Tag: Nancy Pelosi

Speaker Pelosi Says “We Will Make America Fair by Passing the EQUALITY ACT for LGBT Americans”

January 3, 2019

Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says “We Will Make America Fair by Passing the EQUALITY ACT for LGBT Americans.   Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the San Francisco Representative, has been elected today as speaker of the House of Representatives for the second time, cementing her legacy as one of the most effective female legislators in American history. Democrats … More Speaker Pelosi Says “We Will Make America Fair by Passing the EQUALITY ACT for LGBT Americans”

Weighing in on San Francisco Patriot Prayer Rally at Crissy Field

August 18, 2017

“When asked if that approach was simply bringing more attention to the other side, Nathan replied, America has never confronted bigotry the way we need to. If it takes bringing attention to them, then let that be.” Article reblogged from CBS Channel 5 News: SEE TV Broadcast here. SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — Fear of … More Weighing in on San Francisco Patriot Prayer Rally at Crissy Field

Pelosi Statement on New Legislation to Ban So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’

May 19, 2015

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement today on the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, the first federal legislation proposed to ban the harmful, for-profit psychiatric therapies aimed at “converting” LGBT people, of which she is an original co-sponsor: … More Pelosi Statement on New Legislation to Ban So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’

Vigil for LGBT Russia Greets San Francisco Opera Opening

September 7, 2013

See Video Below | Highlights from San Francisco Opera’s production of Mephistopheles By Melanie Nathan, September 07, 2013. San Francisco Opera’s 91st season opened last night, with a performance of Arrigo Boito’s Mephistopheles, described as “one of the most impressive productions ever seen at the War Memorial Opera House”. And what made it more impressive … More Vigil for LGBT Russia Greets San Francisco Opera Opening

Watch President Bill Clinton’s Speech at AIDS 2012

July 28, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, July 28, 2012 Thousands of delegates signed the Washington, D.C. Declaration, the official declaration of the XIX International AIDS Conference. The declaration states that we must strive for multi-disciplinary approaches that respect and uphold the human rights and dignity of all people affected by the epidemic and calls for nine concrete actions. … More Watch President Bill Clinton’s Speech at AIDS 2012

My Queer* Answer to Michael Savage’s Bribe to Gingrich

December 12, 2011

by Melanie Nathan, a Lesbian liberal Democrat… Dec 12, 2011 I remember once turning my radio dial and hearing the nuttiest commentary ever. It was a man called Michael Savage. He was ranting like a crazy person saying stuff I would not repeat in my deaf dog’s ear.  I turned the dial again and he … More My Queer* Answer to Michael Savage’s Bribe to Gingrich

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……..