Quote of the Month:
“A slapdash effort based on wishful thinking, rosy scenarios, and passion, is not enough to win on,” as quoted on story about activists rethinking of Prop. 8 repeal effort.
— Hans Johnson, Board Member, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
New York Times, July 26, 2009
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Top Highlights
- Backers of Gay Marriage Rethink California Push
New York Times, July 26, 2009
- Bill Clinton Backs Same-Sex Marriage
The Nation, July 14, 2009
- Same-sex unions a challenge for Census
USA Today, July 5, 2009
- Caution urged in repeal of Calif gay marriage ban
AP, July 16, 2009
- Activists Work to Show Gays Are Not Anti-Religious
U.S. News & World Report, July 2, 2009
- ‘Gayby boom’: Children of gay couples speak out
CNN, June 29, 2009
- Obama says gay rights will take time
Washington Times, June 30, 2009
- Gay-rights advocate complain over President Obama's handling of same-sex marriage
NY Daily News, June 29, 2009
- Marriage-Equality Update: D.C., Maine, Wisconsin, and the Supreme Court
New York Magazine, July 9, 2009
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force heads up major policy change project
Miami Herald, June 25, 2009
- Pura Política entrevista pareja gay
The Bilerico Project, June 27, 2009
- Thanks, Frank!
The Bilerico Project, June 25, 2009
- Bill tackles discrimination at work
Miami Herald, June 25, 2009
- How is this lawsuit not like the others?
The Bilerico Project, July 10, 2009
- Article of Faith: The Episcopal Church makes room for all of us
Miami Herald, July 23, 2009
Obama administration
- Census to count gay couples
Bay Area Reporter, June 25, 2009
- Census to count married gay couples
Bay Windows, June 25, 2009
- What Would YOU Say To Obama?
Joe.My.God, June 26, 2009
- White House: Census to better count gay couples
Chicago Free Press June 26, 2009
- Despite Protests and No-Shows, DNC Nets $1 Million in Pink Dollars
Edge, June 26, 2009
- What we missed
Feministing, June 26, 2009
- No nonsense census
LA Progressive, June 28, 2009
- Stonewall contrasts: the White House reception vs. The Power's call for full equality now
Pam’s House Blend, June 27, 2009
- While we were away: Census decided to sense us
Good As You, June 28, 2009
- Task Force Leader Hand-Delivers Community Messages to President Obama at White House Pride Month Reception
Common Dreams, June 30, 2009
- Obama wants to count gay unions in U.S. Census
Washington Blade, June 26, 2009
- Mass. advocates impressed by visit to Obama White House
Bay Windows, July 2, 2009
- High profile DNC fundraiser sparks controversy
Southern Voice. June 26, 2009
- SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Veteran activist Marsha Botzer speaks on Obama's Stonewall reception
Seattle Gay News, July 10, 2009
- Chicagoans reflect on White House visit
Windy City Times, July 15, 2009
- Census to count gay marriages in 2010
Pride Source, July 9, 2009
- Gay groups angry over legal move
The Guide, July 2009
Congress
- Employment Non-Discrimination Act Introduced in U.S. House
Pam’s House Blend, June 24, 2009
- Task Force also applauds introduction of ENDA
Miami Herald, June 24, 2009
- NGLTF Action Fund urges for passage of critical hate crimes legislation
Out in America, June 25, 2009
- ENDA is back
Gay People’s Chronicle, July 3, 2009
- Task Force Action Fund Applauds Hearing on School Safety Through Bullying Prevention
Common Dreams, July 8, 2009
- Carl Walker-Hoover's mom testifies before Congress for federal Safe Schools Improvement Act
Pam’s House Blend, July 8, 2009
- Task Force Action Fund urges for passage of Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
Miami Herald, July 8, 2009
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force exec asks: ‘What would you like to say to the president?’
Miami Herald, June 26, 2009
- U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: Judge working men and women ‘solely on their job performance and not their sexual orientation’
Miami Herald, June 24, 2009
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Congress, Cont'd
- Action: Hate Crimes vote in Senate this week
The Bilerico Project, July 14, 2009
- NGLTF applauds U.S. Senate action on federal hate crimes amendment
Out In America, July 16, 2009
- Rep. Barney Frank drops new ENDA bill in Congress
Seattle Gay News, June 26, 2009
- Washington moves on parts of the gay agenda
Pride Source, July 9, 2009
- Task Force Action Fund urges for removal of death penalty amendment from hate crimes proposal
Miami Herald, July 20, 2009
- The F-22 v. The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Bill
The Bilerico Project, July 17, 2009
- Senate adopts amendments to hate crimes measure
Southern Voice, July 20, 2009
- Hate crimes could pass, but we still have work to do
Pride Source, July 23, 2009
- Task Force: Enact federal hate crimes legislation without ‘inhumane’ death penalty provision
Miami Herald, July 23, 2009
In the states
- Task Force Action Fund Applauds DC for Honoring and Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages
Common Dreams, July 7, 2009
- Courage Campaign Sticks To 2010; Task Force Says No
The Mad Professah Lectures, July 14, 2009
- NY Jury: Transgender Murder Was Hate Crime
On Top Magazine, July 17, 2009
- Task Force signs onto 'Prepare to Prevail' statement
Southern Voice, July 17, 2009
- Groups tussle over when to repeal Prop 8
Bay Area Reporter, July 16, 2009
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force backs 'Prepare to Prevail' statement
Pam’s House Blend, July 17, 2009
- Argument Over Prop. 8 Reveals Rift in Marriage Movement
Edge, July 18, 2009
- Maine campaign heats up
Bay Windows, July 23, 2009
- Consultants prefer 2012 Prop 8 repeal
Bay Area Reporter, July 23, 2009
- Washington Families Standing Together: Strength in Unity
Pam’s House Blend, July 22, 2009
Other highlights
- Local activists among 40 ‘transgender heroes’ honored at Stonewall bar
Bay Windows, June 20, 2009
- Lesbian and gay Sonoma Valley seniors connect through new group
Sonoma Valley Sun, June 26, 2009
- Labor Big Outs Himself
Gay City News, June 25, 2009
- Senior center launches lesbian, gay outreach
Sun Sentinel, June 26, 2009
- Foster child returned
Q-notes, June 27, 2009
- A look at the gay rights movement beyond marriage and the military
Democracy Now, June 26, 2009
- Gay seniors lack social safety net
The Desert Sun, July 6, 2009
- Teachers Say Yes To Marriage Equality
Joe.My.God, July 7, 2009
- National Roundup
Windy City Times, June 24, 2009
- NGLTF applauds historic resolution for LGBT rights at National Education Association Annual Conference
Out in America, July 7, 2009
- News in brief
Bay Area Reporter, July 9, 2009
- National LGBT senior movement grows up
Bay Area Reporter, July 9, 2009
- Timeless Pride, Part Two
Q-notes, July 11, 2009
- Wilson Cruz gets political
Edge, July 12, 2009
- Task Force Responds to Former President Bill Clinton's Support of Marriage Equality
Common Dreams, July 14, 2009
- Bill Clinton Supports Same-Sex Marriage? “Basically”
Gay Wired, July 15, 2009
- National Religious Leadership Roundtable Applauds Episcopal House of Bishops Decision to End Ban on Gay Bishops
Common Dreams, July 14, 2009
- NGLTF Joins "Wait Until 2012" Crowd
Joe.My.God, July 17, 2009
- Tickets on sale now for Task Force annual Miami Recognition Dinner on Oct. 17 at Fontainebleau
Tips-Q, July 15, 2009
- Episcopal Church Drops Ban on LGBT Bishops
Uprising Radio, July 17, 2009
- The State of the Same-Sex Union: Part Two in a Three-Part Series
Find Law, July 21, 2009
- Our families count
The Bilerico Project, July 22, 2009
- Clinton says he supports marriage equality
Washington Blade, July 17, 2009
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