Read this Off the Kuff article on anti-gay rhetoric being directed at Annise Parker, who would be the first openly lesbian mayor of a large American City.
The social conservatives are mobilizing resentment, to take a phrase from Jean Hardisty and her excellent book of the same title.
The Off the Kuff article by Charles Kuffner talks about the socially conservative Houstonians. "...planning a campaign to discourage voters from choosing City Controller Annise Parker in the December mayoral runoff because she is a lesbian, according to multiple ministers and conservatives involved in the effort."
Be an informed voter and help the advancement of Houston.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
CAUCUS STATEMENT ON THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEW AND ISSUES ARTICLE
Houston GLBT Political Caucus President Kris Banks made the following
comments regarding a recent article in the African-American News and
Issues:
“In an article in the African-American News and Issues leveling baseless attacks against City Council Member Sue Lovell, publisher Roy Douglas Malonson made multiple statements that were untrue, including some about the Houston GLBT Political Caucus. If the intent of the piece was in any way related to journalism, Mr. Malonson could have easily gotten the facts straight with a simple phone call or e-mail. Mr. Malonson made no such attempt, and it is my understanding that none was made for others mentioned in the article, including the subject.'
>>>
"It is unfortunate that Mr. Malonson and his cohorts are attempting to create a rift between Council Member Lovell and the African American community, though I am sure the Council Member's work in the community will render the poisonous efforts of these few unsuccessful. We are also disappointed that Mr. Molanson and his cohorts have chosen to write this fictional account about the Caucus and use it in the attack piece, but we will continue to do the work of fighting for equality for all and not allow such invidious mistruths get in our way."
>>>
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus is the oldest organization in the South advocating for the civil rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender community.
>>>
>>>
>>> Kristopher Banks
>>> President
>>> Houston GLBT Political Caucus
>>>
>>> Mailing: PO Box 66664 | Houston TX 77266-6664
>>> Office: 1915 Commonwealth @ Welch, Suite 104 |
>>> Houston TX 77006-1841
>>> 713-521-1000 | fax: 309-423-7531 | theCaucus.org
>>>
Houston GLBT Political Caucus President Kris Banks made the following
comments regarding a recent article in the African-American News and
Issues:
“In an article in the African-American News and Issues leveling baseless attacks against City Council Member Sue Lovell, publisher Roy Douglas Malonson made multiple statements that were untrue, including some about the Houston GLBT Political Caucus. If the intent of the piece was in any way related to journalism, Mr. Malonson could have easily gotten the facts straight with a simple phone call or e-mail. Mr. Malonson made no such attempt, and it is my understanding that none was made for others mentioned in the article, including the subject.'
>>>
"It is unfortunate that Mr. Malonson and his cohorts are attempting to create a rift between Council Member Lovell and the African American community, though I am sure the Council Member's work in the community will render the poisonous efforts of these few unsuccessful. We are also disappointed that Mr. Molanson and his cohorts have chosen to write this fictional account about the Caucus and use it in the attack piece, but we will continue to do the work of fighting for equality for all and not allow such invidious mistruths get in our way."
>>>
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus is the oldest organization in the South advocating for the civil rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender community.
>>>
>>>
>>> Kristopher Banks
>>> President
>>> Houston GLBT Political Caucus
>>>
>>> Mailing: PO Box 66664 | Houston TX 77266-6664
>>> Office: 1915 Commonwealth @ Welch, Suite 104 |
>>> Houston TX 77006-1841
>>> 713-521-1000 | fax: 309-423-7531 | theCaucus.org
>>>
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