Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO)
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St. Louis Cardinals invite notoriously antigay speaker to ‘Christian Day’
Monday, June 12, 2017The club is considering a "pride night" but has no problem with a former player who rails about “the LGBT agenda” speaking at "Christian Day." -
Houston mom defies antigay bigotry with ad celebrating her gay son
Thursday, January 21, 2016One mother's lighthearted approach to protesting the defeat of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance -
To avoid another defeat like HERO, it’s time to deal with the “Bathroom Thing”
Friday, November 20, 2015The reaction to a setback shouldn't be blaming the other side -- nor to demonize them as “bigots" or “hicks.” Instead, we need to work to turn out the vote. -
New Philly law requires gender neutral bathrooms
Friday, November 20, 2015All single occupancy restrooms in Philly bars and restaurants are now required to be gender neutral. -
NFL: Houston Equal Rights Ordinance defeat has no bearing on 2017 Super Bowl
Friday, November 6, 2015A spokesman for the NFL announced that everything will go ahead as planned, despite calls from several gay rights advocates and a change.org petition. -
Matt Bevin is Kentucky’s new governor. Here’s 5 reasons that’s bad for the LGBTQ community.
Thursday, November 5, 2015Is Bevin's victory a sign that the long-predicted backlash against LGBTQ rights has begun? -
Beyoncé disappoints by ignoring Houston’s anti-discrimination ordinance
Thursday, November 5, 2015Blogger Carlos Maza writes, "Beyoncé has repeatedly refused the opportunity to speak out against the legalization of discrimination against LGBT people." -
Houston is already feeling the backlash
Thursday, November 5, 2015There are "rumblings" that the 2017 Super Bowl, which is scheduled to happen in Houston, may be being moved to a different city. -
After the defeat of Houston LGBT-rights measure, what happens next?
Wednesday, November 4, 2015Activists are bracing for opponents in other states to seize on a successful tactic: stoking fears over transgender people's access to public restrooms. -
Houston mayor: The fight isn’t over for nondiscrimination measure
Wednesday, November 4, 2015"I guarantee that justice in Houston will prevail," said Houston Mayor Annise Parker. "We're united. We will prevail."
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