Civil Union Bill on Deck in Illinois
May 29, 2009
As of late Friday afternoon Senate Bill 1716, the Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, is now ready to move forward in the Illinois House.
Continue Reading ►EQUALITY IN THE COURTS: Advice & Consent
May 29, 2009
Now that Sonia Sotomayor has been nominated for the soon to be vacant Supreme Court seat by President Obama, the U.S. Senate has the opportunity to weigh in. According to Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, " [The President] shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint...Judges of the supreme Court."
Continue Reading ►Growing Support for Marriage Equality on Long Island
May 29, 2009
Last night the LGBT Coalition as part of its visibility campaign on Long Island attended the Nassau County Democratic Convention.
Continue Reading ►MN Gov Fails Kids, But We Won’t Stop Fighting For Them
May 29, 2009
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty must live in a bubble. Or maybe he exists in an alternate universe. How could he possibly veto a piece of legislation that protects children? How could he possibly believe the arguments made by the radical right claiming that somehow, a bill that protects all children and youth, will open the floodgates for the "homosexuals" to take over the lesson plans in schools, and to force our "lifestyle" on young, vulnerable children?
Continue Reading ►CALLING OUT for Marriage Equality
May 29, 2009
Last night 10 volunteers met in Midtown Manhattan for a phone bank for marriage equality. With only a few weeks left in the legislative cycle HRC and others are working hard to make sure voters' voices are heard.
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