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STOP THE HIV CUTS

In May 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed eliminating state funding for California’s HIV/AIDS programs. If approved by legislators, the cuts would mean the loss of vital programs that save thousands of lives. Take action now– join the fight against HIV cuts! Visit this website for information: STOP THE HIV CUTS Please join us in Sacramento […]

New Hampshire Legalizes Gay Marriage – The 6th State

(AP)  New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch signed into law a bill making the state the sixth in the nation to allow gay marriage. Legislators approved the measure earlier Wednesday, incorporating religious protections at the governor’s behest.  Lynch had promised a veto if the law didn’t clearly spell out that churches and religious groups would not

The Shame & The Brilliance Of The Court

It’s fairly stunning to read the ruling from the California Supreme Court in the Prop 8 case. The single dissenting opinion was authored by Justice Carlos R Moreno . Reading the rulings by the justices who upheld Prop 8, it’s easy to feel, as an LGBT American in California, that they believe we are less

Courage Campaign Rallies Barack Obama

The Courage Campaign has organized a rally for LGBT Equality to take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th at 6pm. They planned the demonstration because President Barack Obama will be at the hotel at that time. Read the story HERE

Supreme Court Announces Decision Day

The California Supreme Court let it be known today that their decision in the Prop 8 case will be officially announced at 10AM this coming Tuesday, May 26th. Please join us in front of City Hall on Tuesday, May 26th at 6PM for D-Day. You can find all the information HERE . Come and be

New Hampshire Very Close To Becoming 6th State For Gay Marriage

(Concord, New Hampshire) The legalization of gay marriage in New Hampshire hinges on the next move of Gov. John Lynch, who remains uncommitted but has said he believes the word “marriage” should be reserved for the union of a man and a woman. “I’m going to talk to legislators and I’m going to talk to

CEO of Wal-Mart Found On Arkansas Anti-Gay Petition

A one, Mike Duke of 16 Pinnacle Drive, Rogers, Arkansas with the birthdate of 12/07/49 appears on a petition sheet for the Anti-Gay Arkansas Adoption and Foster Ban or Act 1.  The actual petition sheet may be viewed here and on KnowThyNeighbor.org where one may find the alleged signature of Mr. Duke and the check mark

Maine Becomes 5th US State To Legalize Same Sex Marriage

(Augusta, Maine) Gov. John Baldacci signed legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex marriage in Maine, minutes after it received final approval in the legislature. Maine is the fifth state to allow gay marriage. Read the story here:  Gay Marriage Becomes Law In Maine