Category: LGBT

Marriage Equality Bill Introduced into Washington State Senate with 2 Republicans Sponsoring

January 13, 2012

Today, the Washington state senate filed a bill that would make the State seventh in the union to legalize marriage equality.  If the bill passes the Senate and is signed into law, anti-LGBT groups are likely to try and overturn it at the November ballot. The senate bill which is supported by Gov. Christine Gregoire … More Marriage Equality Bill Introduced into Washington State Senate with 2 Republicans Sponsoring

Study of Teens of Lesbian Parents shows Happy as Teens from Heterosexual Parents

January 12, 2012

The quality of life of 17-year-olds reared in lesbian-parent families did not differ from that of a matched group of adolescents who grew up in heterosexual-parent families, according to a new study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The study took 78 17-year-olds from the NLLFS—all of whom have lesbian mothers—and matched them based on … More Study of Teens of Lesbian Parents shows Happy as Teens from Heterosexual Parents

Court Rules against Anti-Gay Breakaway Episcopals in Church Property Case

January 12, 2012

A Virginia judge today has ruled against the conservative anti-homosexual breakaway Episcopal Church in Northern Virginia. The conservative group of congregations, which included infamous Truro Church, Fairfax, broke away from the main Episcopal Church … More Court Rules against Anti-Gay Breakaway Episcopals in Church Property Case

CA State Sen. Mark Leno, Rep. Lynn Woolsey to be Honored by MHRC at MLK Jr. Award Dinner

January 12, 2012

Marin County’s Human Rights Commission Highlights Connections to Civil Rights Movement30th Anniversary Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.  Award Dinner Jan. 19th. Martin Luther King Jr., ‘The Little Rock 9,’ ‘Tuskegee Airman,’ and LGBT Education Bill SB 48 will all top this year’s renowned Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Marin Awards Dinner, while the Marin … More CA State Sen. Mark Leno, Rep. Lynn Woolsey to be Honored by MHRC at MLK Jr. Award Dinner

Petition New Hampshire: Hands off Marriage Equality Rights

January 12, 2012

by Melanie Nathan, January 12, 2012, New Hampshire wants to reverse two year old marriage equality law and we cannot let that happen. The U.S. is turning toward marriage equality and not away from it. If you have not signed this petition please consider doing it now. The entire country is impacted by marriage equality … More Petition New Hampshire: Hands off Marriage Equality Rights

Calling South African President Zuma in New York to Speak to AU for LGBT Human Rights

January 10, 2012

Melanie Nathan, January 10, 2012 President Jacob Zuma arrived in New York on Tuesday ahead of South Africa’s officially assuming the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for January. “SA will utilize its presidency to continue exploring concrete measures for strengthening the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African … More Calling South African President Zuma in New York to Speak to AU for LGBT Human Rights

NBJC Calls For Hate Crime Investigation in FAMU Hazing Death

January 10, 2012

Posted by Melanie Nathan,  01/10/2012 Washington, D.C., January 10, 2012 – On November 19, 2011 Florida A&M University student Robert Champion Jr. was found unresponsive aboard a band bus after the school’s biggest game of the year. Police ruled the death a homicide from hazing; furthermore, the parents of Mr. Champion, a 26-year-old drum major … More NBJC Calls For Hate Crime Investigation in FAMU Hazing Death

LGBT People “are sick” says Iranian Human Rights Official

January 9, 2012

By Guest Dan Littauer, 9.01.2012 The secretary-general of the Iranian High Council for Human Rights described homosexuality as a western ”disease,” and said that same-sex marriage was “immoral,” according to a report of Radio Free Europe. General Mohammad Javad Larijani allegedly made these remarks in Tehran during a visit by German Tom Koenigs, who chairs … More LGBT People “are sick” says Iranian Human Rights Official

Call for Investigation into Numerous Sexual Abuse Reports of LGBT Immigration Detainees

January 9, 2012

LGBT Detainees Specifically Targeted for Sexual Abuse and Denial of Care in the U.S.A. Posted  by Melanie Nathan, 01-09-2012, WASHINGTON—Following repeated reports of sexual abuse in the immigration detention system by the Heartland Alliance, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate and offer possible remedies … More Call for Investigation into Numerous Sexual Abuse Reports of LGBT Immigration Detainees

Ugandan Monitor Article Suggests Gays Called for their Own Hanging

January 9, 2012

Melanie Nathan, January 01,2012 Mr. Bernard Sabiti, a self proclaimed social critic in Uganda, with clear political aspirations, and probably a Museveni Regime Bahati sock puppet, has upped the anti-gay ante in his country in an insidious attempt to discredit gays.   Activists around the world are responding to Sabiti’s claim in an article he wrote … More Ugandan Monitor Article Suggests Gays Called for their Own Hanging

Breaking: Facebook Timeline Glitch Could Cause Danger for GAY LGBTI Users

January 8, 2012

UPDATE: 8-08-2012 –  It would seem from checking back at the site concerned that the problem has been resolved.  It may not have been a problem at all, it is difficult to tell. However, exercising caution when using social media is advised at all time. by Melanie Nathan, Jan 08, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO –  Facebook … More Breaking: Facebook Timeline Glitch Could Cause Danger for GAY LGBTI Users

Ugandan Social Critic Slams Ugandan Gays Under Pretense of AHB Boosting Gay Agenda

January 7, 2012

 Is this another “Rolling Stone Uganda” design; Lets get the Homos by social sock puppet Bernard Sabiti!” by Melanie Nathan, Jan 07, 2011 Bernard Sabiti, a self acclaimed Ugandan social critic has written an article ominously entitled “How the Anti-Homosexuality Bill boosted gays agenda in Uganda” where you would think he is about to  make … More Ugandan Social Critic Slams Ugandan Gays Under Pretense of AHB Boosting Gay Agenda

Gays as Accidental Anti-Gay Tourists in Africa – The Lioness and the Wallet

January 5, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, 01/05/2012 When we as Western tourists go to Africa, we go to view nature – to visit tribal villages, to see the dance and hear song; we sit eagerly at waterholes waiting for the lioness to pounce the unsuspecting deer, while the landscape and the vast bush yields to the pristine African … More Gays as Accidental Anti-Gay Tourists in Africa – The Lioness and the Wallet

Outsports Persons of the Year Named

January 5, 2012

Posted by Melanie Nathan, January 05, 2012, San Francisco — The National Center for Lesbian Rights’ Sports Project Director Helen Carroll and Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s Changing the Game Project Director Pat Griffin have been named by Outsports readers as the 2011 “Persons of the Year.” Outsports made the announcement today, noting that … More Outsports Persons of the Year Named

Ugandan Diaspora Gays Condemn Buturo’s Anti-homosexuality Attack on Clinton

January 4, 2012

Science is not a Western import; The only import from the West was the Church of Scott lively and its hate rhetoric – By Melanie Nathan, Jan 03, 2012; Recently Dr James Nsaba Buturo, the resigned Ethic minister from Uganda,  made public statements in response to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s international LGBTI rights speech, … More Ugandan Diaspora Gays Condemn Buturo’s Anti-homosexuality Attack on Clinton

Hungary’s New Constitution Causes Mass Protests

January 3, 2012

 Sacrifices 1989 Constitutional safeguard amendments; excludes LGBTI, bans same-sex marriage and abortion Posted by Editor, Jan 03, 2011, BUDAPEST;- Hungary has a new constitution, and it has caused tens of thousand of people to take to the streets. The Constitution which was enacted with a vote of  262-44 in April of last year, bans marriage … More Hungary’s New Constitution Causes Mass Protests

Iowa GOP Caucus Via Log Cabin GAY Republicans: Santorum & Romney Heat

January 3, 2012

Imagine being Gay and sitting at the IOWA Caucus believing that one of the three currently in a dead heat could be your worthy President. See Clarke Cooper’s Face Book Tweets… by Melanie Nathan, January 03, 2011 Since Updated 10.07 Pm PST,  see below.  Early results reveal the IOWA Republican Caucus is the expected tight … More Iowa GOP Caucus Via Log Cabin GAY Republicans: Santorum & Romney Heat

California, January 01, 2012 Brings New Legislation

January 1, 2012

New legislation will be in effect this month in California:- 1. SB 48 (Mark Leno-) Public schools must include positive history lessons on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Unfortunately opponents are gathering signatures for a ballot initiative to repeal the law or allow parents to remove children from classes that include gay history … More California, January 01, 2012 Brings New Legislation

Huge March Timed for 2012 AIDS Conference in Washington D.C.

January 1, 2012

AIDS MARCH planned as precursor to AIDS Conference 2012. By Melanie Nathan, Jan 01, 2012 In July 2012, more than 20,000 HIV advocates will come to Washington, D.C., for the International AIDS Conference. Before the opening ceremonies, AHF and over a thousand organizations from 78 countries are marching to remind governments around the world to … More Huge March Timed for 2012 AIDS Conference in Washington D.C.

Pro-Democracy Russian Movement Homophobic Rejection of LGBT Protestors

December 30, 2011

“He was then taken away by the police out of the demonstration and told he will not be allowed to use the rainbow flag in the protest any further.”  30 December 2011 | By Guest Dan Littauer LGBT political activists in Russia are reporting abuse  at Pro-Democracy rallies across the country through  gay protestors being … More Pro-Democracy Russian Movement Homophobic Rejection of LGBT Protestors

Asking King of Norway to save Gay Iraqi Man Azad from Deportation to Iraq

December 29, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, Dec 29, 2011. Updated: Petition Started on change.org see below.  Outrageous reasons to deport gay man from Norway;  save Azad , a young homosexual man, from deportation back to Iraq. The High Court in Oslo, Norway has turned down the application for political asylum after being  petitioned by Azad, a 33 year … More Asking King of Norway to save Gay Iraqi Man Azad from Deportation to Iraq

Scandal Continues as Shamed Lesbian Blog Continues the ‘Straight Man’ Lie

December 26, 2011

LEZGETREAL is not a Gay Gals View of the World it is still Bill Graber’s View of the World by Melanie Nathan, Dec 27, 2011, 12.01 am Safely navigating and sailing beyond the blogging scandal of the year, I am happy to say I can look back and gasp a final farewell at those left … More Scandal Continues as Shamed Lesbian Blog Continues the ‘Straight Man’ Lie

Uganda Scapegoats Homosexuality as 14 Women Die in Childbirth on Xmas Day

December 26, 2011

by Melanie Nathan; December 26, 2011 Somehow I think the anti-homosexuality strategy on natural order and defilement needs a dramatic overhaul. Xmas is a day of joy and childbirths are highlighted as part of that joy, often heralding religious connotations and meaning.  But it is not that way for many as the day brought darkness … More Uganda Scapegoats Homosexuality as 14 Women Die in Childbirth on Xmas Day

Thanks to Readers: Gay Asylum Detainee Joseph Bukombe is Home For XMAS

December 24, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, Dec 24, 2011. Thanks to all the seventy donors who contributed to bail for Joseph Bukombe, who was released from Otay Mesa  detention center in San Diego late last night. He enjoyed his first meal with friends in San Diego at a Kenyan restaurant  and wanted to express his deep appreciation to … More Thanks to Readers: Gay Asylum Detainee Joseph Bukombe is Home For XMAS

Americans must Heed the Cry of African LGBTI Victims

December 22, 2011

“Actions speak louder than words!” by Melanie Nathan Dec 22, 2011. SAN FRANCISCO – Shorty after Secretary Clinton and President Obama spoke out about LGBTI Global human rights, the bloggers and press began to buzz with statements and comments from those impacted by the speech and memo, respectively.  The most sought after statements came from … More Americans must Heed the Cry of African LGBTI Victims

Pink Trash Cans Gifted by Gays Cause Furor In Zimbabwe City

December 20, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, Dec 20, 2011 Just when we thought we had heard it all from Zimbabwe this week – The notorious gay hating Robert Mugabe being challenged by a politician flip flopping to pro LGBTI equality – to a member of Parliament being arrested for calling Mugabe a homosexual –  all here on O-Blog-dee-O-Blog-Da … More Pink Trash Cans Gifted by Gays Cause Furor In Zimbabwe City

Zimbabwe: MP Arrested – Allegedly called Robert Mugabe a Homosexual

December 20, 2011

Posted by Melanie Nathan ; 12/20/2011 “Way to Dress Robert Mugabe;- What a fellow!” Mrs Lillian Kirenyi, a legislator from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party was on Tuesday charged with undermining the authority of President Mugabe. This is a re-post from the Daily Nation – an Article hard to resist! … More Zimbabwe: MP Arrested – Allegedly called Robert Mugabe a Homosexual

Saudi Prince Investment in Twitter Could Impact Gay Tweets within Kingdom

December 19, 2011

Although Liberal in relation to other members of the Saudi Royal Family, what does Saudi prince Twitter Purchase mean for Gay World? by Melanie Nathan, Dec 19, 2011 Reuters is reporting that Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Saudi billionaire and an investor in some of the world’s top companies, has bought a stake in microblogging … More Saudi Prince Investment in Twitter Could Impact Gay Tweets within Kingdom

U.S. Department of Justice Fights DOMA in Golinski Case

December 18, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, Dec 18, 2011 “Tony West Assistant Attorney General  from the  U.S. Department of Justice notes one of the greatest moments in his career was when Karen Golinski thanked him for the DOJ position in her case.” SEE UPDATE Below  – case has been ruled. On Friday in San Francisco, the Justice Department … More U.S. Department of Justice Fights DOMA in Golinski Case