The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...virtually all issues, with a special devotion to anti-immigrant legislation and a recently exaggerated affection for the PATRIOT Act...."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...in Tech presents a panel focused on the current anti-trans and -drag legislation in our nation. Tue., June 27,..."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Rights and Queer Lives at the Texas Lege

News from Austin’s Pink Dome, plus this weekend’s top queer events

"...being targeted by GOP lawmakers with at least 10 anti-trans bills ranging from student athletics to gender affirming health..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Treat Your Fine Queer Self With This Week's Qmmunity Events

Mask up for Austin Black Pride’s Pose watch party, drag brunch at the Iron Bear, and more

"...down as the worst year for anti-queer and -trans legislation enacted into law since 2015. At times, I just..."

April 30, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity

Trump and other things that go bump in the night

"...protections – of trans Americans. Schelling sums up, "forcing anti-trans bills into law effectively attacks a group of people..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...all but three members of the House to approve legislation that enabled private companies to build highways, only to..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

Qmmunity: Less Hate, More Glitter and Glam

Try out a drag makeup tutorial, help solve a virtual whodunnit, and more queer fun

"...writing, Texas lawmakers have yet to prefile any anti-LGBTQIA legislation, but – in my personal opinion – the attacks..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Protesting Anti-Queer Legislation: Texans rallied for LGBTQ rights on Monday at the..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

Patrick Bullies School ISD Over Transgender Policy

Lt. Gov. calls for resignation of Ft. Worth superintendent

"...the law “state-sponsored discrimination” and unconstitutional. Lynch said the anti-trans law imposes harm to an already vulnerable population: “What..."

May 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Straus vs. the Extremists

Railroad Commission spat highlights the divide between right-wingers and House leadership

"...Desperate to ensure that anti-LGBTQ legislation passes in the Texas House, right-wing lawmakers recently sabotaged..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...SB 4 stands as the most high-profile piece of legislation to target cities this session, it's far from the..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...issues in her party," he said, "[and] has filed legislation that would have ensured all Texans hospital visitation and..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Drag Ban Defeat Was One Bright Spot in a Harrowing Year for LGBT Texans

SB 12 declared unconstitutional

"...up to fight each piece of the new anti-queer legislation. In the case of SB 12, the group enlisted..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year

Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere

"...of Equality Texas calls SB 14 the worst anti-LGBTQ legislation passed this session. Equality Texas has signed onto an..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The AggreGAYtor: March 31

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

"...Trans folks speak out, toxic legislation rolls out, and almost nobody is getting all they..."

March 31, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...formulating the gathering as a response to right-wing anti-gay legislation. Boy, oh boy, does that sound familiar, as our..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer News Here, There, Everywhere

Openly gay lawmaker announces mayoral bid, HavenCon returns, and more

"...if elected. See more of the story here... Texas' anti-trans sports ban goes into effect next week on Tuesday..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Column by Beth Sullivan

Top 10 Social Justice Stories

The year in equal rights

"...8) Anti-LGBTQ Legislation? Nearly 90 local businesses came out against anti-LGBTQ laws..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...effective Jan. 18. The bill signifies Texas' first statewide anti-trans policy to be signed into law, making Texas the..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: May 15

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

"...Anti-marriage legislation in Texas is likely to drown in a sea..."

May 15, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Lawmakers Promised a "Bread-and-Butter" Session. They Served a Repressive Agenda Instead.

Here are just a few laws taking effect Sept. 1

"...of the most aggressively anti-LGBTQ+ sessions in Texas history. Anti-trans and anti-drag legislation (now challenged in court) passed despite..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Qmmunity: A Landmark Hearing, but LGBTQ Voices Still Needed at the Capitol

Plus Guerrilla Queer Bar's Spring Fling and more qweeah events

"...advance. Still, this year was the first time the legislation was granted a hearing in the three consecutive sessions..."

May 10, 2019 Column by Beth Sullivan

Doin’ It to Death: House Dems Chub Up Slim Victories

"...as the clock ticked down the final moments for legislation to pass the chamber on second reading. Dems talked..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

ACL Preview: Orville Peck Is Ready for His Close-Up

The queer country renegade lowers the mask

"...AC: At the same time that anti-LGBTQ legislation has skyrocketed, we’ve also been blessed with a slew..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

ACLU of Texas Sues to Block State's Impending Drag Ban

Hands off our expression

"...SB 12 was part of a deluge of anti-LGBTQ legislation sponsored by far-right interests in this year’s legislative session...."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

CEO Chuck Smith Leaves Equality Texas

Samantha Smoot tapped for interim executive director position

"...twice during the 2017 legislative session and passed anti-bullying legislation in 2011.”..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

The largest transgender survey ever conducted is out, and the results reflect many hardships

"...from Equality Texas talks strategy to defeat upcoming anti-LGBTQ legislation for this Lege session. Wed., Feb. 8, 7-8:30pm. Texas..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Queer Events to Come

A guide to Austin's poppin' parties, fests, and art shows

"...Abbott’s mansion to protest bathroom bills and other anti-LGBTQ legislation. This year, the queer wranglers are takin’ the dance..."

Feb. 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Eric Johnson Prevails Over Racist Confederate Plaque

No more Confederate nonsense, Empower Texans gets a pass, and the first-ever LGBTQ Caucus

"...than half of the states have already enacted hemp legislation, [and] at least 19 are actively cultivating," the report..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Drag Ban Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

Drag is art and art is free speech

"...of Equality Texas connected SB 12 to other anti-LGBTQ legislation passed by Republicans this year, including SB 14, which..."

Sept. 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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