non-discrimination ordinance Archives - San Antonio Report

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) announces the filing of Council Consideration Request for the expansion of the City’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance outside of City Hall Thursday.

Councilman McKee-Rodriguez pushes for expansion of non-discrimination ordinance

by Iris Dimmick October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) wants to expand San Antonio’s non-discrimination ordinance to cover private-sector businesses.

A Transgender Equality flag is held at a rally at Crockett Park to protest a ruling made in the case of Kenne McFadden.

San Antonio City Council passes resolution opposing legislation targeting trans students

by Jackie Wang September 30, 2021September 30, 2021

Maria Salazar a member of the Mayor's LGBTQ Advisory Committee addresses concerns with Mayor Nirenberg during a town hall in February.

Business & Tech

Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisors Ask Leaders to Take Stand Against SB 15

by Shari Biediger March 20, 2019January 31, 2020

Nirenberg, LGBTQ+ Committee Talk Inclusion, Homelessness, Safety

by Iris Dimmick February 19, 2019February 28, 2019

Pub Theology Guest Host Ashley Smith speaks about her experience as a trans-woman living in San Antonio at The Friendly Spot.

Elections 2018, Gov & Politics

Charter Amendments Would Diminish Power of Already-Marginalized Groups

by Ashley Smith October 30, 2018October 30, 2018

A voter walks into the Central Library polling location with less than an hour to spare. Photo by Scott Ball.

#SAvotes…Sorta. What It Means to Have Low Voter Turnout

by Molly Cox June 3, 2015October 7, 2016

Leticia Van de Putte and Mayor Ivy Taylor shake hands after the debate. Photo by Iris Dimmick.

Ivy and Leticia Shake Hands at Final Mayoral Debate

by Iris Dimmick June 3, 2015October 7, 2016

Joseph Polasek and Samuel Duplechain at the 2014 Pride "Bigger Than Texas" Parade. Photo by Scott Ball.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Will the Next Mayor Make San Antonio More LGBTQ Friendly?

by Iris Dimmick May 23, 2015October 7, 2016

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

From NDO to MLK – Communities Marching for Equality

by Sam Sanchez January 25, 2014October 7, 2016

Just after City Council approved the non-discrimination ordinance (8-3), local LGBTQ community members and allies rejoice while the opposition elicits signatures to recall Mayor Julián Castro and all council members that voted in favor of the ordinance. Photos by Iris Dimmick.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

A Freelancer’s Look at 2013 in San Antonio

by Randy Bear December 31, 2013October 7, 2016