Who’s behind depriving Mainers of equality?
May 8, 2009
I spent a couple of weeks in Maine in 2005 on the "Maine Won't Discriminate" campaign where we successfully upheld an inclusive nondiscrimination law from a "people's veto" so I'm particularly interested in how the process will play out with the recent marriage decision. Getting a newly passed law on the ballot follows a standard set of guidelines and doesn't require all that many signatures.
Continue Reading ►Stopping the violent cycle of school bullying
May 8, 2009
With the recent news of several youth suicides that followed bullying for gender-nonconforming behavior, so many of us have sought out ideas on how to stop this cycle of violence. Kim Westheimer has worked with the HRC Foundation's Welcoming Schools initiative. She submits this post for reflection following her visit to a community forum discussing Carl Walker Hoover.
Continue Reading ►Iowa State Senate Leader meets with HRC staff
May 8, 2009
As activists and advocates continue to celebrate and hold on to the victory for marriage equality in Iowa, Senator Staci Appel, Democrat from Ackworth, met with HRC staff this week.
Continue Reading ►Budget watch: President puts science over ideology
May 7, 2009
President Obama released details on his budget proposal today and Brian Moulton, HRC's senior counsel, trudged through the details and brings us this great summary. Bottom line: say goodbye to the Bush strategy of putting ideology over proven science to the detriment of LGBT people (and in particular youth).
Continue Reading ►Harry Knox takes the message to CBN
May 7, 2009
In an effort to reach beyond the usual media outlets, this week HRC's Religion and Faith Program Director Harry Knox sat down with David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network. Certainly not an occasion of "preaching to the choir."
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