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Image via Wikipedia I am outraged- How dare they!! Look at what they have done with their money and manipulation of an entire 50% of voting State. Without their ads and lies, emanating from a group of zealots whose hate belie their purported religious attributes and barely visible in California, none of this would … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Prop 8: An Entire Minority is on Trial – and as we fight for our legal existence we cannot watch?
“Quick Hits: Day 3 PROP 8 TRIAL TRACKER Quoting Julia Rosen – Courage Campaign There is a ton of excellent work being doing in covering this trial. Here are a couple of quick hits. The LAist has the letter from Dr. William Tam, which was introduced today and whose incendiary deposition was aired in part during … More Quick Hits from Prop 8 Trial Tracker
Image via Wikipedia : I am outraged- How dare they!! Look at what they have done with their money and manipulation of an entire 50% of voting State. Without their ads and lies, emanating from a group of zealots whose hate belie their purported religious attributes and barely visible in California, none of this would … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Prop 8: An Entire Minority is on Trial – and as we fight for our legal existence we cannot watch?
Melanie Nathan Posts, REBLOG from Lezgetreal http://lezgetreal.com/?p=24878 To counter the claims of pro- Prop 8 argument,Harvard historyprofessor, Nancy Cott, Plaintiff witness, renowned for her book on the History of Marriage in the US, is testifying. She makes the point that US government has a history of restricting marriage on racial grounds. Further the rights of … More Prop 8 _ Harvard Professor, Nancy Cott Testifies
Melanie Nathan Reports for Lezgetreal: Rick Jacobs Courage Campaign Reporting from the Court: “They are now playing a Prop. 8 ad. It’s the one about the little girl being allowed to marry a princess. “It’s already happened.” How does that line, “Protect our Children. Restore Marriage,” make you feel? What are you protecting them from? … More Prop 8 Plaintiff Testimony – How Prop 8 Hurts Children? – A real Life example
Help Find Isabella: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2010/01/02/snow.lesbian.custody.battle.cnn.htmlMelanie Nathan, Lesbian Mom Janet Jenkins Asks Public For Help To Find Her Daughter, Dec 2009 You should read the whole article.
http://lezgetreal.com/?p=23428 See Article re Birther Protests
I wrote this article forlezgetreal take a peek its a jaw breaker…. lezgetreal.com, Are Christian Anti-Gay Group/s Aiding & Abetting Lisa Miller’s Defiance of Court Order?, Dec 2009 ” Surely there are similar precedents to draw upon involving hetro couples. Namely, situations where the mother’s male partner/husband is not the biological father, and has not … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Are Christian Anti-Gay Group/s Aiding & Abetting Lisa Miller’s Defiance of Court Order?
HEROES AND ZEROS Best in Congress, Rep. Jerold Nadler, , New York, – for re-introducing Uniting American Families Act ( UAFA )H.R. 1024, S. 424) a U.S. bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful … More reBlog from LEZGETREAL: 2009 – Heroes and Zeros!
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Two men were the first same-sex couple to marry in Latin America, although they had to find a location that would be open to a such a marriage. The ceremony took place South of Buenos Aires, in Ushuaia, a remote seaside fishing village that is closer to Antarctica than Buenos Aires during … More First same-sex couple to Marry in Latin America
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by me on LGR please read the whole thing Mr. President, with great respect, I am mentioning this during the holiday season because this time for many is fraught with sadness, fear and pain. Exiled Americans, who are with their spouses, cannot come home to spend Xmas with extended families and if they do, they have … More A Binational Xmas Wish in A letter to President Obama
This week a Plane is leaving for Taiwan and one more American is forced to leave the Country he loves so dearly, simply because the love of his life is ………. … More ANOTHER American Exiled! – UAFA Now or 1,666 years of Stories-
“Nice People The Jones’” …………………. if you get my drift…. Three churches in Kalamazoo, MI have chosen to leave Martha’s Table, a charity which provides services and meals for those in need. The reason why they are leaving is simple- the church, First Congregational, that houses the charity is inclusive of the LGBT Community, and … More reBlog Lezgetreal : Kalamazoo Churches Pull Out Of Charity Over One Church’s Support For LGBT Rights
I found this fascinating quote today: 12/18/09-by Paula Brooks On Tuesday, after months of rancor and threats from The Archdiocese of DC and other District religious leaders, the District of Columbia Council passed a measure that will permit same-sex marriage in our Nations Capitol.lezgetreal.com, Fenty To Sign DC Marriage Equality Bill Today – Chaffetz Vows … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Fenty To Sign DC Marriage Equality Bill Today – Chaffetz Vows Fight
Dear Friends, Since June of this year I have been critical about Immigration Equality’s strategy – in promoting our UAFA through inclusion in Comprehensive Immigration reform (CIR) as a priority strategy. My sense of logic told me that by doing so they would be ‘shooting us in the foot’- as they would in effect limit … More Bi-nationals – Take Back your Right to your FIGHT
This statement fails to recognize the complications in this strategy. One only needs to look at Health Care Reformto see all the unpredictable dealings. It is still my belief that even if we were included, we will be the sacrificial lamb. It is time to change your modus operandi and this is my call … More reBlog from Melanie Nathan: The Gutierrez Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill -FAILS to include LGBT Families and ignores UAFA
today: Ralls told DC Agenda – “If the Conference of Catholic Bishops decides that they’re willing to throw the immigrant community under the bus because of the inclusion of LGBT couples, I think that would be a shame because, at the end of the day, immigration reform can help millions of families — both gay … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Jerold Nadler Speaks out about LGBT Legislation Complications
reBlog from lezgetreal.com – I wrote this and ask you to pass it on – we must display -now or never Anger aside, what is truly most hurtful to me is my own ebbing trust; a tide that is pulling me farther and farther out to sea and with every “NO you cannot,” my wedding … More The Good, the Bad, and the Gutless …..
back to the future Are we still waiting for Barney Frank to have his day with DADT before pushing for the very legislation that serves as the essence of who we are ? The critical repeal of Defense of Marriage Act? (DOMA;) the legislation that denies our relationships, with the one that calls for its … More reBlog from Liberty: Senator Gillibrand’s alert – PASSING Immigration Reform.. Poltical Hot Potato
The city of San Francisco has its work cut out for it when it comes to Immigration reform, and it must stand up for all its residents; while certain religious communities strongly support immigration reform, it is apparent they will oppose the inclusion of UAFA and may well shoot themselves in the toe rather than support fully inclusive reform that excludes no one. … More Comprehensive Immigration Reform Symposium: – Keeping our eye on Equality
initial Blog, I had heard Pat’s call to Ed Schultz on his radio show and was touched by her fierce commitment to defend our President. A few e-mails ensued between us, including the fact that she was touched by Lez Get Real’s support of her protest. She agreed to report the protest day directly to me as well as to photograph the event for our site. … More Police Fail Progressive Protesters when Harrased by Birthers
I wrote for lGR and here it is Challenging Catholic Church Writer who tries to furtively forge a secular argument vs. gay marriage Yeah – at last We are in agreement marriage – Civilization – Give everyone the right to marriage one person of their choice regardless of sexual identity. This secular argument, albeit furtive, … More reBlog from FlexSF: Catholic Article Provides Secular Argument for Gay Equality
I found this on LGR today: New Jersey’s Catholic bishops are instructing priests to read or distribute a letter this weekend asking Catholics to pray that lawmakers in New Jersey not allow same-sex marriage in that state.Jessica Sideways, New Jersey Bishops Distribute Letter Opposing Same-Sex Marriage, Nov 2009 You should read the whole article.
Muslim turban and reads “PRESIDENT or JIHAD?” It also says “BIRTH CERTIFICATE – PROVE IT!” alluding to the conspiracy theory which claims Barack Obama digust as subversive Americans fail to hide hate … More Progressive Women Protest Billboard for 7th Day Regardless of Male Bullies
In the fight for immigration equality, grassroots group OUT4IMMIGRATION, needs your urgent help. They are asking for you to please sign a Petition which can be found via their website or at http://www.change.org All we want is a ”Point-and-click” a letter off to Senator Schumer and Congresswoman Lofgren, reminding them that comprehensive immigration reform will only occur if ALL … More reBlog from lezgetreal.com: Immigration Reform Must Include LGBT Couples
I wrote this Article for Lez Get Real and have received many anti-gay comments.:Feel free to go to LGR site and comment – thanks for your support UPDATED: By now we have all heard about the Manhattan Declaration put out by various religious right figures and groups urging, among other things, non-cooperation with laws that … More CRUSADES vs. GAYS – The Manhattan Declaration- where does it lead? Church’s Hate Gay Agenda
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