The Department of Justice filed its second brief in response to the Smelt v. United States lawsuit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act, and LGBT activists said the brief was not only much more palatable but also made some historic concessions.
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New DOMA Brief More LGBT Friendly
Posted by
igualdad 1010 days ago
(http://www.advocate.com)
As part of Equality Forward, an ongoing diversity initiative focused on fostering a greater sense of connection and opportunity within the LGBT community, the Human Rights Campaign released a new report today, “At the Intersection: Race, Sexuality and Gender.” The report [pdf] is the culmination of an effort launched two years ago to reach out to LGBT people of color by surveying individuals from across the country in hopes of gaining a deeper understanding about the complexities at the intersection of race, sexual orientation and gender identity. The report and related resources are available at www.hrc.org/EqualityForward.
In addition, HRC is leading efforts to pass federal hate crimes protections, job protections, and participating in efforts on HIV/AIDS and immigration rights for bi-national same-sex couples, priorities for majorities of LGBT people of color as well
In addition, HRC is leading efforts to pass federal hate crimes protections, job protections, and participating in efforts on HIV/AIDS and immigration rights for bi-national same-sex couples, priorities for majorities of LGBT people of color as well
Demanding Equality Face to Face
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1029 days ago
(http://www.hrcbackstory.org)
Today the Human Rights Campaign launched a national, grassroots campaign called “No Excuses” to demand ... Pass immigration reform that...
“While we salute and acknowledge the heroic members of Congress who have worked tirelessly on our behalf, far too many have dragged their feet on basic matters of fairness and equality that have lingered too long and hurt too many LGBT people and their families. Yes, there are many challenges facing this Congress and this President. But LGBT people often face additional hardship protecting their families, their loved ones and their jobs, and too few in Congress are willing to champion these issues of basic fairness. Now, more than ever, members of the LGBT community need to make their voices heard face-to-face and in the districts where they live.”
“While we salute and acknowledge the heroic members of Congress who have worked tirelessly on our behalf, far too many have dragged their feet on basic matters of fairness and equality that have lingered too long and hurt too many LGBT people and their families. Yes, there are many challenges facing this Congress and this President. But LGBT people often face additional hardship protecting their families, their loved ones and their jobs, and too few in Congress are willing to champion these issues of basic fairness. Now, more than ever, members of the LGBT community need to make their voices heard face-to-face and in the districts where they live.”
ThePowerOnline Launches LGBT Civil Rights Movement
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1060 days ago
(http://thepoweronline.org)
Monday’s Stonewall action builds upon this momentum, as well as on the June 28 Pride March in Manhattan, which honored the Stonewall rebellion, and on the increasing national attention on ENDA, DOMA, DADT, Hate Crimes and the United American Families Act (UAFA), which provides immigration equality for bi-national same-sex couples.
“Even if each of the pieces of legislation passes, they don’t represent the entirety of what it means to be a full citizen with full civil rights,” said The Power’s Campagna, who is also a fundraiser for Democratic candidates and was on Obama’s LGBT Steering Committee.
“Even if each of the pieces of legislation passes, they don’t represent the entirety of what it means to be a full citizen with full civil rights,” said The Power’s Campagna, who is also a fundraiser for Democratic candidates and was on Obama’s LGBT Steering Committee.
New Beginning Initiative Launches
Posted by
ATLdave 1061 days ago
(http://www.thetaskforce.org)
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and a collaboration of expert organizations today announced the New Beginning Initiative, designed to push for concrete federal administration policy and regulatory changes directly benefiting the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and eliminating discrimination from federal policies.
The initiative, which is an outcome of the National Policy Roundtable with organizations opting into the initiative, began more than a year ago in preparation of a more LGBT-favorable administration. The more than 80 initial policies identified and recommended for changes span the authority of the White House and more than 30 federal agencies. The recommendations focus on
The initiative, which is an outcome of the National Policy Roundtable with organizations opting into the initiative, began more than a year ago in preparation of a more LGBT-favorable administration. The more than 80 initial policies identified and recommended for changes span the authority of the White House and more than 30 federal agencies. The recommendations focus on
New immigration rights for gay couples in Ireland
Posted by
ExileComingHome 1063 days ago
(http://www.independent.ie)
NEW legislation allowing civil partnership for gay couples will be introduced in the autumn and passed into law by Christmas. The bill provides for extensive rights and responsibilities for same-sex couples in areas such as succession, maintenance, protection of their shared home, tenancy rights, immigration, pensions and taxation.
Gay Marriage Meets the Immigration Debate
Posted by
LauREN 1094 days ago
(http://feetin2worlds.wordpress.com)
A bill in Congress would allow citizens to sponsor their same-sex partners to immigrate legally in the same way heterosexuals sponsor their spouses. David used to be one of those people who say: “Get out of our country if you don’t belong here.” That was until he fell in love with an undocumented immigrant.
After seven years of living together, David, an American citizen, worries about his same-sex partner’s ability to remain in the country. Guille, 38, came to the U.S. over nine years ago from Colombia, and his tourist visa has expired.While federal immigration laws allow heterosexual residents to sponsor their spouses to immigrate to the country, gay and lesbian couples are not afforded the same benefit.
“My rights are being denied because Guille is a ‘boy,’” said David, 48, who asked for both of their last names to be withheld because of his partner’s immig
After seven years of living together, David, an American citizen, worries about his same-sex partner’s ability to remain in the country. Guille, 38, came to the U.S. over nine years ago from Colombia, and his tourist visa has expired.While federal immigration laws allow heterosexual residents to sponsor their spouses to immigrate to the country, gay and lesbian couples are not afforded the same benefit.
“My rights are being denied because Guille is a ‘boy,’” said David, 48, who asked for both of their last names to be withheld because of his partner’s immig
New Bill Saves Lesbian From Deportation
Posted by
SFbeat 1126 days ago
(http://www.gaywired.com)
Activists from Marriage Equality USA, Immigration Equality, Out4Immigration and Love Exiles implored elected officials to help.
Obama Names Pope-Basher to Faith-Based Initiative Board (CNSNewscom)
Posted by
igualdad 1143 days ago
(http://www.cnsnews.com)
Obama Names Pope-Basher to Faith-Based Initiative BoardCNSNews.com, VAHarry Knox, who is a newly appointed member of Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, is the director of the religion and faith program at the Human Rights Campaign, a homosexual activist group. ...
Obama Names Pope-Basher to Faith-Based Initiative Board
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1143 days ago
(http://www.CNSNews.com)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama has named to the federal government's faith-based initiative a gay-rights activist who, last month, described Pope Benedict XVI and certain Catholic bishops as "discredited leaders" because of their opposition to same-sex marriage.
New gay immigration bill introduced
Posted by
USAFrance 1145 days ago
(http://www.epgn.com)
Last week, lawmakers from both houses of Congress resurrected a bill that would provide for more equitable treatment of binational LGBT couples.
New Hampshire Set to Offer Civil Unions for Gay and Lesbian Couples (PR.com)
Posted by
LauREN 1147 days ago
(http://www.pr.com)
State and Local Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships and Marriage Wont Help Same-Sex Binational Couples Stay Together in the United States [PR.com - May 02, 2007]
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