Tag Archives: LGBT rights

FL: Kept From A Dying Partner’s Bedside

A familiar story from Florida: When a loved one is in the hospital, you naturally want to be at the bedside. But what if the staff won’t allow it? hat’s what Janice Langbehn, a social worker in Lacey, Wash., says she experienced when her partner of 18 years, Lisa Pond, collapsed with an aneurysm during a Florida vacation and was …

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CNN On Obama & Gay Rights

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Cuba Sees First Gay Pride Parade

Yesterday Cuba celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia as Fidel Castro’s niece led revelers on a raucous conga-line through Havana. Cuban President Raul Castro’s daughter led thousands of citizens in a street dance in central Havana on Saturday to promote gay rights. Cuban Sex Education Center director Mariela Castro kicked off a programme of events promoting respect for freedom of …

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Today: Washington Gov. Gregoire To Sign “Everything But Marriage” Bill

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire will sign that state’s “everything but marriage” domestic partners bill today. “The bill would give additional spousal rights and benefits to domestic partners, including same-sex couples and unmarried senior heterosexual couples, in various areas of state law.” A referendum to repeal the law is being spearheaded by noted homophobe Gary Randall’s Faith and Freedom Network, who …

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Singapore Goes Pink (Dot)

Singapore’s Pink Dot project, the first public show of support for LGBT people in the city-state’s history, was a resounding success. Lovely video.

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Today: International Day Against Homophobia 2009

Wonderful clip!!!

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Police Break Up Moscow Pride, Peter Tatchell Among Arrested

In an embarrassment for Eurovision organizers, Moscow police are cracking down hard on today’s gay pride parade. Between 20 and 40 activists have been arrested at Slavic Pride in Moscow by anti-riot police, early reports indicate. According to a statement released by Pride organiser Nikolai Alekseev, violence was used to break up the peaceful march, which had been banned by …

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Singapore’s Pink Dot

This video is so frickin’ sweet, you might need a tissue. On Saturday, Singapore will see the first public display of support for its LGBT citizens in which thousands are expected to gather in a public park to create a giant pink dot to be photographed from the sky. “Do you support the freedom of LGBT people to love? Then …

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Anchorage AK Considers Gay Rights Bill

Alaska’s largest city is considering a gay rights bill prohibiting housing and employment discrimination, but as usual, a wingnut group with “family” in their name is fighting for the right to be bigots. The ordinance would also prohibit discrimination against military veterans, but opponents claim the measure tacked on vets to make it appeal to more people. “There isn’t really …

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Dan Savage Gives Obama An “F”

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Dutch Eurovision Entry Threatens Boycott If Moscow Police Stop Gay Pride Parade

Russian gay activists have asked contestants at this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest to boycott the finals if Moscow police attempt to interfere with the gay pride parade on that day. The lead singer of the Netherlands’ entry, The Toppers, is the first to agree. Dutch singer Gordon has said he will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Moscow police use …

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CNN: Gay Issues Closing In On Obama

Last night CNN broadcast this in-depth report on the LGBT issues closing in on President Obama. When even the networks note that little has been achieved on our behalf, that’s saying something. Still, the report accurately notes that most LGBT Americans are willing to give the President a lot more time, considering what is on his plate.

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White House Restores LGBT Rights Promises On Website (But Changes DADT Wording From “Repeal” To “Change”)

UPDATE: There’s been another change and it’s for the better. Yesterday JMG reader Sean Chapin alerted me to the shrunken list of commitments to LGBT rights on the White House’s official site. What was once an eight-point list of detailed promises including the repeal of DADT, the repeal of DOMA, and other major commitments shrank to these two sentences: President …

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White House Shrinks LGBT Rights Commitments List On Official Site

UPDATE II: There have been two important developments in the story. First. Second. Hey, President Obama! Where did that famous list of commitments to LGBT rights go on your website? Within five minutes of Obama’s swearing-in, a heavily detailed list of eight promises to us were posted: repeal DADT, support ENDA, expand adoption rights, etc. There’s no mention of DADT …

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Know Thy Hater

Know Thy Neighbor has posted the names of all 83,000 Arkansas voters who signed petitions calling for a ban on adoption by same-sex couples. Their database is searchable by zip code, last name, town, and county. “This is about responsibility and dialogue,” said Tom Lang, KnowThyNeighbor.org’s director. “These petition signers need to stand behind their signatures and be responsible for …

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Tomorrow: Maine’s Marriage Hearing

Tomorrow there will be a public hearing on Maine’s marriage equality bill at the Augusta Civic Center. Organizers are urging LGBT Mainers and their allies to show in large number, bring signs, and wear red as a show of solidarity. Maine’s marriage campaign is moving to the next level. The hearing on the marriage bill has been scheduled for Wednesday, …

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Torture And Murders Of Iraqi Gays Continue With New Horrific Twist

The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) has uncovered a brutal and horrific torture method being used against gay men by Iraqi militias. Roving squads are capturing men accused of being homosexual and using superglue to seal their anuses – then forcing them to consume a diarrhea-causing drink. The men then die in horrible agony. IGLHRC writes: The …

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Israel To Use Gay Rights In PR Campaign Against Iran

Israel plans to use the plight of gays in Iran as part of their campaign to whip up international condemnation of Tehran’s government. The new campaign, to be overseen by the Foreign Ministry, aims to appeal to people who are less concerned with Iran’s nuclear aspirations and more fearful of its human rights abuses and mistreatment of minorities, including the …

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Nonviolence 4 Equality

A newly-formed activism group is calling for nonviolent civil disobedience in the furtherance of LGBT rights. From their site, Nonviolence 4 Equality: It’s time to take it to the streets. Like never before, there is an urgent national call for social change through the use of nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience. We are tired of defeat, token change, defending …

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Boycott Jamaica Protest At Stonewall

Last night activists gathered with the owners of NYC’s historic Stonewall Inn for a ceremonial pouring of Myer’s Rum into the gutter in protest of the treatment of LGBT people in Jamaica. Activists are calling for a boycott of all Jamaican products including cruise ship tourism. Wayne Anderson at World Of Wonder has more, including lots of photos.

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