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The Power of Fear and the Obligation to Hope

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: Equality, Fearmongering, Fear, LGBT Issues, Hope, Gay, New Jersey Governor Race, Marriage Equality, Maine, LGBT Politics, Virginia, Lgbt, Gay Rights, Virginia Governors Race, New Jersey, LGBT Rights, Maine Gay Marriage, Fundraising, LGBT Families, Gay Issues, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Emma Ruby-Sachs

It was not surprising to learn that New Jersey and Virginia both elected Republican Governors. But I could not have predicted the loss in the tiny, liberal, free state of Maine.

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness -- For All

Sara Whitman | Posted 10.28.2009 | Politics

Read More: LGBT Politics, LGBT Rights, Question 1 in Maine, LGBT Issues, LGBT Families, LGBT Youth, Politics News
Sara Whitman

Wake up America! A huge battle for rights is about to be voted on in Maine. This will effect everyone from sea to shining sea.

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In Washington State, Yes means No to Hate

Lane Hudson | Posted 11.23.2009 | Politics

Read More: LGBT Rights, Right Wing, Washington State, Domestic Partnerships, LGBT Families, Referendum-71, Politics News
Lane Hudson

Yes, that is correct. In Washington State, we want to approve a domestic partnership ballot measure the crazies worked for. I know it sounds weird.

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Maine, The Way Life Should Be

Sara Whitman | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living

Read More: LGBT Rights, Lgbt, Lgbt-Families, No on 1, Maine, Marriage Equality, Proposition 8, Same Sex Marriage, National Organization for Marriage, Gay Marriage, Living News
Sara Whitman

I don't know if anyone from the anti-equality side realizes this, but we are going to have families whether we have rights nor not. Our kids are going to go to public schools, period.

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Iraq: Stop Killings for Homosexual Conduct

Human Rights Watch | Posted 09.17.2009 | World

Read More: Lgbt, LGBT Rights, Gays in Iraq, Iraq, Gays, Unhcr, LGBT Issues, Mahdi Army, United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Sadr City, LGBT Politics, Sadr City Violence, Homosexuality, Iraq-Gays-Targeted, LGBT Community, Human Rights Watch, Iraq Gay Murders, Iraq Gays, Homosexuality and Religion, LGBT Families, World News
Human Rights Watch

The killings -- committed without evidence or trial, on the basis of prejudice and whim -- violate standards in Sharia law for legality, proof, and privacy.

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Obama, Don't Defend DOMA

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 06.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: Taxes, Equality, Paul Sousa, Social Security, LGBT Issues, Doma, Defense of Marriage Act, Marriage Equality, Lgbt, Marriage, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, Gay Rights, LGBT Rights, Glad, Constitution, LGBT Families, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Emma Ruby-Sachs

Obama has the opportunity today, to stand up for equal rights by refusing to argue Defense of Marriage Act's constitutionality in court.

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Gay & Lesbian Manners: To Drink or Not to Drink with Your Alcoholic, Lesbian Sister?

Steven Petrow | Posted 11.03.2009 | Style

Read More: Food Allergies, LGBT Issues, Lesbian, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Gays and Lesbians, Etiquette, Lesbians, Gay, Alcoholics Anonymous, LGBT Families, Gay Issues, Manners, Addiction & Recovery, Style News
Steven Petrow

Since your sister is only recently sober, she no doubt feels especially vulnerable to relapse. In this light, you may want to abide by her request until more time has passed.

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An LGBT Report Card for Obama's First 100 Days

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 05.29.2009 | Politics

Read More: Equality, Hate Crimes, LGBT Issues, Doma, Enda, White House Easter Egg Roll, Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell, Defense of Marriage Act, United American Families Act, Reverend-Lowery, Marriage Equality, Don't Ask Don't Tell, Immigration Reform, Gay Rights, First 100 Days, Rick Warren, Nancy Pelosi, 100 Days, Obama First 100 Days, LGBT Rights, LGBT Families, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Emma Ruby-Sachs

Compared to the rows of sullen, silent Presidents behind him, Obama looks like a gay rights brown-noser. But when it comes to actual change in the lives of LGBT people, nothing has been done.

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Faith Community and LGBT Community Come Together

Sara Whitman | Posted 05.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Taunting, Lesbian Mom, School Leadership, Exceptional Kids, LGBT Families, School Bullying, Hate Crime, Politics News
Sara Whitman

I went to a funeral today. Of a little boy. 11 years old. He lay in the coffin, in a grown up suit, dead. So little. He killed himself last week because he was taunted, over and over, for being gay.

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11 Year Old Kills Himself After Gay Taunts Left Unaddressed

Sara Whitman | Posted 05.11.2009 | Living

Read More: LGBT Leadership, LGBT Issues, Lesbian Mom, Glsen, LGBT Families, Anti Bullying, Lesbian, Safe Schools, Living News
Sara Whitman

I'm angry. How can this happen today? Why did that mother have to lose her son? Why was that boy not taken care of by the school officials?

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Queeries: "Where Did These Kids Come From?"

Steven Petrow | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Lgbt, Gay Rights, Lesbian, LGBT Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Lesbian Moms, Gays, LGBT Families, Gay Adoption, Gay Issues, Adoption, Living News
Steven Petrow

Although millions of gay and lesbian households with kids now exist, this phenomenon is still, well, a phenomenon and by that I mean something new and remarkable.

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Marriage For Everyone: Worth the Fight

Sara Whitman | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: LGBT Politics, LGBT Issues, LGBT Community, LGBT Rights, Glad, Families, Social Security Benefits, LGBT Families, Marriage Equality, Massachussets, Lesbian, Gay, Gay Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Lesbian Moms, Gay Marriage, Gay Issues, Politics News
Sara Whitman

Today, we are approaching the fifth anniversary of marriage equality in our state. We have pushed the envelope, no question. And we will continue to.

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Ding Dong, Bush is REALLY Gone!

Sara Whitman | Posted 02.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: Celebrate, LGBT Rights, LGBT Issues, Democrats, LGBT Families, Inauguration, Barack Obama, Rick Warren, George Bush, Politics News
Sara Whitman

But Bush is gone. Pinch yourself, it's not a dream. Whether or not you believe Obama is just a big screen for projection, or the next messiah, or something very human in between, he is NOT Bush.

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A Response to Melissa Etheridge

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 01.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Lgbt, Melissa Etheridge, Barack Obama Rick Warren, Gay Rights, Rick Warren Invocation, Obama LGBT, Inauguration, Obama Inauguration, Rick Warren, LGBT Rights, Saddleback Church, Barack Obama Inauguration, LGBT Families, Barack Obama, Gay Marriage, Melissa Etheridge Rick Warren, Politics News
Emma Ruby-Sachs

I am willing to agree that Rev. Warren is a good guy who said some bad things. I, like you, do trust that communication and cooperation will lead to increased tolerance and progress. I can't forgive Obama, though.

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In the Wake of Prop 8: No More Us vs. Them

Sara Whitman | Posted 01.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Rights, Politics, LGBT Youth, Dadt, Youth, LGBT Rights, Strong America, No on Prop 8, Enda, LGBT Politics, LGBT Issues, Families, LGBT Families, Responsibilities, Living News
Sara Whitman

Let me have the full responsibility of being an American. Because every child in this country deserves a family. I am an asset to this society.

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18,000 in California Kicked to the Curb

Sara Whitman | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: LGBT Issues, Kids, LGBT Rights, Parenting, Marriage Equality, CA Prop 8, LGBT Families, Safety for Families, Civil Rights, Proposition 8, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Sara Whitman

In California, 18,000 couples have no idea what they are. Some have kids, some don't.

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Save The Children

Sara Whitman | Posted 11.23.2008 | Living

Read More: Children, Education Policy, Marriage Equality in CA, No on Prop 8, Ridiculous Scare Tactics, LGBT Rights, Equal Rights, Marriage Equality, Gay Parents, LGBT Families, Prop. 8, Parents, Gay Marriage, Living News
Sara Whitman

So what if kids do come home and ask about gay families? If you're really such a bigot, just spew out all the hateful things you have to say about homosexuality. See it as a teachable moment.

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What Will Powell's Endorsement Mean for "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and Military Families?

Steve Ralls | Posted 11.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: Don't Ask Don't Tell, John McCain, LGBT Issues, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Colin Powell, Jim Kolbe, Christopher Shays, LGBT Families, Barack Obama, Colin Powell Endorses Obama, Politics News
Steve Ralls

Powell has endorsed a candidate that has consistently said he favors repealing the law. Is he now ready to say the day has arrived when lifting Don't Ask Don't Tell makes good sense?

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Trying to Find the LGBT Voter? Read this First!

Lisa Sherman | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: Lgbt, Gay Families, LGBT Issues, Gay Rights, LGBT Rights, Logo, Gay Vote, Gay, Logo Channel, LGBT Families, Gays Suburbs, Politics News
Lisa Sherman

For many LGBT people coming of age in the 1970s, 1980s and even 1990s, we felt like we could only live in a gay ghetto. But more and more gay people expect to live their lives the way they choose.

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