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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(...)

Tuesday Watercooler: Berlin man cured of HIV?

CStottlemyer — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:49:06 +0000

Stem cell transplant cures man of HIV

Doctors claim Timothy Ray Brown, who received stem cell transplants as a part of his leukemia treatment, has been cured of HIV. NAM’s website explained(...)

Thursday Watercooler: Perez Hilton turning the page

James Withers — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:40:40 +0000

Next time you want to rant about gay politicians, think about Joel Burns. Check out this video of Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns. Don’t know where he stands on the issues, but if he ever(...)

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(...)

Monday Watercooler: Obama’s directive comes too late for older gay CA couple

James Withers — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:33:48 +0000

Small steps count. Yes, the Obama White House is tortoise like when it comes to gay concerns. Sure the Justice Department presents odious arguments when defending stuff in court. Yet the(...)

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(...)

GOP fundraiser Mosbacher dies

Jennifer Vanasco — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:23:49 +0000

(Houston) Robert Mosbacher Sr., a Houston oil multimillionaire who served as U.S. Commerce secretary under his close friend, President George H.W. Bush, died Sunday at M.D. Anderson Cancer(...)

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(...)