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LGBTQ History
Jason Collins, Trailblazing Gay NBA Player, Dies at 47
Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in a major U.S. men’s professional sports league, died at 47 after battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Education
Texas Tech Students Hold Mock Funeral for Academic Freedom
Texas Tech students staged a horse-drawn funeral for academic freedom, protesting higher education policies they say threaten free expression and marginalized students.
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2026 Elections
Abbie Kamin Appointed Harris County Attorney
Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin has been appointed Harris County Attorney, becoming the first woman and first mother to lead the county’s civil law office.
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Legal News
Minnesota Court Backs Trans Athletes in Major Legal Win
A federal court in Minnesota ruled for transgender student-athletes, finding that executive orders cannot override Title IX and allowing students to keep competing consistent with their gender identity.
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Community News
Houston City Council Approves Limits on Police Cooperation With ICE
Houston City Council approved an ordinance led by Alejandra Salinas, with support from Abbie Kamin and Edward Pollard, to limit police cooperation with ICE and increase transparency.
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Community News
Walk to End HIV Set for April 18 in Houston
Rescheduled to April 18 at Sam Houston Park, Allies in Hope’s Walk to End HIV raises funds for local services while highlighting ongoing needs around access to care and housing.
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Queer Things to Do
Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, February 26 – March 1
Your weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings.
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International News
Netherlands Swears In First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Rob Jetten was sworn in as prime minister of the Netherlands, becoming the country’s first openly gay head of government. The 38-year-old leader of Democrats 66 takes office amid coalition…
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Queer Things to Do
Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, February 19 – 22
Your weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings.
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Community News
Houston Launches First Comprehensive LGBTQ Community Survey
A first-of-its-kind effort is collecting data on LGBTQ life across Greater Houston, with leaders urging strong participation to shape future policy, funding, and community programming.
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