A report issued in 2006 by two nongovernmental organizations, Human Rights Watch and Immigration Equality, describes the written response made in 1975 by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to an American citizen's petition to sponsor a foreign same-sex partner for legal residency in the United States. The INS denied the petition for the following reason: "You have failed to establish that a bona fide marital relationship can exist between two faggots." Except perhaps in the explicitness of language, federal policy toward same-sex binational couples has changed little since then. On June 3 of this year, Congress held its first-ever hearing on the plight of such couples and brought attention to the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), sponsored in the Senate by Patrick Leahy and in the House by Jerrold Nadler (and subsequently folded into a larger immigration reform bill). Introd
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A Gross Unfairness (I Said I Do Today)
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1028 days ago
(http://isaididotoday.com)
The effort to repeal the federal ban against same-sex marriages will not include extending rights to LGBT couples in domestic partnerships or civil unions, the Bay Area Reporter has learned. But it will include a "certainty provision" requiring states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.
Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-New York), in an exclusive interview with the B.A.R. while attending the annual Human Rights Campaign gala in San Francisco Saturday, July 25, ruled out including anything other than legally recognized marriages in the legislation he plans to introduce either this week or once Congress returns from its August recess. He is also the author and original sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act. "We have got to repeal DOMA and have got to make sure it accomplishes for federal purposes allowing the federal government to recognize same-sex m
Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-New York), in an exclusive interview with the B.A.R. while attending the annual Human Rights Campaign gala in San Francisco Saturday, July 25, ruled out including anything other than legally recognized marriages in the legislation he plans to introduce either this week or once Congress returns from its August recess. He is also the author and original sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act. "We have got to repeal DOMA and have got to make sure it accomplishes for federal purposes allowing the federal government to recognize same-sex m
DADT UAFA Food For Thought
Posted by
uluckidog 1030 days ago
(http://pizzadiavola.wordpress.com)
DADT is to me what a lack of UAFA [Uniting American Families Act] is to a binational couple. It means that officially, I do not exist to my Beloved. It means little things, seemingly trivial parts of the closet we are all familiar with. When her fellow troops chat about what they did over the weekend with their spouses and children, she “hung out with friends.” When her command has picnics or other “family days,” she goes alone or not at all. When she receives an award or is promoted, I am not there to smile, take pictures, or pin on her new rank, like other wives are. …
I plead with all pro-CIR organizations to keep the coalition together at all costs. We cannot leave any part of our coalition behind. That being said, I ask that everyone here support the inclusion of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) in Comprehensive Immigration Reform. There are approximately 40 000 same-sex binational couples that are being separated or discriminated against in immigration law. The conservatives will argue that allowing same-sex couples access to equal immigration rights is an attempt to legalize same-sex marriage. This simply is not true. Same-sex binational couples have such a difficult time remaining together in the USA that marriage is not even in the equation. It should be known that the gay and lesbian community supports CIR, so please don’t leave us behind.
i am also in gay binational relationship, i am forced to live separated from my partner for la
i am also in gay binational relationship, i am forced to live separated from my partner for la
please come back and read my highlighted section and comment… thanks,
I am highlighting the following part of the Report – those in the “know” please comment…. or anyone for that matter!!
“Sadly, Joe and Steve’s case is not unique. Immigration Equality, with offices in D.C. and New York, estimates there are 36,000 bi-national same-sex couples in this country either facing separation or who have already been separated by U.S. immigration law. About half of those couples have children. On Capitol Hill, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) has been pushing the Uniting American Families Act for nearly a decade. His bill would allow partners to sponsor their partners of either sex, rather than opposite-sex spouses alone. That effort was recently integrated into broader immigration-reform legislation, the Reuniting Families Act, sponsored by Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.). Sen. Patric
I am highlighting the following part of the Report – those in the “know” please comment…. or anyone for that matter!!
“Sadly, Joe and Steve’s case is not unique. Immigration Equality, with offices in D.C. and New York, estimates there are 36,000 bi-national same-sex couples in this country either facing separation or who have already been separated by U.S. immigration law. About half of those couples have children. On Capitol Hill, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) has been pushing the Uniting American Families Act for nearly a decade. His bill would allow partners to sponsor their partners of either sex, rather than opposite-sex spouses alone. That effort was recently integrated into broader immigration-reform legislation, the Reuniting Families Act, sponsored by Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.). Sen. Patric
Immigration reform part 2 (The Thinker)
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1036 days ago
(http://onemorecup.wordpress.com)
The full text of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), further expanded to provide rights to the children or step-children of the foreign-born partner, is included as Title II of the Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 2709), an immigration reform bill, introduced in the United States House of Representatives on June 4, 2009, by California Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA).
The UAFA was introduced in the United States Senate on February 12, 2009, by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). There are currently 20 cosponsors of this bill in the United States Senate.
The UAFA was introduced during the 111th Congress, to the United States House of Representatives on February 12, 2009, by New York Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). There are currently 115 cosponsors of this bill in the United States House of Representatives.
Before going into specifics on thi
The UAFA was introduced in the United States Senate on February 12, 2009, by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). There are currently 20 cosponsors of this bill in the United States Senate.
The UAFA was introduced during the 111th Congress, to the United States House of Representatives on February 12, 2009, by New York Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). There are currently 115 cosponsors of this bill in the United States House of Representatives.
Before going into specifics on thi
Immigration Equality Policy Associate
Posted by
ATLdave 1036 days ago
(http://jobs.change.org)
Immigration Equality ~ Policy Associate
Position Location: Washington, DC
Immigration Equality seeks a dynamic, motivated individual with outstanding lobbying and communications skills to build support for equal immigration rights on Capitol Hill and with key stakeholders. The Policy Associate will play a major role in campaigning for passage of pro-LGBT immigration legislation.
The Policy Associate will work with the Policy Director to build support for the Uniting American Families Act (S. 424 / H.R. 1024) and the Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 2079), which will allow gays and lesbians to sponsor their foreign-born permanent partners for immigration. The Policy Associate will also advocate for passage of comprehensive immigration reform and inclusion of LGBT families in comprehensive immigration reform. Job Responsibilities:
Position Location: Washington, DC
Immigration Equality seeks a dynamic, motivated individual with outstanding lobbying and communications skills to build support for equal immigration rights on Capitol Hill and with key stakeholders. The Policy Associate will play a major role in campaigning for passage of pro-LGBT immigration legislation.
The Policy Associate will work with the Policy Director to build support for the Uniting American Families Act (S. 424 / H.R. 1024) and the Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 2079), which will allow gays and lesbians to sponsor their foreign-born permanent partners for immigration. The Policy Associate will also advocate for passage of comprehensive immigration reform and inclusion of LGBT families in comprehensive immigration reform. Job Responsibilities:
Immigration Equality Policy Intern
Posted by
ATLdave 1036 days ago
(http://www.idealist.org)
Immigration Equality is seeking a dynamic, committed individual for a fall, spring, and/or summer internship in our new Washington, DC office to work to promote equal immigration rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and HIV-positive communities.
The Immigration Equality Public Policy Intern carries out public policy research to help pass the Uniting American Families Act, a bill that would allow gay and lesbian Americans couples to sponsor their foreign-born permanent partners for immigration. The Public Policy Intern researches Congressional comprehensive immigration reform initiatives as well as LGBT initiatives to help develop effective strategies for winning rights for LGBT families. The Public Policy Intern also assists with background research to help develop and implement regulations beneficial to LGBT and HIV-positive immigrants, including in
The Immigration Equality Public Policy Intern carries out public policy research to help pass the Uniting American Families Act, a bill that would allow gay and lesbian Americans couples to sponsor their foreign-born permanent partners for immigration. The Public Policy Intern researches Congressional comprehensive immigration reform initiatives as well as LGBT initiatives to help develop effective strategies for winning rights for LGBT families. The Public Policy Intern also assists with background research to help develop and implement regulations beneficial to LGBT and HIV-positive immigrants, including in
Uniting American families might not be that easy
Posted by
uluckidog 1036 days ago
(http://hastalosgatosquierenzapatos.blogspot.com)
It is entirely possible that adding the same-sex couples provision into the mix could make it harder to pass an immigration overhaul.
As expected, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who usually champion immigration fights, said it would not support a measure that has a same-sex provision.
This group went to far as to write to Representative Mike Honda, insisting that the provision would "erode the institution of marriage and family by according marriage-like immigration benefits to same sex relationships."
Excuse me? Are they that insulated, or do they have their heads up their asses? Have they really not noticed that heterosexuals have single-handedly eroded the institution of marriage all by themselves? Perhaps if they visit the GOP side of the aisle they can see marriage erosion up close and personal.
As expected, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who usually champion immigration fights, said it would not support a measure that has a same-sex provision.
This group went to far as to write to Representative Mike Honda, insisting that the provision would "erode the institution of marriage and family by according marriage-like immigration benefits to same sex relationships."
Excuse me? Are they that insulated, or do they have their heads up their asses? Have they really not noticed that heterosexuals have single-handedly eroded the institution of marriage all by themselves? Perhaps if they visit the GOP side of the aisle they can see marriage erosion up close and personal.
The GLN UAFA Action Alert
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1038 days ago
(http://gayliberationnetwork.blogspot.com)
Click here to send a letter to your representative in support of the Uniting American Families Act, which would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the same manner as spouses of citizens and lawful permanent residents and to penalize immigration fraud in connection with permanent partnerships.
Use this tool to find contact information about your representatives and tell them you want DOMA repealed.
Use this tool to find contact information about your representatives and tell them you want DOMA repealed.
Wake Up call for Uniting American Families Act
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1038 days ago
(http://www.usimmigrationwoes.com)
D.C. Intelligence vs. Grassroots Desperation = UAFA and Fate of Bi-Nationals - story has to be a wake up call to everyone needing the UFA passed! It is time that every single person goes to there congressman and senator and say what’s up? We need this bill passed and brought out of committee now! The uniting families act HR1024 S424
I’ve seen this bill die twice and looks like a third time, people get off your butts and write the white house write you own congressman and senators, and write Nancy Pelosi, but ever single day with no let ups!!!!!!!!! Get this bill out of committee now!
I’ve seen this bill die twice and looks like a third time, people get off your butts and write the white house write you own congressman and senators, and write Nancy Pelosi, but ever single day with no let ups!!!!!!!!! Get this bill out of committee now!
Immigration Equality (Org) Failing and Lacking Effective Leadership (Melanie Nathan)
Posted by
BinatUK 1038 days ago
(http://lezgetreal.com)
As my readers know I have expressed a great deal of concern with how the Uniting American Families Act has been handled by our self-appointed-by-ommission-leadership. It is sad, yet validating to note the comments of Congresswoman Speier on UAFA’s unlikely passage. Albeit it disturbing news, I believe it can and ought to serve as a titanic wake up call to bi-nationals, supporters and the LGBT community as a whole. It is time to fight for UAFA and it must be NOW
To me this is indicative of the very problem that I and many others have been concerned about and I am willing to go out on a limb to assert UAFA has not gained traction for the following reasons
1. Lack of involvement and utilization of grassroots groups;
2. Failure to use the stories of bi-nationals as a poignant tool...
3. Lack of effective leadership by Immigration Equality...
To me this is indicative of the very problem that I and many others have been concerned about and I am willing to go out on a limb to assert UAFA has not gained traction for the following reasons
1. Lack of involvement and utilization of grassroots groups;
2. Failure to use the stories of bi-nationals as a poignant tool...
3. Lack of effective leadership by Immigration Equality...
The US is a Developing Country An LGBT Labor Perspective
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1044 days ago
(http://community.feministing.com)
The world of development economics struggles over how to define development and what to call developing countries. Amartya Sen, Nobel Prize winner and leader in development economics, defines development as an increased freedom to participate in society. This week the US could do with a little more thought on its own development as well as Africa's. (We're not done yet, I hope.)
Marriage equality is an important step toward LGBT inclusion in the US. But from the LGBT labor perspective, there are two pieces of legislation that in some ways play a greater part in defining Americans' freedom to participate in their society: The Employment Non-Discrimination Act and the Uniting American Families Act....
Marriage equality is an important step toward LGBT inclusion in the US. But from the LGBT labor perspective, there are two pieces of legislation that in some ways play a greater part in defining Americans' freedom to participate in their society: The Employment Non-Discrimination Act and the Uniting American Families Act....
United by Love divided by Law Grassroots Effort
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1044 days ago
(http://fairunion.blogspot.com)
Every week, a coordinated grassroots effort takes place to contact specific
members of Congress to urge them to co-sponsor the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA).
Please take part in these efforts to help pass UAFA!
If anyone has any questions about this, please let me know.
We write to 5 members of Congress and their staffers each week. We are encouraged in knowing that several of the members of Congress we have contacted signed on as co-sponsors soon after we wrote to them.
This week we will be contacting:...
members of Congress to urge them to co-sponsor the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA).
Please take part in these efforts to help pass UAFA!
If anyone has any questions about this, please let me know.
We write to 5 members of Congress and their staffers each week. We are encouraged in knowing that several of the members of Congress we have contacted signed on as co-sponsors soon after we wrote to them.
This week we will be contacting:...
Citizen Crain: New straight hero on DADT
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1048 days ago
(http://citizenchris.typepad.com)
This may be our turning point, as straight politicians Congressman Jerry Nadler and Senator Patrick Leahy (two others we should consider heros) have become fierce advocates for the Uniting American Families Act, the bill that would ...
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Promoting public awareness of the need for fairness in immigration policy particularly as it relates to the rights of same-sex bi-national couples in the United States who seek equal immigration rights; Providing information regarding political issues relating to gay immigration equality issues, rights and policy.