How do LGBTQ+ groups feel about Kamala Harris' campaign? 'Re-energized' (exclusive)
LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, Drag PAC, the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, and Human Rights Campaign speak on Harris' "historic" campaign.
July 29, 2024
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mayor annise parker
Houston Mayor Annise Parker Vows to Revive Equal Rights Law
The mayor is still holding out for a HERO for LGBT Houstonians.
November 6, 2015
Houston Mayor Annise Parker Pushes LGBT-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Ordinance
In her third inaugural address, Parker called for LGBT protections to be added to Houston's nondiscrimination ordinance.
January 3, 2014
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
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 3, 2015
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
Judge Dismisses Suit by Antigay Houston-Area Pastors
Mayor Annise Parker did not interfere with the pastors' constitutional rights during the HERO battle, the judge rules.
December 8, 2015
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
Do Voters Prefer Lesbian Candidates to Gay Male Politicians?
Annise Parker, the former mayor of Houston, says lesbian candidates win at higher percentage rates compared to gay male candidates.
July 7, 2019
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
Kim Davis's Lawyer to Houston Mayor: Resign
The man who is defending the antigay Kentucky clerk in court apparently missed the irony in his call for Annise Parker to step down.
November 10, 2015
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 8, 2017
