Annise Parker Rejects Idea Black Voters Don't Vote for LGBTQ People
Parker, who was Houston's first lesbian mayor, addressed the harmful stereotype during the Victory Institute's "State of Victory" speech.Â
November 19 2019 11:42 AM
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Victory Fund Endorses Pete Buttigieg for President
This marks the first time Victory Fund -- which backs only out, viable, qualified candidates -- has made a presidential endorsement.
June 28 2019 6:32 PM
Annise Parker: LGBT People Must Engage in Politics
The former mayor of Houston, now head of Victory Fund, sits down with The Advocate at OUT & Equal to discuss how we can all affect change.
April 12 2018 10:08 AM
Aisha C. Moodie-Mills Leaves Victory Fund, Succeeded by Annise Parker
"The stars aligned, and the timing was perfect," says Parker, Houston's former mayor, of the job offer.
December 08 2017 2:50 PM
Philadelphia's Newest Monument Honors LGBT Pioneer Barbara Gittings
Philadelphia resident Barbara Gittings helped remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders.
July 26 2016 4:01 PM
WATCH: Salt Lake City's First Lesbian Mayor Sworn In
Biskupski laid out an ambitious agenda for the city and shared an embrace with fiancee Betty Iverson.
January 04 2016 10:47 PM
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Houston's Out Mayor Makes Plea for Jacksonville Equality Ordinance
Annise Parker tells residents of Jacksonville to not fall for the lies that sunk her city's nondiscrimination ordinance.
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December 01 2015 2:58 PM
Houston Mayor Annise Parker Vows to Revive Equal Rights Law
The mayor is still holding out for a HERO for LGBT Houstonians.
November 06 2015 2:47 PM
WATCH: HERO Opponents Celebrate As Supporters Regroup
Rabidly antigay Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick declared, 'We will not accept anyone telling us that wrong is right.' On the other side, there's talk of economic consquences.
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November 04 2015 8:15 PM
Houston Votes to Go Backward on Equal Rights Ordinance
Anti-trans scare tactics appeared to have worked in the nation's fourth-largest city.
November 03 2015 10:53 PM
Houston Mayor Sued Over LGBT Rights Law — Again
A suit filed by conservative pastors accuses Mayor Annise Parker of interfering with citizens' right to vote.
August 03 2015 10:10 PM
Grumpy Houston Man Sues City Over Trans-Inclusive Ordinance
Longtime anti-LGBT activist Dave Wilson is angry the city won't heed his petition, which also demands businesses define 'gender' as one's birth-assigned sex.
July 13 2015 8:05 PM
Houston Mayor Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to Antigay Pastors
The subpoenas have drawn much wrath from the right, but Mayor Annise Parker said she was not giving in to critics but serving the best interest of Houston.
October 30 2014 8:25 PM
Houston Votes to Ban Discrimination
After nine hours of testimony, the Houston City Council adopted the measure by a vote of 11-6.
May 29 2014 1:55 AM
Houston Delays LGBT Rights Vote, Removes Restroom Access Provision
Mayor Annise Parker contends a proposed ordinance will still protect trans residents from discrimination.
May 16 2014 4:49 PM
Houston Offers Benefits to Employees' Same-Sex Spouses
Mayor Annise Parker says this is the constitutional and right thing to do; meanwhile, Houston's county takes steps to protect LGBT prisoners.
November 21 2013 8:05 PM