Author: Melanie Nathan

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The Apartheid State of Arizona – Precedent for LGBT Immigration Equality in California?

April 25, 2010

http://lezgetreal.com/?p=32025 Please Visit this Article on Blog at http://www.lezgetreal.com Example number 1:- I am a white US citizen – I was born in a foreign Country.  My work sends me to Arizona for a conference.  I have a profoundly different accent.  I walk into a store to purchase chewing gum. I ask the store clerk … More The Apartheid State of Arizona – Precedent for LGBT Immigration Equality in California?

THE LGBTQI PINK PRINT – A Liberation Plan for Gay USA

April 22, 2010

Simplicity in the name of a movement By   MELANIE NATHAN, April 10, 2010 What happened to our LGBTQI movement?  Since 1970, post Stonewall ?   We have a quest for gay marriage rights, we have a quest for social security, we have a quest for immigration equality, to serve openly in the military, to … More THE LGBTQI PINK PRINT – A Liberation Plan for Gay USA

reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Clay Greene Lawsuit Against County- Never Again Sonoma and AMERICA

April 21, 2010

Image by UGArdener via Flickr     In every case our clients are human beings, and they are not perfect, which is why we all identify so fiercely with those we represent. At the time of Harold’s fall he had already been experiencing some degree of mental impairment, and had been drinking. He fell down … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Clay Greene Lawsuit Against County- Never Again Sonoma and AMERICA

reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Equality in Immigration – Activists to Testify for CA State support of UAFA

April 21, 2010

Image via Wikipedia   I was privileged to testify at that hearing and pleased that the Assembly passed the resolution, (14-28 – with NO  Republican support,)  and now am delighted that within the next few weeks the Resolution will be heard in the California State Senate Judiciary Committee. I have been invited again to testify … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Equality in Immigration – Activists to Testify for CA State support of UAFA

Mixner’s Twenty Top Lesbians in US Politics – But Where is the Messiah?

April 17, 2010

4-17-10 –  By Melanie Nathan; David Mixner has produced a great article, where he asserts his choice of 20 most powerful lesbian leaders in American Politics.But who may I ask has with with vigor and resolve led us to  “Amend the Civil Rights Act- to include Sexual orientation.” Indeed a worthy list – and truly … More Mixner’s Twenty Top Lesbians in US Politics – But Where is the Messiah?

South African Die-Hard Uber-Right Winger Hacked to Death

April 3, 2010

By Melanie Nathan – JOHANNESBURG — South African white far-right leader Eugene Terre’blanche, who fought to prevent the end of apartheid in the early 1990s, was beaten and hacked to death at his farm Saturday, his party said. (This man was a bad man. Hated anyone and anything that did not look and smell like … More South African Die-Hard Uber-Right Winger Hacked to Death

Palm Springs | First Married Gay Man With Kids in Congress could be Mayor Steve Pougnet

March 24, 2010

“Rep. Bono Mack’s record on LGBT issues can charitably be described as weak. She earned a 55% on the Human Rights Campaign’s congressional scorecard for the 110th Congress. Despite being the step-mother of Chaz Bono, she has failed to co-sponsor ENDA, DADT repeal, and the Uniting American Families Act.” … More Palm Springs | First Married Gay Man With Kids in Congress could be Mayor Steve Pougnet

Breaking News Today, California Superior Court, LA refuses to hear Lesbian’s Gay-Bias lawsuit against Recruiting Giant, Korn/ Ferry

March 21, 2010

Image by niiicedave via Flickr I wrote this on lgr go there and read it Counsel for Smye, Gorham also stated that “We are absolutely going to appeal this ruling to the Court of Appeals.  There is too much at stake, both for Marti Smye and for the LGBT community, for us to accept this … More Breaking News Today, California Superior Court, LA refuses to hear Lesbian’s Gay-Bias lawsuit against Recruiting Giant, Korn/ Ferry

reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Historic Health Care Reform; Victory for President Obama Paves the way for LGBT Equality

March 21, 2010

Image via Wikipedia  So my article on Lezgetreal is a reflection on my congressional rep’s astute repreresentaion. My Congresswoman, Lynn Woolsey, California, spoke tonight, in the House,  with her  perfunctory  message, “ Being a woman IS a preexisting condition!” ( reiterated by Speaker Pelosi) That is going to change with this health care reform.  She … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Historic Health Care Reform; Victory for President Obama Paves the way for LGBT Equality

lezgetreal.com: Senators Chuck Schumer & Lindsey Graham write an Article – But where is the Bill?

March 18, 2010

Melanie Nathan – on Lezgetreal Does this mean that the Senators will explicitly include UAFA or such language in the immigration reform bill and if so why does Schumer not simply say so, instead of talking around it the way he does here?    Schumer says that there can be no “piecemeal legislation” which means, … More lezgetreal.com: Senators Chuck Schumer & Lindsey Graham write an Article – But where is the Bill?

Lezgetreal Calls on Movie Industry to Boycott Florida

March 9, 2010

Image via Wikipedia I wrote this letter  today: Dear Stephen Precourt, Gay Rights Advocates Call for Boycott of Filming in Florida – http://lezgetreal.com/?p=27912 Please get rid of your hate clause in the Bill for  film tax credit increase.    Hollywood is pro LGBT equality and Gay people will continue to be portrayed  in the positive light … More Lezgetreal Calls on Movie Industry to Boycott Florida

reBlog from L: Obama Justice Department Files Shocking Response to Motion

March 3, 2010

Image via Wikipedia one from me on LGR Melanie Nathan, San Francisco–  3-2-10;  In the case of  Nancy Gill & Marcelle Letourneau, (Plaintiffs) VS  Office  of  Personnel Management (Defendants) under Case No. 1:09-cv-10309 JLT ,  in the  UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,  DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS,  the Obama Justice department has filed a brief in response to … More reBlog from L: Obama Justice Department Files Shocking Response to Motion

reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Anti Gay Marriage, Meg Whitman, Mega Blitz to Buy the State of California

February 22, 2010

Image by Getty Images via Daylife I wrote in Lezgetreal about ANTI-GAY PRO PROP *MEG WHITMAN” Imagine every dollar you spent on EBAY and whay EBAY made on it – now being used to Buy the State of california so WHITMAN can veto gay marriage. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr California is the bastion of the same-sex marriage struggle … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Anti Gay Marriage, Meg Whitman, Mega Blitz to Buy the State of California

Breaking – Equal Ca Benefits Awarded To Same-Sex Bi-National Spouse

February 18, 2010

Breaking by Melanie Nathan “We are pleased that the Alameda County Fire Department and CalPERS are complying with SB 54, and providing benefits to LGBT employees and their spouses just like they do for all other married couples,” said Ilona Turner, a staff attorney with NCLR. “We trust that other public agencies in California will … More Breaking – Equal Ca Benefits Awarded To Same-Sex Bi-National Spouse

EQCA Award Dinner and Justice Moreno’s Moving Remarks

February 18, 2010

  Justice Mareno Speech at EQCA “  by Justice Carlos R.  Moreno  – Equality California Awards Gala –San Francisco –February 13, 2010   Thank you for that introduction.  Truly honored by your invitation and award and I am humbled by your applause and welcome.  I do well to introduce you to my wife, Chris (26 years) … More EQCA Award Dinner and Justice Moreno’s Moving Remarks

reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Caucus Letter to President, House, and Senate Leadership; Now- Melanie Nathan: “this makes the Case for UAFA as an Urgent Stand Alone!”

February 9, 2010

Image via Wikipedia From my Lezgetreal post:- Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Congressmen Barney Frank (D- MA), Jared Polis (D-CO), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Mike Honda (D-CA), and Mike Quigley (D-IL), joined by more than 50 Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have sent a … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Caucus Letter to President, House, and Senate Leadership; Now- Melanie Nathan: “this makes the Case for UAFA as an Urgent Stand Alone!”

Reblog from Me at LGR BREAKING: SHOCKING REALITY- Senator Chuck Schumer Is Planning To Exclude Gay And Lesbians From Immigration Reform Bill.

February 3, 2010

SHOCKING REALITY  –  Schumer – NO UAFA in CIR… Current law precludes LGBT couples from sponsoring spouses for immigration.  Many tens of thousands of LGBT families are caught in the quagmire of an anomaly created by the unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act, which pits State law against the Federal law, giving couples the right to … More Reblog from Me at LGR BREAKING: SHOCKING REALITY- Senator Chuck Schumer Is Planning To Exclude Gay And Lesbians From Immigration Reform Bill.

State of the Union: President Obama Admonishes Republicans

January 28, 2010

 by Melanie Nathan, January 27, 2010.  The President’s State of  the Union Address was uplifting, sincere and an earnest attempt to deliver the imperative message – There is hope but the Republicans better get off their campaign trail and into Congress.   As I looked across the Republican side all I saw was a bunch of fuddy … More State of the Union: President Obama Admonishes Republicans

reBlog from Melanie Nathan,: LT Dan Choi: “Time for Talk Over” DADT Now! – Sign Petition.

January 28, 2010

 Last night, the President repeated his campaign commitment to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as part of his State of the Union address. While the President promised that DADT would come to an end “this year,” he did not provide specifics — and the White House still has not released a plan to kill it. … More reBlog from Melanie Nathan,: LT Dan Choi: “Time for Talk Over” DADT Now! – Sign Petition.

Shirley Tan Keynote Speaker at Marin Human Rights Commision MLK Humaitarian Award Dinner.

January 23, 2010

By Melanie Nathan.    1/23/10 Shirley Tan did a formidable job when presenting her profound story to a very moved and emotional mainstream audience at the MLK Award dinner in marin County on Thursday night.  As a Commissioner on the Human Rights Commission, I was so proud to introduce Shirl as well as Jay Mercado her … More Shirley Tan Keynote Speaker at Marin Human Rights Commision MLK Humaitarian Award Dinner.

Haiti Israelis First on the Scene and Immediately Effective

January 23, 2010

The Israelis never cease to amaze me. Not only do they carry so much inventive brain power but they have the guts and energy to show up. When they show up they know exactly what they are doing and they do it well.    Arriving first into Haiti and able to roll a fully operative ER … More Haiti Israelis First on the Scene and Immediately Effective

Breaking – Largest Fair Housing Settlement since ACT amended in 1988

January 21, 2010

Posted by Melanie Nathan 1/21/10 : Marin County – As Chair of Fair Housing of Marin’s Legal Committee, one of the Plaintiff’s that brought the action,  I am very pleased to provide this press release from the Attorneys Representing Fair Housing in this case.    I  also want to thank all those involved who worked so hard to … More Breaking – Largest Fair Housing Settlement since ACT amended in 1988

Outrage – Zuma Appoints Homophobic Ambassador to UGANDA

January 18, 2010

 I wrote this LGR today Please Write Secretary of State Clinton and Ask her to Lodge a Formal Complaint:- Janaury 18, 1.56 pm PST: By Melanie Nathan;   As an ex-pat just when I was thinking I would send a letter to  South Africa’s President Zuma to ask if would kindly intervene and take a leadership … More Outrage – Zuma Appoints Homophobic Ambassador to UGANDA

Lezgetreal Breaking Announcement -Hanson and Dinah Make Sweet Music

January 18, 2010

CLUB SKIRTS PRESENTS THE DINAH® CELEBRATES ITS 20TH MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY WITH A MUSIC LEGEND: SALT-N-PEPA Headlining Saturday Night’s “Hollywood Party” At the Palm Springs Convention Center .
by Melanie Nathan, : –
Palm Springs, CA – Mariah Hanson, founder of Club Skirts Presents The Dinah®, has just announced another HUGE headliner for the 2010 highly anticipated Dinah weekend … More Lezgetreal Breaking Announcement -Hanson and Dinah Make Sweet Music

reBlog from lezgetreal.com: UN urges Uganda to scrap anti-gay bill – Should USA Threaten with Sanctions Before Passage?

January 17, 2010

I hope that all Countries including USA will threaten boycotts, sanctions and end to Tourism if the Bill is not scraped, rather than waiting for it to be implemented. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton was able to impact the removal of the Death Penalty portion, but I believe with the failure of Uganda to remove … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: UN urges Uganda to scrap anti-gay bill – Should USA Threaten with Sanctions Before Passage?

reBlog from lezgetreal.com: President Obama in MASS Church mentions LGBT Equality

January 17, 2010

Image by Getty Images via Daylife   He just did it again ten seconds ago….. our President Obama –  said that we are fighting to end LGBT discrimination. We got a mention in Church –  on the eve  MLK holiday –  Hallelujah!  Now let us Pray.lezgetreal.com, President Obama in MASS Church mentions LGBT Equality, Jan 2010 … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: President Obama in MASS Church mentions LGBT Equality