Posted on · Twenty-five years ago, Paul Broussard, a 27-year-old gay man, was murdered on the streets of Houston. Through a documentary and a follow up live town hall, Houston Public Media explores the aftermath of this pivotal event – from civil unrest to hate crime legislation; from victims’ rights to political activism. Tell us your story.
Posted on · A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Texas must recognize the same-sex marriage of a Conroe resident by naming him as the surviving spouse on his late husband's death certificate. The judge also ordered Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to appear in court.
Posted on · A Granbury gay couple on Monday obtained a marriage license from the Hood County Clerk's office after filing a lawsuit against the clerk in federal court.
Posted on · Justice Anthony Kennedy authored the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. Experts believe that the language used in Kennedy's opinion is too specific.
Posted on · The US Supreme Court today, in a 5-4 ruling, declared state bans on same sex marriages unconstitutional. Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy based the opinion on the due process and equal protection clauses in the 14th Amendment, writing that same sex couples, too, have a “fundamental right to marry.” To put it mildly, […]
Posted on · The US Supreme Court today, in a 5-4 ruling, declared state bans on same sex marriages unconstitutional. Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy based the opinion on the due process and equal protection clauses in the 14th Amendment, writing that same sex couples, too, have a “fundamental right to marry.” To put it mildly, […]
Posted on · The U.S. Supreme Court will soon deliver rulings in the same-sex marriage cases it heard earlier this year. Legal experts predict favorable rulings on marriage may help with other big issues for gay and lesbian activists - particularly employment protection.
Posted on · An attorney who represents the City of Houston predicts the city will again prevail in the ongoing legal fight over gay rights.
Posted on · Paxton says the state's gay marriage ban has been "needlessly cast into doubt."
Posted on · Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant were married Thursday morning in Austin.
Posted on · Two gay couples who have sued to overturn Texas' ban on same-sex marriage were in New Orleans Friday for the next stage of their legal fight.
Posted on · The week began with gay couples marrying in Florida. And Friday there's a court hearing involving the gay marriage ban in Texas. Texas will defend its ban in New Orleans at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Carrie Feibel has this report from New Orleans, where oral arguments begin at 9 a.m.
Posted on · A week that began with gay couples marrying in Florida is ending with a court-room showdown involving the gay marriage ban. The state will defend its ban tomorrow in New Orleans at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. News 88.7 Health and Science reporter Carrie Feibel is in New Orleans and explains what to expect.
Posted on · A new report puts Houston behind other major Texas cities.
Posted on · Briefs were filed with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.