texas

GLAAD

glaad awards 2015

politics + activism

“I Take Bullets:” Lesbian Badass Mary Kristene Chapa’s Vibrant Life After 2012 Shooting

Kristene has struggled to overcome the loss of her girlfriend, physical and mental health challenges, and financial barriers to receiving the care she needs. Today, her dream is to spread…

Adrian —

May 27, 2015

cece mcdonald

criminal justice reform

politics + activism

Trans Women Prisoners Suffer Most From Failures To Stop Prison Rape

Many eyes are on Passion Star, but overall the urgency around prison rape has faltered in the 12 years since PREA passed, the Times notes. Regulations won’t do much if…

Adrian —

May 15, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

2015’s Anti-LGBT Law Proposals Are Already Stacking Up

Just one month into the new year, lawmakers across the country are introducing bills to erode LGBT rights any way they can.

Kaitlyn —

Jan 19, 2015

autostraddle book club

latina

book features

Hey, Let’s All Read Borderlands/La Frontera by Gloria Anzaldúa!

Come join the Speakeasy Book Club as we quest for literary enlightenment and embiggen our collective minds.

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 6, 2015

beer

family

first person

Drinking My Way Through Texas: A Beer Diary of Sorts

I can’t tell you about the head or what it has “notes” of. But I can tell you about some beers I really enjoyed, a few I didn’t, and the…

Adrian —

Sep 8, 2014

Daily Fix

texas

politics + activism

We Won A Thing: Texas Judge Throws Out Parts Of Restrictive Abortion Law

In his ruling today, Judge Lee Yeakel didn’t mince words when he explained his decision to strike down a requirement that clinics meet the standards of ambulatory surgical center.

Adrian —

Aug 29, 2014

Daily Fix

rick perry

politics + activism

Rick Perry Indicted on Corruption Charges for Attempting to Force Out Lesbian District Attorney

Texas Governor Rick Perry has been indicted on felony corruption charges for attempting to strong-arm Austin District Attorney out of office through by vetoing funding to anti-corruption office.

Mari Brighe —

Aug 16, 2014

local politics

republished

politics + activism

The People’s History: The Birth of the New Feminist Army in Texas

“An entire year has passed since the shouts heard around the world reverberated throughout the Texas Capitol and forced the state legislature to come to a screeching halt. Rise Up/Levanta…

Rise Up/Levanta Texas —

Jun 26, 2014

local politics

texas

politics + activism

Texas GOP Walks The Plank of Its Own Platform As State Shimmers With Purple

The GOP is digging its heels into the sand as the tide turns. But hateful platform language and fist shaking will not stop the ocean. Texas is too big to…

Adrian —

Jun 13, 2014

tacos

texas

first person

Can’t Go Home Again: Tacos, Grief and Growing Up Without Tamale House

“My friends who hadn’t left town took me to new restaurants and bars they had found during their fledgling adulthood. Strangers lived in what had been my home. The girl…

Adrian —

Jun 3, 2014

texas

Top 5

food lists

Top 5 Snacks From My Hometown In South Texas

These snacks are super unusual and will probably gross you out. But oh, they’re magic.

Yvonne —

Mar 28, 2014

Daily Fix

texas

politics + activism

[UPDATED] Father of Murdered Texas Lesbian Arrested In Connection With Deaths

James Larry Cosby, father of murdered Texas lesbian Britney Cosby, was arrested and charged with two counts tampering with evidence.

Yvonne —

Mar 13, 2014