GLBTQ: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)

A new State Department directive, sent via cable to U.S. embassies around the world instructing them to follow Obama's June orders and ask host countries to issue visas to the same-sex partners of foreign service officers (FSOs) unless that would cause a shit fit, reads in part: "EXCEPTION TO ACTION REQUEST: Posts that are of [...]

The government of New South Wales, the largest Australian state and the one that encompasses Sydney and Davey Wavey, has opted not to overturn a ban on letting gay couples adopt children. This, despite officials acknowledging amending the law would "ensure the best interests of children." CONTINUED Â» Permalink | 4 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Adoption, [...]

This has been the lead story on Drudge Report all day. What you see here is Matt Drudge, a conservative gay man, implying that Homeland Security Sec. Janet Napolitano — who's been under fire by the right-wing with demands she resign after the bungled Northwest terror plot — is a lesbian (which she may very [...]

On my trip back home from Hayward CA, Â myself and a good friend Rowshawn White and her boyfriend were heading back home and before getting to the Â freeway iÂ had my gps showing us the way and then out of no where she hit the brake and fly into the parking lot of this wonderful [...]

Fresno Stonewall Democrats will meet on Wednesday, January 13, 2009 at Carrow’s Restaurant, 4280 N. Blackstone at Ashlan in Fresno. Dinner and social 6 P.M. Meeting 7 P.M. We will be discussing the current policies of the Obama administration in Afghanistan as well as participation in local activities. Fresno Stonewall Democrats represents the interests of the [...]

Tom Purcell’s professional men’s mixer is just around the corner.Â Mark your calendars for Friday, January 15, 6pm.Â This installment ofÂ the bi-monthly gathering of gay men will be held at Bella Pasta on the northwest corner of Cedar and Herndon behind the And the Applebees.Â If you are looking for a great early evening kick off to [...]

Oregonians nians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon

Wednesday, April 21 2010
Portland Ballroom, Oregon Convention Center
This annual event gives business leaders, lawmakers, and community leaders an opportunity to take a stand in support of gay and transgender equality.

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January 8, 2010 Thomas@basicrights.org

critical services for gay community face major cutbacks

New report documents devastating impact for gay and transgender Oregonians if Measures 66 and 67 fail

(PORTLAND, oregon â€" FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010) â€" As ballots begin arriving in mailboxes around taround the state, Basic Rights Oregon today distributed a new report documenting the impact of budget cuts expected if Measures 66 and 67 fail.

According to the study, released by the Williams Institute at UCLA, tens of thousands of lesbian, gay and bisexual Oregonians face severe cuts to critical services like HIV treatment and prevention, civil rights enforcement, mental health programs, education and public safety if Oregon voters do not pass Measures 66 and 67 in the January election.

In a dramatic illustration of the impact of failing to pass Measures 66 and 67, the Oregon Department of Human Services predicts that cuts to HIV testing and treatment program could result in 35 additional Oregon deaths.

"For many gay and transgender Oregonians who will lose critical services, this is literally a life or death election," said Jeana Frazzini, executive director of Basic Rights Oregon. She added, "We can't afford to lose. We have to vote Yes on Measures 66 and 67."

Highlights of the report include an analysis of the American Community Survey and other sources indicating that 12,000 poor and low-income LGBT Oregonians rely on public services that face cuts.

"It is critical that Oregonians vote yes on Measures 66 and 67," said Michael Kaplan, executive director of Cascade AIDS Project. "Should these measures fail, we will be looking at drastic cuts to a broad net of services that our communities and our clients rely on."

Basic Rights Oregon is the state's leading advocacy organization working to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Oregonians experience equality. The Williams Institute at UCLA is the nation's leading research organization studying sexual orientation law and public policy.

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