I don’t have to tell you the days immediately following the election were very difficult for LGBT people and their families and friends. Out of far-right field came the unlikely, unconventional and certainly un-presidential upset candidate. His rhetoric, name-calling, bluster and blather were disconcerting enough, but it was his bragging about sexual assault, promises to […]
Every four years we watch the Electoral College do its thing. Every four years we whine about its effectiveness. Every four years we stop whining about a month after the College meets in December to formalize the November popular vote.Our Founders’ wisdom never ceases to amaze. It’s fun to bash the College. They have no
The Donald Trump-Mike Pence Transition has gained a new potential cabinet member: longtime Michigan charter school advocate Betsy DeVos.But she’s not just pro-charters. She’s part of the famed Amway DeVos family, which has a checkered history with the LGBT community.“Betsy DeVos is a brilliant and passion¬ate education advocate,” Trump said. “Under her leadership we will
One of the American Civil Liberties Unions most senior attorneys has warned that President Trump and Vice President Pence could influence a rash of federal and/or state “religious freedom laws.” Because they virtually promised as much during the campaign. More than 200 bills were introduced nationally in 2016 that the ACLU characterizes as discriminating against
What can I say about 2016 that hasn’t already been said? I know, I know – it was bad. The foundations of civilization seemed to crack and we all felt more anxious about our future than we have in a long time. Faith in established institutions disintegrated further and hope seemed to vanish. Will 2017
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is Dec. 17 — a day to raise global awareness of the epidemic of violence against sex workers. The day is marked worldwide by vigils, community gatherings, and political actions. Often, the names of sex workers slain that year are read during the events.Violence against sex workers
Right now, Trump has unspecified plans to ban all Muslims from entering the country. Why stop there? What prevents Trump from stopping at-risk LGBT asylum seekers from finding refuge in America? United States immigration law has been welcoming persecuted homosexuals since 1994. But this law, and others favouring homosexual rights, can be overturned by Trump’s anti-LGBT only
The Human Rights Campaign has blasted President-elect Donald Trumps potential appointees in several key areas.Trump is reportedly considering for his transition team candidates with histories of anti-LGBTQ_animus, including Ken Blackwell of the Family Research Council, which has been designated a hate group. “Ken Blackwell is a man who has spent his entire career going after
This past Tuesday, I dug a long- forgotten pantsuit out of my closet to wear to what I thought – what millions of us thought – would be a momentous celebration. We all thought we would be celebrating the election of the first woman president of the United States. My pantsuit, and those of millions
For those who are oppossed to the election of Donald Trump, there will be a second protest in Fresno on Saturday, November 19th at the intersection of Blackstone and Nees from 12 noon to 3pm. More details can be found on facebook. Photos from the last protest:
