This may be interpreted to confirm that CIR will in fact include UAFA, when introduced by Senator Schumer. However in August of 2009, when I asked Julie Kruse of Immigration Equality why would we be concerned that an overt champion of UAFA and LGBT issues such as Schumer would fail to include LGBT in CIR, she cautioned that there was no guarantee that Senator Schumer would in fact include UAFA. However it would seem that Senator Gillibrand may now be providing some valuable insight as to what we can expect. ...
The Senator emphasized the importance of Senator Schumer introducing Immigration reform legislation by year’s end; and the fact that it is imperative that the legislation passes by Spring 2010, the latter in her estimation possibly being a last opportunity...
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The Next Kennedy When it Comes to LGBT Rights
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SFbeat 997 days ago
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Senator Ted Kennedy was the type of straight guy most every LGBT person could like. He was ahead of his time by championing LGBT rights for decades, fighting to pass inclusive hate crimes legislation, and an employment non-discrimination act that covered sexual orientation and gender identity. He was one of only 14 Senators to vote against the Defense of Marriage Act. And contrary to what many politicians were thinking when Massachusetts became the first state to enact marriage equality, Sen. Kennedy celebrated that moment for its importance in civil rights history.
With Sen. Kennedy's passing, a giant hole is now left in the...on record with a forceful statement supporting marriage equality. "[Marriage equality] is ... that would completely expand immigration rights...
With Sen. Kennedy's passing, a giant hole is now left in the...on record with a forceful statement supporting marriage equality. "[Marriage equality] is ... that would completely expand immigration rights...
Was I Wrong About Sen Kirsten Gillibrand?
Posted by
SFbeat 1045 days ago
(http://fromtheleft.wordpress.com)
I have been an ardent critic of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ever since the trifecta of Gov. David Paterson, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plucked Gillibrand from the relative obscurity of New York’s 20th congressional district and anointed her to replace Clinton in the senate.
Gillibrand is a conservative Democratic, an outspoken advocate of gun ownership who enjoys a perfect 100% NRA rating. She believes gay marriage equality should be left to the states to decide and, voted against legislation to grant same-sex partners of U.S. citizens the same immigration status of married couples. Needless to say, Gillibrand’s politics are antithetical to mine.
Gillibrand is a conservative Democratic, an outspoken advocate of gun ownership who enjoys a perfect 100% NRA rating. She believes gay marriage equality should be left to the states to decide and, voted against legislation to grant same-sex partners of U.S. citizens the same immigration status of married couples. Needless to say, Gillibrand’s politics are antithetical to mine.
Gillibrand co-sponsors DADT repeal seat
Posted by
igualdad 1067 days ago
(http://www.politico.com)
That's a major shift from her position as a representative, when she received the lowest ratings among New York Democrats on gay-rights issues, according to the Human Rights Campaign score card. This particular issue is critical in New York, ...That’s a major shift from her position as a representative, when she received the lowest ratings among New York Democrats on gay-rights issues, according to the Human Rights Campaign score card.
Stop Sen Jim DeMint
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1067 days ago
(http://www.scpronet.com)
Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina released this letter addressed to Pastors and Religious Leaders on official US Senate letterhead. I mean I know I live in South Carolina, but seriously? I expected better! He talks about the separation of church and state which I feel he blatantly violates by sending this very letter.
Ironically, I wrote to the Senator just last week asking for his support of the Uniting American Families act and telling my story as a person in a bi-national relationship who’s partner is currently struggling with immigration in-equality. I can be pretty certain ...
Ironically, I wrote to the Senator just last week asking for his support of the Uniting American Families act and telling my story as a person in a bi-national relationship who’s partner is currently struggling with immigration in-equality. I can be pretty certain ...
Sen Leahy supports same sex immigration benefits (ChicagoNow)
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1084 days ago
(http://www.chicagonow.com)
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to seek green cards for their same sex partners? That is what Vermont Sen. Patrick J. Leahy is proposing. And I think it's the right thing to do.
Immigrant advocates and labor groups are mounting a campaign to ask President Obama to keep his promise to bring immigration reform up in Congress. They are pushing for later this year. But any efforts to do so should include same-sex immigration benefits.
Immigrant advocates and labor groups are mounting a campaign to ask President Obama to keep his promise to bring immigration reform up in Congress. They are pushing for later this year. But any efforts to do so should include same-sex immigration benefits.
A Philippines-born lesbian mother ordered to leave the country next month for overstaying her visa will likely be allowed to stay through next year thanks to intervention from U.S. Sen.
California’s Religious Wrong is on the warpath again; plus more
Posted by
SFbeat 1140 days ago
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...from the religious right in an attempt to fight the granting of marriage equality to the GLBT ... Crooks and Liars wrote about how immigration...
How (and Why) Gillibrand Got Right With Gays
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1143 days ago
(http://www.observer.com)
For all the accounts of the last-minute machinations that went into the selection of Kirsten Gillibrand as New York's new senator, we haven't heard much about the sudden willingness of some gay-rights activists ...
Sen Kerry Goes To Bat For Binational Gay Couple (San Francisco Bay Times)
Posted by
ExileComingHome 1143 days ago
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Sen. Kerry Goes To Bat For Binational Gay CoupleSan Francisco Bay Times, CAKerry is a co-sponsor of a bill in Congress to extend spousal immigration rights to same-sex couples. Gay couples can marry in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont’s Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage March 24. The vote was 26-4. ...
Gillibrand on Gays: Want job, will switch stance
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1145 days ago
(http://weblogs.newsday.com)
Maybe Kirsten Gillibrand really is like Hillary Clinton -- the Hillary Clinton who obsessively balances her presumed "principles" against the political calibrations of the moment, on matters ranging from war ...
Paterson Announces Gillibrand for Senate, Supports Marriage Equality
Posted by
OneVoice 1145 days ago
(http://rodonline.typepad.com)
New York Gov. David Paterson named Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to fill the Senate seat vacated by the former senator and brand new Secretary of State Hillary Clinton .
Sen Kerry wants asylum for husband of gay man
Posted by
USABound 1145 days ago
(http://www.goshennews.com)
Sen. John Kerry has asked the Obama administration to grant asylum to a gay man who was forced to return to Brazil after he married a U.S. citizen in Massachusetts.
Sen Kerry Goes To Bat For Binational Gay Couple (San Francisco Bay Times)
Posted by
BinatUK 1145 days ago
(http://www.sfbaytimes.com)
San Francisco Bay TimesSen. Kerry Goes To Bat For Binational Gay CoupleSan Francisco Bay Times, CAKerry is a co-sponsor of a bill in Congress to extend spousal immigration rights to same-sex couples. Gay couples can marry in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont’s Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage March 24. The vote was 26-4. ...
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