Politics

State Senator Molly Cook, the first out queer member of the Texas Senate, embraces visibility, authenticity, and fearless advocacy as she continues fighting for her constituents and community.

A federal appeals court has allowed Texas to enforce a 2023 law restricting certain public drag performances, reversing an earlier ruling that found the measure unconstitutional.

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that judges may refuse to perform same-sex weddings based on religious belief, a decision critics say weakens marriage equality and judicial impartiality.

Four people were arrested early Monday after protesters blocked crews removing Houston’s rainbow crosswalk in Montrose, deepening tension over state orders targeting LGBTQ visibility.

Houston’s Montrose neighborhood is reeling after the removal of its rainbow crosswalks. As of Tuesday, the intersection remains bare, symbolizing ongoing tension over visibility and control.

Meet Alejandra Salinas, a Houston attorney and longtime advocate who just won the runoff for City Council At-Large Position 4.

Harris County’s “Fab Five” LGBTQ judges face constant scrutiny and higher expectations. Their record of fairness, reform, and leadership shows how representation and excellence go hand in hand.

Joshua Cole was arrested by federal agents after allegedly posting violent threats about the Abilene Pride Parade. The event took place without incident, under heightened security.

Justice Clarence Thomas said precedent isn’t “the gospel,” raising fresh concerns about marriage equality as conservative states and activists push the court to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges.

The Texas Tech University System directed faculty to restrict classroom discussion of transgender and nonbinary identities, sparking backlash from free speech groups, legal experts, and LGBTQ advocates.