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California Legislature Officially Endorses Repeal of DOMA

Written on 23 Aug, 2010 at 23:57 in Activism, Family, Family Equality, Featured, Hot Topics, News, Organizations, Politics, Special Reports | viewed times | 0 Comments

Melanie Nathan m- August 23, 2010 CA Legislature Officially Endorses Repeal of DOMA Equality California-sponsored resolution puts State of California on record supporting repeal of so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” Sacramento – Today, the California State Senate approved a joint... (Continue reading)

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STAY Could Be Good News Fast Track For Prop 8 Appeals

Written on 17 Aug, 2010 at 1:43 in Activism, Binational Immigration, CAMPAIGN 2010, Columns, Commentary, Featured, Hot Topics, In The Courts, LGBT Rights, News, Op-Eds, Politics, Special Reports | viewed times | 1 Comment

Uphold the Constitution NOW Melanie Nathan: August 16, 2010. But we want marriage now – in terms of our current constitutional right. Ninth Circuit has granted the stay yes we are angry BUT the good new it expedites the appeal and the entire process… “Filed... (Continue reading)

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FRC’s Perkins Still Fuming Over Walker Verdict, Angry With Obama For Not Appealing DOMA Case

Written on 16 Aug, 2010 at 13:03 in Commentary, Featured, Humor and Satire | viewed times | 0 Comments

08/16/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire The Family Research Council wants people to know that they are opposed to any attempt to redefine marriage, and, thus, help inch this nation closer to a theocracy where heterosexual privilege trumps all other sexualities. Of... (Continue reading)

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ELizabeth Gilbert: to Lobby for Uniting American Families Act

Written on 14 Aug, 2010 at 12:13 in Activism, Binational Immigration, CAMPAIGN 2010, Celebrity Corner, Columns, Commentary, Family Life, Featured, Hot Topics, LGBT Rights, Movies, News, Op-Eds, Politics | viewed times | 7 Comments

Image via Wikipedia Melanie Nathan – August 14, 2010 Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert will join Immigration Equality in lobbying Congress for the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), reports  ON TOP Magazine. My question is – will it be for UAFA as a stand... (Continue reading)

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Justice Department Has Two Months To Appeal DOMA Ruling, Advocates Say Not To

Written on 14 Aug, 2010 at 11:19 in Featured, In The Courts, News | viewed times | 19 Comments

08/14/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire President Barack Obama has two months to appeal a ruling by Judge Tauro ruling that a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act, namely Section 3, is unconstitutional. The judgement was only just entered on 12... (Continue reading)

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Senator Boxer Nurtures LGBT Support Through Prop 8

Written on 8 Aug, 2010 at 1:58 in Election 2010, Events, Featured, Fundraiser/ Non-Profit, News, Op-Eds, Political, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

Melanie Nathan – 8-7-10; Senator Barbara Boxer’s campaign  sent out a request in light of the Prop 8 decision. “On Wednesday, in a long-awaited and historic decision, Judge Vaughn Walker struck down Proposition 8, ruling that the Constitution protected the... (Continue reading)

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Fiorina Against Walker Ruling v. Boxer Supports Prop 8 Judgment

Written on 5 Aug, 2010 at 17:08 in Activism, Featured, Hot Topics, In The Courts, LGBT Rights, News, Politics, Special Reports | viewed times | 0 Comments

Senator Barbara Boxer Melanie Nathan – August 05, 2010- It is no surprise that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina disagrees with Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision to overturn California’s gay-marriage ban.  Lez Get Real has been reporting Fiorina’s “bad... (Continue reading)

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Why Wait for SCOTUS- Imperative that Congress Repeal DOMA as a Matter of Urgency

Written on 5 Aug, 2010 at 10:44 in Activism, Featured, Hot Topics, In The Courts, LGBT Rights, News, Notable Quotes | viewed times | 0 Comments

Image by lez get real via Flickr Melanie Nathan – August 5, 2010; “The President has spoken out in opposition to Proposition 8 because it is divisive and discriminatory. He will continue to promote equality for LGBT Americans.” President ... (Continue reading)

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Just Say No To Lame Duckitude Says The Family Research Council

Written on 4 Aug, 2010 at 15:33 in Commentary, Featured, Humor and Satire | viewed times | 0 Comments

08/04/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire It’s time for another Family Research Council Action Alert Lampooning. This time, the subject is the possibility of the Democrats pushing through legislation during the Lame Duck session. Now, honestly, Congress should just go ahead... (Continue reading)

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Democrats Slam Back At Republicans Who Want To Repeal 14th Amendment

Written on 3 Aug, 2010 at 17:10 in Election 2010, Featured, News, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

08/03/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire Democrats are beginning a major push back on the Republican suggestions that they want to modify or repeal the 14th Amendment. That particular Amendment covers citizenship, due process and equal protection. It was cited as... (Continue reading)

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New Hampshire Senate Candidate Says DOMA Should End

Written on 2 Aug, 2010 at 17:29 in Election 2010, Featured, News, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

8/2/10-by Paula Brooks Rep. Paul Hodes (D-N.H.) has told a group of national LGBT Democrats he would work to end DOMA should he be elected to the US Senate. The New Hampshire Democratic senatorial candidate, who is running to succeed retiring U.S.... (Continue reading)

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Press Secretary Gibbs Unsure Of Obama’s Feelings About DOMA Constitutionality

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 at 21:14 in Featured, In The Courts, News | viewed times | 1 Comment

07/29/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire What is President Barack Obama’s stance on the Defense of Marriage Act? To be honest, no one is really sure, and that includes White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. Gibbs told The Advocate “I have... (Continue reading)

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Lambda Legal, ACLU Files Suit In Hawaii Over Civil Unions Citing Sexual Discrimination

Written on 29 Jul, 2010 at 14:40 in Featured, In The Courts, News | viewed times | 0 Comments

07/29/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire After the decision by probably lesbian Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle to veto a civil unions bill, six lesbian and gay couples have filed suit Thursday seeking the same rights as married couples. The lawsuit apparently does... (Continue reading)

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Log Cabin Republicans To Rest In DADT Lawsuit

Written on 23 Jul, 2010 at 12:04 in Featured, In The Courts, Military, News | viewed times | 4 Comments

07/23/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire President Barack Obama’s Justice Department has been placed in the awkward position of having to defend laws that it does not approve of and does not like, and to do so in a manner which requires them... (Continue reading)

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FRC Issues Special Alert To Terrify Followers Into Donating More Money

Written on 16 Jul, 2010 at 19:08 in Commentary, Featured, Humor and Satire | viewed times | 1 Comment

07/16/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire The Defense of Marriage Act is in danger! Send money to the Family Research Council right away! This is what Tony Perkins has decided needs to be done in order to ensure that the rights... (Continue reading)

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