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It was founded in 1975, and is the largest LGBTQ political organization in the city of Houston and Harris County. It is known locally simply as "The Caucus". The Caucus is nonpartisan and endorses candidates on the basis of their support for LGBTQ rights, regardless of political party or candidate's sexual orientation.
Proposition 1 was a referendum held on November 3, 2015, on the anti-discrimination ordinance known as the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO).The ordinance was intended to improve anti-discrimination coverage based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Houston, specifically in areas such as housing and occupation where no anti-discrimination policy existed.
In 1971, Alice B. Toklas Memorial Democratic Club of San Francisco was the first registered LGBT Democratic club in the nation. [2]In 1975, the Stonewall Democratic Club was established in Los Angeles, California, the first 'Stonewall Democratic Club' in the country established for LGBT individuals and straight allies committed to achieving equality for all and to advancing progressive and ...
An Ohio elementary teacher is suing her school district after she was disciplined for having books with LGBTQ characters in her classroom library. An Ohio elementary teacher is suing her school ...
Two Republican candidates are vying to replace Rep. Scott Lipps (R-Franklin) in the Ohio House of Representatives. House District 55: Here's the candidates running to replace Rep. Scott Lipps Skip ...
A Monroe County commissioner says he wants to defund the Monroe County Library if it doesn’t move LGBTQ+ themed books out of its children and young adult sections, and the issue prompted about ...
Franklin County, Ohio: Gahanna-Jefferson School Board member 2022–present The first transgender elected official in Ohio. [105] [106] Precious Brady-Davis: Cook County, Illinois: Member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago: 2023-present Appointed in July 2023 then elected by special election in 2024. [107]
The Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index gave high rankings to 8 Ohio cities. Advocates say their protections aren't enough for Ohioans.