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San Francisco Chronicle, Thinks it “outs” Judge Vaughn Walker:Prop 8 Judge

San Francisco Chronicle, Thinks it

By Melanie Nathan, San Francisco, Febrruary 7, 2010- In today’s San Francisco Chronicle, the Matier and Ross column “outs” Judge Vaughn Walker, or so they think. But we all knew he is gay and it made no difference to... (Continue reading)

‘The Color of my Skin is GAY’ – The Case for an OMNIBUS Bill:Full Equality the only Answer

'The Color of my Skin is GAY' - The Case for an OMNIBUS Bill:Full Equality the only Answer

Ny Melanie Nathan, San Francisco,   Unless there is a dramatic change in how the Gay and Lesbian (plus BTQI) minority perceives itself,   its political representatives, its leadership  and its part in its own fate, its existence will continue to be... (Continue reading)

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Hate Spreading Rapidly in Africa: US Activists asked to call for-BOYCOTT THE WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA

Hate Spreading Rapidly in Africa: US Activists asked to call for-BOYCOTT THE WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA

Image via Wikipedia Posted by Melanie Nathan  -    African Anti-Gay Hate is spreading rapidly-  When South Africa – “the new South Africa” starts spewing at its own all inclusive Constitution – purporting return to Africanism – and whose head is on... (Continue reading)

A New Bridge to Cross- Know Your NEW Rights – New California Law SB 54

A New Bridge to Cross- Know Your NEW Rights - New California Law SB 54

Image via Wikipedia by Melanie Nathan, San Francisco;     YOU MAY BE DENIED WHEN YOU REALLY ARE ENTITLED. A MUST READ ARTICLE FOR EVERY LGBT CALIFORNIAN.        While Proposition 8 is challenged in the current court action, Perry v Schwarzenegger and every LGBT relationship... (Continue reading)

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Tweet The Trial Tell Twitter To Trend Prop 8 – Challenge Everyone to Tweet at Two

Tweet The Trial Tell Twitter To Trend Prop 8 - Challenge Everyone to Tweet at Two

  By Melanie Nathan  – 7.50 PM 1/13/10 Asking the Questions – oblogdeeoblogda - Readers of Lezgetreal Unite!     This is the “Tweet at Two:  Proposition 8 = Church vs. Civil Rights” Tweet twitter ask them to trend the PROP 8 TRIAL-  The more who tweet sites... (Continue reading)

Prop 8 – Perry v. Schwarzenegger – Ready or Not – Lets Do It – Also Vigil Details

Prop 8 - Perry v. Schwarzenegger  - Ready or Not - Lets Do It -  Also Vigil Details

                                                      By  Melanie Nathan 1/10/10 :  A much anticipated day is about to dawn, Monday, January 11th, as the contentious trial,  Perry v. Schwarzenegger will commence.  From inception of the idea,  this smacks of all that a Hollywood movie is made of,  starting... (Continue reading)

Are Christian Anti-Gay Group/s Aiding & Abetting Lisa Miller’s Defiance of Court Order?

Are Christian Anti-Gay Group/s Aiding & Abetting Lisa Miller's Defiance of Court Order?

 Posted by Melanie Nathan, 11.05 p.pm PST  1/1/10   Lisa Miller, ‘ex-lesbian,’ has fled from her legal obligation to hand her daughter over to the custodial parent Janet Jenkins. She has disappeared with the child and all the while egged on by... (Continue reading)

Lesbian Sister of Prop 8’s Architect Runs for the Sacramento Bench

Lesbian Sister of Prop 8's Architect Runs for the Sacramento Bench

 The  Prop 8, Monstermind,  Frank Schubert’s sister, Anne Marie Schubert has announced her candidacy for Sacramento County Superior Court Judge and her brother supports her campaign. Frank Schubert asserts that his political activities have nothing to do with his sister.  “I tried to... (Continue reading)

A Binational Xmas Wish in A letter to President Obama

A Binational Xmas Wish in A letter to President Obama

 By Melanie Nathan,   Dec 24th, 2009 :   Story # 2, In this my second post in the series: ”UAFA or 1,666 years of binational stories,”  my column presents in the form of my letter to President Obama, below.  It also reveals... (Continue reading)

The Gutierrez Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill -FAILS to include LGBT Families and ignores UAFA

The Gutierrez Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill -FAILS to include LGBT Families and ignores UAFA

  Posted by Melanie Nathan- If you look at the history of my posts, you will see that I have been an avid critic of the strategy adopted by Immigration Equality who spearheaded the effort to have LGBT families included in... (Continue reading)

Help Re-elect Barbara Boxer; Help Rid us of Meg Whitman; the CA Sarah Palin

Help Re-elect Barbara Boxer; Help Rid us of Meg Whitman; the CA Sarah Palin

  Posted by Melanie Nathan; Picture of Senator Boxer meeting with Shirley Tan and Jay Mercado and twins; The Lesbian mom – who was almost deported this year.  Senator Boxer’s office was suppportive and Senator Feinstein’s office introduced a private bill... (Continue reading)

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Pope Benedict- Bring The Criminals To Justice, Stop Hiding Them

Pope Benedict- Bring The Criminals To Justice, Stop Hiding Them

12/11/09-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire When Pope John Paul II passed away, I mourned. The man who had been my Pope, though I am not a Catholic, was gone. I respected his Holiness even if I never agreed with him.... (Continue reading)

Jerold Nadler Speaks out about LGBT Legislation Complications

Jerold Nadler Speaks out about LGBT Legislation Complications

 Blogged by melanie nathan – Kudos to Chris Johnson of DC AGENDA  for a great report;  Rep. Jerrold Nadler  said the Respect for Marriage Act,  would overturn the Defense of Marriage Act,  and would notpass next year.  The sponsor of... (Continue reading)

Release of Leadership Statement indicative of Failure?

Release of Leadership Statement indicative of Failure?

  Blogged by Melanie Nathan.  The statement below my comment was released today by the undersigned LGBT organizations;   an expression of the frustration felt by the leadership on behalf of the organizations which they represent.   I agree with what they express... (Continue reading)

Senator Leahy’s New Bill Speaks for a Level Playing Field-

Senator Leahy's New Bill Speaks for a Level Playing Field-

By Melanie Nathan:- When I met Senator Leahy, I was touched by his compassion, his sensitivity and his veracity. Most of all he is a champion for equality and as a supporter of UAFA, and has done much for our LGBT... (Continue reading)

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