Frank Kameny: No Longer “Unsuitable for Federal Employment”
June 24, 2009
Today, I joined a handful of HRC staffers and interns to attend a ceremony honoring Dr. Frank Kameny, the LGBT civil rights hero, coiner of the phrase “Gay is Good” and longtime Washington DC resident. Dr. Kameny was being honored by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), formerly the Civil Service Commission (CSC) - the department that fired Dr. Kameny 52 years ago.
Continue Reading ►NY Marriage Update: Senate Out of Session, at Least for Now
June 24, 2009
The New York Senate session is now over for the day. The Democrats gaveled in, acknowledged that the bills passed in yesterday’s special session were invalid because they weren’t passed concurrently in the House and Senate, Dems gave a few quick speeches and then they gaveled out.
Continue Reading ►Waves of Support for Equality on the Jersey Shore
June 24, 2009
The easy-going, laid back beach community of Ocean Grove was jolted into activism when a lesbian couple was denied the opportunity to commemorate their civil union on the beach pavilion by its owners.
Continue Reading ►Report Outlines Path Toward DADT Repeal
June 24, 2009
Today the Center for American Progress released a report: "Ending 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'- Practical Steps to Repeal the Ban on Openly Gay Men and Women in the U.S. Military" authored by Lawrence J. Korb, Sean E. Duggan and Laura Conley. Not only does the document detail the overwhelming arguments for lifting the ban (financial savings, enhancements to readiness, increased recruitment opportunities, upholding American values, etc.) it outlines the lessons learned from the past and offers a clear and comprehensive road map to ensure a smooth transition.
Continue Reading ►Good Medicine: House Bill Addresses LGBT Health
June 24, 2009
This week, Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) introduced the “Ending Health Disparities for LGBT Americans Act” - legislation that would eliminate the barriers which impede access to affordable, quality health care for LGBT people.
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