Gay R.I. congressman traveled to South Texas on Sunday
Activists prepare for prolonged battle over Initiative 77
President Trump's unpopularity, Larry Hogan loom over races
Recognizing the best representations in LGBT advertising
LGBTI activists sharply critical of the decision
Event takes place under DOJ hostile to LGBT rights
Foundation funded by gay-owned company
Action follows favorable ruling by judge in boys’ locker room case
Unclear whether murders were anti-gay hate crimes
Planned home for LGBT seniors appeals for private donors
