PETITION FOR TEXAS

THE FOLLOWING IS THE PETITION THAT I PROPOSE FOR ALL TEXANS WHO WISH TO IMPROVE THEIR STATE (IT WILL ALSO WORK FOR OTHER STATES):


DEAR SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE____________________,

I, (NAME)__________________________________,
RESIDING AT THE ADDRESS OF , (ADDRESS)__________________________________,
ATTEST THAT I AM YOUR CONSTITUENT.

I AM SIGNING THIS PETITION TO IMPRESS UPON YOU MY CONVICTION THAT PERSONS BELONGING TO THE GAY, LESBIAN, BI-SEXUAL, AND TRANS-GENDER COMMUNITY, HENCEFORTH REFERRED TO AS THE GLBT COMMUNITY, ARE DESERVING OF ALL THE RIGHTS THAT SHOULD BE RESPECTED UNIVERSALLY.

I SUPPORT, GENERALLY, LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ENSURE GLBT INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST IN SUCH THINGS AS EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, VISITATION, MARRIAGE AND ADOPTION RIGHTS.

MORE BROADLY, I AM OF THE CONVICTION THAT RIGHTS THAT ARE ENJOYED BY SOME, SHOULD BE ENSURED FOR ALL. AND THAT NO GROUP SHOULD BE UNDULY EXCLUDED FROM THE RIGHTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR THE PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY, THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, AND THE BETTERMENT OF ONE'S FAMILY (USING THE BROADER DEFINITION OF THE WORD).

MY SIGNATURE AFFIXED HERE:________________________
DATE:_______________


THE GLBT PETITION FACE BOOK PAGE.

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas

P.O. Box 12905, Austin, TX 78711-2905, T 512.478.7300 F 512.478.7303 www.aclutx.org
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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Maverick Welsh Receives Houston GLBT Political Caucus Endorsement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact John Gorczynski: (281) 851-1868
Maverick Welsh Receives Houston GLBT Political Caucus Endorsement
(HOUSTON) — The Houston GLBT Political Caucus has endorsed Maverick Welsh for Houston City Council District H in the May 9 Special Election. The Houston GLBT Caucus, the South's oldest GLBT civil rights organization, made the endorsement at their monthly meeting last night.

"I'm very honored to receive the endorsement of the Caucus," Maverick said. "District H is a place as diverse as our city. I'm very proud that my qualifications and my commitment to making sure everyone's voice is heard were recognized by the GLBT community."

Maverick has been reaching out to all the communities of District H since he began campaigning in late January. "I'm running for City Council because everybody counts. The issues that we face today are important to the future of our city. Whether you were born in our city or found your way here, everybody in District H is concerned about rising crime, soaring electricity rates and how we spend our precious City resources in tough economic times."

"I've worked as a Chief of Staff, I've run a Council office, I've worked with every level of city government and I'll be ready to fight for District H the first day in office."

Find out more in both English and Spanish at www.MaverickWelsh.com, including a chance to tell Maverick what's on your mind in the new Maverick Listens section.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

A Message from The Caucus




Houston GLBT Political Caucus
Mailing: PO Box 66664 | Houston TX 77266-6664
Office: 1915Commonwealth @ Welch, Suite 104 | Houston TX 77006-1841
713-521-1000 | fax: 309-423-7531 | theCaucus.org


The following message was e-mailed to me:







On February 4, please join the Caucus as we endorse our candidate for the next mayor of Houston!

Screened candidates include City Controller Annise Parker, former City Attorney Gene Locke and City Council Member Peter Brown. In our organization, the membership decides who we will support, so make sure your voice is heard by turning out to our endorsement meeting. Also, hear some exciting new plans for the Caucus over the next year.

There will be a reception prior to the meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Come by early to socialize and grab a bite to eat.



Havens Center, 1827 W. Alabama, Houston 77098



Remember: The meeting will be held at:
Havens Center, 1827 W. Alabama!

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Lobby Day, March 2nd

Don't miss this opportunity to share your concerns and your lives with the Texas lawmakers elected to represent you.

Join us Sunday, March 1st for an Opening Reception in Austin. Details TBA.

Monday, March 2nd Schedule:

8 – 9am Breakfast & Check-In

9am Press conference -South Steps

9:30am Photo Opportunity - South Steps

10 – 11am Lobby Training (Capitol Extension Auditorium, Room E1.004)

11am – 12pm Team Lobby Visits

12 – 1pm Lunch provided by Equality Texas, Capitol City Men's Chorus Performance in the Rotunda

1 – 3pm Finish team lobby visits and visit your legislator

3 – 4pm Thank you letters and debrief





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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Election Night Parties

Work on Election Day and Celebrate on Election Night

Thanks to everyone who has given up their Saturday mornings for voter registration or called at a phone bank late into the night.

I have one final volunteer request.

The Kristi Thibaut Campaign needs volunteer poll greeters on Election Day. Poll greeters will give Thibaut literature to voters as they enter the poll.

Shifts include 7am-9:30 11-1:30 and 4:30-7pm
Please feel free to call if you have questions or if you would like to help. 202-280-5407

Election Night Parties

1. Join HRC and the GLBT Political Caucus for Happy Hour at Meteor on Tuesday, November 4, 8:00 pm to 2:00 am. Live TV coverage, local election updates, and more.
When: 8 pm to 2 am
Where: Meteor 2306 Gennesee

2. Celebrate Election Night with Harris County Democratic candidates and elected officials
When: 7:30 pm- 10pm
Where: Crowne Plaza by Reliant Park
8686 Kirby Drive (at IH-610) Second Floor.
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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Endorsements

The Caucus


The Houston GLBT Political Caucus PAC is pleased to announce a special early slate of endorsed candidates for the November 4, 2008 election.

  • United States President
    Barack Obama
  • US Senate
    Rick Noriega
  • US Congressional District 7
    Michael Skelly
  • US Congressional District 10
    Larry Joe Doherty
  • US Congressional District 18
    Sheila Jackson-Lee
  • Texas Supreme Court Pl. 7
    Sam Houston
  • Texas Supreme Court Pl. 8
    Linda Yañez
  • Texas State Senator District 11
    Joe Jaworski
  • Texas State Senator District 17
    Chris Bell
  • State Representative District 127
    Joe Montemayor
  • State Representative District 129
    Sherrie Matula
  • State Representative District 133
    Kristi Thibaut
  • State Representative District 134
    Ellen Cohen
  • State Representative District 135
    Trey Fleming
  • State Representative District 138
    Ginny McDavid
  • State Representative District 140
    Armando Walle
  • State Representative District 145
    Carol Alvarado
  • State Representative District 147
    Garnet Coleman
  • State Representative District 148
    Jessica Farrar
  • State Representative District 149
    Hubert Vo
  • Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals
    Joe Beverly
  • 1st Court of Appeals, Pl. 3
    Jim Sharp
  • 1st Court of Appeals, Pl. 5
    Leslie Taylor
  • 14th Court of Appeals, Pl. 4
    Bert Moser
  • 14th Court of Appeals, Pl. 7
    Martin Siegel
  • District Judge, 11th (Civil)
    Mike Miller
  • District Judge, 55th (Civil)
    Dion Ramos
  • District Judge, 61st (Civil)
    Al Bennett
  • District Judge, 80th (Civil)
    Larry Weiman
  • District Judge, 125th (Civil)
    Kyle Carter
  • District Judge, 127th (Civil)
    R.K. Sandill
  • District Judge, 129th (Civil)
    Michael Gomez
  • District Judge, 151st (Civil)
    Mike Engelhart
  • District Judge, 152th (Civil)
    Robert Schaffer
  • District Judge, 164th (Civil)
    Alexandra Smoots-Hogan
  • District Judge, 174th (Criminal)
    Ruben Guerrero
  • District Judge, 176th (Criminal)
    Shawna Reagin
  • District Judge, 178th (Criminal)
    David Mendoza
  • District Judge, 179th (Criminal)
    Randy Roll
  • District Judge, 190th (Civil)
    Andres Pereira
  • District Judge, 215th (Civil)
    Steve Kirkland
  • District Judge, 312th (Family)
    Robert Hinojosa
  • District Judge, 333th (Civil)
    Goodwille Pierre
  • District Judge, 334th (Civil)
    Ashish Mahendru
  • District Judge, 337th (Criminal)
    Herb Ritchie
  • District Judge, 338th (Criminal)
    Hazel Jones
  • District Judge, 339th (Criminal)
    Maria T. Jackson
  • District Judge, 351st (Criminal)
    Mekisha Murray
  • District Attorney
    Brad Bradford
  • County Judge
    David Mincberg
  • County Attorney
    Vince Ryan
  • District Clerk
    Loren Jackson
  • County Sheriff
    Adrian Garcia
  • County Tax Assessor-Collector
    Diane Trautman
  • County School Trustee, Pos. 5
    Debra Kerner
  • County Commissioner, Pct. 3
    Dexter Handy
  • Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 Pl. 1
    Dale Gorczynski
  • Justice of the Peace, Pct. 6 Pl. 1
    Richard Vara
  • Justice of the Peace, Pct. 7 Pl. 1
    Hilary Green
  • Constable, Pct. 1
    Jack Abercia
  • Constable, Pct. 7
    May Walker
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Tea Party

"Indeed, the rightward tilt of the state's GOP electorate permitted another Tea Party insurgent to mount a respectable run without serving as a spoiler to Perry's similarly themed campaign. Debra Medina, a darling of the far right, recently made headlines for questioning the government's involvement in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but came in with about the same 16 percent showing that polls registered prior to her gaffe. -http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/20100304/ts_ynews/ynews_ts1213


The rightward slant of the Republican party in Texas portends ill for its citizens and residents alike. A state already gerrymandered to the Republican's advantage, allowing a comfortable margin for incompetence, is being pulled toward a radical part of the political spectrum.

The Tea Party rejects any workable form of federalism where the Federal government plays a necessarily central role in funding large projects, such as roads and dams, and provides funding for necessary functions, such as public education.

"But by the time Republican voters went to the polls here in a primary on Tuesday, the political ground had shifted under Senator Hutchison, who lost in a three-way race to Mr. Perry." -link to NY Times Article.

The Tea Party candidates posit themselves as outsiders. But, Rick Perry has been governor for over 10 years.

http://www.billwhitefortexas.com/

If you really want change, elect someone who hasn't been governor for 10 years. Bill White handily beat several other Democratic challengers, and, Bill White doesn't have to hide under a false agenda.

The Tea Party is a mis-informed tax revolt married to a wild-eyed dream of secession. All States require federal money to complete big projects because this is the tax money not hijacked by regional petty thievery, and, back-stabbing. It provides the wealth to the communities too poor to educate their own children or pave their own streets. And it provides a necessary counterweight to local lapses in judgment.

Don't leave the future of Texas in the hands of a movement that would send us back into the Dark Ages; where a decent education is a luxury, and a decent life is a far-off dream. This is the movement that would deny you your unemployment benefits. In fact, Governor Perry already has.

Capitol Building -Austin

State Capitol Complex:
11th and Congress.
Parking at the intersection's southeast Corner, and 1500 block of Congress.
Larger than any other state capitol.

Texas Employment Law

"Texas employment law does NOT prohibit workplace discrimination and/or termination based upon sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status." -Equality Texas


"The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), federal legislation that would add sexual orientation as a protected class against discrimination, has been proposed but failed in the past few years. But it is expected that President Obama and the a stronger Democratic majority in Congress will pass and enact the law in 2009." -HRHero.com

http://www.hrhero.com/topics/sex_discrimination.html

Texas Travel and Leisure Blog

Check out my website:
Texas Travel and Leisure Blog
It has articles on travel and leisure in Texas. Also, information pertaining to equality.
Enjoy!