Kean University’s Human Rights Conference Brings Immigration Home
Keane University Human Rights Conference logo - photo provided by Sherri Rase
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by Sherri Rase
Kean University’s fourth annual Human Rights Conference was held in the Wilkins Theater on February 11. “Immigration: A Melting Pot No More?” took up the topic of illegal or undocumented immigrants.
The attendees were students from a mixture of classes, from middle school through high school and college, as well as guidance counselors, teachers, education professionals, and other people interested in understanding the aspects of the debate that is raging now, as it has periodically throughout the existence of the United States of America. Read more
Senate Votes, 65 to 31, to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Lt. Dan Choi, fired under DADT, at a recent anti-violence rally in the Village. Photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
On December 18, the United States Senate voted, by a vote of 65 to 31, in favor of legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Joseph Lieberman (Independent, Connecticut) and Susan Collins (Republican, Maine), that will permit repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), Read more
Will Google Ban “Queers in History”?
Image from website www.queersinhistory.com (if this dissapears it may be Google has clamped down ever harder)
Source: www.queersinhistory.com
It was just brought to our attention by a tweet from Ian McKellen @ianmckellen118 that Google is clamping down on Gays in history.
From the article published by www.queersinhistory.com on their website, it appears to be true, because Google is citing “family ratings” as their modus operandi to ban the ad. An excerpt of this posting is given here- Read more
‘DADT’ Repeal Passes House in December 15 Vote, Bill Still Faces Senate Hurdles—President Obama Issues Statement Applauding House Action
President Barack Obama with US troops in Afghanistan. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza, courtesy of www.whitehouse.gov
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
On December 15, the House of Representatives again voted in favor of repeal of the law known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), which has kept LGBT service people, who are honest and open about their sexual orientation, from serving in the armed forces. The vote was 250 to 175, with 15 Republicans favoring repeal. Read more
New York City’s LGBT Community Center Celebrates Holidays with Speeches, Songs & Refreshments
Executive Director Glennda Testone at the Center Holiday Celebration, pianist Adam Wachter & singer Christy Faber - photos by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
New York City’s LGBT Community Center held its annual catered holiday celebration, for its membership, in the festively-decorated third floor auditorium on December 14. Read more
Hetrick-Martin Institute Honors Community Leaders for Contributions to Youth Safety
(Clockwise from top) Andy Bell, Wendy Williams, Mark Ecko, B.D. Wong, Bethenny Frankel, HMI Executive Director Thomas Krever & Arianna Huffington - photos by Lee Sharmat
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Story & photos by Lee Sharmat
On November 9, at Cipriani Wall Street, the 31-year-old Hetrick Martin Institute (HMI), home of New York City’s Harvey Milk School for LGBTQ students, held its 24th annual Emery Awards, honoring individuals and corporations who do the right thing and help to Read more
GMHC & Leslie/Lohman Collaborate on Dazzling ‘Art & AIDS’ Show
Art & AIDS curators & artists - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
Q News was invited, by artist Brian Crede, to the opening reception, on October 26, of the joint GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis) and Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation show “Art & AIDS: Loving Life,” billed as “An Exhibition of the Humanity, Spirit and Love of Artists Living with HIV & AIDS,” on display at Leslie/Lohman, in Soho, just through October 30. Read more
Google News- Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay members - Fox News
- Boy Scouts drop ban on gay members - Kansas City Star
- Vote on Gay Scouts Comes at Emotional Moment - ABC News
- Boy Scouts vote to allow openly gay youths, maintain ban on gay adult leaders - Washington Post
- Boy Scouts Vote to Allow Gay Youth - TIME
- Boy Scouts of America lifts ban on gay youth - Los Angeles Times
- Boy Scouts vote to lift ban on gays - NBCNews.com
- Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members - USA TODAY
- Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gay youth members - Yahoo! News (blog)
- Boy Scouts set to vote on lifting gay youth ban - Los Angeles Times
- new york times
- Out and Riding High in Nashville
- Losing a ‘Boyfriend,’ the Best Way Possible
- Boy Scouts End Longtime Ban on Openly Gay Youths
- Scouting’s Move Toward Equality
- Ukraine: Gay Pride Rally Banned
- On Eve of Vote, Boy Scouts Are Divided Over Accepting Gay Youths
- The Architecture of Seduction
- Right-Wing Writer Kills Himself in Notre-Dame Cathedral
- 2 More Antigay Attacks Are Reported in Manhattan
- Immigration Overhaul Wins Panel’s Backing in the Senate
