 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Two Sides Spend Big in Battle Over Same-Sex Marriage in New Jersey FOXNews With New Jersey senators set to vote on whether gay couples can wed in their state, advocates on both sides are spending money furiously to gain the ... NJ gay marriage vote could shape battles ahead Bruce Springsteen backs Jersey's gay-marriage bill New Jersey Marriage Vote Canceled |
 National Post | Gay and lesbian bishops; US policy toward Cuba; defending Toyota Los Angeles Times It was a joy to be present in Riverside to witness this historic moment in the life of my church. To its credit, the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles ... Bishop Jon Bruno: “No Barriers†for Gay and Lesbian Episcopalians Pride and Prejudice in the Episcopal Church Lesbian bishop elected |
 New York Daily News | Ugandan anti-homosexuality bill inspired by ex-gay movement Examiner.com Right now in the nation of Uganda, a bill is being put forth in their Parliament that would make being gay or lesbian illegal. The anti-homosexuality bill ... Uganda's Draconian Anti-Gay Law: Inspired by the U.S. Your Thoughts on Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill Christians condemn Ugandan anti-gay law |
 Bay Area Reporter | Senate seen as bottleneck for LGBT bills Bay Area Reporter During a recent appearance at an LGBT leadership conference held in San Francisco, two of Congress' three openly gay members predicted ... Political Notebook: Local LGBTs affect US foreign policy |
Targeted Spend: LGBT Put More Under the Tree MediaPost Publications Overall, 29% of LGBT consumers surveyed said they would increase their holiday spending, versus 26% who said they planned to spend less; the balance said ... LGBT Households More Likely to Spend More on Gifts LGBTs More Likely to Boost Holiday Spending |
New York Daily News | Ugandan anti-homosexuality bill inspired by ex-gay movement Examiner.com This harassment can and often does force LGBT people to have low self-esteem, depression, and sometimes leads to suicide. The Ugandan bill only makes this ... Uganda's Draconian Anti-Gay Law: Inspired by the U.S. Uganda Cuts Death Penalty, Life in Prison from Anti-Homosexuals Bill |
Reporter Fired for Private Anti-Gay Marriage Email EDGE Boston However, when Grard came in to work the morning after Election Day and saw an email message from the Human Rights Campaign, a GLBT equality lobby group, ... |
 Out & About | Memphis' only GLBT newspaper shuts doors Out & About The Memphis Triangle Journal is the latest in a string of niche publications for the GLBT community to fold in the past few weeks. ... Closer to home, Triangle Journal folds |
Miss Indian Transgender competition Arizona Republic The pageant is part of a tradition of many North American tribes respecting GLBT members, often called "two spirits." For more than two decades, ... |
Listen up, PFLAGers! President John Cepek to be on the Derek and Romaine Show!PFLAG president John Cepek is scheduled for a phone interview with Derek and Romaine of Sirius XM Satellite Radio on Monday, December 14th at 7:30 pm ET. The topic of discussion will be coping with the holidays and some of the (potential) family conflict that arises...but that PFLAGers know how to navigate.
The interview will last about 10-15 minutes, and will broadcast live on Sirius XM Satellite Radio channel OutQ, Sirius 109 and XM 98. Listeners and fans are welcome to participate by calling 866-305-6887. For those who don't subscribe to Sirius, a free online trial is available at http://www.sirius.com/.
Looking for additional resources on coming out and handling family conflict around the holidays? Check out “Tips for a Happy Holiday for GLBT people†the PFLAG website for some suggestions and ideas.
According to this article in The Advocate, New Jersey's Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 6 on Monday to pass The Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage bill.
The bill, which was widely expected to pass, will now move to the full Senate for a vote as early as Thursday. There, it is unclear what will happen.
Democrats hold a 23-17 majority, but some lawmakers have indicated they were influenced by the setbacks for marriage equality in Maine and New York, and the election as governor last month of Chris Christie, a Republican who opposes marriage equality and takes office on January 19. He has vowed to veto the bill, leaving advocates under pressure to pass the bill in time for it to be signed by outgoing governor Jon Corzine.
Should the bill pass the full senate on Thursday, it will move to the assembly, where insiders feel more confident about approval.
Stay tuned for more information!
The bill, which was widely expected to pass, will now move to the full Senate for a vote as early as Thursday. There, it is unclear what will happen.
Democrats hold a 23-17 majority, but some lawmakers have indicated they were influenced by the setbacks for marriage equality in Maine and New York, and the election as governor last month of Chris Christie, a Republican who opposes marriage equality and takes office on January 19. He has vowed to veto the bill, leaving advocates under pressure to pass the bill in time for it to be signed by outgoing governor Jon Corzine.
Should the bill pass the full senate on Thursday, it will move to the assembly, where insiders feel more confident about approval.
Stay tuned for more information!
This book review comes from Dave Parker, PFLAG National Board Member and member of PFLAG Greensboro and TNET (PFLAG's Transgender Network):
Author Michael Whatling is an experienced collegiate-level educator who has taught diversity courses that include race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. These courses led him to recognize the scarcity of research in this area that includes the voices of those being studied: LGBT students themselves. While working on his Ph.D. he interviewed students in the 16 to 18 year age group and elected to present his research as a series of semi-fictional stories based on his interviews â€" in the students’ own words. They are all based in Quebec, Canada â€" often thought of as a very accepting community.
Each student’s story is different, but with many of the same situations. Some schools and classmates were more accepting than others. Some parents and family members were as well. Each student reacted in a fashion dictated by their own fears and conscience.
Through these stories Mr. Whatling shows the reality of “accepting†schools and friends. It is his hope that school administrators and teachers all over North America read and understand his point of view â€" that our schools, even “accepting†schools, are doing their LGBT students a disservice.
From my perspective â€" recognizing that I am neither a high school student nor gay â€" this is an important work. I feel that I hear the students’ voices. They ask only for acceptance and respect for who they are.
A Vigil for Joe Rose is an excellent book. It should be in every school and municipal library, accessible to parents, students, and their teachers and administrators.
How much did I like it? My wife and I purchased it for our local PFLAG Chapter, even though we have my review copy at home. Highly recommended.
Author Michael Whatling is an experienced collegiate-level educator who has taught diversity courses that include race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. These courses led him to recognize the scarcity of research in this area that includes the voices of those being studied: LGBT students themselves. While working on his Ph.D. he interviewed students in the 16 to 18 year age group and elected to present his research as a series of semi-fictional stories based on his interviews â€" in the students’ own words. They are all based in Quebec, Canada â€" often thought of as a very accepting community.
Each student’s story is different, but with many of the same situations. Some schools and classmates were more accepting than others. Some parents and family members were as well. Each student reacted in a fashion dictated by their own fears and conscience.
Through these stories Mr. Whatling shows the reality of “accepting†schools and friends. It is his hope that school administrators and teachers all over North America read and understand his point of view â€" that our schools, even “accepting†schools, are doing their LGBT students a disservice.
From my perspective â€" recognizing that I am neither a high school student nor gay â€" this is an important work. I feel that I hear the students’ voices. They ask only for acceptance and respect for who they are.
A Vigil for Joe Rose is an excellent book. It should be in every school and municipal library, accessible to parents, students, and their teachers and administrators.
How much did I like it? My wife and I purchased it for our local PFLAG Chapter, even though we have my review copy at home. Highly recommended.
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