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Withers: Parker opponent mails bigoted letter

James Withers — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:01:29 +0000

Houston businessman Dave Wilson wants someone to run against Houston Mayor Annise Parker. At the moment there is no serious candidate–the election is in November, If Wilson is leading the(...)

Monday Watercooler: Rumsfeld supports DADT repeal

James Withers — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:24:33 +0000

If you are going to say you don’t like gay people, at least be butch about it. Look at this Metro Weekly video of GOProud’s “The Big Party,” hosted by Andrew Breitbart. The affair was held on(...)

Mayor says gay rights help economic growth

logointern1 — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:00:12 +0000

Houston’s openly gay mayor applauded Shanghai’s inclusion of the gay community.

On Houston Day in the USA Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, Mayor Annise Parker said, “Shanghainese and(...)

Houston mayor in Time’s top 100 list

logointern1 — Sat, 01 May 2010 11:00:04 +0000

Houston Mayor Annise Parker is included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2010.

Parker, 53, joins the likes of Barack Obama, Sarah Palin and Admiral Mike Mullen on(...)

Monday Watercooler: Lucas calls out gay leadership

James Withers — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:31:06 +0000

Hey Beau? What’s the problem? Sure my feelings toward Beau Breedlove are slightly unprofessional, but I’m surprised he’s part of the effort to recall his former boss/lovah/friend Mayor Sam(...)

Withers: Parker is ready to be Houston’s most vocal booster

James Withers — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:03:37 +0000

Annise Parker is more than willing to talk about her place in history. The 53 year old was inaugurated in a private ceremony this past weekend as the mayor of Houston, making her the first(...)

Withers: Will there be gay pols before gay marriage?

James Withers — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:13:52 +0000

Will our state houses and city halls be filled with gay politicians before gay marriage becomes a reality? While many will see 2009 as a failure when it comes to marriage rights, the year(...)

Withers: Don’t expect much from Parker

James Withers — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:35:39 +0000

In her first post election news conference, mayor-elect Annise Parker talked about budget constraints, changing the police department, public transportation, and working with the city’s council(...)

Gay mayor-elect: Victory shows Houston’s diversity

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:11:20 +0000

(Houston) The day after Houston voters chose Annise Parker to become the city’s first openly gay mayor, she did as she had throughout a contentious, hard-fought campaign: focused on the(...)

Withers: Houston elects lesbian mayor

James Withers — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:16:40 +0000

Annise Parker, the controller of Houston, won a run-off last night for mayor. Her victory made her the first openly gay politician to win an election to lead a large American(...)