Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?

A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub

"...city’s thriving queer community, Austin hasn’t housed a proper LGBTQ Center in over two decades...."

April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

The Designs That Defined the LGBTQ Movement

50 years of Queer X Design from former Chron contributor Andy Campbell

"...a slap in the face when corporate slogs siphon LGBTQ symbols to sell products that don’t carry a whiff..."

July 26, 2019 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...– urged lawmakers to take action in favor of LGBTQ non-discrimination policies...."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...The Texas House of Representatives’ recently formed LGBTQ Caucus isn’t losing any momentum. Less than a month..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qwell Hosts Design Competition for LGBTQ Community Hub

Idea generation has begun for pop-up qmmunity center Austin Outpost

"...focused on creating a home for the third largest LGBTQ community in the United States. And by home, we..."

June 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Savana Dunning

National Law Group Ditches Texas Over Lege’s Anti-LGBTQ Hate

American Assoc. of Law Libraries bans TX because of discrimination

"...promising to boycott Texas over its plans to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation, one organization this week took definitive action...."

July 14, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Step One: Create an LGBTQ Commission

It takes a village to forge a better quality of life for everybody

"...after Mayor Steve Adler announced plans to create an LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission during October’s Hate Crime Summit,..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...strongly cautioning against passing any legislation that would hurt LGBTQ Texans...."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Out Youth Launches “Be YOU” Curriculum for LGBTQ Students

Developed to support the emotional and social well-being of LGBTQ middle and high school students

"...Thanks to LGBTQ youth services nonprofit Out Youth, schools and community organizations..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Panelists Talk LGBTQ+ Activism and Power

Struggles and hopes in the fight for queer rights

"...Capitol to “defend their humanity and the rights of LGBTQ people,” said Ricardo Martinez, CEO of Equality Texas, an..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

Pink Elephant Puts Black LGBTQ Artists Center Stage

Austin's queer hip-hop fest returns for year two

"...Pink Elephant, returns to Austin this weekend to celebrate LGBTQ and POC artists. Founded by Japan aka Rashaud Hill..."

March 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

After Filing Bill Forcing Schools to Out LGBTQ Kids, Legislator Bullies Media

Sen. Konni Burton's SB 242 isn't being misreported; it's anti-trans

"...After filing anti-LGBTQ legislation late last week, state Sen. Konni Burton, R-Ft...."

Nov. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report...."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...Nations accusing Texas of violating the human rights of LGBTQ+ Texans...."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...mayoral candidate and founding member of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus Celia Israel launched her “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”..."

June 29, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...Texas legislators filed three abortion-restrictive bills and the first anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation this filing period, assuring another heated..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories of 2017

“The things that make us different, those are our superpowers”

"...and recognize the times, nationally and internationally, that the LGBTQ community came out (l-o-l) on top. (For local wins..."

Dec. 28, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

HackOut Makes Safe Space for Budding LGBTQ Entrepreneurs

Tech queers converge on Austin for the four-day event

"...2019 on Thursday, April 11, is HackOut, Austin’s only LGBTQ Startup Weekend. Created by Dan Driscoll, the four-day event..."

April 9, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Training APD on LGBTQ Communities

Department seeks feedback before finalizing new coursework

"...Department will soon roll out mandatory training on serving LGBTQ, transgender, and gender nonconforming communities for all 1,845 sworn..."

Aug. 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...it legal for child welfare providers to discriminate against LGBTQ youth and would-be foster parents, was signed by Gov...."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...heart-wrenching testimony from the members of the Texas House’s LGBTQ Caucus, the House, on second reading, passed Senate Bill..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...When we talk about the LGBTQ rights movement, so often the focus falls on the..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Inside the Austin History Center’s LGBTQ Collections

The city’s historical archive shines a light on lesser-told stories

"...In researching the history of the LGBTQ rights movement and Pride celebrations in Austin, much of..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Opinion: Everything’s Bigger in Texas ... Until You Look at Supportive LGBTQ+ Public Policies

"I should feel safe, secure, and confident in myself to be a gay Texan student"

"...this attitude? Texas is knowingly becoming a battleground for LGBTQ+ rights. Public policies that once embraced diversity, inclusion, and..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Guilleremo Gudino

LGBTQ Activists Urge AISD to Better Support Queer Youth

Activists want AISD to do more with church money

"...on a promise to use revenues generated from an anti-LGBTQ church to fund programs aimed at helping the district's..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging

"...open early next year). After considering public comment, the LGBTQ-friendly stalls are built, with the exception of some last-minute..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: The Texas State Board of Education is Failing LGBTQ+ Students

School districts and families will need to pick up the slack left by SBOE’s recent decision to exclude sexual orientation and gender identity from the curriculum

"...negative mental health outcomes, like anxiety and depression, for LGBTQ+ individuals, perhaps because the absence of this information in..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Katherine Goldey

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"...to "redefine religious liberty" laws to "justify discrimination" against LGBTQ communities and others. According to EQTX, SB 1978 author..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights."..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Excels in LGBTQ Scorecard

Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report

"...lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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