Thursday, August 13, 2009

GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

As part of the No Excuses campaign I scheduled an in-district meeting for two of our members in Fargo.  on Monday, David and Bernie met with two of Senator Conrad’s staff, so I wanted to share David’s feedback.  From David: “We asked for the Senator’s support in repealing DOMA and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”  The staffers seemed genuinely [...]
A National Conversation about Race, Sexuality and Gender The Equality Forward essays are a collection of stories about race, sexuality and gender from some of today’s most distinct voices in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-rights movement. Read their essays. Share your own story. Join us for a national conversation on August 13. And read more [...]
For the past several months, the Anchorage Assembly has been considering an anti-discrimination ordinance that would prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Regional Field Director Tony Wagner and Regional Field Organizer Terry McGuire have been coordinating with Equality Works, the ACLU of Alaska and other [...]
NGO Women's Network kick started Pune's first-ever survey of its gay and lesbian population last week. The findings of the project, which is headed by Mangala Samant, a marriage counsellor and researcher, will be published in the form of a booklet in Marathi titled 'Apraadhi Kaun' in January 2010.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America plans to consider lifting its ban on non-celibate gay and lesbian clergy when its general assembly meets in Minneapolis beginning on Monday.
LOS ANGELES----Los Angeles has launched its first gay and lesbian travel guide. Called Navigaytour, the guide is now available for visitors in locations throughout the region.

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