NY Marriage Update: Senate Out of Session, at Least for Now
June 24, 2009
The New York Senate session is now over for the day. The Democrats gaveled in, acknowledged that the bills passed in yesterday’s special session were invalid because they weren’t passed concurrently in the House and Senate, Dems gave a few quick speeches and then they gaveled out.
Continue Reading ►Waves of Support for Equality on the Jersey Shore
June 24, 2009
The easy-going, laid back beach community of Ocean Grove was jolted into activism when a lesbian couple was denied the opportunity to commemorate their civil union on the beach pavilion by its owners.
Continue Reading ►Report Outlines Path Toward DADT Repeal
June 24, 2009
Today the Center for American Progress released a report: "Ending 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'- Practical Steps to Repeal the Ban on Openly Gay Men and Women in the U.S. Military" authored by Lawrence J. Korb, Sean E. Duggan and Laura Conley. Not only does the document detail the overwhelming arguments for lifting the ban (financial savings, enhancements to readiness, increased recruitment opportunities, upholding American values, etc.) it outlines the lessons learned from the past and offers a clear and comprehensive road map to ensure a smooth transition.
Continue Reading ►Good Medicine: House Bill Addresses LGBT Health
June 24, 2009
This week, Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) introduced the “Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act” - legislation that would eliminate the barriers which impede access to affordable, quality health care for LGBT people.
Continue Reading ►VIDEO: Hate Crimes Lies from Traditional Values Coalition
June 24, 2009
The Traditional Values Coalition has a long history of outrageous and offensive attacks on hate crimes legislation. This time they've compiled a video to roll them into one and at the same time bring their good ol' "values" of demonization and bigotry to the party.
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