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Marriage Equality USA Vocal Protests on Tax Day

Written on 9 Apr, 2010 at 14:51 in Activism, Events, Featured, Hot Topics, LGBT Rights, Lifestyle, Money, News, Political, Protests and Rallies | viewed times | 5 Comments

Image via Wikipedia 4-09-10; By Melanie Nathan, San Francisco As millions of Americans file their income taxes, here at LGR, we are compelled to call attention to the tax inequities facing same-sex couples as a result of the state and ... (Continue reading)

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Divorce: Upside Down Real Estate – Walk Away – Breathe the Fair Air!

Written on 30 Nov, 2009 at 4:06 in Break Ups and Divorce, Columns, Commentary, Divorce, Editorials, Family, Featured, Lez Be Smart, Lifestyle, Money, Relationship Rights, Relationships | viewed times | 14 Comments

 From the Mediation desk of Melanie Nathan:     Recently in my mediation practice I have had a spate of divorce cases where the spouses (partners)  have been at odds about how to deal with underwater real estate.  When dividing community property... (Continue reading)

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Critics say too little too late as Obama announces Benefits for Federal LGBT employee

Written on 17 Jun, 2009 at 4:26 in Family, Family Equality, Featured, Lifestyle, Money, People, Politics, Relationship Rights | viewed times | 9 Comments

As LGBT community leaders, including the Human Rights Campaign, the largest gay civil rights group in Washington, pull out of a Democratic National Committee LGBT fundraiser planned for next week in Washington, last night White House officials said President Obama... (Continue reading)

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Legalize The Damn Weed Already

Written on 16 Jun, 2009 at 11:18 in Featured, Health, Lifestyle, Money | viewed times | 6 Comments

People, I am seriously begging you to legalize marijuana, asap. Do it now before California goes bankrupt. Do it before Mexico implodes under the weight of corruption caused by these maniacal drug cartels. We legalize weed, and bam, 3/4ths of... (Continue reading)

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Got a Dirty Mouth? Whiten It Up For Under 5 Bucks

Written on 14 Jun, 2009 at 17:47 in Beauty, Featured, Lifestyle, Money | viewed times | 3 Comments

"I was amazed... this was a steal, and I just couldn't be more thankful. I was able to get both of the products, used them one after another, and the difference is astounding. This is better than I would have... (Continue reading)

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The real story on what’s hurting Congressman Jim Jordan’s constituents

Written on 4 Jun, 2009 at 8:55 in A Gay Girl's View, Commentary, Family, Family Equality, Featured, Lifestyle, Money, People, Politics, Relationship Rights | viewed times | 3 Comments

As some of you may remember, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan recently introduced a bill that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman in the District of Columbia in response to the Washington D.C. City Council... (Continue reading)

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Charging The Homeless Rent!

Written on 19 May, 2009 at 7:08 in Featured, Lifestyle, Money, People, Politics | viewed times | 3 Comments

Last time I checked the words written on the statue of liberty didn’t constitute a lease. “Residents are informed they’re being charged rent to stay in homeless shelters via a notice that’s sent to their shelters and caseworkers. They can appeal... (Continue reading)

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My Take on Term Life Insurance

Written on 6 Apr, 2009 at 14:00 in Featured, Lifestyle, Money | viewed times | 9 Comments

“Term life insurance.” The first time I heard that word was after I divorced my ex-husband. I was on my own financially, and I had two toddlers. Since I was self employed, I didn’t take too much of a hit in my... (Continue reading)

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Auto Workers… Welcome Aboard The SS We Got Screwed By Obama

Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 9:12 in Commentary, Editorials, Featured, Lifestyle, Money, People, Politics | viewed times | 7 Comments

On Monday, President Obama rolled out his plan to save the failing U.S. automakers and while it has been a prime rib lunch for the bankers, it could be the soup line for many autoworkers, as Obama said no we... (Continue reading)

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The Future is in Doubt for PlanetOut

Written on 12 Mar, 2009 at 7:39 in Featured, Lifestyle, Money | viewed times | 1 Comment

PlanetOut Inc, the nations leading media and entertainment company exclusively focused on the gay and lesbian market, announced today that the audit report contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed... (Continue reading)

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Economic Hard Times Hit Philadelphia Gay Event

Written on 27 Feb, 2009 at 12:58 in Conventions, Events, Featured, Lifestyle, Money | viewed times | 1 Comment

The Equality Forum, a gay and lesbian educational and cultural event that usually draws as many as 75,000 people to Philadelphia each spring, became the latest victim of the national economic down turn when last month Philadelphia officials announced that... (Continue reading)

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Stimulus Package Passes Senate Vote

Written on 9 Feb, 2009 at 16:09 in A Gay Girl's View, Commentary, Featured, Lifestyle, Money, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

Hi this is Paula Brooks reporting live from the press gallery of the United States Senate… We are waiting for the results of the Senate vote ending debate on President Obama’s recovery package…. After days of debate and compromise, the Senate has... (Continue reading)

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No Winter Gay Pride Festival for You Tampa

Written on 6 Feb, 2009 at 13:00 in Events, Featured, Lifestyle, Money, Pride Parades | viewed times | 0 Comments

That darn economy is to blame for the cancellation of the 2009 Winter Pride Tampa Bay Festival. Zeke Fread, spokesperson for Winter Pride, noted this year’s lack of vendor participation lead to axing the event. Only half of the $25,000 needed to... (Continue reading)

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Prop 8 Supporters Want to Hide Their Donations

Written on 9 Jan, 2009 at 1:00 in Featured, Lifestyle, Money, People, Politics, Special Reports | viewed times | 13 Comments

On Wednesday the supporters of Prop 8 filed a lawsuit to change California’s campaign finance laws and to have the Secretary of State remove the donors from it’s website. California’s current campaign finance laws date to the Political Reform Act of... (Continue reading)

Holiday Shopping Deals and Coupon Codes ‘08

Written on 1 Dec, 2008 at 9:15 in Events, Featured, Holidays, Lifestyle, Money | viewed times | 4 Comments

Happy Holidays Everyone! Okay, so I know that a lot people don’t necessarily celebrate Christmas. In my home, we celebrate Christmas and many members of our friends and family circle do as well. Christmas means different things to different people, but... (Continue reading)

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