Immigration Reform Bill Includes Provisions for Same-Sex Couples
June 4, 2009
Today, Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA) introduced the Reuniting Families Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Included in this critical immigration legislation is the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a provision that would allow U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents in same-sex relationships to sponsor their partners for immigration purposes.
Continue Reading ►Flexing the LGBT Community’s Muscle in Tennessee
June 4, 2009
Back in February, Pete Kotz, editor of the Nashville Scenewrote that "gays have no public clout" in reaction to Shelby County Senator Paul Stanley's introduction of a bill in the Tennessee General Assembly that would prevent gay people from adopting children.
Continue Reading ►Making Marriage Happen One Conversation at a Time
June 4, 2009
One group of staffers as they get ready for the 10+ hour drive (yes, they drove) from DC up to New Hampshire. Organizer Karl Back reports they spent a good part of the ride calling local supporters to get the lay of the land and arrange for free places to stay during their trip.
Continue Reading ►NY Organizing Update: Just another day in District 1
June 3, 2009
After our morning check-in call Karl and I packed up Tony (our trusty PT Cruiser) and headed to Port Jefferson, one of the Westernmost points in District 1. One hour later we pulled into the beautiful village of Port Jeff, as the locals call it.
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