Dear President Obama,
Thank you for standing up to your campaign promise. Your proclamation today was a gratifying first step. See PDF-
have a client who recently committed suicide while his “husband” was in ICE detention. He was an MD, it was such a waste but he could not stand the pain.
Thank you for your compassionate consideration.
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UAFA witness list announced … More BREAKING NEWS UAFA- Senate Judiciary committee releases hearing Witness list
“UAFA Hearings, June 3 – More Details WEBCAST http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearings/hearing.cfm?id=3876 by Kathy Drasky Published May 27, 2009 @ 08:42AM PT Immigration Equality has made available the following information if you are planning to attend the Senate hearings next week in Washington, DC. We’ll continue to post more info as we receive it. We also understand that … More Tune in….
About being in Reston, VA, so close to the HILL… Capitol Hill, D.C. It is as if I feel the political energy, almost like a different air to breathe, one that requires aclimation- that said, I want to thank everyone who sent me emails and the Tan Mercado family cards, notes, emails of encouragement and … More n Virginia, The Air is different and the weather is hopeful for UAFA-Uniting American Families Act
I am leaving tomorrow for D.C. to attend the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing convened by Senator Leahy. I will be blogging on a daily basis, albeit cryptic (perhaps.) I believe and of course stand to be corrected that the Republican members of the committee are only obligated to be present for 15 minutes. I don’t … More I’m on my way to UAFA
Asking our PREZ not to flip flop on his promise to eradicate DOMA. Defense of Marriage Act – TIme up for second class citizen sour tatus – the unconscienable and excruciating changes to constitutions the theft of our inherent rights; the money that funds confusion engendered by dishonest advertisements, of the self proclaimed religious, the claimed ownership of … More Become a fan on facebook – Send President Obama a FLIP FLOP postcard
By Melanie Nathan – Breaking – Today, 1.30 PM. Senator Leahy , (D-VT) extended an invitation to Shirley Tan to testify at the UAFA hearing on June 3rd before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Shirley Tan, her wife Jay and their twelve year old twinsons, together with ‘yours truly’ will be traveling next week to DC for the hearings … More Breaking Shirley Tan Invited to UAFA Hearing
10.50 am I am gratified my marriage is considered valid, but I am heartbroken by the ruling and how it impacts our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters, and of course their families. I can only say to those families that still want to marry, you have the committment of the 18,000 to continue the … More Decision Day Prop 8 Breaking News Marriage Ban is upheld
JULY 27, 2008 – May, 26, 2009 WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE – ? “R.I.P MARRIAGE” – THE DEATH OF MY MARRIAGE BY THE VOICE OF CALIFORNIA, ENDORSED BY THE BENCH? OR “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HONEY” – MARRIED TEN MONTHS” – BY ORDER OF COURT! Marriage Equality Join us on the Steps of the Court 400 McAllister, … More Tonight the fate of our marriage, albeit decided, hangs in my psychological balance….
On this day we remember our LGBT brothers and sister who were brave enough to serve in the Military, Navy, Army with the added burden of “dont ask, dont tell.” Your selfless willingness to die for a Country that has failed you on the very principal for which you fought. You are all true American … More On this memorial day we remember our fallen Lesbian and Gay
Through enormouse demand I have dedicated a page to the process and procedures involved in these Hearings. Please feel free to comment on your ideas and what you plan on doing. https://oblogdeeoblogda.wordpress.com/uafa-hearings On June 03, 2009, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) and for the first time … More PLEASE VISIT PAGE on UAFA HEARINGS
10. 41 AM PDT ; Senator Leahy’s office announced today that there will be a hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Uniting American Families Act (UAFA). Please stay tuned. Scheduled for June 03, 2009 in D.C. I will be travelling to DC to attend. NOTICE OF COMMITTEE HEARING The Senate Committee on the Judiciary … More Another Breaking News…. UAFA – Senator Leahy
“Decision Day” is on Tuesday! The California Supreme Court just announced that it will release its decision on the fate of Proposition 8 on Tuesday, May 26. The court will either uphold the Constitution, recognizing equal protection under the law, or uphold discrimination, taking away fundamental civil rights from a minority. DECISION DAY – Tuesday … More Decision Day Proposition 8
I am not sure if this applies to all of you out there or not; I have seen Dick Cheney on TV in the last month more than I did in an entire 8 year period. No kidding – for 8 years, doing his bidding, like a dirty old man under guise of a trench coat, … More Cheney? Dick? Is that you..?
Thanks for the honor! Featured Lesbian of The Week: Melanie Nathan Tagged with: advocates of justice lesbian activists lesbian owned LGBT immigration LGBT Legal real lesbians Shirley Tan Melanie Nathan, B.A. LL.B, practiced law in South Africa until immigrating to the US in 1985. She is the founding CEO of PRIVATE COURTS a consulting firm specializing in conflict resolution, mediation for family … More Nominated for a whole week by Lezgetreal.com
Waiting for California proposition 8 Judicial decision I reflect on the harm to my children … More What next ? … as we continue to protect our kids..we wait for the news …PROP 8 …
Melanie Nathan, opining: President Barack Obama, today delivered a brilliant speech to the 2009 graduating class at Notre Dame. He is an consumate strategist; he used the conflict surrounding his presence as an opportunity to explain the importance of opening the door to fair mindedness, and the need for open hearts and minds to effectuuate dialogue. His ‘tackle-it-head-on” … More President Obama Tackles Notre Dame
C’mon. Maybe someone other than a guessing, estimating, knit-picking, ego-talking pundit, please explain why the focus has shifted from the unconscienable torture itself and the clear architects thereof. New Gingrish thinks its a big deal – that Nancy supposed lied to the country on a securoty issue… What about the Bush and Cheney lies? Are we … More Nancy Pelosi is not the problem
Who will Jacob Zuma make South Africa’s first lady? The ANC leader launched legal action last year after a Zapiro piece depicted him about to rape the female figure of Justice, while his political allies looked on. Burma’s Suu Kyi ‘to face trial’ Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to be charged … More Just a reminder that there is more to this world than mere America
Kathleen Sullivan and Pamela Karlan. One thing I have learned in all my time as an out lesbian and that has been quite a while, is that sexuality knows no boundaries when it comes to profession or expertise; rather the boundaries know sexuality and therein lies the shame. The reason for this is that one’s … More What a Lesbian judicial appointee represents for us all….
“I cannot with a clear conscious move forward supporting and promoting the Miss Universe Organization when I no longer believe in it, or the contracts I signed committing myself as a youth,” she continues. “I want to be a role model for young woman with high hopes of pageantry, but now feel it more important … More From One Mother to Another – Thank you Shanna Moakley….
I personally can name two binational partners/spouses who are being held in ICE detention. If they were legally able to marry their same-sex permanent partner or if their marriages recognized, by Federal Law, (i.e. no Defense of Marriage Act) their same-sex spouse would have the right to petition for them to stay in the USA. … More As we speak…our brothers and sister are being detained, in this the “Land of the Free”
“Marriage is an institution designed to protect children,” said a Lou Dobb guest, David Blackenhorn. “Marriage is pro child. Therefore we need to should save the INSTITUTION of marriage.” Yet Mr. Blackenhorn argued himself into a very tight corner, when he said children should have both a mother and a father and in the next breathe referred … More Lou Dobbs – well done anyway…
Donald Trump, Carrie Prejean, the Miss USA Pageant conducted a press conference today, to clear Ms. California and smear equality for America’s lesbian and gay community. Trump and Perjean purported to align to President Obama’s position and statement on gay marriage. The conference was used as a platform (mmm maybe he was thinking Rosie – vendetta-in his overt endorsement … More Miss California and Donald Trump use President Obama as a shield for their bigotry and to clear and smear…
Backlash, shmacklash… frontlash…who cares? Elizabeth Edwards does not owe anyone an explanation. There need not be a why and nor an answer. She wrote a book, yes a book about her life – freedom of____? (Yes, that is correct) ………..SPEECH! Then like every celebrity author she is on a book tour. When a famous personality suddenly … More Leave Elizabeth Edwards alone
Visual CV is a great resource and also a networking tool, if you use it wisely. while you may think it is only of value to job seekers and recruiters, I beg to differ. It can be used as a tool to add off-site data to your LinkedIn page; and the big great news is … More Have you heard of Visual CV?
What makes me mad Have you ever heard of an editor closing the comments down on a Blogger’s post? Serena Editor of QueerCents did just that, and I quote: “Serena Says: May 7th, 2009 at 12:47 pm Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of many of the comments on this thread, comments have been … More Queercents shuts down new blogger’s first blog to comments….
Help this family by being aware and support their struggle…. comments of support welcomed … More To our Senators who can make a difference – can you look at this American child and say no?
Commens made about Shirley Tan – some are heartless and cruel. … More An American Family Value – Family Values what are they?
Update Shirley Tan -binational lesbian couples; Opinion from Yours Truly….Please keep this story alive. The Mercado Tan family is still on the chopping block until 4/22/09 – hopefully Sen. Feinstein will introduce a Private Bill in time. Pleas also note that each case is unique unto itself. Private Bills are not two- a- penny and … More A Bill in Time Saves 9!
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