Tag: Gay Rights
When Activism Must Become Intimate
The linked article is a very brief analysis concerning California and Marriage Equality: So many of us had hoped beyond hope that our rallies, demonstrations and expressions of sadness and anger would have caused voters who voted yes to change
Bill Clinton, Netroots Nation, and Civil Rights for All
Almost like little children, we so often seek out the "person in charge at the top" and then think if we can get them to say the magic words, everything will be OK. but the reality is, our strategy must
National Kiss-In Video
Found this over on Jeremy Hooper’s Blog, Good As You. Come join Jeremy and a ton of others here in Pittsburgh (or any of the over 40 cities with similar events across the country). Here are the local details: PITTSBURGH,
The Best Court Decision of All Time
I have barely even mentioned the high court ruling in India that decriminalized gay sex in private, but the linked article brings an interesting take to this subject, and is a very good read. It achieves two important things insofar
The Shifting Frame for the Fight Against Marriage Equality
In one regard the battle for Marriage Equality is won, although far from over. With 6 states allowing same-sex marriage, it is just a matter of time before more do, and at some point, more will become all. Although during
What Will the August Recess Mean to You?
My point today: ramp up to use the next four weeks to accomplish as much as you can for the issues that matter most to you, because if you don't, who will? Not only that, but it is your voice
Black Pastor Rents Texas Billboard: “Gay Rights Are Not Civil Rights”
If anything , placing this sign is a disgrace to the founding principles of the back civil rights movement and those who made change happen. I've added two video clips to shine some light into the darkness.
Obama Cites Gays in Speech to NAACP, Draws Cheers :: EDGE on the Net
But the group that drew cheers and the most applause when mentioned by the President was America’s GLBT citizens. Obama noted that discrimination still afflicts “our gay brothers and sisters” who are “still taunted, still attacked, still denied their rights.”
Obama meets with gay leaders
Excellent write up and transcript of comments today at the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots, today at the White House. “During his speech today, President Obama said that the road to equality is not only about changing laws, but
The Catholic Church Doesn’t Want You!
NY Bishop Tells Politician: Same-Sex “Marriage” Stance is “Non-negotiable” for Practicing Catholic According to the New York Bishop, William Murphy, the Catholic Church doesn’t want you- or at least doesn’t want you to call yourself a “practicing Catholic” if you
