
Austin's LGBTQ Has the Prez's Ear, and vice-versa
"...Music Hall on Tuesday night, and there was an LGBT connection...."
July 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Liz Williams
Tuesday News Gay: Feb. 14
Ellen, Prop 8, marriage, and Uganda. Whew!
"...has – instead of providing a fruit salad of LGBT odds and ends – brought me the five biggest..."
Feb. 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal
Tuesday News Gay: January 24
Droppin' a deuce with Dan...
"...While the GOP elephants continue to fight amongst themselves, LGBT rights continue trailing forward nationwide! Learn what's happening on..."
Jan. 24, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal
Tuesday News Gay on a Wednesday: Jan. 18
Dan hits us with his news bits
"...and Madonna in this week's round-up of extra sparkly LGBT news!..."
Jan. 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal
Tuesday News Gay: Dec. 6
Queerty editor teams up with Gay Place for new weekly feature
"...Even if you didn't bone up on LGBT news this last week, here's your chance to catch..."
Dec. 6, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal
K.D., Barack, and Me
K.D. reaches a watershed and Barack comes out.
"...activism that lead her to an Obama and National LGBT Finance Committee fundraiser this past October in New York...."
Nov. 4, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer
Stonewall
A Midwestern boy comes out amid the backdrop of the Stonewall Riots
"...Stonewall Riots that helped ignite the modern era of LGBT Pride has been directed by Roland Emmerich, a Hollywood..."
Sept. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Pride
In this inspirational true story, striking Welsh miners and the local LGBT community find common bonds.
"...teen Joe (MacKay) quietly joins the ranks of an LGBT group led by Mark (Schnetzner), a group which in..."
