Discrimination
Putting an ENDA to job discrimination
Freedom from discrimination is something that Americans of different races and backgrounds have fought to achieve since our nation’s founding, and the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act crucial to this pursuit. If passed, the act would prevent...
International holiday celebrates women
Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day as recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness of women’s ongoing achievements and struggles around the world. “This International Women’s Day, I join women around...
Utah law enforces intolerant sex education
Scared Republicans across the nation have been passing a steady stream of laws that lessen the reproductive rights of women. Republicans in Utah have taken things a step further. The Utah Senate passed a law...
Pastor attacks mayor for view on gay marriage
Steve Riggle, the pastor of Houston’s Grace Community Church, wrote Mayor Annise Parker an email on Feb. 24 that attacked her over her vocal support of marriage equality. On Sunday, he read that email to...
Lesbian denied communion at funeral deserves an apology
The Catholic Church is no stranger to scandals, and after a priest’s insensitive decision at a funeral service, the Catholic Church is unfortunately in the spotlight once again. Barbara Johnson was denied communion at her...
Houston mayor talks LGBT issues at University event
Houston Mayor Annise Parker told students about her struggle to become known for her actions and not her sexual orientation Thursday at Cemo Hall. Parker, Houston’s first openly gay mayor and the second woman to...
SGA bill would protect transgendered students
A bill designed to amend the University of Houston System’s Non-discrimination Statement in the Student Handbook will be introduced at the SGA’s next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The bill will request that the...
Where do we go from here?
I remember my elementary school classroom being brought to the library to watch "The Boy King," a TV drama about young Martin Luther King, Jr. This was most likely in the years between the...