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Consider Galveston, Texas, for an LGBT Friendly Vacation
The island city of Galveston, Texas, is the perfect LGBT-friendly oasis, complete with gorgeous beaches, historical architecture and a long list of fantastic restaurants and shops. Located in southern Texas, this beautiful Victorian city is one of the most LGBT-friendly
Read moreGalveston, Texas: An LGBT Friendly Gem
Looking for a relaxed island getaway in an LGBT friendly environment? Galveston, Texas, an island located in the south of Texas, just might be the perfect match for you. Only thirty-two miles long and two and a half miles wide,
Read moreThe Pitfalls of Political Gerrymandering
What happens when Democratic states are manipulated into changing their Electoral College vote? Do changes like these really have a strong impact on the country as a whole? The short answer: Yes. When the Democratic Party is flushed out of
Read moreTexas State House Race Reeks of Republicans
Texas is already overrun with Republicans and the State House race reeks of their presence. While the LGBT community currently has the support of Democratic president Barack Obama, things could get tough in the future. With gay couples facing the
Read moreIs the Texas State Senate Race Jogging in Place?
Notoriously a Republican state, Texas remains the Bible-thumping capital of the nation. Church and state continue to co-mingle in an unhealthy way, crossing boundaries and holding back the LGBT community from getting their rights. A review of the Texas State
Read morePete Gallego, Redistricting and Regaining a Republican District
Pete Gallego is the great Democratic hope on the horizon of a dismal redistricting effort on behalf of the Republicans. The 23rd congressional district in Texas is ranked 8th, in terms of the size of the district, in the United
Read moreNibbling and Cuddling at Cafes in Austin
People from all over the country head to Austin for its rich LGBT community. The city is welcoming and you will find gay gathering places throughout the area. A large number of gay bars are located in the downtown warehouse
Read moreNoshing and Canoodling at Cafes in Galveston
One of the hottest vacation spots for gay men from Houston is Galveston. You’ll find plenty of gay clubs, restaurants and guesthouses in the area. There is plenty of noshing and canoodling when you bring a date to one of
Read moreMARY GONZALEZ: SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVIST AND LEADER
by Tina Rulewicz With no Republican opposition, Mary Edna Gonzalez (Democrat) becomes the first woman to ever hold El Paso, Texas’s State Representative District Seat 75. Ms. Gonzalez overcame many obstacles during the primaries. Attacked for being too progressive as
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