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Immigration Reform, Binational Anger Builds – Plea by Reps to include UAFA-

 Immigration Reform, Binational Anger Builds - Plea by Reps to include UAFA-

Image via Wikipedia Melanie Nathan,  2/08/10 .  On the 3rd of February I posted the news that Senator Schumer will not be including our LGBT families in his immigration reform Bill.  Amongst the very many e-mails sent to me as a... (Continue reading)

Natalie Portman: Terrified to Kiss a Woman

Natalie Portman: Terrified to Kiss a Woman

Image via Wikipedia 02/06/2010- by Natasia Langfelder Natalie Portman was “terrified” when she had to kiss Mila Kunis (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, That 70’s Show, Family Guy) in her new movie ‘Black Swan’. Black Swan is a movie about two rival prima ballerinas... (Continue reading)

Schumer Immigration Reform News – Wake Up Call for Dallas Creating Change Conference

Schumer Immigration Reform News - Wake Up Call for Dallas Creating Change Conference

By Melanie Nathan, san Francisco, February 3, 2010, –  The National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change, organized by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, started today, with events planned through Sunday at Sheraton Dallas Hotel.   This conference is starting... (Continue reading)

CBS Refuses to Air Gay Ad During Super Bowl

CBS Refuses to Air Gay Ad During Super Bowl

Image via Wikipedia 1/29/2010- by Natasia Langfelder In a public display of open homophobia rarely seen by large corporations today, CBS rejected an ad featuring two men kissing from the Super Bowl lineup. The ad was for the gay dating site, ManCrunch.com.... (Continue reading)

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Prop 8 Trial – The Most Important Trial in (LGBT) History -

Prop 8 Trial - The Most Important Trial in (LGBT) History -

Image via Wikipedia I really believe this is the case. It will go to the Supreme Court – regardless of who wins.  What makes it so astounding is the parameters of the evidence.   Maybe a historian can answer – has there ever... (Continue reading)

Cindy McCain Believes in Marriage Equality

Cindy McCain Believes in Marriage Equality

1/20/2010-by Natasia Langfelder Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, posed for the NOH8 campaign to raise awareness for marriage equality. Cindy McCain is not known for championing political causes and during her husband’s run for the presidency, remained quiet and... (Continue reading)

Actress Reveals Her Homophobia

Actress Reveals Her Homophobia

Natalie Cassidy is a British actress who appeared on the popular UK soap, EastEnders for 16 years. Cassidy played “Sonia Jackson” since she was ten years old, but left the show in 2007 after Sonia had an affair with Naomi,... (Continue reading)

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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)

Progressive Women Protest Billboard for 7th Day Regardless of Male Bullies

Progressive Women Protest Billboard for 7th Day Regardless of Male Bullies

 By Melanie Nathan The billboard, located at 4855 Miller Road, shows two cartoonish images of Obama wearing a Muslim turban and reads “PRESIDENT or JIHAD?” It also says “BIRTH CERTIFICATE – PROVE IT!” alluding to the conspiracy theory which claims... (Continue reading)

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The Manhattan Declaration- where does it lead? Church’s Hate Gay Agenda

The Manhattan Declaration- where does it lead? Church's Hate Gay Agenda

 By Melanie Nathan:  With the potential to give all Church’s a bad rap, a diverse group of Christian leaders joined together Nov. 20 to declare a commitment to defend the sanctity of human life, biblical marriage and religious liberty without compromise.... (Continue reading)

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Shirley Tan Advocate’s Activist of the Year 2009 – Political Aftermath…

Shirley Tan Advocate's Activist of the Year 2009 - Political Aftermath...

   By Melanie Nathan- Congratulations to Shirley Tan and Jay Mercado  and the boys and Mommy. Shirley was named  ADVOCATE MAGAZINE ’s  Activist of the Year for 2009.   This is well deserved.  However they may have been used in a... (Continue reading)

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Marriage Equality Advocates Urge President to File a Brief in Prop 8 Challenge

Marriage Equality Advocates Urge President to File a Brief in Prop 8 Challenge

 Equality California is requesting that President Obama file a brief in the Federal Case against proposition 8.  I hope I can pursuade our valued readers to jump on this one.  One can go beyond the Petition and send the Whitehouse your... (Continue reading)

Mormon Church Supports Gay Rights;That “do not do violence to the institution of marriage.”

Mormon Church Supports Gay Rights;That

 Last night the city council of Salt Lake City unanimously passed an ordinance outlawing discrimination against gays in employment and housing, the first such law in the entire state of Utah. Very surprisingly, among those speaking in support of the... (Continue reading)

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AS NY assembly shelves gay marriage vote… we must start the Great Big Gay PR Campaign

AS NY assembly shelves gay marriage vote... we must start the Great Big Gay PR Campaign

 NY assembly shelves gay marriage vote… (AFP) –reported  8 hours ago-  NEW YORK — New York’s state assembly on Tuesday put off a tentatively planned vote on a bill that would allow same-sex marriage. “A vote did not take place. They are... (Continue reading)

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