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Remembering Sylvester Turner
Today, we mourn the sudden loss of Congressman Sylvester Turner. A lifelong Houstonian and dedicated public servant, Turner was a member of the Texas House from 1989-2016 representing District 139. From 2016-2024, he served as the Mayor of Houston.
Remembering Sheila Jackson Lee
Today, we reflect on the profound legacy of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a tireless advocate for equality and justice. Her passing leaves a void in our hearts but also a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have on countless lives. Congresswoman Jackson Lee stood at the forefront of
Texas Drag Throughout History
The Politics of Texas Drag in 2024 The Texas Legislature introduced hundreds of bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ community in 2023 and 2024. Senate Bill 12 stands out as a law that described drag as a “sexual” and inappropriate performance restricted to viewers over 18 years old. The law seeks to
Queerness in Nature Is All Around Us
The LGBTQIA+ Community Is Alive and Well in the Animal Kingdom A Sin Against Nature? Nature Disagrees! Animals of various species provide many examples of how gender, sex, and sexuality are far more complex than the rigid categorization we’ve pushed them into. Queerness is abundant throughout nature, so rhetoric that seeks
A Q&A with Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy
Silence, Censorship, and Fear: The Effects of Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation in the Classroom A Firsthand Account from a Former Teacher in Texas As the Texas Legislature is amidst another special session, we wanted to share Sophia’s story of how schoolteachers and students are being directly affected by anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. Meet Sophia
Equality Texas Announces Emeritus Board Members
In order to complement and further our work across the state, Equality Texas is proud to announce the members of our inaugural Emeritus Board: Steve Atkinson Kim Biffle Katie Coyne D. Scott Elliff, Ed.D John Hintz Jo Ivester Holt Lackey Aekta Malhotra Tina Maness Elizabeth Myers Mark Niermann Mark Sadlek