Legislative progress for LGBT and immigrant rights after the midterm elections will proceed at a snail's pace at best or screech to a grinding halt at worst. I tend to think the latter, considering the current political climate and lack of leadership in Congress and the White House on civil rights and immigration reform.As such, I think it is crucial that we all go back to the basics and continue chipping away at the ground level by changing hearts and minds one at a time. An effective way to achieve this is by sharing our stories as queer folk, as immigrants, or as both. This puts forth faces that challenge stereotypes thereby encouraging some fair-minded individuals to change their positions and take on seemingly intractable issues.So when the Michael Eric Dyson Radio Show invited me to tell my story as both a gay man and an immigrant, I jumped at the opportunity. I was able to shed
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Conversations: The Importance of Story Telling
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uluckidog 571 days ago
(http://erwinsdeleon.blogspot.com)
Maine Marriage Setback a Call to Action for Federal LGBT Rights
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BinatUK 931 days ago
(http://www.indybay.org)
The State of Maine’s rejection of marriage equality at the ballot box yesterday is being heeded as a call for federal LGBT rights by activists and organizations around the US, including Out4Immigration.
The Maine vote was 53% in support of taking away civil marriage rights granted to gays and lesbians by approval of the state legislature and signed into law by the state’s governor 6 months ago. 47% of voters supported marriage equality. “Subjecting minority rights to majority vote repeatedly denies equality to LGBT families,” said Mickey Lim, vice president and co-founder of Out4Immigration, a grassroots organization that works closely with same-sex marriage groups for recognition of same-sex binational couple rights tied to federal immigration policies.
Out4Immigation advocates for same-sex binational couples, relationships in which one partner is American and
The Maine vote was 53% in support of taking away civil marriage rights granted to gays and lesbians by approval of the state legislature and signed into law by the state’s governor 6 months ago. 47% of voters supported marriage equality. “Subjecting minority rights to majority vote repeatedly denies equality to LGBT families,” said Mickey Lim, vice president and co-founder of Out4Immigration, a grassroots organization that works closely with same-sex marriage groups for recognition of same-sex binational couple rights tied to federal immigration policies.
Out4Immigation advocates for same-sex binational couples, relationships in which one partner is American and
Dallas groups push for equality
Posted by
igualdad 987 days ago
(http://www.ebar.com)
Ahonen-Jover, 52, and Bare, 46, agreed that the first year of President Barack Obama's administration provides an opportunity for movement on LGBT-related legislation such as repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," reforming immigration policies to include binational couples, and access to health care without discrimination.
Speier questions pro gay immigration reform strategy
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BinatUK 993 days ago
(http://www.ebar.com)
Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) doesn't believe including pro-gay reforms in a comprehensive immigration bill is the best strategy to win rights for binational LGBT couples. And with Congress bogged down on passing health care reform legislation, she also cautioned LGBT activists not to expect any action on the issue until 2010.
"By making the bill comprehensive it does muddy the waters," said the freshman House member, who predicted "nothing will happen this year on immigration."...
"By making the bill comprehensive it does muddy the waters," said the freshman House member, who predicted "nothing will happen this year on immigration."...
Immigration Sob Story and DOMA
Posted by
JesSEA 1054 days ago
(http://www.elmada.com)
And, for 30,000 people who have had the fortune of falling in love, internationally, with the fall of DOMA, will come the right for the US citizen for spousal sponsoring. Let me be clear: US immigration rules regarding legally married same sex partners is wrong. The laws must be changed so that legally married spouses in same sex marriages can immigrate to the United States. I’m all for this. I would prefer that this be accomplished legislatively, but I’m convinced that within five years the courts will mandate it. DOMA is clearly unconstitutional and should, with the right Supreme Court justices, be turned over in the blink of an eye.
What this really needs is a married same sex couple with a proven track record of following the law. John and Damien are not the right pair. Overstaying a visa, without permission is breaking the law. I’m willing to bet that neither John nor
What this really needs is a married same sex couple with a proven track record of following the law. John and Damien are not the right pair. Overstaying a visa, without permission is breaking the law. I’m willing to bet that neither John nor
HIV Ban Repeal The Inside Story (VIDEO)
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DividedByLaw 1058 days ago
(http://www.youtube.com)
Immigration Equality & GMHC worked for years to end the anachronistic HIV Travel & Immigration Ban. In July 2008, Congress repealed the ban, and almost a year later, new regulations are about to be introduced in June of 2009. ...
The Power Is Featured As The Cover Story In The New York Blade ...
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1063 days ago
(http://thepoweronline.org)
... the Hate Crimes bill (a.k.a., the Matthew Shepard Act), the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and the United American Families Act (UAFA), which provides immigration equality of LGBT Americans in binational relationships. ...
Shirley Tan and Family to March with Out4Immigration at San Francisco Pride 2009
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BinatUK 1066 days ago
(http://www.indybay.org)
Shirley Tan, her partner Jay Mercado, and their two children will join Out4Immigration—the all volunteer, grassroots advocate for same-sex binational couples and their families—at the San Francisco 2009 Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28th. Together, they will be marching for equal immigration rights for same-sex binational couples to remain together in the U.S. by urging Congress to pass the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA).
Lesbian Mom Testifies in US Senate for Uniting American Families Act
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1084 days ago
(http://www.topix.com)
this woman is screwed. my cockroach country (United States of America) hates gay human beings. how do i know this? the other day, i was talking with a co-worker, when a H1-B visa contractor from India tells me that he got married in India, and now is bed-buddy is living here in the United States with him. it just infuriates me that a non-citizen/non-permanent resident gets to bring their bed-buddy into my country, yet i (U.S. CITIZEN) am forbidden from bringing a foreign-national bed-buddy for myself. the United States of America is nothing but a cockroach country. cockroach = christian = cockroach
Filipino lesbian mother, Shirley Tan, had received a temporary reprieve and was scheduled to be deported and separated from her partner of 23 years, Jay Mercado, and their two children on April 22. She was saved at the last minute by a private bill introduced by Senator Dianne F
Filipino lesbian mother, Shirley Tan, had received a temporary reprieve and was scheduled to be deported and separated from her partner of 23 years, Jay Mercado, and their two children on April 22. She was saved at the last minute by a private bill introduced by Senator Dianne F
Pacifica Mom Urges Passage of Gay Immigration Bill (KCBS NEWS AUDIO)
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1086 days ago
(http://www.kcbs.com)
A Pacifica mother of two testified on capitol hill Wednesday about how immigration officials took her away from her home in handcuffs for ignoring a deportation letter, which she said she had never seen before.
Immigration Equality Bill Faces Senate Judiciary Review
Posted by
uluckidog 1088 days ago
(http://joemygod.blogspot.com)
...hear the Uniting American Families Act, a bill that would allow LGBT Americans to sponsor foreign spouses for immigration to the United States.
Deportation on hold for gay mom
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1119 days ago
(http://www.pacificatribune.com)
This happy family is intact thanks to a private bill introduced by Senator Diane Feinstein to stay the deportation order of Shirley Tan, right.
(Her story is beginning to gain some media attention and being circulated among gay immigration rights activists.) She met her lesbian partner Jay Mercado and had two twin children. And they have been together since Tan entered the ...
US lesbian mother given deportation reprieveDallas Voice, TX... immigration reform bill, known as the Uniting American Families Act, that would give gay Americans the right to sponsor foreign-born partners for residency. “The long-term health of their family completely depends on the passage of UAFA,” Nathan ...
Lesbian mom OK to stay through 2010
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WantMyFreedom2 1124 days ago
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Lesbian mom OK'd to stay through 2010Monterey County Herald, CAAPhilippines-born lesbian mother who was ordered to leave the country next month for overstaying her visa will likely be allowed to stay through next year after Sen. Dianne Feinstein's intervention in the case. Feinstein introduced an emergency ...
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