This is good news. The judge ordered the military to stop any & all discharges. The military will comply, but the government is appealing both the actual case ruling and the decision to stop the discharges.
Secretary Gates had said any immediate halt would have enormous consequences. However, this site shows that there have been none since the military stopped discharges per the judge's ruling. We had hoped the government would not appeal the judge's decision, so this order to stop the discharges is not permanent.
Showing posts with label gays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gays. Show all posts
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
If You're Gay, Please Stay
If You're Gay, Please Stay
By Lee McDaniel, Brown University '94
President, Joplin Gay Lesbian Center
president@joplingaylesbiancenter.com Remarks to: Brown University LGBTQ Youth Vigil
Robert Student Center/Faunce House Steps
Monday, October 4, 2010
In the style of Harvey Milk, “I am here to recruit you.” No. Not recruit you, but to share in this solemn vigil for these persons whose lives we now honor with our actions and our call to justice. Some of us are like these youths - some of us are gay, some of us are perceived to be gay, some of us are straight, some are lesbian, bi, queer, some of us are still questioning our sexual identities, and some of us are transgender. We are not all the same, but...we all should control our own destinies. We should be free of bullies. We should be free of hate. We should be free of violence. We should be free of discrimination. We should be: wanted, loved, similar, & yet, different.
The new exhibit that opened today at the Sarah Doyle Women's Center gallery is entitled, “ Not At Rubber Ducks Look Alike.” We may all be like those rubber ducks – just ordinary people leading ordinary lives – but we don't all look alike. And guess what? It's no big deal. At least it shouldn't be. But for some people, it is a big deal. This is why we are here today: To create awareness of, and to prevent, the bullying of others. We are here... to education others, to promote diversity, to promote understanding, to honor the lives of these – and ALL – LGBQ youths & persons, To honor them – and our future generations – with the work we do: the work Kelly does, the work the Chaplain does, the work students do, the work I do as president & founder of the LGBTQ Center in my small, rural hometown of Joplin, Missouri... To honor the work we ALL do. Thank you, Kelly. Thank you, Chaplain. Thank you, students. Thank you, Brown.
Eminem's newest music video, released just days ago with Lil Wayne, is entitled, “No Love.” It deals with his own story of being bullied – for whatever reasons – as a kid. It's set against the chorus & hookline of Haddaway's early 90's hit, “What is Love:” “Baby, don't hurt me, don't hurt me.” “Baby, don't hurt me, don't hurt me.” [repeated] “Don't hurt me...no more.”
My message today is that THERE IS LOVE. It's right here for you. For us. We say to all the LGBTQ youth out there:
“If you're gay, please stay.” “If you're queer, we want you here.”
Would you join me in saying this aloud for everyone to hear? For all those who face the violence of bullying?
“if you're gay, please stay.” “If you're queer, we want you here.” [Lead audience & repeat]
Thank you. ##End
By Lee McDaniel, Brown University '94
President, Joplin Gay Lesbian Center
president@joplingaylesbiancenter.com Remarks to: Brown University LGBTQ Youth Vigil
Robert Student Center/Faunce House Steps
Monday, October 4, 2010
In the style of Harvey Milk, “I am here to recruit you.” No. Not recruit you, but to share in this solemn vigil for these persons whose lives we now honor with our actions and our call to justice. Some of us are like these youths - some of us are gay, some of us are perceived to be gay, some of us are straight, some are lesbian, bi, queer, some of us are still questioning our sexual identities, and some of us are transgender. We are not all the same, but...we all should control our own destinies. We should be free of bullies. We should be free of hate. We should be free of violence. We should be free of discrimination. We should be: wanted, loved, similar, & yet, different.
The new exhibit that opened today at the Sarah Doyle Women's Center gallery is entitled, “ Not At Rubber Ducks Look Alike.” We may all be like those rubber ducks – just ordinary people leading ordinary lives – but we don't all look alike. And guess what? It's no big deal. At least it shouldn't be. But for some people, it is a big deal. This is why we are here today: To create awareness of, and to prevent, the bullying of others. We are here... to education others, to promote diversity, to promote understanding, to honor the lives of these – and ALL – LGBQ youths & persons, To honor them – and our future generations – with the work we do: the work Kelly does, the work the Chaplain does, the work students do, the work I do as president & founder of the LGBTQ Center in my small, rural hometown of Joplin, Missouri... To honor the work we ALL do. Thank you, Kelly. Thank you, Chaplain. Thank you, students. Thank you, Brown.
Eminem's newest music video, released just days ago with Lil Wayne, is entitled, “No Love.” It deals with his own story of being bullied – for whatever reasons – as a kid. It's set against the chorus & hookline of Haddaway's early 90's hit, “What is Love:” “Baby, don't hurt me, don't hurt me.” “Baby, don't hurt me, don't hurt me.” [repeated] “Don't hurt me...no more.”
My message today is that THERE IS LOVE. It's right here for you. For us. We say to all the LGBTQ youth out there:
“If you're gay, please stay.” “If you're queer, we want you here.”
Would you join me in saying this aloud for everyone to hear? For all those who face the violence of bullying?
“if you're gay, please stay.” “If you're queer, we want you here.” [Lead audience & repeat]
Thank you. ##End
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Cicilline for Congress, RI 1st District: Gay? Yes, but Who Cares?
This weekend, I am making phone calls for my friend David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence, who is running for Congress in RI's 1st District. He is seeking the seat being vacated by Patrick Kennedy. I am supporting David for a number of reasons.
David & I care about Providence, the 1st District, & its citizens. Period.
David & I are progressive Democrats, although we don't agree on every issue.
David & I are fellow alumni of Brown University, although 10 years apart.
David & I are gay, even though he came out years after I did.
David & I value the diversity of people, cultures, & views of the 1st District.
Please join me in supporting David. You can make calls, put up a lawn sign, or help us in the neighborhoods. Call or text me & I will put you in touch with the campaign. 401-354-2837.
The RI primary is Tuesday, September 14th! Help us get out the vote!
Here is a link David's campaign website: www.cicilline.com/
David & I care about Providence, the 1st District, & its citizens. Period.
David & I are progressive Democrats, although we don't agree on every issue.
David & I are fellow alumni of Brown University, although 10 years apart.
David & I are gay, even though he came out years after I did.
David & I value the diversity of people, cultures, & views of the 1st District.
Please join me in supporting David. You can make calls, put up a lawn sign, or help us in the neighborhoods. Call or text me & I will put you in touch with the campaign. 401-354-2837.
The RI primary is Tuesday, September 14th! Help us get out the vote!
Here is a link David's campaign website: www.cicilline.com/
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Right to Marry Upheld as Federal Court Overturns Prop 8 Gay Marriage Ban
Today's decision by a US federal judge in California upheld the fundamental right to marry by overturning California's Prop 8 ballot initiative which banned gay marriage. The judge stayed his decision in anticipation of the pending appeal. The case likely will end up before the US Supreme Court.
The lawyers for the plaintiffs were an odd couple, one from the conservative ranks and one from the liberal ranks, who were opposing counsel in Bush v Gore, the 2000 Florida election case. They laid the framework of the case with factual evidence with an eye toward an appeal to the Supreme Court. They knew what they were doing and the result shows it.
This is a good step forward for marriage equality and for the fundamental equality of all American citizens. This decision is to be applauded.
The lawyers for the plaintiffs were an odd couple, one from the conservative ranks and one from the liberal ranks, who were opposing counsel in Bush v Gore, the 2000 Florida election case. They laid the framework of the case with factual evidence with an eye toward an appeal to the Supreme Court. They knew what they were doing and the result shows it.
This is a good step forward for marriage equality and for the fundamental equality of all American citizens. This decision is to be applauded.
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