Dallas activist picked to lead Texas GOP

Oops: Did Texas Ban Marriage?

By: namuo

Texas lawmakers wanted to make sure gay people couldn't be married. Instead, it seems, they may have made sure no one can. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has the story. Here's what happened: In 2005, Texas voters and the state Legislature approved a Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. But the amendment included the following clause, which ...

14 days ago

Houston's 2009 Mayoral Election

By: ToriRockstad

Please everyone, vote for Anise Parker if you live in Houston.  She is friend of the LGBT community and more importantly, a supporter.  We are all equal as human being and should be treated as such under the law.  If you vote for the Republican candidate, you are voting against human rights!

about 1 month ago

Should Democrats be worried about the growing momentum of the ...

By: laurastansbury

For an Odd-Year Election, this sure has manifested into one fascinating and dynamic November.  In recent weeks, it seems campaigns have been setting the mood for just about every issue.  Even at the international level it has been the news of Former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah’s withdrawal from next week’s run-off ...

about 1 month ago

Senator, Clout Rising, Cements Role at Heart of Debate

By: dustgeer

   No sooner had Senator Blanche Lincoln promised to deliver one crucial vote in support of a health care overhaul than she threatened to withhold the next one.Her clear warning that she would oppose the Democratic plan in its current form is certain to keep her squarely at the center of the increasingly contentious health care fight and ...

13 days ago