The current immigration reform bill was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee two and a half weeks ago, and is expected to be debated on the Senate floor early next week. As the bill moves forward, many national LGBT organizations … Continued
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Cross-Post: The Plight of Gay and Transgender Women Seeking Asylum
Originally published by Center for American Progress on March 25, 2013 By Christopher Frost March is Women’s History Month—a time not only to celebrate women’s contributions to history and society, but also to reflect on the injustices and persecution that … Continued
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Cross-Post: New York, Marriage Equality and Immigrants
Originally posted on Feet in 2 Worlds. By Erwin de Leon. When Governor Andrew Cuomo called for “justice for all” through the passage of a marriage equality bill earlier this year, I asked whether gay marriage was a priority for … Continued
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Cross-post: Immigrants and the LGBT Community Should Support Each Other
Prerna Lal posted this article to Change.org’s immigrant rights blog. Heartening to see that even as immigration reform suffers, there are a few bright spots on the horizon. Kudos to the LGBT and immigrant communities for having the courage to … Continued
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Passing the DREAM Act; It’s a No-Brainer
by Prerna Lal William Clinton was at Netroots Nations tonight for a keynote address. I couldn’t be bothered to attend and grace his latest simulation with my presence. After all, the former President signed into law two pieces of legislation … Continued
Culture
10 Reasons Why Chuck Norris is Not My Hero:
1. He’s a homophobe: opposing protection of LGBT people under the new Hate-Crimes Act. 2. He promotes the use of the Bible and advocates for official prayers in public school. 3. He thinks Texas should secede from the nation and … Continued
A Victory for Gay Rights: Illinois House Committee Approves Civil Unions
A bill recognizing same-sex civil unions was approved by the Illinois House Human Services Committee for a full House vote under the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. If it passes in the Illinois House it would be a fitting … Continued
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Fight for Citizenship Should Engage Blacks and Gays
California’s recently passed Proposition 8, a constitutional measure, now defines “marriage as between a man and woman” and eliminates the right of same-sex couples to marry. Many people, either in error or racist intent, have attempted to argue that Proposition … Continued