So we have a choice now… to wallo in self pitty or to rise and become visible. History has shown us that the only way to win our rights back is to actively fight for those rights. In this case, every gay and lesbian has a duty to make themselves visible and to engage in [...]

The California Supreme Court has now established that the vote of a majority can take away the rights of a minority. It’s a sad day in California and for the United States. It’s clear the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution applies only in some circumstances and, in the case, not to marriage in California. [...]

The long awaited decision from the California Supreme Court about Proposition 8 is just hours away. On Tuesday, May 26, at 10AM, we will all find out if the citizens of California are truly equal or not. This decision is really huge in that not only is the Court going to make a decision about [...]

Well, I was wrong about my prediction that the California State Supreme Court might mark the one-year anniversary of their first ruling on same-sex marriage by releasing their decision on Proposition 8 on May 15, 2009. But, I continue to be surprised about how much time they are taking to release a decision that many [...]

I will be joining Judy Shepard for a meet and greet at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco on Friday, May 8, 2009, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Everyone is invited to hear the latest about the Federal Hate Crimes legislation pending in the Senate, otherwise known as the Matthew Shepard Act, and to [...]

This month, author Greg Miraglia explains the importance of expanding Federal Hate Crimes Law to include sexual orientation, gender, and disability. The United States Senate is expected to vote on the Matthew Shepard Act sometime this month. Gay, lebian, bi-sexual, and transgender people continue to be victimized by hate violence. When will this madness end? [...]

This month’s podcast will be available for download in the next couple of days and it will focus on the Matthew Shepard Act – Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Enhancement Act currently working its way through the U.S. Senate. However, while making its debut this year in the House, Congress Woman Virginia Foxx took top [...]