“I don’t want to be an activist,” Josh Vandiver, a 29-year-old gay man explained.A Harvard graduate completing his Ph.D. at Princeton, with a focus on comparative ancient Greek and Renaissance political theory, Vandiver said, “I want to finish up my dissertation and become a professor… I’m a reclusive scholar. I like to be in the library all day.”Cristina Ojeda, a 24-year-old lesbian who came to the US from Mexico when she was 11 and became a citizen at the same time her father did, has more experience with LGBT causes. As an undergraduate at the University of California at Santa Cruz, she found herself amidst a politically charged student body. “It was natural to be involved,” she said.Still, when Ojeda, who grew up in California, moved to Buffalo to get a master’s in social work at SUNY, she found an apartment off campus in a low-income neighborhood where she felt uneasy leading a vis
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Uniting American Love - Chelsea Now
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Our Picks for the US Senate and House - Chelsea Now
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In this week’s print edition, Gay City News laid out its endorsements in November 2 races for state offices in New York, some of which remain competitive, especially for the State Senate.At the federal level, the major risk facing the LGBT community is the potential for Democrats losing control of the House of Representatives. Though Democrats are also expected to see their 59-41 edge in the Senate whittled considerably, the party is widely expected to hold on there.Loss of the House or of both chambers would deal a devastating blow to efforts to move forward on significant gay political goals — most prominent among them:repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (should the Senate fail to complete action in the lame duck session);passage of a transgender-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act;enactment of immigration reform that includes the right of same-sex binational couples to have a for
March in DC and Tell Congress to PASS UAFA NOW
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On Sunday, March 21st, thousands will march in Washington for March for America, to call on Congress for comprehensive immigration reform. Please join NCLR and Immigration Equality and send a message that comprehensive reform must include LGBT families too!
Current immigration policy unfairly discriminates against LGBT binational couples by not allowing U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents to sponsor foreign-born partners for immigration. We must call on Congress for the swift passage of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), proposed legislation that would provide LGBT couples with the same immigration benefits as different-sex couples.
Current immigration policy unfairly discriminates against LGBT binational couples by not allowing U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents to sponsor foreign-born partners for immigration. We must call on Congress for the swift passage of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), proposed legislation that would provide LGBT couples with the same immigration benefits as different-sex couples.
(EXCLUSIVE) Bloomberg Puts Gay Marriage Chances This Year at Zero
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ExileComingHome 971 days ago
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Even as he put the chances of moving a gay marriage bill in Albany this fall at “zero, zero,” Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg argued that he has the political clout to win support from key New York Republican state senators, including two from the city who are vociferous in their opposition.
As early as 2005, the mayor pledged to lobby the Legislature to enact marriage equality legislation passed twice since then by the State Assembly and actively pushed by Governor David A. Paterson. In a series of high profile appearances this year, Bloomberg has reiterated that commitment.
As early as 2005, the mayor pledged to lobby the Legislature to enact marriage equality legislation passed twice since then by the State Assembly and actively pushed by Governor David A. Paterson. In a series of high profile appearances this year, Bloomberg has reiterated that commitment.
Repeal DOMA Now Campaign
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DividedByLaw 984 days ago
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Good news on the DOMA front. Human Rights Campaign looks to be getting serious about repealing DOMA. They're now starting a campaign to make it happen. 50,000 of you took our survey on how the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) harms families. And with Congress back in session this week, we personally delivered your responses – and thousands of heartfelt comments – to help build the case for repealing this discriminatory law. Now is the time to really put the pressure on and tell Congress it’s time to Repeal DOMA Now (which is coincidentally the name of our new campaign).
In the past year, tens of thousands of loving same-sex couples have legally been married in Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont. And with new laws soon to take effect in New Hampshire and Maine, thousands more will surely join them. Enacted in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act purports to
In the past year, tens of thousands of loving same-sex couples have legally been married in Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont. And with new laws soon to take effect in New Hampshire and Maine, thousands more will surely join them. Enacted in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act purports to
John Kerry accepting his 2009 Safe Haven Award (VIDEO)
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Author: gcbstyle. Keywords: HIV John Kerry Kerry Safe Haven Awards Immigration Equality. Added: June 25, 2009...
Protect Our Families Now
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BrenDAL 1085 days ago
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I am so proud to announce that NCLR submitted written testimony to Congress in support of UAFA. My thanks go out to Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Sessions, and members of the Committee for holding this historic hearing on this important legislation. Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on behalf of the National Center for Lesbian Rights and the tens of thousands of families affected by the serious problem that this bill would correct. UAFA is a relatively modest bill, yet it is of critical importance to those who need it, for at its core the bill does one simple thing: it allows partners who have built families through love and commitment to stay together and care for one another.
It is unfair and unjust to force hard-working, tax-paying citizens to choose between their country and the person they love just because they are part of a same-sex couple.
It is unfair and unjust to force hard-working, tax-paying citizens to choose between their country and the person they love just because they are part of a same-sex couple.
McDermott Receives Immigration Equality Safe Haven Award
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May 27, 2009 -- McDermott Will & Emery LLP was one of five law firms to receive the annual “Safe Haven Award” from Immigration Equality, a national organization that works to advance equality under U.S. immigration law for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV-positive individuals. The Award was presented by Immigration Equality at a special Presentation Gala held May 19, 2009 in New York City, the location of the organization’s national headquarters.
“We are committed to our Immigration Equality clients for the long haul,” Linsky added. “In each case, McDermott has pledged to represent each pro bono asylum client until all appeals and avenues of relief are exhausted. We believe in our clients and we believe in this work, and are pleased to celebrate our partnership with Immigration Equality.”
“We are committed to our Immigration Equality clients for the long haul,” Linsky added. “In each case, McDermott has pledged to represent each pro bono asylum client until all appeals and avenues of relief are exhausted. We believe in our clients and we believe in this work, and are pleased to celebrate our partnership with Immigration Equality.”
We all also should know that same sex binational couples are not eligible for federal immigration rights. Hence, this is the reason why Shiley Tan is "illegal". Still this inequality has flown over the heads of some as Senator Feinstein ...
Lesbian Mom Shirley Tan Gets to Stay in the US For Now
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Breaking News Lesbian Mom Saved from Deportation For Now
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...it will allow Tan to stay with her family long enough (we hope) for passage of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), which would allow...
Shirley Tan Saved from Deportation (for Now)
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Equality, Out4 Immigration, Love Exiles and all the Media that remained so patient and supportive. Senator Boxer is co- sponsoring UAFA and...
Safe for Now
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When President Barack Obama stepped into office on January 20, he brought with him a lot of promises: promises of more jobs, an improved educational system and health care for every American.
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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.