Mainline Christian Denomination Opens Doors to Gay and Lesbian Ministers in Committed Relationships
August 21, 2009
In a historic decision, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s (ELCA) 4.7 million member denomination has lifted its ban on noncelibate gay and lesbian pastors and has thus opened the door for lesbian and gay pastors who are in committed same-sex relationships to serve as ministers. Passing 559-451 at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis, Minn., this vote followed on the heels of a 2/3 majority vote on Wednesday August 19, to approve a social statement on human sexuality to acknowledge without judgment the wide variety of views within the ELCA regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusion.
Continue Reading ►No Excuses: Visiting Rep. Ros-Lehtinen
August 21, 2009
The month of August usually is a testament to the saying the “lazy days of summer,” but HRC members in Florida are turning up the heat by meeting with their Representatives as part of HRC’s No Excuses campaign. Last week, HRC worked with SAVE Dade to schedule a meeting with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.
Continue Reading ►WA Counting Update: Almost at 12% Rejection Rate
August 21, 2009
The latest daily update from the counting in Washington State is in... 88,191 signatures have been checked and of them 77,637 have been accepted and 10,554 have been rejected. That brings the rejection rate up to 11.97 percent (it was 11.67 percent yesterday and 11.32 percent the day before).
Continue Reading ►No Excuses: Cody from Nebraska
August 20, 2009
Thousands of people around the country are taking part in our No Excuses campaign - demanding equality face to face with their members of Congress. If you haven't considered joining in, take a moment to read this email we received from Cody in Nebraska. She starts out by saying she's not an "activist" and that's exactly the point... you don't have to be. Whether you're L, G, B, T or straight, the only requirement is that you care about equality for all Americans.
Continue Reading ►Katie Couric Profiles Voices of Honor Tour on CBS News
August 20, 2009
Check out Katie Couric's Notebook from last night on the CBS News site where she discusses the Voices of Honor tour - a project of the Human Rights Campaign and Servicemembers United to build support for repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy
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