Wendy Davis Comes Out Against Reparative Therapy

The Republican Party of Texas 2014 platform endorses reparative therapy for gays. Reparative therapy has been conducted by people such as Marcus Bachmann. Christian conservatives have claimed that reparative theorapy can make gay people straight. San Francisco State University has found that reparative therapy has highly destructive results on gay people.

The lack of scientific backing on reparative therapy hasn't stopped the Republican Party of Texas from placing reparative therapy in the platform.

Homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable alternative lifestyle, in public policy, nor should family be redefined to include homosexual couples. We believe there should be no granting of special legal entitlements or creation of special status for homosexual behavior, regardless of state of origin. Additionally, we oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values. We recognize the legitimacy and value of counseling which offers reparative therapy and treatment to patients who are seeking escape from the homosexual lifestyle. No laws or executive orders shall be imposed to limit or restrict access to this type of therapy.

Fortunately, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis has come out against reparative therapy. From the Lone Star Q.

In response to the headline-grabbing plank, a spokesman for Davis’ campaign confirmed this week in an email to Lone Star Q that the Democratic gubernatorial nominee would back a statewide ban on reparative therapy for minors similar to laws that have passed in California and New Jersey.

Reparative therapy is dangerous. The Southern Law Center is asking for people to share stories of their bad experiences with reparative therapy.

Wendy Davis Hints At a Gubernatorial Run

Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis spoke at the National Press Club. Davis hinted that she may run for governor.

"I do think that in Texas, people feel like we need a change from the very fractured, very partisan leadership that we've seen in our state governor right now," Davis said at the fundraiser luncheon. "I can say with absolute certainty that I will run for one of two offices -- either my state senate seat, or the governor's."

The fact that a previously unknown State Senator is now speaking at the National Press Club tells you that Davis is a rising political star.

Wendy Davis Twitter Town Hall Meeeting

Texas lawmaker and pro-choice activist Wendy Davis will hold a Twitter town hall meeting this Thursday. This is your chance to interact and show your support for State Sen. Davis.

Stand With Women Rally

Here is a shot of the crowd today at the Stand With Women rally in Fort Worth, Texas.

CBS News interview with Wendy Davis on the filibuster.

Bill Zedler Shamefully Calls Wendy Davis a 'Terrorist'

Texas State Senator Bill Zedler fired off this classless tweet.

"We had terrorist in the Texas State Senate opposing SB 5," Zedler tweeted.

We had terrorist in the Texas State Senate opposing SB 5

— Bill Zedler (@Bill_Zedler) June 26, 2013

Iraqi citizens have to worry everyday about IEDs and suicide bombers. The English was terrorized by the IRA after several attacks from 1973 to 1975. These can be considered terrorism. Zedler's idea of terrorism is an elected official debating the merits of a bill she opposes. Zedler is calling the practice of the democratic process an act of terrorism. Zedler has an extremist view that has no respect for the democratic prospect.

Let Her Speak

This amazing viral moment happened during the Wendy Davis filibuster of the Draconian anti-abortion bill making its way through the Texas legislature. Women in the chamber will not allow male elected leaders to silence Davis. Let her speak.

Office of Democratic Texas Legislator Attacked

The office of Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis (D) was attacked by an arsonist. What makes matters worse is people were in the office at the time of the attack.

The Fort Worth Fire Department is investigating an arson attack at State Sen. Wendy Davis’ legislative office.

Fire officials said someone threw two Molotov cocktails into the third-floor office on West 7th Street.

Witnesses said the unknown person fled the scene and was chased by a maintenance worker after igniting the fire.

Another report indicates that several Molotov cocktails were used. The flames and smoke was intense enough to set off the smoke detector. A female staffer said she opened a door to find flames up to her waist.

Yet another news report indicate that the arsonist was in Davis's office. The arsonist threw the Molotov cocktails into a room. One person had to jump over the flames to escape. This appears to be attempted murder. Video below.



Fortunately, no one was injured.