Five gay couples will marry in Amsterdam to protest U.S. immigration law and urge Congress to pass gay-inclusive immigration reform.
The five US-Dutch couples will be married on the “I Do Boat” next weekend by Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen.
The boat is being sponsored by the Amsterdam City Council and the Love Exiles Foundation, a group working for marriage equality in the U.S. for bi-national couples.
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Amsterdam Gay Weddings Protest US Immigration Law
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1030 days ago
(http://www.ontopmag.com)
National Equality March October 11 2009 Nay sayers will not deter
Posted by
SFbeat 1030 days ago
(http://irregulartimes.com)
Even if I didn’t think the National Equality March was a good idea, I would be frustrated at the sniping coming from some quarters about it. I’d be frustrated because those snipes are, frankly, inaccurate. The three biggest myths I’ve seen being spread about the National Equality March are:
If you don’t want to go to a march in Washington, DC, then fine, don’t go. But why toss around inaccuracies? I’ll be in Washington on October 11 because the issues are timely and important. In the meantime, I’ll be participating in local activism around the issue of marriage equality where I live here in Maine. I’ll be getting active on this issue at the local and national levels, even though as a married straight man I am not personally affected this time around, because the failure or achievement of equality under law affects us all.
If you’re thinking of taking part, don’
If you don’t want to go to a march in Washington, DC, then fine, don’t go. But why toss around inaccuracies? I’ll be in Washington on October 11 because the issues are timely and important. In the meantime, I’ll be participating in local activism around the issue of marriage equality where I live here in Maine. I’ll be getting active on this issue at the local and national levels, even though as a married straight man I am not personally affected this time around, because the failure or achievement of equality under law affects us all.
If you’re thinking of taking part, don’
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
US May Lift Entry Ban on HIV Patients
Posted by
USABound 1035 days ago
(http://www.thenewamerican.com)
Victoria Neilson, legal director for the homosexual and transgender immigration lobbying organization Immigration Equality, noted that “ending the HIV ...Among the critics of allowing the HIV-positive into America is John Vinson, the president of the American Immigration Control Foundation. “It seems rather odd to let people in with a health problem like that,” he said, noting that people have desires and may spread the disease in America. “Why bring on a problem on yourself when you don’t have to?”...
Filling Two Agenda Pushing Holes With One Finger
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1036 days ago
(http://rockthetruth2.blogspot.com)
That could soon change, as more than 100 lawmakers in the House and about 20 in the Senate have signed on to bills that would add the United States to the 19 countries that recognize same-sex couples for immigration purposes. Gay rights groups are encouraged....
“In many ways, the stars are aligning to move this forward as part of a comprehensive bill,’’ said Steve Ralls, communications director for the advocacy group Immigration Equality. “That’s an opportunity we didn’t have years ago.’’
Oh, so the swine in Congress are WORKING on a SECRET IMMIGRATION BILL, hanh?
“In many ways, the stars are aligning to move this forward as part of a comprehensive bill,’’ said Steve Ralls, communications director for the advocacy group Immigration Equality. “That’s an opportunity we didn’t have years ago.’’
Oh, so the swine in Congress are WORKING on a SECRET IMMIGRATION BILL, hanh?
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 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
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:
Same sex couples seek immigration benefit (Associated Press)
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1038 days ago
(http://www.google.com)
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., said he doubted the legislation would pass this Congress. He said it amounts to a redefinition of marriage and would give people more opportunities to come into the United States fraudulently.
"It seems we would be creating a special preference and benefit for a category of immigrants based on a relationship that's not recognized by federal law and overwhelmingly by most states," Sessions said.
Rickard said she may reluctantly move to Great Britain or another country when her partner's current travel visa expires in November. Bogliolo, however, said she would prefer to live in the U.S. for her partner's sake.
"Judy has elderly parents and family here and she's also lived here all her life whereas I've lived in many different countries," Bogliolo said. "I think Judy would find it very difficult after a whole life in San J
"It seems we would be creating a special preference and benefit for a category of immigrants based on a relationship that's not recognized by federal law and overwhelmingly by most states," Sessions said.
Rickard said she may reluctantly move to Great Britain or another country when her partner's current travel visa expires in November. Bogliolo, however, said she would prefer to live in the U.S. for her partner's sake.
"Judy has elderly parents and family here and she's also lived here all her life whereas I've lived in many different countries," Bogliolo said. "I think Judy would find it very difficult after a whole life in San J
Immigration Reform Must Include Same sex Couples
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1038 days ago
(http://gayapartheid.blogspot.com)
Steve RallsDirector of Communications at Immigration Equality has written a column on Huffington Post about Steve & Joe.The Washington, D.C. couple, who have been together for almost a decade, recently bought a new home in the city's Columbia Heights neighborhood. Two weeks ago, they were married in Connecticut. And in early August, they will celebrate their life together with friends and family who will gather to toast the couple and salute their commitment to each other.
But there will be no gifts at Steve and Joe's Washington celebration. Instead of registering at Macy's or collecting appliances and furnishings, they have asked guests to make a contribution that, they hope, will help them stay together. Despite their strong commitment to each other, and the life they have built together, Steve and Joe face separation before year's end because of the country's blatantly d
But there will be no gifts at Steve and Joe's Washington celebration. Instead of registering at Macy's or collecting appliances and furnishings, they have asked guests to make a contribution that, they hope, will help them stay together. Despite their strong commitment to each other, and the life they have built together, Steve and Joe face separation before year's end because of the country's blatantly d
At a recent chapter meeting the Flat Rock/Hendersonville PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) decided to speak out for marriage equality for all people. There are over 1,100 rights, benefits and responsibilities conferred on married couples by the federal government including access to health care, parenting and immigration rights, social security, veterans and survivor benefits, and transfer of property -- and that doesn't include state and local law, and employers, or the intangible security, dignity, and meaning that comes with marriage.
These federal rights are denied gays and lesbians who are in committed relationships.
Ending the exclusion of gay people from marriage would not change the "definition" of marriage, but it would remove a discriminatory barrier from the path of people who have made a personal commitment to each other and
These federal rights are denied gays and lesbians who are in committed relationships.
Ending the exclusion of gay people from marriage would not change the "definition" of marriage, but it would remove a discriminatory barrier from the path of people who have made a personal commitment to each other and
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...
Applicants for Justice Department internships and honors programs may have been rejected based on their membership in LGBT groups during the Bush administration, the Blade has learned.
Numerous applicants were denied entry to the department’s Honors Program and the summer intern program starting in 2006 because of their previous work in what were deemed to be liberal organizations, according to an internal Justice Department report issued last year. The practice occurred while Attorney General Alberto Gonzales led the department.
The Blade recently learned that among the blacklisted groups was Immigration Equality, which focuses on LGBT-related immigration issues.
Numerous applicants were denied entry to the department’s Honors Program and the summer intern program starting in 2006 because of their previous work in what were deemed to be liberal organizations, according to an internal Justice Department report issued last year. The practice occurred while Attorney General Alberto Gonzales led the department.
The Blade recently learned that among the blacklisted groups was Immigration Equality, which focuses on LGBT-related immigration issues.
Proof The Gay Marriage Movement Is Draining Resources from Queer Activism
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1044 days ago
(http://www.bilerico.com)
The gay-marriage campaign has been sucking up resources like a massive sponge, corralling us to give up our last dollar and free time, leaving little sustenance for other queer groups doing critical work in our communities.
And the HIV travel ban has been an issue worked on by groups like Gay Men's Health Crisis since 1987, from its inception (Immigration Equality, which now attaches itself to the lifting of the ban, has only been around since 1994. The truth is that such things don't happen overnight and getting it lifted has meant the blood and sweat of a lot of queer activists who have been working relentlessly on the issue for a very long time. As for the bit about gay marriage as a tide rasing all boats, please take a look at the last sentence of my post:
"If we are to use any seafaring metaphors, it might be best to describe gay marriage as the Titanic, a
And the HIV travel ban has been an issue worked on by groups like Gay Men's Health Crisis since 1987, from its inception (Immigration Equality, which now attaches itself to the lifting of the ban, has only been around since 1994. The truth is that such things don't happen overnight and getting it lifted has meant the blood and sweat of a lot of queer activists who have been working relentlessly on the issue for a very long time. As for the bit about gay marriage as a tide rasing all boats, please take a look at the last sentence of my post:
"If we are to use any seafaring metaphors, it might be best to describe gay marriage as the Titanic, a
The Seafront Diaries Getting civil
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1044 days ago
(http://www.seafrontdiary.com)
Going over there, for me to settle and enjoy top the full our relationship is a little more difficult, at the moment there is no national gay marriage or civil partnership law or programme that would allow me to come in, stay in and live and work in Yankeeland. We could go to Canada to get married, it might be equal in the eyes of Canadian law, as a heterosexual marriage, but it carries no weight in law or recognition in America, or countless other countries in the world for that matter. Nor would getting civil'ed in any of the five states that have civil unions or partnerships, as these have no recognition in immigration requirement's.
Other than that, the only other way for me to plonk myself down for a long period of time is to say, apply for an H-1B employment visa, but in this economic climate that about as easy as getting a chocolate teapot not to melt at the gates of
Other than that, the only other way for me to plonk myself down for a long period of time is to say, apply for an H-1B employment visa, but in this economic climate that about as easy as getting a chocolate teapot not to melt at the gates of
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