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Malaysia Allows Torture of Muslim Women Convicted of Attempting Lesbian Sex

September 3, 2018

More than 100 people witnessed the torturing of 2 women who were subjected to Sharia Law’s punitive measure for admitting to attempting to have sex. Two Muslim Malaysian women, aged 22 and 32, were each caned six times in the Sharia High Court in the state of Terengganu, after being convicted of attempting to have … More Malaysia Allows Torture of Muslim Women Convicted of Attempting Lesbian Sex

Marin County Public Forum on Fentanyl, Heroin, Other Opioids

September 2, 2018

RxSafe Marin initiative co-hosts special event September 12 San Rafael, CA – A national expert in opioid use disorder will be the featured speaker at a free special public event co-hosted by the grassroots RxSafe Marin coalition, the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Dominican University of California. Dr. Dan Ciccarone of … More Marin County Public Forum on Fentanyl, Heroin, Other Opioids

Support Ratifying the ERA with A Pinter Play

August 29, 2018

“The Lover” starring Activist, Actress and Film Director, Kamala Lopez. This weekend is your last opportunity to celebrate equality and the fight for Human Rights, with the EQUAL MEANS EQUAL & the Heroica Foundation performances of Harold Pinter’s one-act play “The Lover” starring Activist, Actress and Film Director, Kamala Lopez. These final weekend performances, August 30th – September 1st, will … More Support Ratifying the ERA with A Pinter Play

Connecting Frank Lloyd Wright to Marin Classrooms

August 23, 2018

Teaching by Design brings educational programming to grades 3-5 San Rafael, CA – As the school year gets underway again, students and teachers in Marin County now have a fun way to explore the unique architectural heritage of the Marin County Civic Center and to inspire students to think critically about the designed world around … More Connecting Frank Lloyd Wright to Marin Classrooms

Donald Trump’s Tweet Can Stir Racial Violence in South Africa

August 23, 2018

“An irresponsible alliance with white Apartheid Nationalists, evidence of racist mindset, A diversion from his political and criminal woes, and plain dangerous attempt to stir race war!  My hope is that South Africa is not drawn into Donald Trump’s racist rants, and instead asserts its autonomy and sovereignty for peaceful and equitable reform, and that … More Donald Trump’s Tweet Can Stir Racial Violence in South Africa

Women’s March Joins Unite for Justice on National Day of Action to Stop Kavanaugh Confirmation 8/26

August 20, 2018

Over 130 events are confirmed for the National Day of Action on Women’s Equality Day On Sunday, August 26, Women’s March will join over 60 organizations for a Unite for Justice National Day of Action. In advance of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing, which begins September 4, more than 130 events will take place … More Women’s March Joins Unite for Justice on National Day of Action to Stop Kavanaugh Confirmation 8/26

South African Police Officer Beats Women Perceived as Lesbians.

August 15, 2018

A now suspended Mthatha police officer has been accused of assaulting four women in his home, allegedly because they are lesbian. He is due to appear in court on 17 July. While South Africa’s Constitution provides equality for LGBTQI people, members of society continue to express hate through violent crime.   However this becomes even … More South African Police Officer Beats Women Perceived as Lesbians.

Time to REVOLT: No Question U.S. President Trump is a Racist!

August 14, 2018

  Facebook: Melanie Nathan, August 14, 2018: When I immigrated to the United States of Amerca from South Africa in 1985, Nelson Mandela was still imprisoned on Robbin Island and Apartheid was for the most part in full swing! During the Reagan era a movement was afoot to implement sanctions that would ultimately be a … More Time to REVOLT: No Question U.S. President Trump is a Racist!

Anti-Gay Extremist Scott Lively Loses on This One!

August 11, 2018

Appeals Court Bats Away Anti-Gay Extremist Scott Lively’s Attempt to Censor Judge This week the First Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed anti-gay extremist Scott Lively’s attempt to appeal a ruling from the district court to remove language that harshly criticized his role in the persecution of the LGBTI community in Uganda in the case Sexual … More Anti-Gay Extremist Scott Lively Loses on This One!

78,000 Transgender People may be Prevented from Voting by Strict Voter ID Laws

August 10, 2018

Strict voter ID laws may present a barrier to voting for transgender people who do not have identification reflecting their correct gender. An estimated 137,000 transgender people who have transitioned will be eligible to vote in the November 2018 election in states with strict voter ID laws, but an estimated 57%—approximately 78,000—of them may not … More 78,000 Transgender People may be Prevented from Voting by Strict Voter ID Laws

Marin County Art Installation Spirit Nest Volunteers and Events

August 9, 2018

Experience the Spirit Nest!  Here’s an update on volunteer opportunities and events: Following the initial Story on this blog – ART A FIRE DANGER REMINDER:  “A County of Marin sponsored art installation, now under construction in San Rafael, will serve as an eye-catching reminder about the always-present danger of wildfire for Marin County….” UPDATE with … More Marin County Art Installation Spirit Nest Volunteers and Events

The Split on the Right: The Future of the American Experiment

August 9, 2018

The Split on the Right:  Laura Ingraham vs. Jennifer Rubin; The Future of the American Experiment: A Challenge For Us All  – AMERICA’s VOICEAMERICA’s VOICE: Washington, DC – At a time when some pundits are attempting to divine a nonexistent civil war on the left, it seems to us that the divide on the right is of … More The Split on the Right: The Future of the American Experiment

National NAACP Joins in Demand for Federal Investigation in the Murder of Markeis McGlockton

August 4, 2018

NATIONAL NAACP JOINS FLORIDA NAACP IN DEMAND FOR FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF THE MURDER OF MARKEIS MCGLOCKTON BALTIMORE (August 3, 2018) — The NAACP Florida State Conference calls on the U.S. Department of Justice to open an immediate investigation and immediately intervene into the murder of Markeis McGlockton.  “We know the misapplication of this horrendous idea … More National NAACP Joins in Demand for Federal Investigation in the Murder of Markeis McGlockton

Federal Court Rules in Favor of NAACP Case and Restores DACA

August 3, 2018

BALTIMORE (August 3, 2018) – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the country’s original civil rights organization, today celebrates a huge victory for DACA participants and DACA-eligible persons around the nation. Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia affirmed its prior ruling that the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) … More Federal Court Rules in Favor of NAACP Case and Restores DACA

Art a Fire Danger Reminder – Marin to Showcase Human-Sized ‘Nest’

August 1, 2018

Art installation made from tree limbs serves as fire fuel reduction reminder – with 8 people dead 1000 structures lost in one of the worst fires in California’s history 150 miles to the North of Marin! San Rafael, CA – A County of Marin sponsored art installation, now under construction in San Rafael, will serve … More Art a Fire Danger Reminder – Marin to Showcase Human-Sized ‘Nest’

Senate Hearing Walk Out in Protest of Trump Admin’s Failure to Reunite Families

July 31, 2018

At Senate Hearing, Kids, Parents, and Faith Leaders Walk Out in Protest of Trump Administration’s Failure to Reunite Families Families and Women Call on Congress to Hold Accountable ICE and CBP for Reports of Abuse and Lagging Efforts to Reunite Families As the Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland … More Senate Hearing Walk Out in Protest of Trump Admin’s Failure to Reunite Families

Class Action Suit Against Trump Admin for Wrongfully Denied Muslim Ban Waivers

July 30, 2018

First Legal Challenge to Muslim Ban Implementation Since Supreme Court Ruling Last night, Muslim Advocates, Lotfi Legal, LLC, the Immigrant Advocacy & Litigation Center, PLLC, and Public Counsel filed an amended complaint in a class action lawsuit on behalf of all individuals whose visa applications were wrongfully denied or stalled by the federal government’s failure … More Class Action Suit Against Trump Admin for Wrongfully Denied Muslim Ban Waivers

Dixon to Hold First Pride Overshadowing Vice Mayor’s Hate with Love

July 27, 2018

LOVE IS LOVE MOVEMENT AND SOLANO PRIDE PRESENT FIRST ANNUAL DIXON PRIDE JULY 28 History will be made, tomorrow in Dixon, California.  At Hall Memorial Park, the Love is Love Movement and Solano Pride will host “Our Town, Our Pride: A Rally in Love” from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The first-ever Dixon Pride event … More Dixon to Hold First Pride Overshadowing Vice Mayor’s Hate with Love

Could Trump Derangement Syndrome Be a Defense to Assassination Similar to the Twinkie Defense?

July 26, 2018

Trump Derangement Syndrome – Hey Republicans and sycophants – Careful of what YOU invent! And Trump it is YOU who has led the name-call era – and this may be what leads to an excuse for your demise!  Name calling seems to be the mark of this 45th President, Donald J. Trump and his bevvy … More Could Trump Derangement Syndrome Be a Defense to Assassination Similar to the Twinkie Defense?

Remedies Sought as United States Deported 463 Parents, Leaving Behind Traumatized Children

July 26, 2018

They Can — and Must — Bring the Parents Back Using Well-Established Parole Authority It is now clear that the Trump administration deported 463 parents without the children they arrived with. With the administration under court order to reunite all families separated by the government, it is now imperative that these families be found and … More Remedies Sought as United States Deported 463 Parents, Leaving Behind Traumatized Children

National LGBT Bar Association Launches Important COMMIT to INCLUSION Campaign

July 24, 2018

National LGBT Bar Association Launches COMMIT to INCLUSION CampaignNationwide Initiative Urges Attorneys to Reject Anti-LGBT Legal Groups and Deny Pro Bono Services that Would Advance their Discriminatory Agenda  Washington, D.C. The National LGBT Bar Association announces a new campaign that asks attorneys across the nation to COMMIT to INCLUSION by repudiating anti-LGBT legal groups like … More National LGBT Bar Association Launches Important COMMIT to INCLUSION Campaign

Trump Loses in 9th Circuit on Transgender Service Ban

July 18, 2018

On Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump administration’s appeal of an injunction blocking it from moving forward with its attempts to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. The original injunction was issued in December 2017 by U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman, of the Western District of Washington, … More Trump Loses in 9th Circuit on Transgender Service Ban

Justice Sought for Lesbian Couple Charged in Self-Defense Stabbing Case

July 18, 2018

A lesbian couple out for the night in Morgan Hill, California seem to have had no choice but to defend their lives, after being apparently sexually harassed and attacked by three men. All too often we hear of a dead LGBTI person, unable to thwart physical assault. Now the two women are facing serious charges, … More Justice Sought for Lesbian Couple Charged in Self-Defense Stabbing Case

Human Rights Court Condemns Russia for Pussy Riot Convictions

July 17, 2018

Court condemns Russia over Pussy Riot convictions –In yet another instance of Russian’s Vladamir Putin’s human rights abuses Members of the punk band spent nearly two years in jail after 2012 protest in a Moscow cathedral: The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled against Russia for its treatment of members of the Pussy … More Human Rights Court Condemns Russia for Pussy Riot Convictions

California Bill to Establish June as Pride Month Signed by Governor

July 16, 2018

AB 2969 will codify in statute every June as LGBT Pride Month. SACRAMENTO—Today legislation to establish June as Pride Month in statute was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. Assembly Bill 2969 is authored by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), Chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus, and co-authored by all members of the … More California Bill to Establish June as Pride Month Signed by Governor

Trump ‘s Brett Kavanaugh Nomination As Good as an Attack on Women and LGBTQ Americans

July 9, 2018

To say that the  lives of Americans are at stake because of this nomination cannot be overstated. WASHINGTON — Donald Trump tonight, the President who Russia helped elect,  nominated D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Kavanaugh — a stalwart right wing conservative who previously worked in the George … More Trump ‘s Brett Kavanaugh Nomination As Good as an Attack on Women and LGBTQ Americans

Heathrow Airport Did Something Stunning for Pride

July 9, 2018

If you fly from the West Coast of the united Sates to South Africa, like me, you have probably spent many hours at Heathrow Airport. I report this with great PRIDE! Heathrow has embraced the colors of the rainbow in celebration of Pride in London and commissioned a unique interpretation of the iconic flag, created … More Heathrow Airport Did Something Stunning for Pride