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Out legislator Celia Israel is running for Mayor of Austin to shake up the “good old boys” club
“What the good old boys did not count on was a well-regarded member of the legislature who happens to be Latina, and lesbian, and a realtor, being able to raise money in her own right to challenge the status quo,” said Israel.
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Texas GOP House Speaker signs arrest warrant for lesbian Democrat who fled state
Celia Israel was supposed to marry her partner of 26 years on the Texas House floor. Because she took a stand for democracy, she could end up in jail instead.