Global news drenched in Activism
“On June 28th, the LGBT Alliance marched with 600+ people including 60+ Jewish organizations and synagogues and 20+ rabbis in the San Francisco Pride Parade. While many individuals and congregations have been marching in Pride for years, this was the first time the Jewish community organized to march together. Perhaps, this was one of the … More FYI- Thanks to the San Francisco / Bay Area Jewish Community
ARE YOU A MAVERICK Take the test …. I heard Presidential hopeful, John McClain calling himself a maverick I developed a rotten feeling about continuing to apply that word to my self- characterization. Enter Sarah Palin and the word turned putrid. Now that both are out of any effective picture I decided that I … More Are you a Maverick?
Question: of course its me, mel – Because of prop 8 is California able to sue as well? Is so why dont we? Answers welcome……… QUOTE ARTICLE- See DENISE LAVOIE Article at “Mass. is 1st state to sue feds over marriage law Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S. government Wednesday … More AP – PRESS – Attorney General Martha Coakley, MAssachusettes sues Federal Government
Its all of us…”if you want to make a change – take a look at yourself – no one else can help YOU make a change!” Michael Jackson’s eternal message. He did just that – he did just that!
Opinion: Palin Committs Political SuicideUNLESS you too are fooled by – her incoherent bombshell speech -Palin alluded to her previous battle cry, “I said I was a Maverick!” I canot resist my own \interpretation – ……..(in the first person) …
I am going to save Alaska from me being a lame duck Governor … More Opinion: Palin Committs Political Suicide
Sarah Palin a victim or a quitter or exposed…. e x p o s e d – and more to come you betcha
Sarah Palin avoids exposure and there is more to come, you betcha! In her holier than thou quit, Sarah Palin steps down trying to avoid further email or exposures. wHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS FOOLING – NOT this BLOGGER! … More Sarah Palin a victim or a quitter or exposed….
Thanks to all my friends who responded to this request….. it was an astounding response. Well done…. will keep you posted. MEL re DADT Dan Choi, a native of California and an Army Lieutenant, asked us to share the news of the verdict from his military trial with the Courage Campaign community. Your overwhelming response … More Dan Choi, outcome of come-out hearing……..
UAFA? any comments….
MY DEVIL IS ADVOCATING ……… IMMIGRATION EQUALITY (.org) is calling for support of RFA Reuniting Families Act) The Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 2709) because it includes Lesbian and Gays. In this article when I refer to CIR I include RFA http://hosted.vresp.com/404947/1f3d6f0ec5/135453617/57f5af7acc/ If the devil did not advocate, success would go unappreciated. My hope is for the … More The Devil suggests: “Binationals you may get screwed”
BUT I DID NOT HEAR UAFA – Uniting American Familes Act President Obama mentioned many an issue on his agenda for LGBT equality today at his meeting with a group of LGBT leaders – but failed to address Immigation Equality. This is not a good sign. I believe the activists for UAFA need a strategy. Ditching DOMA … More PRESIDENT OBAMA I HEARD DADT, DOMA, ETC
Yesterday I met Lt. Dan Choi as the photos on my home page (scroll down) indicate. He has the heart of a soldier and now an activist. When speaking to him he exuded passon for the army and our Country and wants to serve; he suggests the very idea of booting gays from the army is detrimental to the … More UR-GENT Lt. Dan Choi Hearing in a matter of hours
Did an amazing job of organizing the OUT4I contingent in the Parade. The turn out was amazing and the march a great success. Kathy yelled through her megaphone non stop for the entire slow march down all of Market Street, educating the public as we went by. Shirley and Jay Tan Mercado, the twins and … More Kathy Drasky and the volunteers for Out4Immigration
Belinda from Out4Immigration and on the BOARD of SF Pride PHOTOS:EXCLUSIVE TO THIS SITE AND COPYRIGHT TO MELANIE NATHAN.©2009 Permission to reproduce -contact nathan@privatecourts.com SFPride VIP Party in City Hall
Today Shirley, Jay, Jorriene, Jashley and I rode in a convertible black Rolls (1962), followe by the banner OUT4IMMIGRATION. It was great visibility to the issue of the U.S. binational plight; ever amazing in the grass root coordination, OUT4I volunteers turned out in enthusiastic full force. I will Blog and post over the next few days. … More San Francisco Pride 2000- Lt. Dan Choi;
Quote: Human Rights Campaign, San Francisco Steering Committee:- “As we know from this past year’s roller coaster fight over marriage rights, our community needs a powerful voice and leaders who can harness the momentum that is building so that we can all share in the progress that we have long waited for. Listen to members of … More Human Rights Campaign Dinner 25th July 2009 San Francisco
President Obama – a stroke of a Pen! Defend this most agregious civil abomination called DOMA (Declare Obama Missing in Action!) Another article in this ongoing and random se see storiesries by Melanie Nathan- Change to sec 3 DOMA case won by GLAD plaintiffs/ … More DOMA – Sec 3-an LGBT win- one mere section down- many to go- OBAMA DON’T REST UNTIL DOMA IS DONE?
Ben, the two of us need look no more We both found what we were looking for With a friend to call my own I’ll never be alone And you, my friend, will see You’ve got a friend in me (you’ve got a friend in me) Ben, you’re always running here and there You feel … More Michael Jackson
Both American incons died today; for the families a very sad day, especially for their respective children. It wakes us up to the very startling realities of life that we are all a day away from the inevitable, Enjoy what you have and who you have. May they both RIP.
Still the same! “Those bastards are busy killing people in Iran. The prisons are full. The entire big cities in Iran have become army bases.”
Somehow I think (opinion only) that UAFA stands more chance than CIR. I have many reasons for thinking this. I will gather my thoughts and keep reporting back, Melanie Nathan June 22, 2009 Daniela Securanza reports at http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/06/22/immigration-back-on-the-burner-on-thursday-at-least/ Immigration back on the burner on Thursday, at least (Washington) The White House conceded Monday that getting comprehensive … More This is why we must focus on UAFA – not sure theat CIR will make it…
Press release:- Shirley Tan and Family to March with Out4Immigration at San Francisco Pride 2009 Pacifica family and Out4Immigration seek equal immigration rights for LGBT families and passage of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) By Marina DiCerbo Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Photo taken by Melanie Nathan. San Francisco, CA—June 23, 2009—Shirley Tan, her partner … More Shirley Tan and Family to March with Out4Immigration at San Francisco Pride 2009
This was Shirley Tan’s testimony on June 3rd in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Now we prepare for the State Capitol. ALL speaking engagements for Shirley should be via Melanie Nathan at nathan@privatecourts.com
angry at doma taking it out on Obama DO MAD DO MAD … More D O M A D O M A D O M A D O M A D O M A D O M A …
My kids are real…. … More I am a real person and so are my kids
This token offering is just that; it serves only to highlight what he has NOT done for all the LGBT community … More I do not work for the Federal government and
My dear Iranian friend whose name I must withhold went to vote in California at the designated poll. The many Iranians voting felt that the day presented an opportunity for positive change in Iran. The excitement was evident. When my friend arrived he stood awhile waiting to cast his vote and then to his dismay found out that there were … More IRAN
I just received an email addressed probably to all of President Obama’s supporters asking for support on health care. I am not lending my suupport to anything until I get the promised repeal of DOMA. As selfish as it sounds, I am sick of our community being taken for granted. Use us and then abuse … More DOMA – DECLARE OBAMA MISSING in ACTION
Melanie Nathan and the Month of Pride with Shirley Tan, Jay Mercado out4immigration … More Shirley Tan will testify at California State Capital
Gotcha Ms. Prejean – said Karma to the farmer… … More Instant Karma is gonna get you
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