Republicans in the 85th session of the Texas Legislature are pushing a number religious refusal bills that would codify anti-LGBT discrimination into state law. State lawmakers failed to pass nearly a dozen religious refusal bills in 2015 and in 2017 are again trying to introduce legislation which uses religion to deny equality to LGBT Texans.…
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Del Shores ‘Very Sordid Wedding’ Makes Texas Premiere in SA
Writer Del Shores once again brings together the zany characters of conservative Winters, Texas in his hilarious new film, “A Very Sordid Wedding,” which makes its Texas premiere in San Antonio at The Playhouse on April 15. The film is a sequel to Shores’ “Sordid Lives,” which started as a play in 1996 and went…
Texas House Bill Would Allow Denial of Same-Sex Couples as Foster Parents
On, Wednesday, March 29, the Texas House State Affairs Committee had a hearing on House Bill 3859 which would allow faith-based groups to deny placement of foster children with same-sex couples and others if it’s against the groups’ religious beliefs. The bill is authored by Rep. James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, vice chairman of the House…
Gay Candidate Throws Hat Into North Texas Congressional Race
A gay man from Arlington, Texas has launched a campaign against Republican Congressman Joe Barton of Ennis who represents the state’s 6th District. In the online announcement of his candidacy, John W. Duncan details what he says are the “core tenets” of the Democratic Party and his own guiding principles. “For the past decade, I…
Stonewall Democrats Endorse Nirenberg for Mayor
The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio endorsed City Councilman Ron Nirenberg for mayor at their candidate endorsement forum on March 26. Endorsements were also made in all 10 City Council districts. To be eligible for an endorsement, candidates had to fill out a questionnaire and appear at the forum to make a short presentation and…
Photos: Stonewall Democrats Endorsement Forum
Approximately 40 candidates running for mayor and city council came to the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio endorsement forum on March 26 at the Metropolitan Community Church. Candidates had several minutes each to address the membership and answer questions. The list of endorsements will be released later this evening. (Photos by Sam Sanchez) Click here…
Photos: Stonewall Democrats 2017 Endorsement Forum
Approximately 40 candidates running for mayor and city council came to the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio endorsement forum on March 26 at the Metropolitan Community Church. Candidates had several minutes each to address the membership and answer questions. The list of endorsements will be released later this evening. (Photos by Sam Sanchez)
Rick Perry Really Doesn’t Like That Texas A&M Elected First Gay Student Body President
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. Sure, former Texas governor Rick Perry is now charged with overseeing the nation’s nuclear arsenal as head of an agency he once proposed eliminating. But guv goodhair still has plenty of time to weigh in on the things that really matter in his home state. Like Texas A&M…
New Board and Logo Unveiled at LGBT Chamber Luncheon
The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce unveiled new branding and a newly-elected executive board at its annual awards luncheon on March 23 at the Plaza Club. The new board members are: David Solis, head of Security Operations for IBC Bank, who will serve as president; Renee Garvens, senior director of Community & Donor Relations…
Stonewall Dems Ready for Candidate Endorsement Forum
Members of the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio are getting ready for the group’s candidate endorsement forum slated for Sunday, March 26. The event, which is open to the public, marks the first for newly-elected Stonewall co-chairs Chris Forbrich and Ellen Stephens. Stonewall sent invitations to all the candidates running in the May 6 municipal…