On a street corner in Buffalo New York in the raw February wind gathered everyman and woman. Some wore angel wings, some with American Flags and homemade signs held high.
All were banded together in solidarity to shield a Church from the Westboro Baptist Church hate mongers who thought a memorial for human rights advocate Alison Des Forges was taking place. Des Forges died in the crash of Flight 3407 from Newark to Buffalo on February 12, 2009.
The three Westboro members left after a few moments.
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"Hatred in the name of Jesus is a despicable thing," said Zion Lutheran Pastor Randy Milleville.
By Kelli Busey
February 23, 2009
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2/23/09
TransGriot: Gay Media, RuPaul Isn't A Transgender 'Expert', So Stop Trying To Pass Him Off As One
TransGriot: Gay Media, RuPaul Isn't A Transgender 'Expert', So Stop Trying To Pass Him Off As One Monica Roberts wrote on her Blog Transgriot "One of the things that's an irritant to many African descended transpeople is not only the lack of media attention we get vis a vis our white brothers and sisters, but the frequent use of people who aren't African-American transpeople as representatives to speak for us."
Visit with Monica and get a inside perspective of what it is to be a Transgender Woman of African Descent.
Visit with Monica and get a inside perspective of what it is to be a Transgender Woman of African Descent.
Rea Carey's State of the Movement address
DENVER, Jan. 30 — National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director Rea Carey presented the annual State of the Movement address today at 21st National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change, where 2,000 activists have gathered to strategize on how to advance LGBT equality in this new political climate.
Click Here for the NGLTF site, press release and full text of her speech
Rea Carey's State of the Movement address (full speech, part 1 of 3)
Rea Carey's State of the Movement address (full speech, part 2 of 3)
Rea Carey's State of the Movement address (full speech, part 3 of 3)
Click Here for the NGLTF site, press release and full text of her speech
Click Here for the NGLTF site, press release and full text of her speech
Rea Carey's State of the Movement address (full speech, part 1 of 3)
Rea Carey's State of the Movement address (full speech, part 2 of 3)
Rea Carey's State of the Movement address (full speech, part 3 of 3)
Click Here for the NGLTF site, press release and full text of her speech
2/22/09
Kentucky Senator files gay adoption ban in the Kentucky Senate
Kentucky Senator files gay adoption ban in the Kentucky Senate
Found on United We Stand (Official blog of Kentucky Equality Federation)
"Kentucky Equality Federation has collected over 500 signatures to oppose Senate Bill 68! This is in addition to the signatures Kentucky Fairness Alliance has collected!"
"Please continue to sign the action alert to oppose Senate Bill 68. Our children are not political pawns!"
"This is not only a gay adoption ban, but it would also prevent unmarried heterosexual couples from serving as foster parent or adopting children if they are not in a 'marriage that is legally valid in Kentucky."
The bill reads: "Create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to prohibit the approval of foster care, relative caregiver services, or adoption of a child by an applicant who is cohabiting with a sexual partner outside of a marriage that is legally valid in Kentucky; create the short title "The Child Welfare Adoption Act"; exempt children placed for adoption prior to the effective date of this Act; amend KRS 199.470 to conform."
Found on United We Stand (Official blog of Kentucky Equality Federation)
"Kentucky Equality Federation has collected over 500 signatures to oppose Senate Bill 68! This is in addition to the signatures Kentucky Fairness Alliance has collected!"
"Please continue to sign the action alert to oppose Senate Bill 68. Our children are not political pawns!"
"This is not only a gay adoption ban, but it would also prevent unmarried heterosexual couples from serving as foster parent or adopting children if they are not in a 'marriage that is legally valid in Kentucky."
The bill reads: "Create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to prohibit the approval of foster care, relative caregiver services, or adoption of a child by an applicant who is cohabiting with a sexual partner outside of a marriage that is legally valid in Kentucky; create the short title "The Child Welfare Adoption Act"; exempt children placed for adoption prior to the effective date of this Act; amend KRS 199.470 to conform."
2/21/09
Massachusetts Transgender Inclusive Bill in Full Swing
According to a Berkshire Eagle article Massachusetts may become the first state in the country to offer its residents full marriage equality and transgender protections under law. The bills lead sponsor Senator Benjamin B. Downing of Pittsfield, believes he has a majority of legislative support established to insure its passage in the 2009 session but success is dependant on the bills co-sponsors steadfast resolve.
As usual there is the regular potty protesters. But as usual this argument "Carries No Water" (pun intended). Criminals are abhorrent of portraying any perceived vulnerability and cross dressing in the act of a felony would put that person in prison for a very long time where pedophiles and deviants are regarded as the lowest of life. As has been proven across the country in areas where gender protective laws are in place this is a more than adequent deterrent.
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Queers United Praise Massachusetts For Moving Towards Transgender Equality
By kelli Busey
February 21, 2009
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