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    • Texas governor once again orders GOP legislators to try banning trans youth from sports
      Politics

      Texas governor once again orders GOP legislators to try banning trans youth from sports

      For the third time this year, Gov. Abbott and Texas Republicans will once again try to push forward their agenda, while many Democrats refuse to attend, and taxpayers foot the bill every day.

      Sunday, August 8, 2021
    • Texas legislators submit 12 anti-trans proposals in first week of boycotted special session
      Politics

      Texas legislators submit 12 anti-trans proposals in first week of boycotted special session

      Proposals submitted include bans on trans youth from receiving healthcare, talk therapy, or playing sports. Several Democrats have refused to take part and face threats of being arrested.

      Tuesday, July 13, 2021
    • Democrat seeks to ban trans youth from sports in Texas as “retaliation” for his failed agenda
      Politics

      Democrat seeks to ban trans youth from sports in Texas as “retaliation” for his failed agenda

      “The bill that was killed last night will affect far more children than this bill ever will,” Harold Dutton claimed about his education bill. “And so, as a consequence, the chair moves that Senate Bill 29… do pass and be printed.”

      Sunday, May 9, 2021
    • Texas lawmakers are trying to pass pro-LGBTQ proposals. Do they have a chance?
      Politics

      Texas lawmakers are trying to pass pro-LGBTQ proposals. Do they have a chance?

      “We can’t look at this as being a partisan or political issue — it’s a human issue.”

      Tuesday, February 16, 2021
    • Lesbian lawmaker kills #SaveChickfilA ‘religious freedom’ bill
      News (USA)

      Lesbian lawmaker kills #SaveChickfilA ‘religious freedom’ bill

      Our hero of the week is part of the state legislature’s five-women LGBTQ Caucus.

      Saturday, May 11, 2019
    • Is it time for a heterosexual pride parade to help straight people feel safe?
      Commentary

      Is it time for a heterosexual pride parade to help straight people feel safe?

      Under Texas law, if a university has a queer resource center for students, it also has to have a Family and Traditional Values Centers that’s equally funded.

      Thursday, August 2, 2018
    • Texas senate votes to allow discrimination against gay foster parents
      News (USA)

      Texas senate votes to allow discrimination against gay foster parents

      The law would also allow adoption agencies to reject prospective gay parents for “religious” reasons.

      Monday, May 22, 2017
    • Texas House speaker pans bathroom bill & exposes GOP divide on trans rights
      News (USA)

      Texas House speaker pans bathroom bill & exposes GOP divide on trans rights

      Texas House Speaker Joe Straus’ comments underscore an escalating ideological battle between the GOP’s business-minded base and far-right grassroots activists.

      Thursday, January 19, 2017
    • ‘Percy Jackson’ author declines Texas legislature honor over bathroom bill
      News (USA)

      ‘Percy Jackson’ author declines Texas legislature honor over bathroom bill

      If Texas passes Senate Bill 6 they should expect boycotts like North Carolina has seen over HB2, which has cost the state millions of dollars and hundreds of jobs.

      Tuesday, January 10, 2017
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