Clergy Call 2009: Rev. Dr. Stephen Sprinkle
June 21, 2009
Beginning our series of speakers from HRC’s Clergy Call for Justice and Equality today is Rev. Dr. Stephen Sprinkle who in his opening prayer underscores why this legislation is literally a matter of life and death to our community. His biography and transcript follows.
Continue Reading ►BREAKING: NY Marriage Vote May Come Wednesday With Constituent Action
June 19, 2009
Press reports indicate that NY Governor David Paterson may call a special session of the legislature on Wednesday to take up several key bills, which perhaps could include the marriage equality bill, S.4401. NOW IS THE TIME TO KEEP UP THE PRESSURE.
Continue Reading ►Sentencing In Luis Ramirez Hate Crime Murder
June 19, 2009
On July 14, 2008, Luis Ramirez lost his life after he was knocked unconscious and severely beaten in Shenandoah, PA by a group of teenagers who yelled racial epithets during the attack. Despite overwhelming evidence of the hate-fueled murder, two of the perpetrators were acquitted of all serious charges and were convicted only of simple assault and alcohol-related offenses. Wednesday, the Schuylkill County Court sentenced them to a mere six and seven months in prison.
Continue Reading ►Coming Every Sunday: Faith Voices for Equality
June 19, 2009
At HRC’s 2009 Clergy Call for Justice and Equality, 10 nationally renowned clergy and theologians spoke out about how their faith traditions compelled them to be voices for equality. They spoke in the backdrop of our nation’s Capitol surrounded by hundreds of clergy who came to Washington, D.C. from across the country to advocate with their members of Congress for the passage of the Mathew Sheppard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act and the Employment Non Discrimination Act.
Continue Reading ►EQUALITY IN THE COURTS: Sotomayor and Sex Stereotyping
June 19, 2009
The right to earn a living is a fundamental and an integral part of our struggle for equality. Although federal nondiscrimination laws protect people from employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, and national origin, the LGBT community is not explicitly protected by federal law.
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