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Four Tips for Male Journalists Who Want to Discuss Women’s Health | ThinkProgress

This is a really great post by Alyssa Rosenberg, worth reading by anyone interested in issues surrounding gender, sex, sexual orientation race- just about any way that divides people into groups. I haven’t written much concerning this topic, except to say repeatedly, that the folks pushing for these types of controls on women are the same folks who push an anti-gay agenda. Of the 146 guests who have come on cable news shows to discuss[Read More…]

February 11, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism
Who will same-sex marriage help?

Who will same-sex marriage help?

Personally, I think this says less about “gay headline policy priorities” and more about the fact that black LGBTQ’s have not been a visible part of the LGBTQ movement all along, from a political perspective.Therefore, what is seen as “major progress” by some is still seen as very little progress by others. I also disagree with the sentence:

February 11, 2012 — 2 comments — Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies, Same-Sex Marriage

Want to run for office?

Why not instead, look at getting out Lesbian, Gay, Bi or Trans persons elected all across the state and start by looking for those districts where a candidate is unopposed? and today I have two of those types of districts to discuss:

February 8, 2012 — 2 comments — Election, general

Occupy Everywhere

I remain convinced that the Occupy Movement is the single most important social justice efforts to be seen in the United States in since the 1960’s. It is a beginning, and the status quo, which the movement battles against is a formidible foe. If there is to be a long term victory, the movement must continue every day in every way.

February 6, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, general
Battle Against Theocracy

Battle Against Theocracy

Alabama State Sen. McGill does not shy away from referencing his personal religion in public statements regarding political decisions, which would normally be problematic, but is especially so when these statements turn out to be extremely hypocritical. Most recently, he publicly stated that keeping teachers’ pay low is “a Biblical principle.” “If you double a teacher’s pay scale, you’ll attract people who aren’t called to teach,” he said. Alabama’s teachers are among the least paid[Read More…]

February 5, 2012 — 2 comments — Activism, Election, general

Black and Gay: Black History Month

Found this clip on Youtube, plastid last February: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpw-7eE1C0o[/youtube]   The photo collection discussed is here: http://www.flickr.com/people/hidden-in-the-open/

February 4, 2012 — 1 comment — general

Chris Christie: This Is The Bargain Of Your Life! Really?

On one level, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s position on Marriage Equality is not surprising given the general position on the issue held by most GOP politicians. What is however, quite striking is the blatant snake-oil salesman-like  approach he is taking. I can accept that he is vowing to veto the measure if it makes it to his desk. I don’t like that, but it is him standing up for the position he has said[Read More…]

February 3, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, Same-Sex Marriage

Ninth Circuit Rules on Prop. 8 Trial Tapes Tries to Keep the Truth Hidden

Regrettably, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has decided not to unseal the video record of the historic twelve-day public trial of Prop. 8. Ninth Circuit Rules on Prop. 8 Trial Tapes | American Foundation for Equal Rights.

February 2, 2012 — 1 comment — 2 Minute Activist, Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Black History Month: Highlighting Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People

As a whole culture we don’t talk nearly enough about the influences of black leaders on us, and within the LGBTQ community, we fail even more to reach out and learn about our own history and the impact these important people have made. So please, take some time and become familiar with the individuals highlighted there.

February 2, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general

Sign this petition to the Susan G Komen Foundation

The health of women should never be used as a political pawn, played by ideological actors who have their own agenda. Sign the petition today!

February 2, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general
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