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Public input sought on non-discrimination amendment effort

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Fairness Works Houston, a new organization formed to pass a proposed non-discrimination charter amendment in Houston, will hold a public meeting this Saturday, Feb. 25, to seek public input. As previously reported by Houstini, the proposed charter amendment, which is … Continue reading →

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AIDS housing funding survives challenge in Houston city council

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

The city funding for four Houston nonprofits providing housing to at-risk populations living with HIV/AIDS survived a challenge from city council member Helena Brown last Wednesday. Under consideration by the council were ordinances to dispense almost $2.5 million in federal … Continue reading →

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“Defining Marriage: A Debate!” at U of H tomorrow

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

One day we will get to the point where an University inviting guests to debate marriage equality will be greeted with the same scorn that an on-campus debate on women’s suffrage or whether or not African-Americans are 3/5 of a … Continue reading →

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“Would You Like Guys With That?” tonight at UTD

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Rich Lopez

Youth in revolt In his theater piece, Would You Like Guys With That, John Michael Colgin’s main character (himself, really) is a snobby kid, the product of private-schooling and a sense of entitlement; he becomes even more judgmental when he … Continue reading →

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Sing along at Show Tunes Night at Woody’s

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Rich Lopez

You know the words Woody’s goes from macho to musical on Tuesdays with its long running Show Tunes Night. Sing along because you know will to all the classics from MGM up to today’s Broadway shows and likely a few … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Night Out at Barbara’s Pavilion tonight

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Rich Lopez

This one’s for the ladies Ladies are invited to Barbara’s tonight for Girls Night Out. The bar goes live with Kathy Corbin on stage adding to the girl power of the evening. But Barb’s isn’t leaving out the men. Guys … Continue reading →

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Out & Equal to honor Parker, Welts

Posted on January 20, 2012 by David Taffet

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates will honor Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Golden State Warriors President Rick Welts at its Leadership Celebration on March 14 in San Francisco. In October, Out & Equal held its week-long Workplace Summit at the … Continue reading →

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Annise Parker now co-chair of “Mayors for the Freedom to Marry,” Austin’s Leffingwell joins

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Houstini reported yesterday that Houston’s Mayor Annise Parker was scheduled to appear at the “Mayors for the Freedom to Marry” press conference in Washington D.C., and that she was the only Texas mayor to participate. This morning we found out … Continue reading →

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Party for a good cause with “Snow Bunnies,” this weekend at Vue

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

“Bunnies on the Bayou,” the annual Easter weekend fundraiser that draws hundreds to the Wortham Center’s bayou adjacent patios, is still months away, but it’s younger brother “Snow Bunnies” is this Sunday, January 15, at Vue Nightclub (526 Waugh). Doors … Continue reading →

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Al Franken asks public for help passing Student Non-Discrimination Act

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

Sen. Al Franken, D – Minnesota, is asking the public for help passing S. 555, The Student Non-Discrimination Act, a bill that would prohibit discrimination against public school students on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Under the … Continue reading →

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