President Obama (D) Backs Marriage Equality!

Evolved.

 

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Thank you Mr. President, for your courage & conviction in standing up & speaking out for equality because, ALL families matter.

Love Makes A Family!

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Typical Right's Wrongs...

"OK To Discriminate Based On Homosexual Character"

 

Still need a reason why to join in the fight for equality?

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EEOC Rules Transgender Workers Protected

Historic Ruling For Transgender Workers

  

In a landmark ruling of Mia Macy v. Eric Holder Attorney General, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rules workplace discrimination against transgender workers violates Title VII.

 EEOC Ruling

Thanks to the dedication & hard work of the Transgender Legal Law Center, transgender/gender non conforming Americans can now have some piece of mind in job security. A much welcomed victory in the struggle for equality.

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Extremist Christians Played Out Trump Card...

Deceptive Lies Of The Conservatives...

As Anchorage, Alaska readies for yet another showdown at an attempt to protect LGBT civil rights by using the ballot box (Proposition 5), extreme conservative Christians (those loving & compassionate ones) have once again began spreading fear through extreme bigoted lies...

In this recent propaganda video/TV spot, the owner of a daycare is put into a position that if she is forced to hire a transvestite, she would lose her customers. But, if she didn't hire the transvestite, she would most likely go to jail. Not to mention, the transvestite would take your kid...

If the recent financial disclosure of both sides is any indication of how citizens in Anchorage see it, Proposition 5 could well be on it's way to becoming law & giving the long overdue basic protections to a minority group that bigoted bullies including those behind the "Protect Your Rights" organization take for granted.

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Finally, Truth In Advertisement

Hungering For A Little Homophobia?

Now, I am not one to endorse a homophobic corporation such as Chick-fil-A. But, you have to admit, this take says it all & will have you hungering for more!

Enjoy!

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Recent Spate Of Anti-LGBT Attacks In Columbia County, DC

See/Know Something? Say Something!

Metropolitan D.C. police are seeking help in the recent attacks against 2 gay males & 1 transgendered woman in the Columbia Heights area. If you have any information or were in the area when the attacks took place, please contact:

  

 Metropolitan LGBT Police Liaison Unit

(202)727-5427

On Call - (202)506-0714

Hate crimes targeting the LGBT community affects us all!

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Standing Up, Speaking Out

Beating Victim Speaks Out Against Hate

In response to a recent Atlanta, anti-gay beating captured on video before going viral over the Internet, 20 year old victim Brandon White comes out & speaks up against those bent on causing him harm because he is gay.

In a society with extremist Republican political candidates using their hate filled anti-gay "wedge issues," news commentators condoning violence against us for underwear ads, organizations of bigotry/hate including, "One Million Mom March" & their threat of targeting JCPenny's for it's use of a gay spokesperson to governments which seek to create laws to include death penalties to gays, it's no wonder the violent attacks continue against our community...

Enough is enough.

Thank you Brandon, for having the courage to stand up & speak out against those responsible for these atrocious & senseless acts of violence against our community.

May Mr. White be a role model for the rest of our community to stand up & speak out against the lies, intolerance & hate.

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There Is Hope!

Whether Your LGBT Or Q...

You may have been told you or your "behavior" is wrong, immoral, disgusting or that it's just a phase you are going through. It is not. Because, you are unique & you are beautiful!

You may have heard some of the negative news or stories regarding our community whether from conservative politicians/political candidates, extremist Christians or hate groups but, there is a hope. Hope due to the tireless dedication of those fighting back against the lies, hate & intolerance.

Our community has made positive strides to include marriage equality in 6 U.S. states, the District Of Columbia (not to mention, 3 other states are on the verge of moving forward in the fight for marriage equality) & 14 other locations around the world. The U.S. military's discriminative DADT came to an end, numerous states have enacted various protections & non discriminative laws, LGBT political leaders have come out as have sport figures, actors & other influential figures. More large corporations are recognizing that some of their best employees are LGBT & have begun offering stipends to cover medical insurance tax costs for their employee's spouse/partner, creating zero tolerance policy against hostile workplace discrimination which includes LGBT to backing bills calling for full marriage rights. Extreme anti-LGBT governments like Uganda have world leaders, the U.N. & politicians speaking out against their potential laws against the LGBT community.

 

It is certainly not the end, but, rather the beginning on a long & often frustrating road towards equality.

There's still so much work to do & together, you & I can help make a difference by educating others.

No matter what anyone tells you, always be yourself because, it's "OK to be LGBT."

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Fighting Against Global LGBT Oppression

Do As We Say, Not As We Do

As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton winds her way around the globe speaking of issues from public diplomacy, economic & energy to human rights, she speaks out comparing the struggle for gay equality to women's rights & racial equality, she said "cultural or religious traditions are no excuse for discrimination." & " Gay rights are human rights & human rights are gay rights. It should never be a crime to be gay."

I applaud her efforts & appeals to nations to end the criminalization of homosexuality & to stop the discrimination of LGBT citizens abroad. At the same time, I can't help but take notice of the injustices against us right here in her own back yard...

Stop the criminalization & discrimination of LGBT citizens???

While here at home, as an LGBT citizen in many parts of America...

* You can be fired.

* Denied housing.

* Denied marriage.

* Denied the same rights/privileges/responsibilities of marriage that heterosexual couples take for granted.

* Unfairly taxed.
* Lack of anti-bullying laws to protect our most vulnerable youth.

* Discrimination in healthcare.
* Face various abuses of power from law enforcement.

* Lack of other legal protections against those targeting us in a crime.

How can the Secretary of State speak out against other nations & their hatred of it's LGBT citizens when so much criminalization & discrimination goes on right in her own back yard?

If America is going to be the mouthpiece for equality, it needs to lead by example by doing more to end LGBT discrimination's right here at home...

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No Cake For You!

A Cake For All Occasions, Except Yours...

A wedding day for most is something special celebrating the bonding of a committed & loving relationship. A celebration with good friends, family, music, food & a wedding cake.

But for one couple, the dream of topping the joyous occasion left more of a bitter taste. With a recipe of with bigotry & intolerance, a Christian cake maker has refused to bake their special day cake & feels treating the soon to be blessed lesbian couple as unworthy of her special creations based on the grounds marriage equality goes against her beliefs.

 A public & Christian establishment?

Contact Victoria Childress & tell her you disapprove of her recipe!

Victoria's Cake Cottage

420 NW 51st Place

Des Moines, IA 50313

(515)729-0253

Email

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

Remembering Those Lost To Hate & Intolerance

May this Transgender Day of Remembrance be the one that sheds light & tolerance on those who's hearts are filled with hate & darkness...

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