Sentences with phrase «gay rights community»

Senator Tom Duane of Chelsea is the gray - haired lion of the local gay rights community.

The gay rights community should reject members of their community that promote h - om - ose - xua - lity as deviant behavior, such as NAMBLA's participation in the gay pride parade for example.

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The organizers were mostly groups working for gay rights — Equality Florida, Human Rights Campaign, the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida, Come Out With Pride and a half - dozen orights — Equality Florida, Human Rights Campaign, the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida, Come Out With Pride and a half - dozen oRights Campaign, the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida, Come Out With Pride and a half - dozen others.

As a gay man, based upon the BLACK communities response to GAY RIGHTS, YOU ARE ARE YOUR Ogay man, based upon the BLACK communities response to GAY RIGHTS, YOU ARE ARE YOUR OGAY RIGHTS, YOU ARE ARE YOUR OWN.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest gay - rights organization, swung into action, demanding that Johns Hopkins distance itself from the «falsehoods» that «attack the entire LGBTQ community.&Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest gay - rights organization, swung into action, demanding that Johns Hopkins distance itself from the «falsehoods» that «attack the entire LGBTQ community.&rights organization, swung into action, demanding that Johns Hopkins distance itself from the «falsehoods» that «attack the entire LGBTQ community.»

Some gay rights activists say the church is subtly growing friendlier toward the LGBT community, including voicing support for some gay rights.

Just like there have been conflicts on the democrats side with gay rights groups, environmentalist and even with the African American community because after four years Obama had left them with no noticeable change.

This is not about trying to force churches to accept us or to marry us, this is about religion waging a campaign against the gay community to demonize us in order to get their voting congregation to pass laws that deny us equal rights.

I really struggle with concerns that participating in a church community that restricts the roles of women in leadership, or that actively campaigns against the civil rights of gays and lesbians, makes me complicit in those activities.

abortion issue, gay rights: are not «religious» issues, the proof of that is that within the Christian community there is support for both sides, AND there is support for both sides in the atheistic community.

Now, gee, why do you think the LGBT community might have issues with people trying to deny them equal rights especially when those people are trying to convince everyone else gay people are subhuman and are even hated by God?

If it was about equal rights the Gay community and Christian could have found common ground with civil unions out of respect for Christians.

First he was against it but now his advisers told him he can improve his miserable polls by supporting it so now we have the pro-gay Obama and all his people like Sharpton want to catch the gay rights wave now that it's apparently OK with the gay black community.

In the late»70s 55 percent of Americans would allow books by homosexual authors in public libraries, 62 percent supported gays» right to lecture in the community and 49 percent supported their right to teach in a college.

(Read here) Gays and lesbians are still stigmatised and demonised by fundamentalist religious fraternity and right - wing conservatives, which have driven some of them to leave families and communities and even attempt suicide.

Having recently graduated from Yale Divinity School, I can say that my childhood community's approach to gay rights — though well intentioned — is riddled with self - serving double standards.

- when you are spreading lies about the gay community and blocking their civil rights people have the right to point that out to uneducated prejudice bigots like you.

You have the right to voice your opinion just as the gay community and if the gays want to get on here an cry about what you said then you know they are thin skinned and cry babies.

The LGBT community will fight for justice by votes I always remember my black friend who MYsaid, «Clifford, If you think being gay is bad try being black snd gay.My belief is that ENDA rights be fundamental since most people need jobs but the LGBT communty is not allowed common employment rights.

OH, that's right your prejudice and bigotry is only toward the gay community with your warped interpretation of the scriptures.

Gay community has more rights in US than anywhere else in the world.

Right now, the church's reputation (especially in the gay community) is that we're a bunch of holier - than - thou jerks who are quick to preach and dole out advice but slow to take an interest in people.

• Front Range Lesbian Families, PO Box Drawer E, Denver, CO 80218, Holly 303-466-1482, Eric Rude / Adult Programs GLBTCCC 303-733-7743 • Northern Colorado Our Families, contact Sierra at [email protected] or [phone] • The GLBT Center of Colorado P.O. Box 9798 Denver, CO 80209 - 0798 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.glbtcolorado.org / • The Lambda Community Center 212 South Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.lambdacenter.org / • Aspen Gay and Lesbian Community Fund PO Box 3143 Aspen, CO 81612 Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] • Colorado Springs Pride Center PO Box 607 Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.yourpridecenter.org / • Equal Rights Colorado PO Box 9798 Denver, CO 80209 - 0798 Phone: [phone] x309 Email: [email protected] Website: www.equalrightscolorado.org / Connecticut • Families by Choice, eastern Connecticut, call Tirza at 860-456-1110 • Gay Fathers of Western Connecticut.

• We 2 Have Parental Rights 132 Kentucky Blue Circle Apopka, FL 32712 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.we2haveparentalrights.com Georgia • COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) Greater Atlanta: Support and Community for kids 8 + with one and / or more LGBT parent in the greater Atlanta area.

The bill, which would require surrogates to undergo medical and psychological screenings and intended parents to have a join consultation with a mental health professional, reflects input from various community groups, including LGBT advocacy organizations such as the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance (GLAA), the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the Family Equality Council, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR).

At noon, Gay and transgender rights advocates including Empire State Pride Agenda members and city and community officials call for state lawmakers to pass GENDA during the current legislative session, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

I will reach out to leaders of the gay community to educate me on how to better represent my support for the rights of all citizens.»

In this case, the DK audience is passionate about same - sex marriage, but sending $ 5 to support Daily Kos as a website / blogging community is not exactly the most efficient way to advance gay rights as an issue.

«Ultimately artist Anthony Goicolea's design was recommended by the Commission and selected as a result of the circular layout and permanency of the bronze stones that expressed the uncompromised strength of LGBT community, marries well within the sites natural environment, invites sitting and contemplation and stands for equality, fairness, justice, and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens,» the state parks department said in its statement.

Paladino and his Orthodox tour guide, Rabbi Yehuda Levin, bonded late last month over their hatred of Silver, whose willingness to put bills protecting abortion rights and legalizing gay marriage have angered some in the Orthodox community.

However, Heseltine was gaining some popularity with the Tory Right at this time, helped by his opposition to lowering the gay age of consent from 21 to 18, and his attack on the European Community as overregulated and sclerotic.

Astoria resident and gay rights activist Brendan Fay, who helps organize the St. Pat's for All parade in Sunnyside each year, said he was angered by Monserrate, who showed support for the gay and lesbian community at the Queens Pride Parade, but «when the chips were down, he voted no.»

Brian Ellner, head of the marriage initiative for the gay advocacy group Human Rights Campaign, said that the Republican's remarks were insensitive given a recent swirl of news about suicide in the gay community and antigay violence.

Denny Meyer, vice president of American Veterans for Equal Rights, said Monserrate had previously assured the gay community of his support.

Mr Brown released a statement to the gay community saying: «I'm very proud of all that this government has achieved on LGBT rights these last 12 years; from equalising the age of consent, lifting the ban on military service, introducing gay adoption and creating civil partnerships to scrapping section 28, introducing the Gender Recognition Act and banning discrimination at work and in the provision of goods and services.

We, the gay community have the right to be equal in everyway.

Atlanta Black LGBT Coalition: «Rev. Warren's hateful opposition to civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and reproductive rights for women, and his intolerance of diversity contradict the values of freedom and equality that this day represents... Bestowing Rev. Warren such a prominent role does not foster greater understanding between divided communities.

Ed Miliband, who had hoped his MPs would maintain a respectful tone in their contributions to the debate, tempered a glowing tribute with some stark criticism of her policies, particularly in relation to gay rights, apartheid and the destruction of manufacturing communities in the north.

Brian Ellner will be named executive director of New York gay rights group Empire State Pride Agenda, City Room reports: «Brian Ellner, who serves as Mr. Klein's senior counselor for community affairs, is expected to be approved next week by the... Read

Sources close to the prime minister say that she understands the concerns of liberal Tories like Ruth Davidson about the possible price of a deal with the DUP, and she will not offer them any promises to reduce the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trangender or intersexual community, or to reduce womens» rights to abortion.

Hanna has been an outspoken supporter of gay rights, and has sided with the LGBT community on issues in Congress.

ESPA left the field with the key goal of the trans community, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, unfinished business, after the persistent refusal of the Senate Republicans to take up a measure first proposed in early 2003, when the state's gay rights law was adopted without transgender protections.

In 2006, when the New York State Court of Appeals shamefully ruled that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community did not have equal protection under the law in relation to Marriage Equality, I predicted that passing legislation to right this wrong in the State Senate would be a profound personal and sadly political battle.

He said gays are part of a «very well - heeled community» that can achieve its rights under existing laws through the courts and contracts.

Despite Ghana's standing as a beacon of democracy on the African continent, the country's decision not to succumb to advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, has been questioned by some sections of the international community and even met by indirect threats.

The Christian Community in Parliament in a statement signed by its President Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah said Ghana's future would be compromised if the nation succumbs to the demand for gay right.

«There was a need to develop a gay community identity and a human rights movement in order to organize an HIV response,» he says.

The right to domestic partnership benefits is an issue important not only to gay and lesbian federal employees but to the academic LGBT community as well.

I'm active in the gay community in Albany, am a state employee, and live right in the city.A great thing about Asians; they're usually ticklish, a GREAT turn on, as I am too!

We know that it is sometimes very difficult to find the right guy, whether it is in the outside world or online, but we like to think that our online community opens a window for you to a whole new world of gay dating - right here in the Mountain State!