Global news drenched in Activism
Who will Jacob Zuma make South Africa’s first lady? The ANC leader launched legal action last year after a Zapiro piece depicted him about to rape the female figure of Justice, while his political allies looked on. Burma’s Suu Kyi ‘to face trial’ Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to be charged … More Just a reminder that there is more to this world than mere America
Kathleen Sullivan and Pamela Karlan. One thing I have learned in all my time as an out lesbian and that has been quite a while, is that sexuality knows no boundaries when it comes to profession or expertise; rather the boundaries know sexuality and therein lies the shame. The reason for this is that one’s … More What a Lesbian judicial appointee represents for us all….
“I cannot with a clear conscious move forward supporting and promoting the Miss Universe Organization when I no longer believe in it, or the contracts I signed committing myself as a youth,” she continues. “I want to be a role model for young woman with high hopes of pageantry, but now feel it more important … More From One Mother to Another – Thank you Shanna Moakley….
I personally can name two binational partners/spouses who are being held in ICE detention. If they were legally able to marry their same-sex permanent partner or if their marriages recognized, by Federal Law, (i.e. no Defense of Marriage Act) their same-sex spouse would have the right to petition for them to stay in the USA. … More As we speak…our brothers and sister are being detained, in this the “Land of the Free”
“Marriage is an institution designed to protect children,” said a Lou Dobb guest, David Blackenhorn. “Marriage is pro child. Therefore we need to should save the INSTITUTION of marriage.” Yet Mr. Blackenhorn argued himself into a very tight corner, when he said children should have both a mother and a father and in the next breathe referred … More Lou Dobbs – well done anyway…
Donald Trump, Carrie Prejean, the Miss USA Pageant conducted a press conference today, to clear Ms. California and smear equality for America’s lesbian and gay community. Trump and Perjean purported to align to President Obama’s position and statement on gay marriage. The conference was used as a platform (mmm maybe he was thinking Rosie – vendetta-in his overt endorsement … More Miss California and Donald Trump use President Obama as a shield for their bigotry and to clear and smear…
Backlash, shmacklash… frontlash…who cares? Elizabeth Edwards does not owe anyone an explanation. There need not be a why and nor an answer. She wrote a book, yes a book about her life – freedom of____? (Yes, that is correct) ………..SPEECH! Then like every celebrity author she is on a book tour. When a famous personality suddenly … More Leave Elizabeth Edwards alone
Visual CV is a great resource and also a networking tool, if you use it wisely. while you may think it is only of value to job seekers and recruiters, I beg to differ. It can be used as a tool to add off-site data to your LinkedIn page; and the big great news is … More Have you heard of Visual CV?
What makes me mad Have you ever heard of an editor closing the comments down on a Blogger’s post? Serena Editor of QueerCents did just that, and I quote: “Serena Says: May 7th, 2009 at 12:47 pm Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of many of the comments on this thread, comments have been … More Queercents shuts down new blogger’s first blog to comments….
I knew that Ms. California Carie Perjean would have her day; it just came a lot quicker than I anticipated. I do not know if I have this telepathic connection to the” KARMA goddess” or if its simply ‘par for the course,’ but the ‘holier than thou’ antics have indeed ‘ come a croper.’ I … More Miss California shows her values….. and karma rears her ever-rearing head….
Will Maine be number 5? What about California – we expect to hear from the Supreme Court California on the validity of Prop 8 by no later than June 03, 2009. Breaking 8.45 Pacific Coast time Maine lawmakers OK gay marriage; governor on fence The Maine Legislature has given final approval to gay marriage and … More Breaking – Maine the fifth? Now its up to the Governor…..
Why does Congress put matters of footbal ahead of immigrations equality? I don’t get it. Why is UAFA legislation not on the floor as a priority? I don’t get it!
Media priorities highlighted in this unlikely comparative excercise… between Boyle, Miss California, and equal rights for lesbians and Gays…. check it out – Melanie Nathan authors … More What does Miss California, Carrie Prejean and Susan Boyle have in common
If you watch this you will be touched…… … More OH SAY…..
I started a dialogue with a clearly uninformed OR antigay conservative, challenging he ron her own blog and copying the outcome on mine. Soon we had a floowing on her blog (MICHIGAN REDNECK – self proclaimed) and the result is that she has – somewhat – changed her tone. Time to reach out to those … More YES WE CAN AND SO WE SHOULD
Philosophical embrace or shrewd political venture? Your comments!
I vowed never to quote Rush Limbaugh on my BLOG- sheez – cannot trust myself ever again : “Arlen Specter should take Megan and John McCain with him.” 🙂
I am not sure how many more WOW’s I can handle this month! This is another. The synchronicity in my mind is ALL about UAFA (Uniting American Families Act.) My determination to passage for UAFA selfishly limits me this month; so all I can say is one more vote closer to the demise of the Republican filibuster, especially on LGBT … More Arlen Specter – Impact on DOMA and UAFA
Naughty is the man who picked his nose and then delicately tested the keyboard of that HP laptop in BestBuy. Use your brain moron. You wanna turn us all into swine? Now, how do I get my 4 year old to stop biting her nails and picking her nose? Should I keep her at home … More Swine Flu
Picked up on FANCAST blog:- “This afternoon the Fox network issued a statement saying it will air regular programming Wednesday night instead of President Obama’s 100-day news conference. “The Fox Broadcasting Company will not air the Presidential News Conference on Wednesday, April 29 at 8:00 PM (ET),” Fox said via a carefully worded statement. … More This is unbelievably shameful – Shame on FOX!
Melanie Nathan Lesbian mom, “Me and our Baby” Today I was picked up by a BLOGGER that sees Gays and Lesbians as lesser Americans Michigan Redneck II – (yes that is what the blogger calls him/herself) – – or so I presume from the postings. THIS IS WHAT SHE WROTE ON … More .. time to talk? Not sure yet..
The first 100 days … More ‘Carpe diem’ – seize the 100th day!
Shirley Tan is not leaving the USA for a while – Great News and much appreciation to Senator Fesinetin, (D) California. … More Senator Dianne Feinstein, et al save Shirley Tan
What has Susan Boyle got to do with LGT marriage equality – nothing except draw you to my site..read more … More What has Susan Boyle got to do with marriage equality?
Forthcoming Same-Sex Sacramental Marriage Litigation-
Universal Life Church Monastery has retained two constitutional law firms, which include Arizona-based DeConcini McDonald Yetwin and Lacy, and Seattle-based Carney Badley Spellman.
… More Forthcoming Same-Sex Sacramental Marriage Litigation
On April 10th, Shirley Tan received good news and bad news on her rollercoaster ride to or from permanence in the USA. Shirley received notice from the BIA that a deportation order was re-issued giving her 30 days to voluntarily leave the USA. The good news is the admittance that the prior order was not … More Update Shirley Tan Deportation- out of options
I had the great pleasure of working with Susan Young to bring the TAN MERCADO immigration matter to PEOPLE MAGAZINE. I wanted to thank PEOPLE and Susan for doing justice to the Article. The 36,000 afflicted LGBT binational couples need mainstream exposure – hopefully the readers will find the compassion and true value in family … More Thank you for the mainstream expose PEOPLE MAGAZINE
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