Gay Marriage in Iowa. The tought that only liberal Judges make correct constitutional endorsements of Gay Rights is over. This sweeping ruling proves its constitutionally an abomination to deny gay partners their right to marry. Time for Federal rights too – pending marriage rights in all US States, COngress muct pass the Unificaton of American Families … More IOWA YOU ROCK! Gay Marriage in Heartland.
San Francisco, California “This is a good day for this family, but their fight is not over,” said Chris Waddling, Binational Couples Outreach Director for Marriage Equality USA. Shirley Tan, the California mother of two who was to be deported April 3rd has been given a stay of deportation until April 22nd pending the possibility of further action. Thanks to the heroic efforts of her counsel, Melanie Nathan, lawyer Phyllis Beech, Rep. Jackie Speier [CA-12], Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Immigration Equality’s Julie Kruse, Ms Tan, her wife of 23 years, U.S. citizen Jay Mercado, and their two sons will not be saying goodbye to one another just yet. … More Lesbian Moms struggle to keep family unified in USA
San Francisco, California “This is a good day for this family, but their fight is not over,” said Chris Waddling, Binational Couples Outreach Director for Marriage Equality USA. Shirley Tan, the California mother of two who was to be deported April 3rd has been given a stay of deportation until April 22nd pending the possibility of further action. Thanks to the heroic efforts of her counsel, Melanie Nathan, lawyer Phyllis Beech, Rep. Jackie Speier [CA-12], Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Immigration Equality’s Julie Kruse, Ms Tan, her wife of 23 years, U.S. citizen Jay Mercado, and their two sons will not be saying goodbye to one another just yet. … More Press Release Shirley Tan
I was informed by Rep. Speier’s office that there is a temporary stay of deportation pending further work that is being done in the case. The stay has been extended tto April 22, 2009. we await this in writing to be sure. Although the family is not out of the woods, so to speak, this news is gratifying, said … More Breaking News Shirley Tan deportation Case
Please help the TAN family by supporting the passage of a private bill. Contact Melanie Nathan of private Courts, at the address provided. … More Save Shirley Tan Urgent – deportation set for 4/3/09
S . 424 At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of S . 424 , a 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 … More S.424 Oregon’s Merkeley added as co-sponsor of UAFA
LGBT Families torn about by lack of equal protection under Federal law.
Special Thanks to:
Martha and Lin McDewitt-Pugh – Love in Exile (http://www.loveexiles.org/)
Julie Kruse and Victoria Neilson Immigration Equality, (www.immigrationequality.org)
Melanie Nathan, CEO Private Courts, Inc. (www.privatecourts.com)
GLAAD for media support and training Cindi Creaver (www.glaad.org/
Offices of Senator Boxer and Senator Feinstein … More Help us Please – twin boys beg for Mother’s rights
STATEMENT FROM WITS UNIVERSITY PERTAINING TO THE GOVERNMENT’S REJECTION OF A VISIT BY HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA TO SOUTH AFRICA … More Glad to see my University taking a Stand- letter to Alumni re Dalai lama
WENESDAY’S SHOW-tomorrow Women Leaving Men for Other Women They had husbands, boyfriends?then, they fell in love with women. Plus, why women are falling hard for Work Out’s Jackie Warner.
Story Highlights Spokesman: “Not in South Africa’s interest for him (Dalai Lama) to attend” South Africa says it is worried focus will switch away from 2010 World Cup It added South Africa has gained much from its trading relationship with China Fellow laureate Desmond Tutu said he would boycott the conference … More Dalai Lama vs. World Cup 2010
See this blog; http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/traps/2009/03/10/cosatu%e2%80%99s-hate-speech-constitution/#comment-74068 I have to disagree on one point – Anti zionists are more often than not anti-semites; and that said the line is so fine that for the percentage that purport to not be anti semitic – well just take a hard look at who they are and what they do. Jews … More Anti Semitism in South Africa
The Court has taken the matter as submitted. Prop 8 is on the decision block. It seemed to me by listening to the questions of the esteemed Justices that proposition 8 may go through as valid. I feel despondent. Although I thought Ms. Stewart’s argument was articulate and clear and its jurisprudential profundity seemed to outweigh that of the opponent. … More Feels like my entire life depends on 4 hours of alienable argument
In 1790 George Washington declared, “As mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.”
The truth about Marin – faces of discrimination – a new series – PART ONE
MARIN COUNTY …………………………… … More Marin Court and Jury Pick acccccccChoooo – excuse me!
I like the new format, especially the intimacy of the supporting actress presentation. here is the new statue….. and now as I watch maybe suporting actor will enjoy the same format- winner is
AND THE WINNER IS HEATH LEDGER … More osCAr nEWLY Defined
Art Galleries check back regulalry for me. Graphics available in limited editions – skins for electronics, purse and belt designs etc. email. custody2008@gmail.com … More Gallery 1
Thanksgiving this year was special. We went down to LA and stayed with cousins Jenine and her husband Greg. … More Hilton Hotels executive Gregory Dillon dies at 86
Dick Cheney? are you going to keep your mouth shut on this one? … More Dubai Disappoints
My digital clock reflects its bloody blinking at 9:11 I am affixed as the minute is longer than any other and reminded of this catastrophic day by the time constraints of every day when my digital clock calls for my gaze at 9:11 am each and every day ©Melanie Nathan 2009 “One of the victims … More Tribute to the 9/11 widow on flight 3407…
Lest we forget this day, rich men pounded by Congress… Notice no female CEO’s / bank executives….mmmmmmmm never thought of that before. Job reservation to boot… … More Lest we forget…… Bankers, Bailouts and Congress
As my spouse asks, “What are you getting me for Valentine’s day?” I wonder how this started; not only the holiday (uh holiday?) but also the entitlement, conferred upon the self-proclaimed beneficiaries of this day. Does it matter though if we can simply make it up as we go along? Just shop Americas that is all i want to Say but read on for fun anyway… … More valentine time
Crime in South Africa; violence against lesbian -stats- murders in South Africa – refer to tha article referenced…. credit to blogger Brielle. … More ATTENTION, I said “A.tT.e-N?T/ioN?”
PAS – Canadian Judge calls treatment quakery …. Parental alienation syndrome.. … More PAS Parental Alienation Syndrome
Go President Obama go- stimulus – its time- what Kerry had to say … More OKAY SO I SUCCUMB
Good news. California Supreme Court to hear oral argument on the challenge to Prop 8. … More CALIFORNIA PROP 8 Supreme Court will hear oral argument on 3/5
The long term impact of divorce on a family, especially children, has much to do with the level of cooperation between the X-2-B’s. … More Pre-divorce mediation
Proposition 8 and the mormon church … More Proposition 8 California
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