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A new online hub for students looks to fight discrimination, censorship, and more in Texas

There are major civil rights issues facing public school students in Texas. The ACLU Texas chapter is looking to support them.

Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban

Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.

New York Times Blames Texas Lt. Gov. for Next Trans Suicide

In a scathing message from the editorial board of The New York Times, the gray lady slams the state's top officials for peddling provably false transphobic myths in the controversy over HERO.

Charles Barkley: Move the NBA All-Star Game If HB 2 Isn't Repealed

In an interview for The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley reiterated his support for the LGBT comminity.

Texas Proposes Its Own Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called the Privacy Protection Act the top priority of the Republican-controlled legislature. 

Texas Will Advise Schools to Ignore Obama's Trans Student Guidelines

Dan Patrick is refusing to allow any public school in Texas to follow the federal guidance issued by the Obama administration.

Texas GOP Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage Ban -- With Cake

Before cutting into a cake celebrating a decade of discrimination, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged constituents to become an 'army' to oppose abortion, 'protect marriage,' and defend the constitution.

WATCH: HERO Opponents Celebrate As Supporters Regroup

Rabidly antigay Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick declared, 'We will not accept anyone telling us that wrong is right.' On the other side, there's talk of economic consquences.

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State Leadership Proves Transphobia Is Bigger in Texas

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and beleaguered Attorney General Ken Paxton are both backing North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory’s efforts to defend his state’s transphobic House Bill 2. 

Charles Barkley: "Everyone Has Had Gay Teammates"

The b-baller turned TV analyst says he's had several gay teammates.

Anti-LGBT Texas Lt. Gov. Deletes 'Reap What You Sow' Tweet

The politician -- proudly opposed to LGBT rights -- says the message was not a statement about the Orlando massacre victims.

Fox's Megyn Kelly Challenges Texas Lt. Gov. Over Transphobic Statements

The Fox News host took the Lt. Gov. to task over disparaging comments he made about the Obama administration's new guidelines that assure transgender students are protected under Title IX.

Texas House Speaker Takes Stand Against Anti-Trans Bill, Cites Suicide Risk

"I don't want the suicide of a single Texan on my hands," House Speaker Joe Straus said in opposing a so-called bathroom bill.

Schitt's Creek's Final Season Trailer Is Hilarious and Tearjerking

From David and Patrick's wedding planning to Stevie's next big thing after Cabaret, it's going to be hard to say goodbye to the Rose clan. 

Texas Dems Bake Up a Response to Antigay Lawmakers

It was sweet revenge, or at least sweet payback, to counter an anti-marriage equality event.

Schitt's Creek's Dan Levy: What If 'We Were Able to Love Out Loud?”

The gay cocreator of Schitt's Creek gave a speech about tolerance while accepting the Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Comedy. 

Could Texas Become the Next Trans Bathroom Battleground?

By striking against Target's recently announced bathroom policy, Rockwall, Texas hopes to send a message.

Texas's Special Brand of Misogynistic, Transphobic Nuttery

Senate Bill 6 would surprise us if the Lone Star State didn't already set the bar so damn low.

NFL Coaches, GMs Want To Know if Manti Te'o is Gay

Coaches and GMs want to know more about the Notre Dame linebacker.

Anti-HERO Activists Set Sights on Dallas Protections

The group of transphobic activists who defeated the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance have turned their attention to recently affirmed LGBT protections in Dallas.