Author: Melanie Nathan

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CAMEROON Sentences Three ‘Effeminate Men’ to Maximum Prison Time

November 26, 2011

By Melanie Nathan,   Nov 26, 2011, 2.30 AM PST In Africa: Legislation criminalizing homosexuality permits persecution and cases where people are punished simply for the way they look. Africa is bedrock of anti-homosexual sentiment, and heightened criminalization; with Cameroon emerging as the most punitive of the African countries. Same-sex sexual acts are banned under Cameroonian … More CAMEROON Sentences Three ‘Effeminate Men’ to Maximum Prison Time

My Thanksgiving Week From Heritage Foundation to Holocaust Museum

November 23, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, November 24, 2011 I am Not Thankful if I am not Me! It is easy to be thankful if I am simply me!  But what if I allow myself to be someone else – for just a short while?  My head spun this week with images and my thoughts were provoked by … More My Thanksgiving Week From Heritage Foundation to Holocaust Museum

David Kato is Demonized at Sentencing of his Murderer

November 10, 2011

The hero who died for a cause; no justice until the truth is told! by Melanie Nathan. November 10, 2011 ; 7:45 am Justice Joseph Mulangira of Uganda’s Mukono High Court has sentenced Sidney Nsubuga Enoch, 22, the man who confessed to the murder of Gay rights activist David Kato to 30 years in prison. … More David Kato is Demonized at Sentencing of his Murderer

See Video:- Angela Davis Walks with Occupy Oakland

November 7, 2011

Through her activism and her scholarship over the last decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in our nation’s quest for social justice. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in the larger public sphere – has always emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and … More See Video:- Angela Davis Walks with Occupy Oakland

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Is Back: Urging South African President Zuma to Take Lead

October 25, 2011

Breaking News – Uganda’s Kill the Gays Bill Back in Parliament for discussion By Melanie Nathan October 25, 2011 “President Zuma of South Africa must take a leadership role in the decriminalization of Homosexuality in Africa, and more specifically he must speak out vehemently against the Kill the Gays Bill of Uganda, before its too … More Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Is Back: Urging South African President Zuma to Take Lead

Food for Thought! Muammar Gaddafi is Still in the Refrigerator!

October 24, 2011

Winning Africa Over by Melanie Nathan, October 23, 2011, Muammar Gaddafi was shot and killed. His body was taken to Misrata to the west of Sirte, where a doctor’s examination disclosed that the deposed leader had been shot in the head and abdomen.  It was decided to keep his body “for a few days”, NTC … More Food for Thought! Muammar Gaddafi is Still in the Refrigerator!

Binationals UAFA Died on June 4, 2009 – and now DOMA is Killing us!

October 23, 2011

I received a note via Face Book today containing this picture of a Binational separated from her spouse.  My anger was triggered and I ran to blame!  I blame Immigration Equality for the death of UAFA (Uniting American Families Act)! Now we must focus on the repeal of DOMA-  its too late for UAFA! Without … More Binationals UAFA Died on June 4, 2009 – and now DOMA is Killing us!

South African Constitutional Court: New Chief Justice belongs to anti-gay Mega Church

August 25, 2011

Johannesburg, Aug 25, 2011, South African President, Jacob Zuma has nominated Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as the Chief Justice to the South African Constitutional Court. A social conservative will now be responsible for upholding one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. Critique comes as some believe others are more qualified; 0ne wonders why the … More South African Constitutional Court: New Chief Justice belongs to anti-gay Mega Church

Watch Immigration Equality’s Rachel Tiven, Admitting Sell out of Same-sex Binational Couples

August 10, 2011

By Melanie Nathan, 08/10/2011 In the name of Immigration for all, Rachel Tiven Executive Director of Immigration Equality, is seen on this Video justifying  why her organization employed a strategy that served to sell out UAFA – The Uniting American Families Act. UAFA would have provided same-sex binational spouses with greencards.  Instead of pursuing UAFA … More Watch Immigration Equality’s Rachel Tiven, Admitting Sell out of Same-sex Binational Couples

White House Press Release on Debt Ceiling Deal

August 2, 2011

August 02, 2011, Posted by Melanie Nathan BIPARTISAN DEBT DEAL: A WIN FOR THE ECONOMY AND BUDGET DISCIPLINE Fact Sheet: Bipartisan Debt Deal: A Win for the Economy and Budget Discipline – that is their Spin not mine! See my comments at https://oblogdeeoblogda.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/diasaster-not-averted-as-senate-passes-debt-ceiling-agreement/ The debt deal announced today is a victory for bipartisan compromise, for the … More White House Press Release on Debt Ceiling Deal

Disaster Not Averted as Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Agreement

August 2, 2011

August 02, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, While Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) was gloating on the Senate floor today, I am reminded of the Bush wars that got us into the trillions of dollars of debt in the first place.   Displaying Capital Hill condescension at its worst – McConnell lambasted President Obama out of … More Disaster Not Averted as Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Agreement

Mazeltov New York City

July 23, 2011

By Melanie Nathan July 24, 2011 – 12.01.am My friends are getting married today, my community is getting married today and we all rejoice… SPEAKER QUINN, MAYOR BLOOMBERG, AND NEW YORK CITY CLERK MCSWEENEY ANNOUNCE ALL CITY CLERK OFFICES WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS ON SUNDAY JULY 24 – THE FIRST DAY OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY … More Mazeltov New York City

Amy Winehouse DEAD

July 23, 2011

July 23, 2011, Posted By Melanie Nathan, The 27 club has a new member- Amy Winehouse. Winehouse was found dead in Camden, England, but the cause of death has yet to be explained. According to the police, London Ambulance Service was called to a flat in Camden at 1554 BST. Two vehicles were sent, but … More Amy Winehouse DEAD

Christian Fundamentalist Arrested in Norway Mass Murder

July 23, 2011

July 23, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, Not knowing too much about Norway, other than my impression as to its liberal acceptance of life, I was intrigued to note that  the man who has been arrested for staging Friday’s bomb attack in Norway‘s capital Oslo and a random shooting at a youth camp on the Utoya … More Christian Fundamentalist Arrested in Norway Mass Murder

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Certified

July 22, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, (San Francisco, CA, July 22, 2011) Today, President Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen notified Congress that the military is ready to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the discriminatory two-decade old policy that bars lesbian, gay, and bisexual people … More Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Certified

New York Gay Marriage Day: Counter-protest to National Organization for Marriage Hate Group

July 22, 2011

by Melanie Nathan,  Demonstration on Sunday, July 24 at 3 pm July 22, 2011 – New York – Members of Connecting Rainbows are organizing a counter-demonstration on Sunday to thwart the hate group, National Organization for Marriage. NOM is holding a rally outside Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s Manhattan office on Sunday, to protest the first day … More New York Gay Marriage Day: Counter-protest to National Organization for Marriage Hate Group

Lawsuit Sheds Light on Anoka-Hennepin School District’s LGBT GAG Policy

July 21, 2011

By Melanie Nathan, (Minneapolis, MN, July 21, 2011)—The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and Faegre & Benson, LLP, filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the alarming anti-gay harassment in schools within the Anoka-Hennepin School District as well as the district’s “gag policy” that prevents teachers from discussing issues … More Lawsuit Sheds Light on Anoka-Hennepin School District’s LGBT GAG Policy

Glitter GAY Barbarians Invade The Bachmann Clinic

July 21, 2011

Cross -Posted by melanie Nathan, July 21, 2011, Gay ‘Barbarians’ Demand Ex-Gay ‘Discipline’ From Bachmann Clinic | Today a group of gay “barbarians” descended upon Marcus Bachmann’s Christian counseling center to protest the harmful ex-gay therapy offered there. During a radio interview in 2010, Bachmann compared gay people to “barbarians” who need to be “disciplined.” Organized … More Glitter GAY Barbarians Invade The Bachmann Clinic

Ghana: Minister Orders Arrest of All Homosexuals and Lesbians

July 21, 2011

July 11, 2011, Melanie Nathan, Western Region Minister Paul Evans Aidoo, of Ghana,  has ordered the immediate arrest of all homosexuals in the region.  “He has tasked the Bureau of National Investigations and all security agencies to smoke out persons suspected to be engaging in same sex.” (MyJoyOnline) He also enlisted the services of landlords … More Ghana: Minister Orders Arrest of All Homosexuals and Lesbians

Lawsuit Challenging Anti-LGBT Environment in Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District

July 21, 2011

July 21, 2011,Melanie Nathan, NCLR and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the “gag policy” at Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District that prevents school staff from talking about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues, and creates an environment where LGBT students are relentlessly bullied. The lawsuit was filed on behalf … More Lawsuit Challenging Anti-LGBT Environment in Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District

Somalia Famine Dilemma – Can USA Align with Al-Qaeda?

July 20, 2011

July 20, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen (HSM) (Arabic: , حركة الشباب المجاهدين‎,)  which now controls Southern Somalia has just re-opened the area to accept outside aid for the region, where a UN newly declared famine has just been announced. Millions of Somalis are starving, some dying  and in need of urgent care … More Somalia Famine Dilemma – Can USA Align with Al-Qaeda?

First-Ever Congressional Hearing on Repeal of DOMA Marriage Discrimination Law

July 20, 2011

July, 20, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, (WASHINGTON, DC) – At today the US Senate Judiciary Committee held the  first-ever hearing on repealing the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act, ” highlighting the harms that the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” causes loving, committed same-sex couples and their families. The Respect for Marriage Act, sponsored by Senator … More First-Ever Congressional Hearing on Repeal of DOMA Marriage Discrimination Law

Breaking President Obama Endorses DOMA Repeal

July 19, 2011

July 19, 2011, Melanie Nathan, Today White House Press Secretary Jay Carney announced the President will endorse the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA, (The Defense of Marriage Act, which discriminates against same-sex marriage) !  The White House endorsing legislation that has yet to pass either house of Congress — is extremely rare, … More Breaking President Obama Endorses DOMA Repeal

Anti-Equality Groups Seek to Overturn California’s New FAIR Education Act

July 18, 2011

July 17, 2011, Melanie Nathan, On Friday, anti-equality advocates submitted paperwork to ask voters to overturn SB 48—the FAIR (Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, Respectful) Education Act. The pro- LGBT legislation signed a mere week ago by California Governor, Jerry Brown, ensures that California students learn fair and accurate information about the rich and diverse history of … More Anti-Equality Groups Seek to Overturn California’s New FAIR Education Act

Chaos expected as South Africa to Repatriate LGBTI Refugees to Zimbabwei

July 18, 2011

July 18, 2011 By Paul Canning As South Africa gears up to remove more than one million refugees, advocates are warning that gay asylum seekers risk being ‘refouled’ – returned to a place where their lives or freedoms could be threatened. Most asylum seekers in South Africa are from Zimbabwe – but the country hosts … More Chaos expected as South Africa to Repatriate LGBTI Refugees to Zimbabwei

New York 92 year Old Mom to witness First NY Lesbian Couple to Marry

July 18, 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011, The mother of the bride is 92 – and proud. “I am so happy,” said Mary Brown, who is thrilled she’ll finally get to watch her daughter Mimi Brown marry longtime love Carol Anastasio. “It’s so unexpected.” Brown, 57, and Anastasio, 49, were the first gay couple to show up … More New York 92 year Old Mom to witness First NY Lesbian Couple to Marry

Devoting 67 Minutes to “Changing the World” on Nelson Mandela Day

July 17, 2011

July 17, 2011, Melanie Nathan, Mandela Day takes place every year on July 18th, Madiba’s birthday. This day is a call to action for people everywhere to take responsibility for making the world a better place, one small step at a time, just as Madiba did. Madiba spent more than 67 years serving his community, … More Devoting 67 Minutes to “Changing the World” on Nelson Mandela Day