Category Archives: Texas

Libertarians Seek to Remove Democrats and Republicans from Texas Ballot

Atlanta, GA - Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party’s nominee for president, has filed a lawsuit in Texas demanding Senators John McCain and Barack Obama be removed from the ballot after they missed the official filing deadline.
 
“The seriousness of this issue is self-evident,” the lawsuit states. “The hubris of the major parties has risen to such […]

Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas Meet Texas State Rep. Dan Branch

Last night the Log Cabin Republicans of Dallas met with Texas State Representative Dan Branch. In a previous post I reported on how controversial this meeting was within the gay community here.
Well, I am pleased to report that the meeting went well. It was a record turn-out for an LCR meeting. I don’t think there […]

Washington Blade Pre-Hearing Coverage

Well, this article from the current edition of the Washington Blade discusses the upcoming hearings on Don’t ask, Don’t tell and the Military Readiness Enhancement Act. The cool part is that they decided to include a picture of yours truly, along with several other former service members who were discharged under DADT on the front […]

Dallas Drama: Stonewall Democrats vs. Log Cabin Republicans

Did any of you ever watch the old soap opera Dallas? I’ve never seen an episode, but I appreciate the irony of naming two clubs in Dallas’ gay neighborhood after characters from the show - J.R.’s and Sue Ellen’s. Anyway. The daytime soap drama is nothing compared to the brouhaha that has developed between the […]

LULAC Approves Resolution Urging Congress to Pass MREA

As I mentioned earlier this week, I would be in Washington, DC, for the National LULAC Convention. I have a little time available this evening and thought I would share some good news with you. LULAC approved our resolution calling on Congress to pass the Military Readiness Enhancement Act (HR 1246). This is further proof […]