Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality

A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action

"...LGBTQ civil rights organization released its fifth annual State Equality Index, on which Texas – as one of the..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...still has a long way to go towards LGBT equality. Tuesday Equality Texas endorsed Republican incumbent Sarah Davis in..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Equality March Hopes to Unify and Empower

Texas queers march on the Capitol Sunday to Demand Equal Rights

"...2017 approaches with eye-blinking speed, it’s important to stay active in our communities and continue the fight for equality...."

June 10, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...marching were varied: repeal of DoMA (Defense of Marriage Act) or Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, passing of the Matthew..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

Health Care Equality

Obamacare and the LGBTQ community

"...overturned Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, legally married same-sex couples are guaranteed the same federal..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Court Rules on Marriage Equality

DOMA struck down, Prop 8 dismissed on standing

"...the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional. The court also dismissed the Proposition 8..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Tuesday News Gay: January 24

Droppin' a deuce with Dan...

"...trailing forward nationwide! Learn what's happening on the marriage equality front, HIV-rights and where a lady can drop a..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?

Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward

"...of the federal marriage ban. How do these events impact the movement for LGBTQ equality? Find out now at..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Qmmunity: Rainbows Here, There, Everywhere

Cluck rainbow capitalism, keep your pink dollars in Austin’s queer community at these events

"...millions of dollars into the fight against the pro-LGBTQIA Equality Act. Although BK's intentions don't ring as harmful to..."

June 11, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Human Right of Marriage

Austin couple at center of Texas marriage equality case

"...Leon v. Perry – successfully thus far – to ensure marriage equality is the law of the land...."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

MassEquailty's Lessons

Melissa Threadgill, former communications director for MassEquality tell us how they did it.

"...interview Melissa Threadgill, who was the Communications Director at MassEquality during the critical period when Massachusetts voters were potentially..."

Aug. 15, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Point Austin: It's Accountability Time

Lloyd Doggett on the need for swift action on impeachment

"...contempt" procedures fell on deaf ears ("The Time to Act Is Now," June 21). "I don't believe that timidity..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

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

"...state lawmakers reconvened for their special session, the local activist was kidnapped, beaten, and robbed. After several weeks of..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Van de Putte, Patrick Square Off in Only Lt. Gov. Debate

Patrick sticks to right-wing rhetoric; says one debate enough

"...to education, health care, immigration, reproductive rights and marriage equality during Monday evening’s lieutenant governor debate against state Sen...."

Sept. 30, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

No No: A Dockumentary

Famous for pitching a no-hitter while high on acid, Dock Ellis the man was so much more.

"...his first two marriages and inspired a post-MLB second act as a substance-abuse counselor. (He passed away in 2008..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

On the Record: Sexism and the City

Council should get serious about gender equality

"...Sixties – long before today's hard-fought strides in achieving equality, or perhaps it's just a scene out of Mad..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: The Best Big Qmmunity in Texas

On discrimination, Dolly, and more queer happenings

"...Constitution – specifically Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which governs federal programs – and federal statutes are..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Top 10 Texas LGBT Stories

One step back and two steps forward

"...as red as Texas, the national trend toward LGBT equality gained momentum. Social conservatives tried vainly to throw on..."

Jan. 6, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

David Van Os on Single-Member Districts

Texas attorney on the history of the "gentlemen’s agreement"

"...at-large system under the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act. We dissected the “gentlemen’s agreement” that reserved one seat..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

A Letter From Guest Editor Ethan Hawke

Blaze director on why it’s time for us all to act like grownups and demand integrity from our elected officials

"...leaving him, fast. He imagines more dramatic and radical action than prayer and contemplation, and begins to emulate what..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ethan Hawke

Opinion: Restaurants Need Federal Aid to Survive

Chef Kevin Fink of Emmer & Rye explains how and why you should support the RESTAURANTS Act

"...The fact is that there is no help coming soon. The..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Column by Kevin Fink

The Summit on Race in America: Motown at 60

Detroit pop icons continue in the name of love

"...three pillars of the Motown Records cathedral spread the equality of love during a panel at the presidential complex..."

April 11, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

The AggreGAYtor: October 28

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Churches act right, queers act out for tricks and treats, and..."

Oct. 28, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Opinion: Texas' Anti-LGBTQIA Bills Are Cruelty Aimed at My Transgender Patients

A physician caring for transgender patients and the sister of a transgender man explains how discriminatory policies impact lifelong health

"...of tissues. Ashley, a 25-year-old trans woman, breaks eye contact and stares at the floor. I'm not surprised by..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Aliza Norwood

Qmmunity: Hope For the Queer'd Future

Plus, OUTsider Festival’s launch party, Queerbomb’s Queer History Series, and more local LGBTQIA events

"...Rolling back the rollbacks. State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock)..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Creating Change: "Take It In"

Thursday at Creating Change conference: Laverne Cox

"...I’m at Creating Change, the National LGBT Equality Conference, swooning over 4,000 activist queers in one hotel..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• With a somewhat uncharacteristic minimum of hyperbole, you can say the end of..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature

Beyond City Limits

"...fans, beware: A proposed amendment to the Internet Radio Equality Act could determine the fate of Internet radio. "This..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature

Paying the Piper Online

Stations, labels, and musicians wrestle over new Web royalties

"...fee "per channel" – and the new fees are retroactive to 2006...."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Postmarks

Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...TSPR staff have worked well together to analyze business practices and seek ways to make our operations more efficient...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

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