Tag: marriage equality
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January 03, 2007 09:38 PM EST --
Many people don't understand why gays are asking for marriage equality now. They never wanted it before. What's changed? Many things have changed. I first realized that I was . . .
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August 28, 2008 04:48 PM EDT --
By: Sylvia Rhue, Director of Religious Affairs
I have spent the last 6 years of my life working furiously for the right of same gender loving people to get legally married. I was the California . . .
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November 27, 2008 10:07 PM EST --
After the recent passage of anti-gay propositions in California , Florida , and Arizona , a number of rainbow icons appeared on Gather in support of LGBT rights. I'm not sure how many were in response . . .
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December 02, 2009 03:02 PM EST --
In a 38-24 vote, the New York State Senate today rejected a marriage equality bill that would've extended equal rights to same-sex couples.
Despite impassioned pleas from progressive members of the . . .
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August 23, 2007 11:43 AM EDT --
For immediate release (August 22, 2007)
Contact:
Sylvia Rhue, National Black Justice Coalition, 202-319-1552 x23
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March 23, 2007 04:50 PM EDT --
The Good Pastor
Dr. Sylvia Rhue
Director of Religious Affairs
He was sitting on my row, nearest the window, on a flight to Los Angeles. He was African American, immaculately dressed and . . .
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April 03, 2009 11:27 AM EDT --
In a unanimous 7-0 decision this morning, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a 1998 law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman is unconstitutional, and that the state of Iowa must recognize . . .
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May 13, 2009 06:33 PM EDT --
Just a matter of time til every state gets with the program!
...............shhhh....listen to the sound of homophobic heads exploding. Sweet!!!
Assembly Passes Same-Sex Marriage . . .
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December 21, 2009 03:04 AM EST --
Wow…even though the New York Senate voted down the measure to allow gay couples to marry in the state earlier this month; shocking proponents of same-sex marriage as polls indicated in early December . . .
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October 17, 2007 02:55 PM EDT --
Greetings!!
Dr. Sylvia Rhue
Director of Religious Affairs
The 1st and 2nd Annual Black Church Summit DVDs are available for sale!! You may order a copy for $15.00 + shipping and handling. . . .
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May 05, 2008 11:01 AM EDT --
I was doing a search on Google and came across an article I'd written on my blog --and forgotten about-- regarding same sex marriage, and thought I'd share it all with you. Here's an excerpt: . . .
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May 07, 2008 08:01 PM EDT --
I just posted this article over on my blog . I was first alerted to this story by a fellow Gatherite. Here's a preview of my post:
One of my Gather.com buddies pointed out this article to . . .
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December 24, 2009 07:13 AM EST --
Shameless zealot zombies Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church are at it again. You may remember the hate mongering group protesting an American Idol concert featuring gay glam rocker . . .
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November 09, 2006 03:24 AM EST --
Democrats have captured the House and Senate!
The Senate races in Montana and Virginia have been called for the Dems, with Allen in Virginia still not conceding, but it makes me happy that we're now . . .
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June 28, 2007 03:17 PM EDT --
An article in Salon this week examines the gay community in MMOs, including the issue of gay marriage in virtual gaming space in Second Life, Lord of the Rings Online, WOW and other games.
My name is . . .
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May 15, 2008 03:11 PM EDT --
It is official, California legalizes same-sex marriage. They are the second state in the US to do so. 2 down and 48 to go! We are on our way. Please check out www.Samelovesamerights.com for all the . . .
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January 16, 2009 06:54 PM EST --
Please join me in the first-ever online march for equality during inauguration week. Information about how to join can be obtained via http://www.equalitymatters.org/
It's very easy to participate. . . .
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November 07, 2006 07:02 AM EST --
It's strange to think the only other people I know/know of who get as worked up about voting are my friend Anna and Sarah Vowell. I blame John F. Kennedy and my mother.
Growing up . . .
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January 29, 2009 11:30 AM EST --
Dear Friend,
The right wing is at it again, trying to write discrimination into the N.C. constitution. This bill isn't about "protecting marriage," it's about denying basic rights . . .
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August 31, 2007 09:37 AM EDT --
On August 30, the Iowa District Court for Polk County issued a 63-page decision in Varnum v. Brien. The ruling affirms that same-sex couples must be allowed to marry based on the guarantee of equal treatment . . .
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