Tag: melanie Nathan

Comments about UAFA- do not be put off – be motivated

July 17, 2009

Congress can and will have a new attitude toward UAFA – but it is not going to happen until we empower our community to make appointments with their representatives in every district, to show up with their own stories asking for help and if they do not need help, then to show up with the stories of other constituents. Congress will buzz if the dialogue between Rep and Constituent is prevalent and persistent. Until this constituent push happens the D.C. insider intelligence is meaningless. If congress has not taken the issue on after we do this, then I will succumb to the current D.C. Intelligence. … More Comments about UAFA- do not be put off – be motivated

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?

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”

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

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?

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

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!

Shirley Tan, Melanie Nathan, Jay Mercado leaving the PLaza D.C. For the hearing.

June 5, 2009

   Before we headed out to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The Tan Mercado family was all spruced up and ready to testify. They were not nervous, just willing to take care of business. Shirley testified with a bravery rarely seen. I met Shirley when she had mere weeks to her deportation and the moment … More Shirley Tan, Melanie Nathan, Jay Mercado leaving the PLaza D.C. For the hearing.

Senator Jeff Sessions – it is more than words – UAFA reporting from D.C. Shirley Tan et al,

June 4, 2009

QUOTE: ANDREW SULLIVAN -“The premise of the marriage waiver – and of all immigration law in the US – is that tearing families or married couples apart should be avoided at all costs. But bi-national gay married couples now have to face exactly that choice between spouse and country that the US has always avoided. … More Senator Jeff Sessions – it is more than words – UAFA reporting from D.C. Shirley Tan et al,

Senator Sessions, UAFA – a man about hate…..

June 3, 2009

Julian Bond of NAACP testifies with Shirley Tan, Chris Nugent, Gordon Stewart at the behest of Senator Patrick Leahy -Melanie Nathan reports from UAFA hearing in D.C. Senatoir Jeff Sessions is a racist, a woman hater and now he is the ranking GOP member on the Senate Judiciary Committee…see Videos Of Tan hearing and Rachel MAddow … More Senator Sessions, UAFA – a man about hate…..

Become a fan on facebook – Send President Obama a FLIP FLOP postcard

May 28, 2009

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

Breaking Shirley Tan Invited to UAFA Hearing

May 27, 2009

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

May 26, 2009

 California Supreme Court ruling on Proposition 8 Statement from California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton : “Today’s decision, while heartbreaking, doesn’t end the historic struggle for marriage equality. It renews our dedication to making sure all California families can again enjoy the dignity, commitment and responsibility of marriage. I commend the California Supreme Court for … More

Nominated for a whole week by Lezgetreal.com

May 19, 2009

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

From One Mother to Another – Thank you Shanna Moakley….

May 13, 2009

“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….

As we speak…our brothers and sister are being detained, in this the “Land of the Free”

May 13, 2009

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”