Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

November 3, 2015

by Patrick Loftus, Digital Campaigns Intern

Folks from Houston and beyond stand behind HERO on voting day

Today, many LGBT advocates hit the polls and social media to voice their support for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, which is currently being voted on by the residents of Houston on this election day.

October 30, 2015

by Patrick Loftus, Digital Campaigns Intern

Apple and other companies voice support for Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO)

Apple, Dow Chemical, and many more stand up to support the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance.

October 29, 2015

by Katie Levine, Entertainment Media Intern

Celebs support Houston's HERO

Celebrities have been showing their support for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO).

November 3, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

LGBT advocates tell the truth about Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance on #IStandSunday

On Sunday, anti-LGBT activists gathered at Grace Community Church for a rally criticizing Houston's openly gay mayor, Annise Parker, and her support for the city's recently passed non-discrimination ordinance.

July 7, 2014

by Andy Kang

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance faces opposition through ballot referendum

As advances with the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance attract attention from local and mainstream outlets, GLAAD urges the media to be mindful of the myths and the facts.

May 20, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GUEST POST: Separating the truth from the lies in the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

There has been a lot of confusion in the transgender community about what is going on with the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Brynn Tannehill tries to clarify it for you.

May 16, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Eye on the media: 4 myths debunked about Houston's non-discrimination ordinance

GLAAD and ThinkProgress have previously published facts that counter commonly invoked myths surrounding HERO, and Media Matters has done so regarding ENDA. For your informed convenience, here's a breakdown.

May 14, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance vote delayed

Houstonians who were hoping that they might go to bed with equal protections for LGBT people will have to wait at least two more weeks.

May 13, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Houston HEROs speak out for non-discrimination ordinance

Houston, Texas could soon pass HERO, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, which would cover employment, city contracting, housing, public accommodations and private employment at businesses with at least 50 employees on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity.

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

Folks from Houston and beyond stand behind HERO on voting day

Apple and other companies voice support for Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO)

Celebs support Houston's HERO

LGBT advocates tell the truth about Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance on #IStandSunday

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance faces opposition through ballot referendum

GUEST POST: Separating the truth from the lies in the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

Eye on the media: 4 myths debunked about Houston's non-discrimination ordinance

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance vote delayed

Houston HEROs speak out for non-discrimination ordinance

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