Tag: United States

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill | Interview Setting the Record Straight on Straight Talk

December 25, 2012

Posted December 25, 2012. Melanie Nathan’s interview on GSH Radio’s Straight Talk December 19th: “Update on Uganda “Kill the Gays Bill” with Melanie Nathan, Attorney, Activist and Humanitarian..” LISTEN TO PODCAST Related articles Melanie Nathan’s Annual Do Donate and Do Not Donate 2012 (oblogdeeoblogda.me) Why we must attend the SMUG v. Scott Lively Lawsuit in … More Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill | Interview Setting the Record Straight on Straight Talk

Sandy Hook Brings Families Out of the Mental Health Closet | I am Adam Lanza’s Sister

December 19, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, December 18, 2012. Since the Sandy Hook tragedy there has been a dramatic shift in the discussion about guns in America, with some remarkable statistics coming from the NRA, now showing that their membership favors stronger gun control, even though their operatives continue to lobby against. It took twenty dead seven year … More Sandy Hook Brings Families Out of the Mental Health Closet | I am Adam Lanza’s Sister

Lying Dykes in Uganda | Pastor Promotes More Hate

December 17, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, December 17, 2012. After watching Pastor David Dykes from Texas, in the Video below, yet another U.S.A. pastor in Uganda, touting the legislature’s duty to pass the pending Anti-Homosexuality Bill, otherwise dubbed “The Kill the Gays Bill,” my original reaction was to ignore his babble and not give him media time.  However … More Lying Dykes in Uganda | Pastor Promotes More Hate

Wild Rainbow Safaris Includes Uganda Regardless of Kill the Gays Bill

December 3, 2012

While calling for general boycotts may not serve the poor in such countries, I am not torn when it comes to making suggestions about travel.  I cannot stomach nature when I am told not to be natural! If I cannot be who I am, and my sister in that village across the way cannot be … More Wild Rainbow Safaris Includes Uganda Regardless of Kill the Gays Bill

Ugandan President Museveni and Scott Lively Play Gay

November 24, 2012

DECLARING UGANDA A CHRISTIAN NATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE ANTI-GAY -KILL THE GAYS- BILL By Melanie Nathan, November 24, 2012. On October 9 Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda had a moment playing God. He declared Uganda cleansed of all its sins.  And now by a stroke of the despots pray all but one ill … More Ugandan President Museveni and Scott Lively Play Gay

Uganda TV accuses President Obama of threatening sanctions if Anti-Homosexuality Bill passes

November 21, 2012

U.S. State department denies Obama threatened sanctions By Melanie Nathan, November 21, 2012. We received news today that the Ugandan Parliament has set the second reading of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill for Parliament’s agenda for today, Nov 21.  Note the Ugandan Kill the Gays Bill is at the second reading phase. (see process below.)   That means … More Uganda TV accuses President Obama of threatening sanctions if Anti-Homosexuality Bill passes

Remembering the late Prof. Carmen Nathan on her Birthday

November 20, 2012

 Prof. Carmen Nathan  passed away at age 56, way too young and so accomplished: “A Mother and a friend to all, whose selfless commitment to justice has imparted a legacy abundant in love, compassion and wisdom.”  by Melanie Nathan, November 20, 2012. My mother was born Carmen Keile Miller, in 1934, to Rose Shamis and … More Remembering the late Prof. Carmen Nathan on her Birthday

Nigeria poised to Jail the Gays in defiance of Nelson Mandela

November 16, 2012

” Madiba, your time in prison was without any lesson to us, to the rest of Africa,  we the Nigerians are giving you the finger!” By Melanie Nathan, November 16, 2012. Nigeria is about to pass legislation that will provide for the arrest, conviction and jailing of all its gay and lesbian people. What lessons … More Nigeria poised to Jail the Gays in defiance of Nelson Mandela

GAY U.S.A. Elections 2012 Vote Obama

November 5, 2012

Tomorrow’s vote for President Barack Obama represents the single most important vote the lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and intersex community will ever make – my opinion. While we may still find ourselves with an obstructionist congress, that allows for very little, if any, pro-equality legislation in the USA, setting the tone, maintaining the dignity of … More GAY U.S.A. Elections 2012 Vote Obama

Bermuda considering Equality Act can be an example to USA Gay leadership

November 4, 2012

Can the Gay Movement in the USA learn from Bermuda By Melanie Nathan, November 02, 2012. While the USA enters this critical election  week with its anti-gay same sex marriage ballot initiatives in various States and its two prominent parties at opposite ends of the spectrum on the issue LGBTI rights and equality, the world … More Bermuda considering Equality Act can be an example to USA Gay leadership

Why Jews Should NOT Vote for Mitt Romney

October 21, 2012

Protecting Medicare and Social Security, fighting for good jobs and a clean environment, standing up for women’s rights and equality are Jewish values. By Melanie Nathan, October 21, 2012. When Anne Romney had the audacity to tout her husband’s religious escapade as ‘The Mission,’ as if akin to serving in the U.S. military, she gave … More Why Jews Should NOT Vote for Mitt Romney

U.S. Federal Appeals Court Rules Victory for Same-Sex Marriage

October 18, 2012

See the Judgment – ” we conclude that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act violates equal protection and is therefore unconstitutional ” By Melanie Nathan October 18, 2012 The issue of same-sex marriage as a constitutional right for all Americans has been decided by the the Federal Appeals Court, for the Second Circuit … More U.S. Federal Appeals Court Rules Victory for Same-Sex Marriage

Senator Arlen Specter Remembered by Lesbian Activist at hearings on UAFA

October 15, 2012

WATCH VIDEO – Senator Arlen Specter’s service included solicitude and action for same-sex couples denied green cards. By Melanie Nathan, October 15, 2012. It is with great sadness that I note the passing of Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania today.  While I thought I could never forgive him for his interrogation of Anita Hill, I … More Senator Arlen Specter Remembered by Lesbian Activist at hearings on UAFA

Romney Thanks Hate Group Leader for his Values

September 18, 2012

Mitt Romney Values:   an America run by and for White-Male-Straight Supremacists! By Melanie Nathan, September 17, 29012. Mitt Romney keeps putting his foot in it and just when you think it cannot get any worse, it does. A cornerstone of the Romney Ryan campaign are bold lies  and now Mitt Romney is praising a fellow … More Romney Thanks Hate Group Leader for his Values

South African Pastor Blames Mine Massacre on Gays

August 22, 2012

Errol Naidoo’s blame on gays will not fall well! By Melanie Nathan, August 22, 2012 A conservative Christian minister in South Africa has taken a leaf out of the book of U.S. deceased Evangelical Jerry Falwell and  blamed the horrific massacre of South African Miners by police witnessed last week at the Marikana platinum mine … More South African Pastor Blames Mine Massacre on Gays

Military Newspaper Rejects Lesbian Deployment Kiss

August 11, 2012

by Melanie Nathan, August 11, 2012. This photo depicts two women kissing goodbye, prior to a deployment to Afghanistan. The soldier who took the photograph submitted it for publication during Pride time to a military newspaper but was refused permission to use the picture in the article. The picture was apparently rejected  because it shows … More Military Newspaper Rejects Lesbian Deployment Kiss

Trial Begins in Ex Lesbian Lisa Miller Child Abduction Case against Accomplice Kenneth Miller

August 9, 2012

Supporters of the accused – call case the “evil Agenda of LGBT advocacy groups “BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS FIGHT AGAINST THE EVIL AGENDA OF HOMOSEXUAL ADVOCACY GROUPS WHO ARE TRYING TO DESTROY GOD’S PERFECT DESIGN FOR THE FAMILY: MARRIAGE=ONE MAN/ONE WOMAN!” Melanie Nathan, August 09, 2012 Jury selection is to begin Tuesday in the criminal … More Trial Begins in Ex Lesbian Lisa Miller Child Abduction Case against Accomplice Kenneth Miller

U.S. Secretary Hillary Clinton Pays Tribute to Ugandan Gay Rights Defenders

August 4, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, August 04, 2012, “I’m well aware that you do your work often amidst difficult, even dangerous circumstances. I know that some of your lives have been threatened, your friends and families intimidated. But I want you to know that the United States is and will be your partner.” Hillary Clinton United States … More U.S. Secretary Hillary Clinton Pays Tribute to Ugandan Gay Rights Defenders

Celebrating the Launch of Nelson Mandela HIV/AIDS Medallions in the United States

August 3, 2012

South African Gold Coin Exchange, (SAGCE) August 03, 2012 This week, in conjunction with a launch event hosted by The South African Consul General in New York, the South African Gold Coin Exchange  (SAGCE) introduced the first ever Nelson Mandela gold and silver Medallions into the United States Market. The special release, launched to commemorate … More Celebrating the Launch of Nelson Mandela HIV/AIDS Medallions in the United States

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

AIDS 2012 Ignites Momentum for the Beginning of the End of the AIDS Epidemic

July 27, 2012

While the Question still looms about the criminalization of homosexuality in Africa, Scientific, Political and Community Leaders Call for Collaborative Partnerships and Investments in Research, Treatment and Prevention to Turn the Tide on HIV Melanie Nathan, July 27, 2012  Friday, 27 July 2012 (Washington, D.C., United States) —The global AIDS community concluded its biennial meeting … More AIDS 2012 Ignites Momentum for the Beginning of the End of the AIDS Epidemic

AIDS 2012 to Discuss HIV and World Travel Bans

July 21, 2012

Dr Paul de Lay, Deputy Executive Director of the UNAIDS Programme said “Every individual should have the right to freedom of movement, regardless of their HIV status. UNAIDS is opposed to any restriction imposed on people living with HIV and restricting movement only on the basis of their HIV status. These restrictions are discriminatory.”
… More AIDS 2012 to Discuss HIV and World Travel Bans

President Obama on Colorado Movie Massacre & Where are the Politics

July 21, 2012

President Obama’s WEEKLY ADDRESS: Remembering the Victims of the Aurora, Colorado Shooting President Obama’s Address on July 21, 2012: – “As many of you know, early on Friday, at least twelve people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.  Dozens more are being treated for injuries at local … More President Obama on Colorado Movie Massacre & Where are the Politics

The South African Gold Coin Exchange Announces Launch of Nelson Mandela HIV/AIDS Medallion

July 18, 2012

“AIDS in no longer a disease; it is a human right’s issue,” President Nelson Mandela – South Africa Celebrates Nelson Mandela Day. By Melanie Nathan, July 18, 2012. Capturing the legacy of one of the most influential icons in the world, The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) and The Scoin Shop (Scoin) has announced … More The South African Gold Coin Exchange Announces Launch of Nelson Mandela HIV/AIDS Medallion

Congresswoman Requests Secretary Clinton to Deny US Entry to Anti-GAY Ugandan Giles Muhame

July 11, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, July 11, 2012. SAN FRANCISCO – Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, a Democrat  who represents Marin and Sonoma Counties in California has requested that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deny Giles Muhame of Uganda, a VISA to the United States for being one “of the worst human rights violators in the world.” Giles Muhame, … More Congresswoman Requests Secretary Clinton to Deny US Entry to Anti-GAY Ugandan Giles Muhame