Equality Forward: Congressional Aide Diego Sanchez
August 5, 2009
Shortly after “9/11” – Sep. 11, 2001 – when our nation was shaken by a set of violent, tragic, life-stealing incidents that triggered what young people today will call “The War,” I stood outside the doors of the Boston Public Library in the Back Bay, awaiting the exit of my dearest friend Marie.
Continue Reading ►Celebrating DP Day in Wisconsin
August 5, 2009
Wisconsin's domestic partner registry is officially up and running! Yesterday, Fair Wisconsin staff and volunteers were on hand in Madison and Milwaukee to greet the same-sex couples whose relationships will finally be legally recognized. I arrived at the Dane County Building at 5:00 A.M., less than fifteen minutes ahead of the first couple!
Continue Reading ►HRC Receives Most Votes in Kenneth Cole Facebook Contest
August 4, 2009
We got word earlier today that HRC received the most votes with 38% on Kenneth Cole's Facebook charity contest. They asked users to vote for an organization to receive a $10,000 donation for their good work. Congratulations also to charity: water for their second place finish getting them $5,000. Thanks to everyone who voted!
Continue Reading ►Safe Bathrooms for Everyone – Including Transgender People
August 4, 2009
Opponents of non-discrimination protections for transgender people are quick to raise the red herring of sexual predators hanging out in the restroom – as if making sure transgender people can safely use a restroom somehow negates all the other laws that keep people safe.
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Boy Scouts of America Takes Historic Step Forward For Gay Scouts, Leaves Gay Scout Leaders Behind
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