EQUALITY IN THE COURTS: Anatomy of a Nomination
June 5, 2009
As the Senate confirmation hearings approach, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor faces the initial task of courting the Senate. Although the President has the sole power to nominate whomever he wants, he shares the responsibility of appointing Justices with the Senate through the constitutional power of "advice and consent."
Continue Reading ►NY Organizing Update: Long Island's District 1
June 5, 2009
Today Karl and I ventured to a more conservative part of the district, Hampton Bays. Despite local warnings that we might find less support, we were pleasantly surprised to find several local business owners and constituents willing to write letters of support. In fact, owner after owner recommended other businesses for us to visit!
Continue Reading ►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.
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