Two days after signing the historic Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act--the first federal law to extend protections to GLBT Americans--President Barack Obama addressed two other issues seen by gay Americans as crucial to the cause of equality.
The president signed into law legislation that re-authorizes the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act. The law provides funds for another four years to programs that provide medicine and care for needy people living with HIV/AIDS. An estimated 500,000 individuals rely on the program to maintain their treatment regimens...
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If I take it on, and it will be at no charge, will you be willing to stand up for UAFA? ”Jay did not think for even a moment when she responded, “Melanie, if we can keep Shirl here we will do anything for UAFA.” ... This adventure to D.C., now their second was sponsored by Immigration Equality. Who would have thought where that one call by Molly would lead. It just goes to show what going that extra mile can do. So well done Tan Mercado family you have been true to your ...
Nothing New From White House Immigration Reform Meeting
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DividedByLaw 902 days ago
(http://immigration.about.com)
In a nutshell, nothing's changed. Obama wants us to believe that immigration reform remains a high priority even though it keeps getting pushed further and further back on the calendar, Napolitano's still on board and advocates are still hopeful and waiting for something to happen. If anyone's still holding their breath expecting some measurable movement on the issue, they might as well relax--at least for a few months....
Attendees at the White House lunch for LGBT Leaders (VIDEO)
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DividedByLaw 953 days ago
(http://carlosqc.blogspot.com)
Yesterday president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama invited a group of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people to the White House, to celebrate the gay civil rights movement.
In this video:
Kate Kendell, Executive Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
Wilson Cruz
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League
Immigration Equality
In this video:
Kate Kendell, Executive Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
Wilson Cruz
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League
Immigration Equality
(Watch) Full Video of Obama White House LGBT Pride Celebration
Posted by
ATLdave 953 days ago
(http://www.towleroad.com)
I told him of a conversation I had just had: 'So I said, 'Will you support the Uniting American Families Act — Jerry Nadler's bill?' He said...
Gay invitees eager for White House reception
Posted by
UnitedByLove 957 days ago
(http://www.washblade.com)
President Obama has invited a several key players in the LGBT community for a White House reception Monday to celebrate Pride month. "I want the president to understand our impatience," she said. "While we are waiting for inequalities to be corrected, we remain second-class citizens, and people are harmed every day."
She decried, among other issues, how 265 service members have been discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and how gay bi-national couples are often kept apart under current immigration law. "We need concrete action, and we need it now," Ochs said. "This is the best presidential administration I've ever lived under, and my expectations are high."
She decried, among other issues, how 265 service members have been discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and how gay bi-national couples are often kept apart under current immigration law. "We need concrete action, and we need it now," Ochs said. "This is the best presidential administration I've ever lived under, and my expectations are high."
Gays in the military Immigration SLDN sponsoring march on the White House
Posted by
igualdad 957 days ago
(http://www.examiner.com)
Service Members Legal Defense Network - The gay marriage battle is far from over, though the gay community is making progress, state by state. There are numerous proposed reforms being discussed, debated and legislated across the country. The issue gaining the most traction, in terms of widespread support, is the elimination of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ in the military. Even conservatives have changed their tune in recent months.
The battle for gay rights is being fought on several fronts: marriage, adoption, immigration, workplace and military. There is no doubt in my mind that sustained effort will decrease social exclusion and discrimination in many areas, because progress has already been made. It wasn’t as difficult for me to ‘come out’ as it was for generations prior to me. I hope that ongoing effort to gain legal recognition and acceptance will pave the way for future
The battle for gay rights is being fought on several fronts: marriage, adoption, immigration, workplace and military. There is no doubt in my mind that sustained effort will decrease social exclusion and discrimination in many areas, because progress has already been made. It wasn’t as difficult for me to ‘come out’ as it was for generations prior to me. I hope that ongoing effort to gain legal recognition and acceptance will pave the way for future
Obama Invites Gay Rights Advocates to White House (The Caucus)
Posted by
DividedByLaw 961 days ago
(http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com)
there is little equality for lgbt people in america, compared to many european countries, in terms of marriage rights, health benefits, immigration equality, etc., as an american in europe i find the US a very tiresome place to read about these days . . . the lack of health insurance for so many americans, gay and straight (and bi and trans), and how far behind europe america is now in terms of lgbt equality, more and more backwards ...
As advocates for gays and lesbians intensify their criticism of the White House, President Obama has invited some of their leaders to an East Room reception next Monday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the 1969 Greenwich Village demonstrations that gave birth to the modern gay rights movement.
The White House has not publicized the reception, and officials did not respond to e-mail requests for com
As advocates for gays and lesbians intensify their criticism of the White House, President Obama has invited some of their leaders to an East Room reception next Monday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the 1969 Greenwich Village demonstrations that gave birth to the modern gay rights movement.
The White House has not publicized the reception, and officials did not respond to e-mail requests for com
The White House on Monday acknowledged that immigration reform is unlikely to move in Congress this year.
“I can see the president’s desire for it to happen but understanding that currently where we sit the math makes that real difficult,” said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
Obama will meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Thursday. Gibbs added that Obama hopes that “later this year that we can have the beginning of formal debate on that. Obama has consistently put other priorities ahead of an immigration bill.
Since 2010 is the mid-term election year it's highly unlikely the Democrats would bring Comprehensive Immigration Reform to the table. So we're looking at 2011 at the earliest ...
“I can see the president’s desire for it to happen but understanding that currently where we sit the math makes that real difficult,” said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
Obama will meet with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Thursday. Gibbs added that Obama hopes that “later this year that we can have the beginning of formal debate on that. Obama has consistently put other priorities ahead of an immigration bill.
Since 2010 is the mid-term election year it's highly unlikely the Democrats would bring Comprehensive Immigration Reform to the table. So we're looking at 2011 at the earliest ...
White House Reaching Out to Gay-Rights Groups
Posted by
DividedByLaw 1033 days ago
(http://blogs.abcnews.com)
...states -- we chatted with Joe Solmonese, the president of the Human Rights Campaign, today on ABCNews ... trip, the emerging immigration debate
Ben Smith's Blog White House responds to Iowa (POLITICO)
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UnitedByLove 1036 days ago
(http://www.politico.com)
Now if only attention can be paid to passing the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), which the White House has said it supports. Substance over hysteria. http://UnitingAmericanFamilies.net. Posted By: OnBorrowedTime | April 04, ...
Comment on White House restates support for binational couples to
Posted by
BinatUK 1039 days ago
(http://immigrationequality.org)
Here’s the few names that we can contact also;. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) http://www.house.gov/andrews/con … Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) http://ros-lehtinen.house.gov/Si … Robert Brady (D-PA) http://www.brady.house.gov/. Kathy Castor (D-FL) ...
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