October 13 – November 12, 2009

Quote of the Month:


“We look forward to the days ahead when we will join together again to celebrate full equality and recognition of our community, including in employment, the military and in the full recognition of our families.”


— Rea Carey, Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Associated Press, October 29, 2009

Top Highlights

  1. Obama delivers on hate crimes
    Associated Press, October 29, 2009
  2. Gay Renters to Get Some Discrimination Protection
    Associated Press/New York Times, October 30, 2009
  3. AMA votes to seek repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
    Associated Press, November 10, 2009
  4. Maine set to vote on gay marriage
    Washington Post, November 2, 2009
  5. Stakes are high in Maine's vote on gay marriage  
    Associated Press, November 3, 2009
  6. Maine voters repeal gay-marriage law
    Associated Press, November 4, 2009
  7. Hate crimes law extends protections to gays
    San Francisco Chronicle, October 29, 2009
  8. Maine voters overturn legal same-sex marriage
    San Francisco Chronicle, November 3, 2009
  9. Opponents of same-sex marriage leading in Maine polls
    Los Angeles Times, November 4, 2009
  10. Same-sex marriage: Gay groups say loss won't alter strategy
    Washington Post, November 5, 2009
  11. Wash. supporters of gay rights confident of win
    Associated Press, November 4, 2009
  12. Maine bishop grateful for gay marriage vote
    Associated Press, November 4, 2009
  13. Gay partnership measure approved by voters
    Associated Press, November 5, 2009
  14. State Sen. declares victory in R-71 campaign
    Associated Press, November 4, 2009
  15. Fate of Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Albany Unclear
    New York Times, November 8, 2009
  16. AMA: Government policies hazardous to gay health
    Houston Chronicle, November 10, 2009
  17. R-71: 'We are hopeful, but not stupid'
    Seattle Post-Intelligencer, November 3, 2009
  18. New gay rights law being approved by voters
    Seattle Post-Intelligencer, November 4, 2009
  19. Passage of hate crimes bill marks milestone for LGBT Americans
    The Hill, October 23, 2009
  20. ENDA will provide critical employment protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers
    The Hill, November 5, 2009
  21. History in the making
    Daily Kos, October 28, 2009
  22. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force: Kalamazoo vote a 'victory for fairness'
    Miami Herald, November 3, 2009
  23. Get out the vote: No on 1 in Maine!
    Daily Kos, November 3, 2009
  24. In Kalamazoo, 'You’re Welcome' Takes on New Meaning
    Daily Kos, November 4, 2009
  25. Gay-marriage backers regroup after Maine loss
    Denver Post, November 5, 2009
  26. Battle over same-sex marriage escalates
    Star-Ledger, November 8, 2009
  27. Letters: Saving Runaways, With Law and Love
    New York Times, November 1, 2009
  28. Progress in the Midwest
    Advocate, November 4, 2009
  29. Senate adds sexual orientation, gender identity to federal hate crimes law by passing Matthew Shepard Act
    Miami Herald, October 23, 2009
  30. A movement moving forward
    The Bilerico Project, October 15, 2009

In the states

  1. Task Force applauds Gov. Schwarzenegger for signing into law three LGBT rights bills
    Common Dreams, October 13, 2009
  2. Question 1: Gay-marriage backers raise $2.7 million
    Kennebec Journal, October 14, 2009
  3. Maine newspaper coverage of campaign money disclosures
    Pam’s House Blend, October 14, 2009
  4. In California and New York, homophobic music and hate crimes still a big problem
    California Ripple Effect, October 19, 2009
  5. Marriage equality bill introduced in Washington, D.C.
    Bay Windows, October 13, 2009
  6. Campaign against Maine marriage referendum enters final weeks
    Edge, October 20, 2009
  7. Money fueling battle over gay marriage
    Bangor Daily News, October 24, 2009
  8. War chest may have record amount: Group has nearly $350,000 to support anti-discrimination ordinance on Kalamazoo ballot
    Kalamazoo Gazette, October 24, 2009
  9. The fight for Referendum 71
    Socialist Worker, October 26, 2009
  10. Maine: It’s crunch time
    Bay Windows, October 28, 2009
  11. Gay marriage critics say ‘radical’ groups at work
    Bangor Daily News, October 29, 2009
  12. Article of Faith: Faith Leaders Support Marriage Equality in Maine
    Common Dreams, October 29, 2009
  13. ‘Americans for Truth’ too homophobic even for Maine marriage equality opponents
    Edge, October 29, 2009
  14. For Those Who Need to Know: Anti-Gay Site Posts Details on Fisting
    Edge, October 30, 2009
  15. Madore says marriage is part of broader gay agenda
    Sun Journal, October 30, 2009
  16. Prop 8 anniversary
    LGBT POV, November 2, 2009
  17. Stakes are high in Maine's gay marriage vote tomorrow
    Associated Press, November 2, 2009
  18. Down to the Wire In Three States
    Gay City News, October 29, 2009
  19. Maine battle too close to call
    Windy City Times, November 3, 2009
  20. Maine voters ‘veto’ gay marriage law
    Windy City Times, November 4, 2009
  21. Activists express shock, anger, after Maine marriage referendum passes
    Edge, November 4, 2009
  22. Task Force: Marriage equality goes down in Maine
    Miami Herald, November 4, 2009
  23. Maine rejects same-sex marriage legalization
    Daily Free Press, November 5, 2009
  24. Marriage equality goes down in Maine
    San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, November 4, 2009
  25. Kalamazoo Vote On Nondiscrimination Ordinance a "Victory for Fairness"
    San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, November 4, 2009
  26. Two out of three ain’t bad
    Gay People’s Chronicle, November 6, 2009

In the states, Cont'd

Congress and Obama administration

  1. Barney Frank: your father’s gay icon
    Bay Windows, October 14, 2009
  2. Reportaje sobre crimen de odio
    Al Rojo Vivo (Telemundo), October 14, 2009
  3. PJ on Obama, LGBT rights, the march in DC and the worker’s strike in Puerto Rico
    Blabbeando, October 18, 2009
  4. Don’t Ask, Don’t Get
    The Nation, October 13, 2009
  5. Ha hecho Obama lo suficiente por los derechos de los homosexuales?
    Pura Politica (NY1 Noticias), October 16, 2009
  6. Welcoming workplaces norm only for some people
    The Journal Record, October 14, 2009
  7. Queer the Census campaign launched
    Gay Boomers, October 23, 2009
  8. Hate crimes legislation passes Senate, heads to Obama
    Minnesota Independent, October 22, 2009
  9. Hate crimes bill tops LGBT advances
    Windy City Times, October 22, 2009
  10. El Senado protege a los gays ante delitos de odio en EEUU
    El Nuevo Herald, October 23, 2009
  11. Hate crimes passes Senate: Goes to President’s desk
    The Bilerico Project, October 22, 2009
  12. Acabemos los crímenes de odio
    The Bilerico Project, October 28, 2009
  13. Live: hate crimes bill signing - reactions 
    Pam’s House Blend, October 28, 2009
  14. Task Force: Signing of hate crimes measure is historic 
    Windy City Times, October 28, 2009
  15. ‘A historic milestone’: Gay activists, allies cheer presidential signing of Matthew Shepard Act
    Miami Herald, October 28, 2009
  16. President Barack Obama Signs Hate Crimes Legislation into law
    San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, October 28, 2009
  17. So who was on the LGBT guest list at the hate crimes enactment ceremony?
    Pam’s House Blend, October 29, 2009
  18. Lifting HIV Travel Ban Will Finally End 'Federally Sanctioned Stigma'
    Common Dreams, October 30, 2009
  19. Obama Signs New Hate Crimes Legislation
    Uprising Radio, October 30, 2009
  20. Gay leaders applaud lifting of HIV travel ban
    Miami Herald, October 30, 2009
  21. HUD proposes extending non-discrimination protection to gays, transgenders in need of housing assistance
    Metro Weekly, October 31, 2009
  22. Gay, trans people included in federal hate crimes laws
    Southern Voice, October 30, 2009
  23. Obama signs hate-crimes bill
    Windy City Times, November 4, 2009
  24. LGBT Leaders and "Low-Hanging Fruit"
    The Gist, November 11, 2009
  25. Gay Inc.'s 'low hanging fruit' that hasn't been picked
    Pam’s House Blend, November 11, 2009
  26. Of 80 easy things the White House could have done to help the gay community this year, they did one
    AmericaBlog, November 11, 2009

Other highlights

  1. NGLTF’s Miami Recognition Dinner Oct. 17
    South Florida Blade, October 15, 2009
  2. Registration now open for the National Conference on LGBT Equality
    San Diego Gay & Lesbian News, October 15, 2009
  3. Homeless and gay? Program steps in to help with ‘epidemic’
    Medill Reports, October 15, 2009
  4. ‘March or not’ debate tired
    Pride Source, October 15, 2009
  5. Joint statement responding to the denial of marriage to an interracial couple in Louisiana
    Out for Justice, October 16, 2009
  6. 2009 National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Miami Recognition Dinner
    Miami Herald, October 18, 2009
  7. South Florida’s LGBT community says ‘I volunteer’ to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
    Miami Herald, October 19, 2009
  8. Hastings Honors Lt. Dan Choi at National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's 13th Annual Miami Recognition Dinner
    Hastings’ blog, October 19, 2009
  9. LGBT Seniors to Benefit From HHS Plans for Creation of National Resource Center
    Common Dreams, October 22, 2009
  10. Philly man elected to Task Force board
    Philadelphia Gay News, October 22, 2009
  11. National resource center created for LGBT seniors
    Bay Windows, October 22, 2009
  12. Health network update: building off major victories for LGBT health
    California Ripple Effect, October 22, 2009
  13. ‘Child witches’ and LGBTQ youth
    Bay Windows, October 29, 2009
  14. National Religious Leadership Roundtable responds to Roman Catholic Church’s plan to court Anglicans
    Silo Breaker, October 22, 2009
  15. LGBT senior, housing issues win attention 
    Southern Voice, October 30, 2009
  16. Stonewall 2.0 
    The Nation, November 4, 2009
  17. Gay adoption complex, controversial issue
    The Reflector, November 6, 2009
  18. Transgender issues from a 'cisgender' perspective
    Examiner, November 4, 2009
  19. Who wants their civil rights voted on?
    Examiner, November 4, 2009
  20. Nuestra Visión – Marcha Por La Igualdad
    Adelante Magazine, November 1, 2009
  21. Task Force exceeds goal, raises more than $325,000 at Miami Recognition Dinner
    Miami Herald, November 6, 2009
  22. América despierta
    The Bilerico Project, November 11, 2009
  23. Task Force applauds AMA votes related to ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell,’ marriage bans
    Miami Herald, November 10, 2009
  24. More on the AMA
    Dallas Voice, November 10, 2009
  25. Our Families Count launches website
    The Bilerico Project, November 10, 2009

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