Tag: March on Washington

Let’s Get Honest About the March on Washington

The linked blog post is by someone I follow on Twitter, and if you have been reading my blog, you won’t be surprised that I’m not very enthusiastic about the timing of the National March on Washington.  Here is my

1987 March on Washington

More than the physical act of scanning, this has caused me to really think deeper about marches in general, the potential for the upcoming march, and remembering more details of my 1987 experience. That is the fun part, remembering and

National March Memorabilia

Had this Tshirt from the ’87 March in my drawer upstairs. Each generation of activists believe that if they just get enough of us together and shout with one voice that it will make a difference. It is interesting to

The Other Side of the National March on Washington Debate

I can't imagine taking that experience away from a new generation of activist, but I also can't see how having the experience is enough to warrant it when there is so much at stake this year. With the election in

Stop talking to buildings, start talking to people – Washington Blade: Gay and Lesbian News, Entertainment, Politics and Opinion

I have written before, that I do not believe that now (October 2009) is the right time for a Gay March on Washington, and I'm happy to link to this blog post which adequately expresses those ideas so well.

Why is ANYONE calling for a March on Washington?

I’m wondering if the general anger and frustration being felt by many within the GLBTQ community is clouding our colective memory so that we aren’t remembering anything learned in the last election- namely the value and importance of community organizing.

Why the Race to a March on Washington?

Without a doubt, resident Obama, who wants us to believe he is a strong supporter for the GLBTQ community has been a big let down accomplishing as close to nothing as he can in terms of a GLBT rights agenda,

Five Alternatives to the March on Washington:

I’d love to comment further on this, but can’t at the moment. Suffice to say, I’m glad to see a dialogue happening about how best to move Equality ahead. I think the world of Cleve Jones, but from my perspective,

Cleve Jones Calls for National LGBT March on Washington

OK. Last one from Law Dork tonight. Cleve Jones Calls for National LGBT March on Washington « Law Dork, 2.0. If you appreciate reading my posts, would you like to thank me with a coffee?