Posted on · A federal judge in San Antonio Wednesday struck down the same sex marriage ban here in Texas. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled the ban unconstitutional, saying it deprives citizens equal protection under the law. But he also elected to delay the effect of his ruling while the state of Texas appeals. On this edition […]
Posted on · We've explored Houston's diversity many times on this program. We've also examined how the Montrose neighborhood in Houston, in particular, has long had a reputation for being gay-friendly. Many Houstonians point to one of our political leaders as a demonstration of how we're ahead of the curve, as the only major city with a gay […]
Posted on · The Supreme Court's spring session ended with a bang. The High Court issued dramatic rulings on several highly anticipated cases involving civil rights, some originating here in Texas, and all with implications for Houstonians. The Court struck down DOMA, and instructed a lower court to dismiss a challenge to a ruling striking down Prop 8 […]
Posted on · The Supreme Court's decision on the Defense of Marriage Act has no effect on how Texas treats same-sex partnerships. But spirits are still high in Houston's gay and lesbian community.
Posted on · Today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, won't change things much in Texas.