Gayness & the Limits of Political Representation: Houston Elects Openly Gay Mayor

Monday, 14 December 2009, 7:00 | Category : LGBTQ, Legislative Watch
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I was stoked to hear the news this weekend that Houston elected an openly gay woman as their mayor. Saturday’s election of Annise Parker marks a historic moment for the gay and lesbian community, particularly in such a conservative state like Texas. Increased representation of gay and lesbian identity within the political sphere obviously carries [...]