Tagged: LGBTQ

Supporters Rally For Equal Rights In San Antonio, Court Hears DOMA Case

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Mitsue McCoy leads chants with a megaphone outside City Hall. Marchers rallied City Hall to symbolize their support for a city-wide human rights ordinance.

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Mitsue McCoy prepares the crowd to leave Milam Park before heading to City Hall, and eventually to the Bexar County Courthouse, where same-sex couples hope to one day be able to obtain a marriage license.

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Participants wrote signs like, "Gay marriage does not threaten my marriage" to express their support of same-sex marriage rights.

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Marchers lit candles outside the Bexar County Courthouse Tuesday night at a rally supporting equal marriage rights.

By Ryan Loyd

Julie Pousson took the microphone and shouted that all people should be treated the same. A closeted lesbian for a long time, Pousson said no one should have to hide in the shadows, and her message resonated with the hundreds of people gathered outside the Bexar County Courthouse Tuesday evening.

Activists held signs, candles, flags, and their pride for gays and lesbians who they believe should have the right to marry the same as traditional couples.

1:05 pm

Thu February 21, 2013

Same-Sex Couples Want Inclusion In Immigration Reform

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William Wood and Jesus Rodriguez married recently with the hope that a change in federal law will allow Wood, a U.S. citizen, to petition for legal residency for Rodriguez, who is undocumented.

By Crystal Chavez

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Fronteras: Gay and lesbian activists are fighting to be included as U.S. immigration reform takes shape. The new Somali president has called for Somali refugees in the U.S. to return to their homeland and help rebuild the nation. Will young Somalis heed his call? We look at a new university housing model in New Mexico for student veterans. Also, we get the scoop on this year's CineFestival, which spotlights Latino films in San Antonio.

2:20 pm

Fri February 15, 2013

Same-Sex Marriage/Civil Union Bills Filed In Legislature

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Minnesota protesters ahead of the state legislature's anti-gay amendment vote in May 2011; the amendment failed.

By Joey Palacios

As some states across the U.S. approve same-sex marriage by voters or legislatures, many are asking when conservative Texas will move forward on the issue. Several lawmakers filed bills this week that can be seen at least symbolic victories of progress.