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

Your Guide to the Weekend Resistance

A breakdown of inauguration weekend counterprotests

"...rally specifically dedicated to the fighting of anti-gay and anti-trans legislation. The rally will take place on the south..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...state's approach to mental health. Hyper-conservative dogma pushing partisan legislation on one side, a pragmatic approach to policy built..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins

Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act

"...of equal opportunity for all people," he wrote. "Any legislation that would attack transgender Texans — especially vulnerable transgender..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This year's Top 10 local queer heroes & LGBTQ stories

"...Local businesses urge Texas lawmakers to not pass anti-LGBTQ legislation Nearly 90 local businesses came out against anti-LGBTQ laws..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

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

Anti-Trans Bill Author Bullies Media

Sen. Konni Burton goes on the attack

"...State Sen. Konni Burton, R-Ft. Worth, filed legislation last week that would effectively force Texas schools to..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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. Worth,..."

Nov. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging

"..."bathroom bill" HB 2, local business owners fear similar legislation in Texas would threaten their ability to stay open...."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

"...three abortion-restrictive bills and the first anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation this filing period, assuring another heated fight for pro-choice..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Battle of the Bathroom Bigots

Austin's "bathroom bill" aims to protect rather than demonize trans residents

"...herself was targeted in an online review by an anti-trans bigot...."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Chronicle Endorsements

"...primary job as representing his constituents and proposing sensible legislation; his opponent, Jay Wiley, while personally engaging, has hitched..."

Feb. 12, 2016 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

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

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

The AggreGAYtor: December 28

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Rios has exposed our gay plot to pass equality legislation while all the good, Christian lawmakers are lulled by..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: November 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Followed by Washington state voters confirming the marriage equality legislation signed earlier this year...."

Nov. 7, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: October 29

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...is romneying on his earlier support for gay rights legislation...."

Oct. 29, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Labor Changes Irk Transit Workers

New law and money woes prompt Cap Metro changes

"...But state legislation passed this year, aimed at reforming Cap Metro's financial..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...Capitol Tuesday, one day after the Texas House passed legislation requiring women to undergo an ultrasound before terminating a..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...as Democrats ponder a seemingly unstoppable wave of conservative legislation, and Republicans face a budget that will not cover..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...there is a "pressing need for tougher eminent domain legislation" (wonder whether the anti-Trans-Texas Corridor groups will buy his..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

10 Pinky 10 Stinky

2010 was a year for the queers! Kindof.

"...transitions for those in our trans community, gay bullying legislation (and more importantly practical solutions), childbearing/child rights laws for..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Special Session: In and Out in a Jiffy

Lawmakers passed two key bills – then they went home

"...was a model of efficiency: Two major pieces of legislation passed in 31 hours, with unanimous votes in both..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

To restart the economy while saving the planet, the Congress for the New Urbanism advocates traditional neighborhoods for all

"...Whether legislation incorporating New Urbanist language will actually get passed by..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

How Long Is 140 Days?

As the 81st Legislature departs, does it leave a footprint?

"...they'd call it a win. Considering how little major legislation passed and how the budget was bailed out by..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"...provisions, he also has a slate of capital punishment legislation, such as House Joint Resolution 58, proposing a constitutional..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...man seen as the most obstinate roadblock to progressive legislation and real bipartisanship in the House: Speaker Tom Craddick...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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