The witching hour is upon us. I’m not talking about Halloween, but the event that occurs just 48 hours later — Election Day. With mere days to go, the political map has nearly 100 Democratic seats in play, with the Republican Party poised to retake the House of Representatives, according to most pundits and prognosticators.To my LGBT family, sorry to say this, but “I told you so.” While some groups have said that we need to be patient with this White House and this Congress, time is quickly running out.To my Republican brothers and sisters, it is time to start talking about what we stand for. It is no longer OK to only be against everything.Weeks ago, Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, forecasted that the House would flip to the GOP after Nov. 2. He went further by saying that the Senate could see a 50-50 split.Back in January on these pages, I asked, “Wha
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Winning in politics is a two-party fight - Washington Blade
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uluckidog 466 days ago
(http://news.google.com)
Support for Marriage Equality Surges in Washington State
Posted by
OneVoice 600 days ago
(http://blog.seattlepi.com)
A new poll released by the University of Washington shows a surge in support for marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples.
We need to make sure that voters in Washington understand that until Washington State issues marriage licenses to its gay and lesbian citizens we will not be able to make progress towards these important federal protections such as social security, immigration rights, and equal treatment under the IRS tax code."
We need to make sure that voters in Washington understand that until Washington State issues marriage licenses to its gay and lesbian citizens we will not be able to make progress towards these important federal protections such as social security, immigration rights, and equal treatment under the IRS tax code."
LGBTQ March on Sunday for Immigration Reform
Posted by
BinationalHope 693 days ago
(http://www.actonprinciples.org)
THE LGBTQ community is on the MARCH again on SUNDAY, March 21st — in Washington, D.C. Lincoln Memorial 1 p.m.
This time for LGBT Immigration Domestic Partnership Rights and Immigration Reform!!!
Please join the Parade in D.C. (see below) or by bus from NYC:
This time for LGBT Immigration Domestic Partnership Rights and Immigration Reform!!!
Please join the Parade in D.C. (see below) or by bus from NYC:
Washington man gets 18 months in gay immigration fraud
Posted by
Fight4theRight 838 days ago
(http://www.thenewstribune.com)
A man accused of advising straight immigrants to claim homosexuality - and potential persecution in their home countries - when they applied for asylum has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Steven Mahoney held himself out as an expert in immigration affairs and ran Mahoney and Associates in Kent, which advised immigrants on how to stay in the U.S. He pleaded guilty in April, acknowledging that between 1998 and 2007 he filed as many as 99 false immigration documents and was paid between $1,000 and $4,000 for each.
In addition to false claims of homosexuality, he advised some clients to claim they could be tortured due to their religious practices or political views.
His ex-wife, Helen Mahoney, was sentenced to six months. Both are naturalized U.S. citizens from Russia.
Steven Mahoney held himself out as an expert in immigration affairs and ran Mahoney and Associates in Kent, which advised immigrants on how to stay in the U.S. He pleaded guilty in April, acknowledging that between 1998 and 2007 he filed as many as 99 false immigration documents and was paid between $1,000 and $4,000 for each.
In addition to false claims of homosexuality, he advised some clients to claim they could be tortured due to their religious practices or political views.
His ex-wife, Helen Mahoney, was sentenced to six months. Both are naturalized U.S. citizens from Russia.
Road to Washington #NEM activists speak
Posted by
USABound 852 days ago
(http://www.edgesanfrancisco.com)
"It has been 40 years since the Stonewall rebellion launched the modern movement for our equality. We have been marching and struggling for 40 years. We will not wait 40 more," he told the crowd. Then, invoking Milk’s name and demanding "equal protection under the law in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states," as opposed to a piecemeal equality of a hate-crimes law in one jurisdiction, marriage equality in another state, employment protection in that county, and so on, Jones told the crowd that it was time again to march in Washington.
Are You Happy (March on Washington)
Posted by
ExileComingHome 866 days ago
(http://www.windycitymediagroup.com)
Many things have been written on whether one should march or not march Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. Let me make it easy for you.
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 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?
National Equality March on Washington
Posted by
SFbeat 882 days ago
(http://www.davidmixner.com)
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
Washington moves on parts of the gay agenda
Posted by
igualdad 944 days ago
(http://www.pridesource.com)
ENDA reintroduced, hate crimes hearing held, health concerns addressed
Upcoming March on Washington
Posted by
uluckidog 959 days ago
(http://www.edgeboston.com)
When tens of thousands of LGBT people march down Fifth Avenue this Sunday for the city’s annual Pride parade, activist and founder of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Cleve Jones will be among those at the helm. EDGE spoke to Jones earlier this week about the purpose of Pride, the upcoming March on Washington and his suggested strategy for achieving equality for LGBT Americans within the next few years.
"We had eight years of peace and prosperity, and what did we get? The Defense of Marriage Act and "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell."" As for what can be done under the first term of an Obama administration, Jones said the White House has a two year window of opportunity to sign any LGBT-specific bills into law.
"Within a very short period of time, he’s going to be focused on getting re-elected; so I think we need bold, decisive leadership from him and we need it right now," "I am t
"We had eight years of peace and prosperity, and what did we get? The Defense of Marriage Act and "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell."" As for what can be done under the first term of an Obama administration, Jones said the White House has a two year window of opportunity to sign any LGBT-specific bills into law.
"Within a very short period of time, he’s going to be focused on getting re-elected; so I think we need bold, decisive leadership from him and we need it right now," "I am t
Times have changed and so have we (National Equality March)
Posted by
uluckidog 962 days ago
(http://nationalequalitymarch.com)
My children deserve more. March with us. Like most in our community, we were crushed when Prop 8 passed. And, at first, our disappointment, our despair and our anger revolved almost exclusively around the issue of marriage. But as time has passed, we’ve begun to lose patience with our status as “less than.” Not just in our relationships, but in our schools, our jobs, our communities. Seen as “less than” by neighbors or churches or coworkers is one thing. Having our government attach its distaste for our lives by denying full equal rights to its LGBT citizens is more than we’re willing to accept. Not now. Not anymore.
The challenges we face as a community to repeal DOMA and DADT, to get Hate Crimes, the Uniting American Families Act and marriage equality into law are steep. My husband and I have experienced many successes and challenges in our years together, and we’ve learned that
The challenges we face as a community to repeal DOMA and DADT, to get Hate Crimes, the Uniting American Families Act and marriage equality into law are steep. My husband and I have experienced many successes and challenges in our years together, and we’ve learned that
Washington Post Editorializes In Favor of UAFA
Posted by
USAFrance 1040 days ago
(http://buckmire.blogspot.com)
The Washington Post on Monday editorializes in favor of passage of UAFA which would allow LGBT Americans to sponsor their same-sex foreign partners for permanent resident status.
THE UNITING AMERICAN FAMILIES ACT, HR1024 would allow gay and lesbian Americans and permanent residents to sponsor their foreign-born partners for legal residency in the United States. The bill, introduced last month in the Senate by ...
Washington Post Supports Uniting American Families Act (TowlerRoad)
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1040 days ago
(http://www.towleroad.com)
The Washington Post today published an editorial in support of the Uniting American Families Act, which was reintroduced in February in the Senate by Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), saying that if the ...
Gay clause added to sex education bill (Washington Blade)
Posted by
USAFrance 1040 days ago
(http://www.washingtonblade.com)
Gay clause added to sex education billWashington Blade, DCAmong them is the Domestic Partners Benefits & Obligations Act, which calls for providing domestic partnership benefits for federal government employees; and the Uniting American Families Act, which would provide full immigration rights to foreign ...
Washington Post Supports Uniting American Families Act (Towleroad)
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1040 days ago
(http://www.towleroad.com)
Washington Post Supports 'Uniting American Families Act'Towleroad, NYThe UAFA seeks to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the same manner as spouses of citizens and lawful ...
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