Originally published in the San Antonio Current. I’m sitting across from Roberto C. Treviño in his office, its walls full of art by local creators. “You see, my office is full of art because I don’t have a window,” he says with a warm, raspy voice. It was this love of art, in conjunction with…
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Matthew Shepard’s Parents Coming to San Antonio for ‘Stay Proud, Be Loud’ Event
Judy and Dennis Shepard, of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, will be in San Antonio on March 20 for an event dubbed “Stay Proud, Be Loud” which will emphasize the importance of reporting hate crimes. In 1998, the Shepard’s 21-year-old gay son, Matthew, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of…
A Fight Over Paid Sick Leave is Turning Into a Fight Over LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Ordinances
A now-erased provision in Senate Bill 15 explicitly said a potential new state law would not supersede local non-discrimination ordinances. Without that language, many LGBTQ advocates fear Texans could be exposed to some discriminatory employment practices. By Alex Samuels, Texas Tribune What started as seemingly simple state legislation hailed as good for Texas businesses is…
Nod to Nirenberg for Mayor Tops List of Stonewall’s City Council Endorsements
For the second time in two years, the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio have endorsed Ron Nirenberg for Mayor of San Antonio. In his address to Stonewall members at their endorsement forum on Sunday, March 10, Nirenberg, the now-incumbent mayor, reiterated the message that he is mayor of all the citizens of San Antonio. Saying…
Photos: Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio’s Candidate Endorsement Forum
Over 30 candidates for mayor and city council attended the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio’s endorsement forum on Sunday, March 10 at the El Tropicano Hotel in downtown. After each candidate spoke, Stonewall members asked questions. After all candidates are heard, Stonewall members will vote on endorsements. The final list of endorsements will be posted…
Photos: Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio Candidate Endorsement Forum
Over 30 candidates for mayor and city council attended the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio’s endorsement forum on Sunday, March 10 at the El Tropicano Hotel in downtown. After each candidate spoke, Stonewall members asked questions. After all candidates are heard, Stonewall members will vote on endorsements. The final list of endorsements will be posted…
Lawyers Produce Catalog with List of Bexar County Judges Who Will Marry Same-Sex Couples
The San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association and the San Antonio LGBT Bar Association have unveiled a catalog which provides local same sex couples with information about how to obtain a marriage license and a list of Bexar County judicial officials who will marry them with a commitment to equality. The project, dubbed Will You Marry…
Travis Park UMC Stands with LGBTQ Congregants After Denomination Votes to Ban Marriage Equality and Gay Clergy
The senior pastor of the Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio says he is feeling angry and hurt after the General Conference of The United Methodist Church voted on February 26 to prohibit same-sex weddings and LGBTQ clergy. However, in a letter to Travis Park congregants shortly after the vote, the Rev. Eric…
S.A. Councilman Manny Pelaez Can Take the Political Body Shots – Erm, Body Blows
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. Councilman Manny Pelaez seems a little caught off guard when I ask him about his decade-long experience as an improv troupe member and stand-up comedian. Still, he takes the question in stride. “Who told you that?” he asks. When I reveal my source, he nods in a circumspect…
Stonewall Dems Schedule Endorsement Forum Ahead of Municipal Election
The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio announced their candidate forum and endorsement meeting will take place on Sunday, March 10 in the La Havana Room at the El Tropicano Hotel. The purpose of the forum is to hear from candidates who are running for City Council and to vote on endorsements. The meeting is being…