Silence=Death: Riveting Video of NY State Senator’s Powerful Speech on AIDS
July 17, 2009
NY State Senator Tom Duane, who is openly gay and openly-HIV positive spoke strongly in Albany this week about his experience with HIV during the early years of the AIDS pandemic. Listen to his words, which not only directly speak about HIV, but may also be indirectly telegraphing the passion he’ll bring to bear in the fight to pass marriage equality legislation. We need more leaders like Tom Duane.
Continue Reading ►HRC Endorses Sotomayor
July 17, 2009
Now that the confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor have wrapped up, the Human Rights Campaign announced our endorsement of Judge Sotomayor for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. When her nomination was announced by President Obama HRC hailed the nomination but until now had not issued a formal endorsement.
Continue Reading ►Healthcare Reform Bill Update
July 17, 2009
As we reported earlier, things are moving fast and furious on health reform in the House this week, and we’re pleased to report that additional provisions benefiting the LGBT community have been included during the committee markups. First, when the House Ways and Means Committee passed its version of America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (AAHCA) around 2 o’clock this morning, it included language from the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act – a bill that we fondly refer to as DP Tax
Continue Reading ►Update and Next Steps on Hate Crimes Bill
July 17, 2009
Last night, we finally had the long overdue Senate vote on the Matthew Shepard Act. After a long day of Senate negotiations, an agreement was reached between Senate Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell on moving to consider to the Matthew Shepard Act (MSA) Amendment. As part of the agreement, votes were held last night on two Republican amendments, one Democratic amendment,
Continue Reading ►Hate Crimes Bill Clear Key Senate Hurdle
July 17, 2009
Fantastic news late last night from the U.S. Senate... the chamber voted to proceed on the Matthew Shepard Act - clearing the way for a final vote to add the important protections as an amendment to the Defense Department authorization bill currently under consideration.
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Boy Scouts of America Takes Historic Step Forward For Gay Scouts, Leaves Gay Scout Leaders Behind
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