Federal Commission Recognizes Victimization of LGBT Prisoners in Report
June 23, 2009
In 2003, Congress unanimously enacted the Prison Rape Elimination Act, showing a strong commitment to protecting incarcerated individuals from sexual abuse. The act established a National Prison Rape Elimination Commission, tasked with the duty of studying the causes and consequences of such abuse and providing solutions for prevention.
Continue Reading ►Maryland’s Attorney General Considering Whether Out-of-State Marriages Can Be Recognized
June 23, 2009
Maryland has seen some important incremental progress on equal rights in the last couple of years. Last year, laws were enacted providing limited rights for domestic partners—including important protections like the right to make medical decisions for an incapacitated partner and exemption from property transfer taxes.
Continue Reading ►CA Religious Organizing: Lessons Learned
June 23, 2009
“The Pro-LGBTQQIA movement has a ‘religion problem,’” declares Rev. Rebecca Voelkel in a critique of the No on 8 campaign’s woeful engagement of California’s God-fearing electorate. Read “A Time to Build Up,” the product of a two-day Proposition 8 debrief among religious leaders advocating for LGBT equality.
Continue Reading ►Early Treatment for HIV Included in House Health Bill
June 22, 2009
This just in from Rep. Eliot Engel's office... legislation known as the Early Treatment for HIV Act (ETHA) has been included in the House version of a major health care reform bill. Sadly, many low income, HIV positive people are not eligible for Medicaid coverage until they develop full blown AIDS and ETHA would allow them to get the care they need before their illness progresses.
Continue Reading ►Seriously, Time to Call Your NY State Senator
June 22, 2009
As the New York State Senate and Governor Paterson work out the expected special session this week, NOW IS THE TIME to keep up pressure and let them know a priority should be passing marriage equality legislation. The Human Rights Campaign issued a press release today calling for action.
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Today in History: Perry Challenge to California’s Prop 8 Filed in Federal Court
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