Posted by in glbt, politics, Uncategorized On Wednesday Senator Diane Feinstein introduced a repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. This is the federal law that was passed during the Clinton Administration that set aside the fourth amendment to our Constitution saying that states did not have to recognize all marriages done in another state. Specifically aimed at marriage between same-sex couples. Of…Read more »
Posted by in glbt Thank you again to the Human Rights Campaign for recognizing me at their Los Angeles Gala on Saturday night with the Community Equality Awards! What a wonderful soiree. The baseball player was my “date”. I was so proud to be there with him and so many good friends and temple members. And most of all…Read more »
Posted by in glbt My Congregation, Kol Ami joined together with many GLBT organizations and the City of West Hollywood to co-sponsor a California speaking tour for Russian GLBT activist Nikolai Alekseev. He was to be here this weekend-March 5-7 and speaking specifically in West Hollywood on Shabbat afternoon-March 5 from 3- 5 pm. But we have cancelled his…Read more »
President Obama and the Justice Department have finally come to their senses. Yesterday they announced they would no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in court. There are at least two federal cases one in Connecticut and one in New York challenging sections of DOMA and the constitutionality for denying certain benefits and…Read more »
The Marriage Equality bandwagon marches on! This Monday is Valentine’s Day. This year yet again, couples in Los Angeles will make their way to the clerk’s office to try to get marriage license applications. We live in an apartheid state where some couples were able to marry in that small window of a few months…Read more »
More hatred. It is everywhere. This Shabbat I am mourning the death of David Kato. He was a Ugandan human rights activist who worked to ensure the right of gay and lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in his country. Uganda has been a difficult place for sexual minorities. In particular Christian fundamentalist groups from the…Read more »
Posted by in glbt Read this report. The GAO reported that more the 193 million (yes MILLION) dollars to discharge over 3000 gays and lesbian from the military. Can you believe it? Qualified men and women dumped. Our armed services depleted in a time of war and almost 200 million dollars spent enforcing a terrible policy in a time…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Uncategorized It was a very gay night in Hollywood. Okay technically Beverly Hills. The Golden Globes was a night to celebrate Gays and lesbians. With a major win for best picture for “The Kids are All Right” and a best actress nod to Annette Benning in that very film, lesbian family life was highlighted. So too…Read more »
Posted by in glbt Even in the light of the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell anti-gay videos shown aboard the USS Enterprise continue the culture of homophobia. A Navy commander was featured in an anti-gay video shown to hundreds of sailors on board. Changing culture will take more than signing legislation. I hope Admiral Mullens understands that.…Read more »
Today President Obama will sign the bill into law ending the heinous Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy of our armed forces. (This is supposed to occur at 9:15 am Eastern Time) Today the gay and lesbian community is another step closer to fairness and full equality. What a struggle this one simple act has been:…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 