You might even call their activism a lifestyle, rather than something likely innate, such as sexual orientation. Bailes has chosen to be an activist.
"We're also going to see our representative, Mike Thompson," Bailes adds of their D.C. trip. "We're going to speak with him about why he hasn't come onboard with marriage equality and immigration equality. He's usually onboard, so I wanted to speak to him and find out why."
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National Equality March 2009 #NEM
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USABound 852 days ago
(http://www.metroweekly.com)
LOGO Gay Channel Dark for #NEM
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freedom2immigrate 852 days ago
(http://finance.yahoo.com)
thousands of fair-minded Americans congregating in our nation's capital for Equality Across America's "National Equality March 2009." The March serves as a call to action for a new generation of activists, gay and straight, to join the movement for LGBT equality. The event's goal is to reinvigorate the LGBT movement on a national level so participants can take their experiences home to their communities across America and convey the urgency behind their quest for demanding equal rights. Logo, a division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA - News and VIA.B - News) MTV Networks, announced today that it will support the March by participating in a number of events surrounding the weekend.
Logo Goes Dark for National Equality March
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freedom2immigrate 879 days ago
(http://news.prnewswire.com)
The weekend of October 10th and 11th 2009 will see thousands of fair-minded Americans congregating in our nation's capital for Equality Across America's "National Equality March 2009." The March serves as a call to action for a new generation of activists, gay and straight, to join the movement for LGBT equality. The event's goal is to reinvigorate the LGBT movement on a national level so participants can take their experiences home to their communities across America and convey the urgency behind their quest for demanding equal rights. Logo, a division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks, announced today that it will support the March by participating in a number of events surrounding the weekend.
Most notably, Logo is joining the cause by "going dark" from...
Most notably, Logo is joining the cause by "going dark" from...
National Equality March on Washington
Posted by
SFbeat 882 days ago
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Are you really happy with the progress we have made over the last eight months with this Administration and Congress? Are you really happy with the progress we have made on the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)? Do you think that the leaders of our political parties have embraced marriage equality and our God given rights, benefits and protections that come with it? Are you content, relaxed and happy with where we are at this moment in history in the struggle for freedom?
Are you willing to give up your social security rights, your immigration rights, your hospital visitation rights, your taxation rights, etc for one more year to make someone's political path more comfortable?
Think very carefully about the above questions. Then make plans to come to Washington, DC on October 11th to march with thousands of your brothers, sist
Are you willing to give up your social security rights, your immigration rights, your hospital visitation rights, your taxation rights, etc for one more year to make someone's political path more comfortable?
Think very carefully about the above questions. Then make plans to come to Washington, DC on October 11th to march with thousands of your brothers, sist
140 LGBT LEADERS AND ALLIES ENDORSE NATIONAL EQUALITY MARCH
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ATLdave 888 days ago
(http://www.towleroad.com)
A groundswell of support for the National Equality March, set for October 10 and 11 in Washington D.C., is building as the date approaches. Towleroad can exclusively reveal a list from Equality Across America of 140 prominent LGBT figures and allies who have put their names and endorsements behind the National Equality March, which seeks equal protection in all matters governed by law in all 50 states.
The new list consists of a broad range of LGBT strategists and visionaries, media figures, entertainment industry notables, elected officials, and HIV/AIDS and community activists, from across the country....
The new list consists of a broad range of LGBT strategists and visionaries, media figures, entertainment industry notables, elected officials, and HIV/AIDS and community activists, from across the country....
Press Release from National Equality March Supporting UAFA
Posted by
UnitedByLove 906 days ago
(http://pflaglaurelms.wordpress.com)
NAACP BOARD CHAIRMAN LEADS GROUP OF RECENT, HIGH-PROFILE ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL EQUALITY MARCH Diverse Ranks Continue to Deepen as “Equality Across America” Expands Los Angeles, CA, August 18 – Broad-based support for the National Equality March (NEM) has been growing exponentially across the country over the past few weeks, according to its organizer Equality Across America (EAA). Thousands of Americans are hearing the drumbeat for LGBT equality and plan to follow it to the nation’s capital this October. Thousands of individuals representing dozens of organizations from across the country have gone to the organization’s website to sign up.
US Representative, Danny K. Davis, of Chicago, Illinois; Michael Letwin, Co-Convener, New York City Labor Against the War (NYCLAW); and NAACP Board Chairman, Julian Bond, have all recently voiced their support for the NEM. “GLBT r
US Representative, Danny K. Davis, of Chicago, Illinois; Michael Letwin, Co-Convener, New York City Labor Against the War (NYCLAW); and NAACP Board Chairman, Julian Bond, have all recently voiced their support for the NEM. “GLBT r
National Equality March October 11 2009 Nay sayers will not deter
Posted by
SFbeat 926 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’
The Task Force Action Fund submitted testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee for today’s hearing on the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), which would grant binational same-sex couples equal treatment under immigration laws.
From a statement by Rea Carey, executive director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund:
“U.S. immigration policy is supposed to be based on the principle of bringing and keeping families together. But for far too long, thousands of binational same-sex couples and their families have been kept separated, or are forced to live in exile. This discriminatory practice is painfully unfair and inhumane…
From a statement by Rea Carey, executive director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund:
“U.S. immigration policy is supposed to be based on the principle of bringing and keeping families together. But for far too long, thousands of binational same-sex couples and their families have been kept separated, or are forced to live in exile. This discriminatory practice is painfully unfair and inhumane…
PFLAG Applauds Hearing, Urges Congress to pass UAFA
Posted by
BinatUK 983 days ago
(http://pflagblog.blogspot.com)
“We applaud Senator Leahy for organizing the hearing today about the Uniting American Families Act and for advocating for the inclusion of lesbian and gay binational families in comprehensive immigration reform. This bill is critical to our mission of promoting the health and well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. UAFA is one step towards ending discrimination and securing civil rights for this population.”
Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA), a long-time champion of the LGBT community, will soon introduce The Reuniting Families Act . This landmark immigration bill ends harmful practices that prevent loving families from being together. Many PFLAG members know firsthand about families being broken apart because of long visa wait times and discrimination against LGBT families, and this bill can prevent these heartbreaking stories.
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