Poll: TX voters back marriage equality

The biggest change was that 47.9 percent of voters support marriage equality compared to 47.5 percent who oppose it. In 2010, 42.7 percent of voters supported marriage equality. The poll also found that 64.7 percent of voters support civil unions, compared to the 63.1 percent who favored it three years ago....

Dallas Voice • Mar 8, 2013

Poll numbers show drop in support for same-sex marriage among TX voters

A Public Policy Polling poll released today shows that 61 percent of Texas voters favor either same-sex marriage or civil unions....

Dallas Voice • Feb 1, 2013

TX losing $60 million annually due to ban on same-sex marriage

The estimate is based on Census 2010 data if 50 percent of same-sex couples marry in the first three years, which is consistent with what has happened in other states with marriage equality. The estimate takes into account the average wedding expenditures in the state and tourism reports. The institute then calculated what Texas' economy could gain from marriage equality, and it projected that $1...

Dallas Voice • Nov 30, 2012

For 7th time in 3 years, poll shows most Texans support legal gay unions

Results from a University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll released today show that 36 percent of Texans support same-sex marriage, while another 33 percent support civil unions but not marriage. Twenty-five percent said they oppose all forms of legal relationship recognition -- both marriage and civil unions -- for same-sex couples. ...

Dallas Voice • Oct 31, 2012

BREAKING: Dallas County approves domestic partner insurance benefits

The gay and straight domestic partners of Dallas County employees will soon be eligible for a $300 monthly subsidy from the county to help pay for health insurance. The County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 along party lines Tuesday morning to offer the subsidy to employees who have same- or opposite-sex domestic partners who do not have insurance through other means. The subsidy will be equal to ...

Dallas Voice • Oct 31, 2012

Texas Dems add marriage equality to platform

A marriage equality plank was added to the Texas Democratic Party's platform during this weekend's state convention in Houston....

Dallas Voice • Jun 11, 2012

Log Cabin Republican convention draws prominent Republicans

Several prominent GOP members will be spending some time in Dallas this weekend to participate in the Log Cabin Republicans' annual convention, which will take place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The event, which began Thursday, April 28, and runs through Sunday, May 1, will include discussions and speeches from politicians, lawyers and members of the media. Dan Woods, lead attorney in LCR's laws...

Dallas Voice • Apr 29, 2011

DOMA author Bob Barr to keynote Log Cabin Republicans convention in Dallas next month

Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr, who authored the Defense of Marriage Act but has since come out in favor of its repeal, will be keynote speaker at Log Cabin Republicans' National Convention in Dallas next month, according to a press release from the group. The convention is set for April 28 through May 1 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, and Barr will speak at the National Dinner on April 30. "C...

Dallas Voice • Mar 30, 2011

Queer Liberaction already planning local rally for Prop 8 'Day of Decision'

Organizer Laura McFarin said, "If we are victorious and the California Supreme Court overturns Prop 8, then the rally will be a celebration [and will take] the victory and press our advantage as much as possible. This can be done is such a way that the possible victory in California promotes further victories elsewhere." If the court upholds Prop 8, the rally will become a protest. QL founder an...

Dallas Voice • Mar 21, 2009

Lobby Day sees record attendance: Equality Texas says turnout already paying dividends

With a razor-thin Republican majority and new leadership in the House, legislative sources told Dallas Voice this week they believe at least two pro-equality bills have a chance of passing this year -- and possibly even making their way through the Senate to Gov. Rick Perry's desk. If Perry were to sign the bills, it would mark the first time since 2001 that any pro-equality legislation has becom...

Dallas Voice • Mar 7, 2009

Openly gay congressman from Colorado says passing ENDA, repealing DADT, partner benefits for federal employees high on his to-do list

Speaking in a telephone interview, Polis didn't offer a specific timeframe for addressing other LGBT-related federal issues, including a repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and the addition of hate crimes protections. But he said that as a member of the House Rules Committee and co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, he's in a position to push the community's agenda forward. "Havin...

Dallas Voice • Feb 21, 2009

LGBT protests met with dissent: Collin County gay-rights group isn't backing Cinemark rally in latest case of strategic differences

The Cinemark protest is the latest example of internal differences about what the LGBT community's strategy should be in the wake of Proposition 8, the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in California....

Dallas Voice • Dec 16, 2008