September 12 – October 12, 2009
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Quote of the Month:
“It has sparked a greater public conversation about gay people. While we have lost in previous ballot measures, because the margin of loss continues to shrink, it does indicate that there is growing acceptance.”
— Dan Hawes, Academy for Leadership and Action Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Associated Press, September 26, 2009
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Top Highlights
- Census: 76% marry just once; new count for same-sex couples
USA Today, September 22, 2009
- 76 percent of Americans who marry do so only once: new Census data
New York Daily News, September 22, 2009
- Evanston gay alderman: Mark Tendam says voters are far more concerned with public issues than his private life
Chicago Tribune, September 23, 2009
- Outlawing job bias against gays
San Francisco Chronicle, September 23, 2009
- Measure submitted to dump Calif. gay marriage ban
Associated Press, September 24, 2009
- D.C. to Introduce Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Washington Post, October 6, 2009
- Gay rights measures on the ballot in three states
Associated Press, September 26, 2009
- Controversy Brews Around National Equality March
The Atlantic, September 28, 2009
- Stakes high in fight over gay rights
Seattle Times, October 4, 2009
- House Approves Hate-Crimes Measure as Part of Defense Funding
Washington Post, October 8, 2009
- Debate Over Gay March Exposes Split in Approach
New York Times, October 9, 2009
- Waiting to Wed Where It Matters
Washington Post, October 11, 2009
- End the shameful state of workplace for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender Americans: Pass ENDA
Daily Kos, September 23, 2009
- As Pressure Grows, Obama Addresses Gay Rights Group
Washington Post, October 11, 2009
- Obama Pledges to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Bloomberg News, October 11, 2009
- Gays and lesbians rally in Washington for equal rights
USA Today, October 12, 2009
In the states
- About Face: How out West boot camp changed my mind about marriage equality
Unite the Fight, September 17, 2009
- Patience could pay: Wait till 2012 for gay marriage vote
Sacramento Bee, September 21, 2009
- Seattle mobilizes to approve Referendum 71
Seattle Gay News, September 18, 2009
- Maine gearing up for gay marriage referendum in November
Xtra.ca, September 26, 2009
- NGLTF applauds introduction of D.C. marriage equality bill
Out in America, October 6, 2009
- On the Eve of Big D.C. March, Leaders Argue California Should Be Patient About Same-Sex Marriage
AlterNet, October 9, 2009
- Marriage equality bill introduced in Washington, D.C.
Bay Windows, October 9, 2009
Congress
- ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ introduced to repeal DOMA
Towleroad, September 15, 2009
- Task Force: ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ marks ‘step toward closing an ugly chapter in our nation’s history’
Miami Herald, September 15, 2009
- ‘We will dump DOMA’
Washington Blade, September 15, 2009
- Filed: The Respect for Families Act DOMA repeal bill
Pam’s House Blend, September 15, 2009
- Respect for Marriage Act introduced in Congress
Ms. Magazine, September 15, 2009
- DOMA repeal legislation introduced
The Bilerico Project, September 15, 2009
- DOMA repeal: a learning curve
Bay Windows, September 15, 2009
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Congress, Cont'd
- Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s DOMA repeal bill filed in U.S. House with 91 co-sponsors
Joe.My.God, September 15, 2009
- Frank critical of DOMA bill
Bay Area Reporter, September 17, 2009
- DOMA repeal plan disappoints local activists
Bay Area Reporter, September 17, 2009
- Task Force: Passage of Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is critical
Miami Herald, September 23, 2009
- House Holds ENDA Hearings
Advocate, September 23, 2009
- Employment Non-Discrimination Act ready for consideration in House, Senate
PolitiFact.com, September 21, 2009
- Congress could soon act on LGBT bills
Washington Blade, October 9, 2009
National Equality March
- NGLTF endorses march on Washington
Gay Today, September 15, 2009
- Will the recession rain on Equality March turnout?
Edge, September 21, 2009
- NGLTF endorses march on Washington
Seattle Gay News, September 18, 2009
- Gay Activist Urvashi Vaid Speaks OUT
Outtake Voices, October 1, 2009
- Marsha Botzer to speak at National Equality March
Seattle Gay News, October 2, 2009
- Thousands Rally in Washington D.C. for Gay Rights
RH Reality Check, October 11, 2009
- D.C. march today is a living tribute to Bayard Rustin
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 11, 2009
Faith
Other highlights
- Out in the park: Six Flags goes gay for a night
Edge, September 13, 2009
- A forgotten youth: New York city queer homeless youth survive at the bottom of the barrel
The Indypendent, October 12, 2009
- Census’ interim ‘Survey’ reflects lower count for same-sex couples
Metro Weekly, September 22, 2009
- Task Force marks the 10th annual Celebrate Bisexuality Day
Miami Herald, September 23, 2009
- Today is the 10th Annual Celebrate Bisexuality Day!
Pam’s House Blend, September 23, 2009
- Celebremos la bisexualidad
The Bilerico Project, September 23, 2009
- Program seeks people willing to open homes to homeless GLBT youth
Chicago Free Press, October 8, 2009
- Helping Homeless Gay Youth
Passport Magazine, September 30, 2009
- Three-quarters of people who wed do so only once
Poughkeepsie Journal, October 6, 2009
- Even today, coming out is still a trial for many
The Retriever Weekly, October 5, 2009
- More employers setting policies to protect LGBT workers
Colorado Springs Business Journal, October 2, 2009
- Will LGBTs be in new immigration measure?
Windy City Times, October 7, 2009
- ENDA ayudaría a terminar con el vergonzoso estado laboral para las personas LGBT
The Bilerico Project, September 24, 2009
- Task Force Foundation and Task Force Action Fund elect new board members
Miami Herald, October 9, 2009
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