In a very big move this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appointed a one-year federal grant of $475,000 to a program in Chicago called SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT). That’s a half a million dollars! GO U.S. GOVERNMENT! SAGE is designed to enhance the lives of older L[...]
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January 27th, 2010 - 10:11 am § in Homo Revolution, Not So Local
Lesbian moms are amazing… and I can prove it!
It’s an exciting time for lesbian and gay parents (or those who want to have kids one day). We are finally reaching a point in time where the facts are piling up in our favor. New data is showing that more lesbians and gays are starting families these days– and raising good, well-adjuste[...]
Fed Court Accepts Challenge of PROP 8!
Today marks the beginning of a trial in Federal Court that will challenge the constitutionality of Proposition 8. Ted Olson and David Boies, two high-profile lawyers (who worked the Bush v. Gore 2000 opposing one another) representing two same-sex couples who were denied the right to marry, are chal[...]
Victory in Houston!!
History has been made…deep in the heart of Texas. Where the doctrine of the conservative right usually reigns, a mold has been broken. Houston, TX is the largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor. Annise Parker has done it – and she has not only proven herself wort[...]
Marriage Equality in D.C.!
The marriage equality bill has just passed in Washington D.C. Another progressive step forward for LGBT rights, despite the recent let down in New York and Maine – which if you remember, just recently failed to legalize same-sex marriage. With this great news also comes some concerning news. T[...]
Out Lesbian in the Race for Houston Mayor
Something inspiring is happening in Houston. For the first time, an openly gay woman has entered the Mayoral race in the generally conservative city of Houston, TX. Right now you are probably thinking “Wow..bold move!” But wait it gets better — she could actually win! Annis[...]
December 3rd, 2009 - 10:50 am § in Homo Revolution, News
Sad News from New York
We should all take a cue from Governor Paterson of New York, when he promises “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” It’s refreshing to hear such optimism from an equal right’s proponent in high places, even on such a disheartening day as Wednesday was in New York. Despite Paterson’s e[...]
November 11th, 2009 - 9:54 am § in Homo Revolution
Hate Crimes Bill now Protects LGBT
For the first time in history, a federal equality measure protecting LGBT rights has become law. On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hates Crimes Prevention Act into law. This new law gives the Justice Department the power to investigate and prosec[...]
November 11th, 2009 - 9:49 am § in Homo Revolution
November 3, 2009 – A Bittersweet Election Day
Let’s start with the bitter and end with the sweet. As many of you are aware, in May earlier this year lawmakers in Maine and New Hampshire voted in favor of same-sex marriage. However, now it seems that Maine shares the same fate as California. On November 3rd, voters in Maine narrowly rejected t[...]