Tag: New York

Albany N.Y. teacher assignment asked students to argue that Jews are evil

April 12, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, April 13, 1013. Haaretz is reporting that a high school English teacher could face disciplinary action for giving a writing assignment that asked students to make a persuasive argument blaming Jews for the problems of Nazi Germany, as noted by Albany school district officials on Friday. School district spokesman Ron Leskosaid administrators … More Albany N.Y. teacher assignment asked students to argue that Jews are evil

Calling South African President Zuma in New York to Speak to AU for LGBT Human Rights

January 10, 2012

Melanie Nathan, January 10, 2012 President Jacob Zuma arrived in New York on Tuesday ahead of South Africa’s officially assuming the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for January. “SA will utilize its presidency to continue exploring concrete measures for strengthening the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African … More Calling South African President Zuma in New York to Speak to AU for LGBT Human Rights

New York 92 year Old Mom to witness First NY Lesbian Couple to Marry

July 18, 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011, The mother of the bride is 92 – and proud. “I am so happy,” said Mary Brown, who is thrilled she’ll finally get to watch her daughter Mimi Brown marry longtime love Carol Anastasio. “It’s so unexpected.” Brown, 57, and Anastasio, 49, were the first gay couple to show up … More New York 92 year Old Mom to witness First NY Lesbian Couple to Marry

NOM Rally for Hate in New York against Same-Sex Marriage

July 9, 2011

Whining about “lost” rights – the anti-gay group NOM simply cannot stand that Equality is an American value! So they have decided to protest  same-sex marriages  which will start in New York  State on July 24th. Imagine the thinking my equality is Maggie Gallaghers’s lost right! Via Joe My God: “NOM has announced that it … More NOM Rally for Hate in New York against Same-Sex Marriage

Gillard Government blocks Marriages of Gay Australians in New York.

July 9, 2011

July 09, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, When New York state’s new equal marriage law takes effect on July 27th same-sex couples from other countries will be able to marry there if they provide a Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to show they are not already married in their home country. But the Australian Government refuses … More Gillard Government blocks Marriages of Gay Australians in New York.

Same-Sex Marriage License Applications Available for NYC Couples

July 5, 2011

07/05/20011, by Melanie Nathan As of today the New York Times reports that the marriage license application form, in the City of New York,  still asks for the “groom info” and “bride info.”  However that is not likely to stop a whopping $140 million dollar surge (estimated) for the City as it braces for the … More Same-Sex Marriage License Applications Available for NYC Couples

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Marriage Equality Act into Law – Asking Obama to go Cuomo on DOMA!

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011, by Melanie Nathan In thirty days same-sex couples will be able to marry in New York State.  The  Marriage equality Bill was signed into law today mere hours after it was passed by the New York State Senate, in a 33 to 29 vote, exceeding the swing by more than the expected … More New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Marriage Equality Act into Law – Asking Obama to go Cuomo on DOMA!

Reactions to Passage of Marriage Equality Act in New York

June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011, Melanie Nathan  Today, the color changed on the Empire State Building – it became a rainbow! The New York State Senate passed the Marriage Equality Act, a bill that extends the right to marry to same-sex couples, in 33-29 vote.  The bill was previously approved by the New York State Assembly and … More Reactions to Passage of Marriage Equality Act in New York

Calling on President Obama to Stand up for Full Marriage Equality Now

June 23, 2011

June 24, 2011, Melanie Nathan, The venue and current battle ground for marriage equality is New York State and as it happens, President Barack Obama is in New York  fundraising for the Democratic National Committee (DNC).  The Mammoth in the room is marriage equality, in New York, specifically, because the President is present and has … More Calling on President Obama to Stand up for Full Marriage Equality Now

Reblog from Me at LGR BREAKING: SHOCKING REALITY- Senator Chuck Schumer Is Planning To Exclude Gay And Lesbians From Immigration Reform Bill.

February 3, 2010

SHOCKING REALITY  –  Schumer – NO UAFA in CIR… Current law precludes LGBT couples from sponsoring spouses for immigration.  Many tens of thousands of LGBT families are caught in the quagmire of an anomaly created by the unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act, which pits State law against the Federal law, giving couples the right to … More Reblog from Me at LGR BREAKING: SHOCKING REALITY- Senator Chuck Schumer Is Planning To Exclude Gay And Lesbians From Immigration Reform Bill.

reBlog from LEZGETREAL: 2009 – Heroes and Zeros!

December 31, 2009

 HEROES AND ZEROS      Best in Congress, Rep. Jerold Nadler, , New York, – for re-introducing Uniting American Families Act ( UAFA )H.R. 1024, S. 424) a U.S. 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 permanent residents to obtain lawful … More reBlog from LEZGETREAL: 2009 – Heroes and Zeros!

Gillibrand tweets… she is meeting with DoD officials today to discuss DADT

October 20, 2009

Gillibrand tweets… she is meeting with DoD officials today to discuss DADT Tagged with: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell    Kirsten Gillibrand    New York    Twitter    United States Senate Committee on Armed Services Gillibrand tweets… she is meeting with DoD officials today to discuss DADT, Oct 2009 You should read the whole article.