GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

Religious Advocacy Makes a Difference: Episcopal Church Elects Openly Lesbian Bishop

As we mourn the setback to marriage equality in New York State, celebrate the very likely win in the District of Columbia and continue to advocate for equal marriage in New Jersey, we are continually aware of the power of religious leaders speaking out on LGBT issues.  In Washington D.C., a group of religious leaders, [...]

New Jersey Senate Committee Passes Marriage Bill

Last night the New Jersey Senate Judiciary committee voted 7 to 6 to send a marriage equality bill to the full Senate for its consideration (for an audio archive of the committee testimony, head to Good-As-You).  Reports indicate that vote could come as soon as Thursday. After facing defeats for equal marriage lately in other part [...]

Employment Protections… Not a Simple Task in the Big Easy

Last week, members of HRC, PFLAG, and local clergy had a meeting at Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao’s New Orleans office. The group met with District Director Murray Nelson and Constituent Services Rep. Michael Silva, to express their support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The group which included Julie Thompson from PFLAG, Rev. Clinton Crawshaw from the [...]

Religious Advocacy Makes a Difference: Episcopal Church Elects Openly Lesbian Bishop

As we mourn the setback to marriage equality in New York State, celebrate the very likely win in the District of Columbia and continue to advocate for equal marriage in New Jersey, we are continually aware of the power of religious leaders speaking out on LGBT issues.  In Washington D.C., a group of religious leaders, [...]

New Jersey Senate Committee Passes Marriage Bill

Last night the New Jersey Senate Judiciary committee voted 7 to 6 to send a marriage equality bill to the full Senate for its consideration (for an audio archive of the committee testimony, head to Good-As-You).  Reports indicate that vote could come as soon as Thursday. After facing defeats for equal marriage lately in other part [...]

Employment Protections… Not a Simple Task in the Big Easy

Last week, members of HRC, PFLAG, and local clergy had a meeting at Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao’s New Orleans office. The group met with District Director Murray Nelson and Constituent Services Rep. Michael Silva, to express their support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The group which included Julie Thompson from PFLAG, Rev. Clinton Crawshaw from the [...]

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