Two days after signing the historic Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act--the first federal law to extend protections to GLBT Americans--President Barack Obama addressed two other issues seen by gay Americans as crucial to the cause of equality.
The president signed into law legislation that re-authorizes the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act. The law provides funds for another four years to programs that provide medicine and care for needy people living with HIV/AIDS. An estimated 500,000 individuals rely on the program to maintain their treatment regimens...
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The Wall Street Journal Reports upon US Immigration Issues
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DividedByLaw 904 days ago
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“President Obama continues his quiet retreat from a campaign pledge to make comprehensive immigration reform “a top priority in my first year as President.” Following a summit meeting in Guadalajara last week with the leaders of Mexico and Canada, Mr. Obama said that an immigration overhaul will have to wait until next year.”
In the next Congressional session it is hoped that Comprehensive Immigration Reform will be dealt with and the current problems associated with large numbers of illegal aliens in the United States will finally be put to rest. Of further concern to some immigration equality advocates is the issue of US family based visas for couples of the same sex. Currently the Defense of Marriage Act bars the Federal government from granting US Immigration benefits based upon a same sex marriage or an intent to enter into a same sex marriage.
However, t
In the next Congressional session it is hoped that Comprehensive Immigration Reform will be dealt with and the current problems associated with large numbers of illegal aliens in the United States will finally be put to rest. Of further concern to some immigration equality advocates is the issue of US family based visas for couples of the same sex. Currently the Defense of Marriage Act bars the Federal government from granting US Immigration benefits based upon a same sex marriage or an intent to enter into a same sex marriage.
However, t
On Social Issues WaPo Says Obama Displays Centrist Instincts
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UnitedByLove 964 days ago
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Scott Wilson’s story displayed the usual double standard, calling the religious right "conservative" and describing the gay left with no ideological label at all. Is this really a cultural clash between the conservatives and the supposedly non-ideological sexual revolutionaries? Worse yet, Wilson suggested Barack Obama’s been displaying "centrist instincts" on the social issues:
"Ironically, Mr. Obama has pursued an aggressive pro-homosexual agenda -- but his actions to date are, apparently, insufficient for the radical homosexuals pushing their extreme demands," Tony Perkins, the group's president, said in the statement. "...However, beyond the potential legal violations, it's troubling that the President would act in response to homosexual groups which are threatening to withdraw from an upcoming fundraiser."
At least Perkins described the gay activists as "r
"Ironically, Mr. Obama has pursued an aggressive pro-homosexual agenda -- but his actions to date are, apparently, insufficient for the radical homosexuals pushing their extreme demands," Tony Perkins, the group's president, said in the statement. "...However, beyond the potential legal violations, it's troubling that the President would act in response to homosexual groups which are threatening to withdraw from an upcoming fundraiser."
At least Perkins described the gay activists as "r
Support is crucial for movement on all our issues (Pridesource)
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USAFrance 1006 days ago
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Support is crucial for movement on all our issuespride source.com, MIOn February 14, the Uniting American Families Act was introduced in the US Senate and House of Representatives, which would amend immigration laws to give same-sex bi-national couples the same sponsorship rights as straight couples. ...
Gay Issues Put Right on Defensive - EDGE Boston
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ExileComingHome 1034 days ago
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Gay Issues Put Right on DefensiveEDGE Boston, MAThe article quoted the president of the National Organization of Marriage (NOM), which drew headlines this week when it launched a $1.5 million TV ad campaign featuring a commercial that claims that marriage equality will erode religious liberties for ...
LGBTQs and Immigration Issues and Intersections
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uluckidog 1034 days ago
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Moderator: Rosa Ortiz. Yasmin Nair: Overview of LGBTQ immigration organising, Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), HIV ban and asylum options...
How Immigration Issues Effect Same Sex Couples
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uluckidog 1034 days ago
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The legislation amends the definitions sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include definitions for “permanent partner” and...
Fighting For Equality (Aboutcom)
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OneVoice 1036 days ago
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Fighting For EqualityAbout - News & Issues, NYSen. Leahy calls it a "basic fairness." Rep. Nadler says that keeping people who love each other apart is a "wanton, gratuitous cruelty." The comments are in reference to the Uniting American Families bill, which the two men recently reintroduced in ...
Two-day confab focuses on immigrant issues (Windy City Times)
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USABound 1036 days ago
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Two-day confab focuses on immigrant issuesWindy City Times, ILJulie Kruse of Immigration Equality spoke about the Uniting American Families Act, which seeks to allow US citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their same-sex partners as immigrants. Friday's events also included a keynote address by Gisela ...
Two-day confab focuses on immigrant issues (Windy City Times)
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freedom2immigrate 1039 days ago
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Two-day confab focuses on immigrant issuesWindy City Times, ILReferring to the UAFA ( Uniting American Families Act ) , he said he was surprised to learn that it did not include provisions for undocumented people and wondered about “solving issues around poverty, for people who don't have access to employment. ...
Fighting For Equality (Aboutcom News & Issues)
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freedom2immigrate 1039 days ago
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About - News & IssuesFighting For EqualityAbout - News & Issues, NYThe Uniting American Families Act or UAFA was first introduced in 2000, and recently reintroduced on February 12, 2009 by Sen. Leahy and Rep. Nadler. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act by including a "permanent partner" term to define: ...
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