Senators Hold Meeting to Reaffirm Anti-LGBT Discrimination

State Affairs Committee hearing used as anti-LGBT soapbox

"...with ensuring that the government doesn’t force citizens or businesses to “violate their sincerely held religious beliefs.” An excuse..."

Feb. 17, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Guns vs. Business, Strange Bedfellows, and More

Lege walks the line between proliferating guns, protecting businesses

"...their windows if they don't want guns in their businesses? It may sound like a minor issue, more typographical..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to A-Town: Small Business Saturday

Make sure you shop local this season

"...That’s right, Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, does indeed still chase all that..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Chronolog Post by Hannah Rossi

The Business of Pride

AGLCC's Jimmy Flannigan ponders the pitfalls of a complacent gay place

"...reins of Pride have changed hands. In years past, LGBT lobby Equality Texas has hosted the Pride Festival, while..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature 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

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...the city of Austin is withholding public information; Texas businesses warn that anti-LGBTQ discrimination will hurt Texas business; Greg..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Of Barflies & Allies

The story of Austin's straight allies and gay bars

"...It's a basic fact of business. If you can't get it, you can't sell it...."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature by Andy Campbell

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

The AggreGAYtor: May 1

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

"...and a shop in Kentucky will go out of business soon and gain a national platform in the process,..."

May 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: April 24

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

"...to ignore the will of the people (including Big Business), trans teens get to look pretty, and marriage support..."

April 24, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Trans Mother Honored

Local LGBT advocate sets an example

"...outside of my job," said Stabler, who is a business executive, a tireless advocate for LGBT rights, a wife,..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...imagine Republican legislators diverging with the Texas Association of Business, a powerful conservative lobby group, but when it comes..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pushback on Crosswalks

Not all business owners welcome rainbows

"...stages – but not without some friction from local business owners...."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Pushback Continues on Rainbow Crosswalks

Bar owners sound off on crosswalks during Arts Commission meeting

"...stages – but not without some friction from local business owners...."

Nov. 11, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma

AGLCC Post-Pride Shitstorm

AGLCC president resigns! No, wait! He was dumped! WTF?!??

"...pursue other interests and to focus on his own business, Site Street."..."

June 10, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Queer-Owned Austin Coffee Shops Share Their Stories

Getting coffee from the LGBT and making the perfect espresso

"...plenty to choose from. Here are three queer-owned coffee businesses whose cups take our fair city's violet crown. Luna..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by James Scott

Republicans Swap Marriage Ban for Angry Letter

Political cover after failure of gay marriage bill

"...needed to pass second reading before the end of business yesterday, the 122nd day of the 84th Legislature. Yet..."

May 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

QueerBomb/Pride Roundtable: Extended Remix

QueerBomb and Austin Pride meet for a roundtable

"...dawn of one big gay happy family for Austin's LGBTQ community? Members from both organizations seem optimistic. But truly,..."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The AggreGAYtor: December 13

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Your Holiday Mom doesn’t mind if you wear..."

Dec. 13, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Unicorn Booty Bounces

From popular gayfotainment blog to bustling NOLA cafe, here's Booty's

"...The guys behind the dishy and successful LGBTQ infotainment blog Unicorn Booty, publisher Nick Vivion and editor..."

March 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

The AggreGAYtor: April 21

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

"...Big Business has big influence, and it’s wielding it in our..."

April 21, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: December 9

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

"...Big business is getting nicer every day to its LGBTQ employees...."

Dec. 9, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The AggreGAYtor: December 17

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Akin, our nation’s favorite rape taxonomist, is adding sneaky anti-LGBT measures to the defense budget...."

Dec. 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...cut spending. As this 83rd Legislature wrapped up its business, lawmakers reversed the program-slashing trend of two years ago..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: December 11

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Morehouse College has introduced an LGBT course, the first of its kind at an HCBU...."

Dec. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: February 12

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

"...Yes, the Electronic Frontier Foundation is fighting for queer..."

Feb. 12, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Gay Place

Come peer through our rainbow-tinted glasses at this week's doin's

"...AGLCC HAPPY HOUR Bring your business cards and let these entrepreneurial hotties give you the..."

April 20, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Two Austin Churches Move Toward Inclusion

First United Methodist and St. David's Episcopal move towards LGBT inclusion

"...knows the church has a PR problem with the LGBT community. "For many people, the only image they have..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: January 15

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...The tiny town of Vicco, Kentucky has approved an LGBT anti-discrimination ordinance, adding that they don't mind if Elbert..."

Jan. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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