South Africa: DIRCO’s Dithering Defense of Homophobia in Africa

December 4, 2011

Now is the Time for South Africa to Recall Anti-Gay Ambassador Jon Qwelane from  “Kill-the-Gays-Bill” Uganda – Melanie Nathan’s scathing attack on DIRCO, ZUMA and ANC Administration “In light of Bahati’s Kill-The-Gays Bill, the virulent homophobia so prevalent in Uganda, and the constitutional imperative placed on President Zuma, we call for the immediate recall of … More South Africa: DIRCO’s Dithering Defense of Homophobia in Africa

Shame on Cain: Herman Cain unable to pull off a “Clarence Thomas”

December 3, 2011

 Herman Cain suspends his campaign for 2012 GOP presidential nomination  By Melanie Nathan, December 3,  Herman Cain, was an unknown businessman a few months back until he decided to run for the Republican presidential nomination.  Soon a bunch of whistle blowing harassment survivors seized the imperative duty to inform the American public that our erstwhile godfather  … More Shame on Cain: Herman Cain unable to pull off a “Clarence Thomas”

Fred Karger Republican Presidential Candidate Fights for ENDA

December 2, 2011

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 02, 2011 Yesterday, Fred Karger launched his issues campaign.  It was my pleasure to write an article for the Advocate that posted at the moment of Karger’s launch. While still a staunch Democrat and supporter of President Obama, I believe that I am still obligated to provide Fred Karger, the first … More Fred Karger Republican Presidential Candidate Fights for ENDA

On World Aids Day, Activists Condemn Global Donor Sortfalls

December 1, 2011

Cross Post Article  by Robyn Dixon – Dec 1 2011 VIA LA TIMES Robyn Dixon – REPORTING FROM JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA  — Activists marked World Aids Day on Thursday with warnings that severe shortfalls in global AIDS funding by donors would cost many lives, particularly in hard-hit southern Africa. After scientific research this year concluded … More On World Aids Day, Activists Condemn Global Donor Sortfalls

STOP NIGERIA NOW!

November 30, 2011

“When governments legitimate persecution – they provide the license for genocide! ” –  Melanie Nathan, International Human Rights Advocate… Nigerian Senate Votes for an Anti-Gay Law by Peter Tatchell  Sweeping criminalization contravenes Article 42 of the Nigerian constitution Same-sex marriage and civil unions to be banned 14 years jail for participants, 10 years jail for … More STOP NIGERIA NOW!

2011 Reflections- The Face of (so called) Corrective Rape in South Africa

November 29, 2011

Ndumie Funda attended to the brutally beaten Millicent Gaika and I was asked to show the world the face of  so called “corrective rape” of lesbians  in South Africa. I followed the story from three days after the brutal attack until the time of the court proceedings, only to witness the lack of solicitude, funding, … More 2011 Reflections- The Face of (so called) Corrective Rape in South Africa

Open Lesbian Sworn into Vermont Supreme Court

November 28, 2011

By Melanie Nathan Vermont’s ground-breaking civil union and marriage equality laws may be partly attributed to the advocacy  of  new associate justice  Beth Robinson, who was sworn in by Governor Peter Shumlin, to Vermont  State’s Supreme Court Monday. The 46-year-old Robinson, an out and open lesbian,  was one of the lawyers who represented three couples … More Open Lesbian Sworn into Vermont Supreme Court

Doomsday for Herman Cain as Affair to be Announced on FOX

November 28, 2011

By Melanie Nathan An Atlanta businesswoman is breaking her silence, claiming she has been involved in a 13-year-long affair with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain.  Source – http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/ginger-white-claims-affair-herman-cain-20111127-es Over the Thanksgiving weekend, FOX 5 senior I-Team reporter Dale Russell sat down with Ginger White, who had an amazing story to tell. “It was pretty simple,” … More Doomsday for Herman Cain as Affair to be Announced on FOX

Case Disqualifying Bisexual Players’ Team At 2008 Gay Softball World Series Settled

November 28, 2011

Posted by Melanie Nathan; The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), K&L Gates LLP, and the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) have negotiated a settlement in a case brought against NAGAAA by three bisexual softball players whose team was disqualified from competition following a protest hearing at the 2008 Gay Softball World Series … More Case Disqualifying Bisexual Players’ Team At 2008 Gay Softball World Series Settled

Political Rep from Democratic Alliance Wins Mr. Gay South Africa

November 27, 2011

 By Melanie Nathan – 11/27/2011 JOHANNESBURG – Lance Weyer, a political representative for the Democratic Alliance from East London, won the title to Mr. Gay South Africa 2011 in Johannesburg on Saturday night. Weyer is a Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Council member in the Eastern Cape and serves on the Health and Public Safety Standing … More Political Rep from Democratic Alliance Wins Mr. Gay South Africa

CAMEROON Sentences Three ‘Effeminate Men’ to Maximum Prison Time

November 26, 2011

By Melanie Nathan,   Nov 26, 2011, 2.30 AM PST In Africa: Legislation criminalizing homosexuality permits persecution and cases where people are punished simply for the way they look. Africa is bedrock of anti-homosexual sentiment, and heightened criminalization; with Cameroon emerging as the most punitive of the African countries. Same-sex sexual acts are banned under Cameroonian … More CAMEROON Sentences Three ‘Effeminate Men’ to Maximum Prison Time

My Thanksgiving Week From Heritage Foundation to Holocaust Museum

November 23, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, November 24, 2011 I am Not Thankful if I am not Me! It is easy to be thankful if I am simply me!  But what if I allow myself to be someone else – for just a short while?  My head spun this week with images and my thoughts were provoked by … More My Thanksgiving Week From Heritage Foundation to Holocaust Museum

David Kato is Demonized at Sentencing of his Murderer

November 10, 2011

The hero who died for a cause; no justice until the truth is told! by Melanie Nathan. November 10, 2011 ; 7:45 am Justice Joseph Mulangira of Uganda’s Mukono High Court has sentenced Sidney Nsubuga Enoch, 22, the man who confessed to the murder of Gay rights activist David Kato to 30 years in prison. … More David Kato is Demonized at Sentencing of his Murderer

See Video:- Angela Davis Walks with Occupy Oakland

November 7, 2011

Through her activism and her scholarship over the last decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in our nation’s quest for social justice. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in the larger public sphere – has always emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and … More See Video:- Angela Davis Walks with Occupy Oakland

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Is Back: Urging South African President Zuma to Take Lead

October 25, 2011

Breaking News – Uganda’s Kill the Gays Bill Back in Parliament for discussion By Melanie Nathan October 25, 2011 “President Zuma of South Africa must take a leadership role in the decriminalization of Homosexuality in Africa, and more specifically he must speak out vehemently against the Kill the Gays Bill of Uganda, before its too … More Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Is Back: Urging South African President Zuma to Take Lead

Food for Thought! Muammar Gaddafi is Still in the Refrigerator!

October 24, 2011

Winning Africa Over by Melanie Nathan, October 23, 2011, Muammar Gaddafi was shot and killed. His body was taken to Misrata to the west of Sirte, where a doctor’s examination disclosed that the deposed leader had been shot in the head and abdomen.  It was decided to keep his body “for a few days”, NTC … More Food for Thought! Muammar Gaddafi is Still in the Refrigerator!

Binationals UAFA Died on June 4, 2009 – and now DOMA is Killing us!

October 23, 2011

I received a note via Face Book today containing this picture of a Binational separated from her spouse.  My anger was triggered and I ran to blame!  I blame Immigration Equality for the death of UAFA (Uniting American Families Act)! Now we must focus on the repeal of DOMA-  its too late for UAFA! Without … More Binationals UAFA Died on June 4, 2009 – and now DOMA is Killing us!

South African Constitutional Court: New Chief Justice belongs to anti-gay Mega Church

August 25, 2011

Johannesburg, Aug 25, 2011, South African President, Jacob Zuma has nominated Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as the Chief Justice to the South African Constitutional Court. A social conservative will now be responsible for upholding one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. Critique comes as some believe others are more qualified; 0ne wonders why the … More South African Constitutional Court: New Chief Justice belongs to anti-gay Mega Church

Watch Immigration Equality’s Rachel Tiven, Admitting Sell out of Same-sex Binational Couples

August 10, 2011

By Melanie Nathan, 08/10/2011 In the name of Immigration for all, Rachel Tiven Executive Director of Immigration Equality, is seen on this Video justifying  why her organization employed a strategy that served to sell out UAFA – The Uniting American Families Act. UAFA would have provided same-sex binational spouses with greencards.  Instead of pursuing UAFA … More Watch Immigration Equality’s Rachel Tiven, Admitting Sell out of Same-sex Binational Couples

White House Press Release on Debt Ceiling Deal

August 2, 2011

August 02, 2011, Posted by Melanie Nathan BIPARTISAN DEBT DEAL: A WIN FOR THE ECONOMY AND BUDGET DISCIPLINE Fact Sheet: Bipartisan Debt Deal: A Win for the Economy and Budget Discipline – that is their Spin not mine! See my comments at https://oblogdeeoblogda.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/diasaster-not-averted-as-senate-passes-debt-ceiling-agreement/ The debt deal announced today is a victory for bipartisan compromise, for the … More White House Press Release on Debt Ceiling Deal

Disaster Not Averted as Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Agreement

August 2, 2011

August 02, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, While Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) was gloating on the Senate floor today, I am reminded of the Bush wars that got us into the trillions of dollars of debt in the first place.   Displaying Capital Hill condescension at its worst – McConnell lambasted President Obama out of … More Disaster Not Averted as Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Agreement

Mazeltov New York City

July 23, 2011

By Melanie Nathan July 24, 2011 – 12.01.am My friends are getting married today, my community is getting married today and we all rejoice… SPEAKER QUINN, MAYOR BLOOMBERG, AND NEW YORK CITY CLERK MCSWEENEY ANNOUNCE ALL CITY CLERK OFFICES WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS ON SUNDAY JULY 24 – THE FIRST DAY OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY … More Mazeltov New York City

Amy Winehouse DEAD

July 23, 2011

July 23, 2011, Posted By Melanie Nathan, The 27 club has a new member- Amy Winehouse. Winehouse was found dead in Camden, England, but the cause of death has yet to be explained. According to the police, London Ambulance Service was called to a flat in Camden at 1554 BST. Two vehicles were sent, but … More Amy Winehouse DEAD

Christian Fundamentalist Arrested in Norway Mass Murder

July 23, 2011

July 23, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, Not knowing too much about Norway, other than my impression as to its liberal acceptance of life, I was intrigued to note that  the man who has been arrested for staging Friday’s bomb attack in Norway‘s capital Oslo and a random shooting at a youth camp on the Utoya … More Christian Fundamentalist Arrested in Norway Mass Murder

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Certified

July 22, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, (San Francisco, CA, July 22, 2011) Today, President Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen notified Congress that the military is ready to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the discriminatory two-decade old policy that bars lesbian, gay, and bisexual people … More Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Certified

New York Gay Marriage Day: Counter-protest to National Organization for Marriage Hate Group

July 22, 2011

by Melanie Nathan,  Demonstration on Sunday, July 24 at 3 pm July 22, 2011 – New York – Members of Connecting Rainbows are organizing a counter-demonstration on Sunday to thwart the hate group, National Organization for Marriage. NOM is holding a rally outside Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s Manhattan office on Sunday, to protest the first day … More New York Gay Marriage Day: Counter-protest to National Organization for Marriage Hate Group

Lawsuit Sheds Light on Anoka-Hennepin School District’s LGBT GAG Policy

July 21, 2011

By Melanie Nathan, (Minneapolis, MN, July 21, 2011)—The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and Faegre & Benson, LLP, filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the alarming anti-gay harassment in schools within the Anoka-Hennepin School District as well as the district’s “gag policy” that prevents teachers from discussing issues … More Lawsuit Sheds Light on Anoka-Hennepin School District’s LGBT GAG Policy