The AggreGAYtor: February 21

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

"...kinky, the states make a mess on marriage and discrimination, and Chris Christie gets a new tool, as your..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads

Austinite Hector Galán’s reverential look at Grammy-winning "Texican" rockers Los Lonely Boys is a document of persistence, passion, and some of the finest rock & roll since Stevie Ray Vaughan’s untimely exit.

"...the trio by Ringo Sr.; and assorted incidences of discrimination before their eventual triumph. This is a document of..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

About AIDS

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal against an insurance company's cap on lifetime benefits for AIDS treatment.

"...that such limits were just a business decision, not discrimination. But note that only HIV/AIDS was capped, nothing else...."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column by Sandy Bartlett

Trump’s Far-Reaching Religious Refusal

An executive order allowing discrimination set to hit president's desk on Thursday

"..."This executive order will be a charter for widespread discrimination, potentially against LGBTQ people, women, Muslim communities, and other..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Section 8 Renters File Suit

Residents say ongoing construction made it impossible for disabled tenants to live safely

"...withholdings, said the plaintiffs' attorney Brian McGiverin, constitute illegal discrimination against renters who are disabled, because it has a..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Anti-Muslim Sentiment Alive and Well in Texas

Unlike Ahmed Mohamed, many members of the Muslim community in Texas experience hatred yet receive no support; their stories go unpublished.

"...to the Texas Education Agency, Wernet was notified that discrimination based on religion is not covered by the agency;..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Council Preview: Where There’s Smoke

AFD hiring consent decree under fire by AFA

"...delayed hiring new AFD cadets until the claims of discrimination were reviewed the U.S. Department of Justice...."

May 14, 2014 News Post

The AggreGAYtor: April 23

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

"...the nation's judges, like Washington D.C., show us what discrimination looks like, as your AggreGAYtor miraculously limits political bribery...."

April 23, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...Mexican-American South Texas. They found a town filled with discrimination against Mexican-Americans, and even worse discrimination against African-Americans...."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Without Teeth, Are Nondiscrimination Laws Effective?

City ordinance aims to protect LGBTQ Austinites, but the punishment for violators is mild

"...Roque bypassed Austin's discrimination complaint process – largely due to the city's weak..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

On the Record: Sexism and the City

Council should get serious about gender equality

"...employees, say they've seen a rise in callers alleging discrimination ever since the controversial presentation. Today, three to four..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

State Enviro Agency Accused of Racism

Three longtime African-American employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality go public with charges that they were denied opportunities for advancement and systematically blocked from salary increases

"...employees have accused the state environmental agency of racial discrimination. Having sought the backing of the Austin NAACP, the..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...review and report investigated two distinct group allegations of discrimination and retribution at the Water Utility. The first considered..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...equal treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual students. "Discrimination against LGBT students is the last form of socially..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Trouble at Station 15

Austin firefighter sues city after officials stonewall unequal treatment

"...Opportunity Commission accusing the department of race and gender discrimination as well as retaliation for complaining about her disparate..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Council: Labor Protections and Job Evaluations

Marc Ott's job performance goes up for debate this week

"...Tovo's resolution to review and help strengthen the city's discrimination complaint policies, Council Member Greg Casar's initiatives to extend..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

On the Lege

Free to Be

"...some 70 supporters of two bills that would prohibit discrimination against gay public school teachers and students, the dour..."

April 2, 1999 News Column

Scottish Rite Dorm Admits They Failed Queer Resident

Separate rules were applied to UT freshman and her girlfriend

"...currently no state law that protects LGBTQ tenants from discrimination, but Austin city code does include sexual orientation and..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council: Talk and Action

Council discusses public testimony; prepares to act on employment discrimination

"...resolution from Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo regarding workplace discrimination (Item 14), postponed from the Feb. 25 meeting –..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: What Would Cole Porter Say?

Indiana's RFRA is an invitation to progressive response

"...freedom restoration" law designed in fact to enable anti-gay discrimination has been the enormous outpouring of public opposition. Indiana..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Supreme Confusion

The Supreme Court ratifies the Texas GOP majority with a shrug

"...to achieve [the VRA's] goal of overcoming prior electoral discrimination." That is, faced with Bonilla's inevitable defeat because roughly..."

July 7, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Making Fine Discriminations

"...end," said Bush. Henceforth -- in the interests of anti-discrimination -- religious charities seeking federal contracts will be allowed..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Doomed to Repeat It?

Former Students, Profs, and Lawyers Remember

"...is cause to look back at the history of discrimination and affirmative action at UT Law...."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Cristina Smith

Getting Outside the Box

Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?

"...parole or probation. Unfortunately for them, housing and employment discrimination are rampant...."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...– after his denied transfer sparked his first racial discrimination complaint with the city. Unable to perform the labor..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Race Does Matter

Sotomayor on the willfulness of judicial 'colorblindness'

"...at his previous glib formulation, "The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating..."

May 2, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Equal Pay: Abbott Breaks Silence

Davis campaign asks if attorney general would have vetoed fair pay act

"...Act, a bipartisan bill enhancing workplace protection against pay discrimination. Davis has put a question to her opponent: Would..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AFD Hiring: Smoke or Fire?

Add the EEOC to the parties weighing in on firefighter hiring

"...now being accused of playing a role in hiring discrimination...."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: August 16

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• Doe-eyed Ayn Rand fanboy Paul Ryan does not..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: About Those Voting Rights

Colorblind ain't the same as blind

"...Not really – both proceedings are fundamentally about racial discrimination, and race has been the primary undercurrent of Texas..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Michael King

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