Are you a Maverick?

July 10, 2009

  ARE YOU A MAVERICK Take the test   …. I heard Presidential hopeful, John McClain calling himself a maverick I developed a rotten feeling about continuing to apply that word to my self- characterization.  Enter Sarah Palin and the word turned putrid.   Now that both are out of any effective picture  I decided that I … More Are you a Maverick?

AP – PRESS – Attorney General Martha Coakley, MAssachusettes sues Federal Government

July 8, 2009

 Question: of course its me, mel – Because of prop 8 is California able to sue as well?  Is so why dont we? Answers welcome………   QUOTE ARTICLE- See DENISE LAVOIE  Article at “Mass. is 1st state to sue feds over marriage law Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S. government Wednesday … More AP – PRESS – Attorney General Martha Coakley, MAssachusettes sues Federal Government

Dan Choi, outcome of come-out hearing……..

July 1, 2009

 Thanks to all my friends who responded to this request….. it was an astounding response. Well done…. will keep you posted. MEL         re DADT  Dan Choi, a native of California and an Army Lieutenant, asked us to share the news of the verdict from his military trial with the Courage Campaign community. Your overwhelming response … More Dan Choi, outcome of come-out hearing……..

The Devil suggests: “Binationals you may get screwed”

June 29, 2009

MY DEVIL IS ADVOCATING ………   IMMIGRATION EQUALITY (.org) is calling for support of RFA Reuniting Families Act)  The Reuniting Families Act (H.R. 2709)  because it includes Lesbian and Gays.  In this article when I refer to CIR  I include RFA http://hosted.vresp.com/404947/1f3d6f0ec5/135453617/57f5af7acc/   If the devil did not advocate, success would go unappreciated.  My hope is for the … More The Devil suggests: “Binationals you may get screwed”

UR-GENT Lt. Dan Choi Hearing in a matter of hours

June 29, 2009

Yesterday I met Lt. Dan Choi as the photos on my home page (scroll down) indicate.  He has the heart of a soldier and now an activist.  When speaking to him he exuded passon  for the army and our Country and wants to serve; he suggests the very idea of booting gays from the army is detrimental to the … More UR-GENT Lt. Dan Choi Hearing in a matter of hours

Kathy Drasky and the volunteers for Out4Immigration

June 28, 2009

Did an amazing job of organizing  the OUT4I contingent in the Parade. The turn out was amazing and the march a great success.  Kathy yelled through her megaphone non stop for the entire slow march down all of Market Street, educating the public as we went by.  Shirley and Jay Tan Mercado, the twins and … More Kathy Drasky and the volunteers for Out4Immigration

San Francisco Pride 2000- Lt. Dan Choi;

June 28, 2009

Today Shirley, Jay, Jorriene, Jashley and I rode in a convertible black Rolls (1962), followe by the banner OUT4IMMIGRATION. It was great visibility to the issue of the U.S. binational plight;  ever amazing in the grass root coordination, OUT4I volunteers turned out in enthusiastic full force.  I will Blog and post over the next few days. … More San Francisco Pride 2000- Lt. Dan Choi;

Human Rights Campaign Dinner 25th July 2009 San Francisco

June 27, 2009

 Quote: Human Rights Campaign, San Francisco Steering Committee:-  “As we know from this past year’s roller coaster fight over marriage rights, our community needs a powerful voice and leaders who can harness the momentum that is building so that we can all share in the progress that we have long waited for. Listen to members of … More Human Rights Campaign Dinner 25th July 2009 San Francisco

DOMA – Sec 3-an LGBT win- one mere section down- many to go- OBAMA DON’T REST UNTIL DOMA IS DONE?

June 27, 2009

President Obama – a stroke of a Pen! Defend this most agregious civil abomination called DOMA (Declare Obama Missing in Action!) Another article in this ongoing and random se see storiesries by Melanie Nathan- Change to sec 3 DOMA case won by GLAD plaintiffs/ … More DOMA – Sec 3-an LGBT win- one mere section down- many to go- OBAMA DON’T REST UNTIL DOMA IS DONE?

Michael Jackson

June 25, 2009

Ben, the two of us need look no more We both found what we were looking for With a friend to call my own I’ll never be alone And you, my friend, will see You’ve got a friend in me (you’ve got a friend in me) Ben, you’re always running here and there You feel … More Michael Jackson

This is why we must focus on UAFA – not sure theat CIR will make it…

June 23, 2009

Somehow I think (opinion only) that UAFA stands more chance than CIR.  I have many reasons for thinking this.  I will gather my thoughts and keep reporting back, Melanie Nathan June 22, 2009 Daniela Securanza reports  at http://whitehouse.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/06/22/immigration-back-on-the-burner-on-thursday-at-least/ Immigration back on the burner on Thursday, at least (Washington) The White House conceded Monday that getting comprehensive … More This is why we must focus on UAFA – not sure theat CIR will make it…

Shirley Tan and Family to March with Out4Immigration at San Francisco Pride 2009

June 23, 2009

Press release:- Shirley Tan and Family to March with Out4Immigration at San Francisco Pride 2009 Pacifica family and Out4Immigration seek equal immigration rights for LGBT families and passage of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) By Marina DiCerbo Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Photo taken by  Melanie Nathan. San Francisco, CA—June 23, 2009—Shirley Tan, her partner … More Shirley Tan and Family to March with Out4Immigration at San Francisco Pride 2009

IRAN

June 16, 2009

My dear Iranian friend  whose name I must withhold went to vote in California at the designated poll. The many Iranians voting felt that the day presented an opportunity for positive change in Iran. The excitement was evident. When my friend arrived he stood  awhile waiting to cast his vote and then to his dismay found out that there were … More IRAN

No thanks needed …the work goes on and our community thanks is our community’s help- Call your reps in support of Immigration Reform and UAFA!

June 8, 2009

Shirley, Jay & Melanie,  I wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you, so much, for joining us in Washington last week and for all of your amazing efforts on behalf of Immigration Equality.  The past week was the most momentous in our country’s history for binational couples, and you were all an … More No thanks needed …the work goes on and our community thanks is our community’s help- Call your reps in support of Immigration Reform and UAFA!