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ACLU LGBT Project Director Matt Coles on Why Tell 3 Matters
A few weeks ago at the ACLU LGBT Project’s annual attorney reception and fundraiser, director Matt Coles talked about how we can’t just fight in the courts to stop discrimination against LGBT people. Instead, Matt argues, we have to convince America — one conversation at a time — that LGBT people deserve full equality. Listen to an audio recording of Matt’s presentation: [audio:/multimedia/lgbt_coles_061809.mp3] Visit Tell 3 to learn more about how you can start working towards equality today by having conversations with your close friends and relatives about what it’s really like to be LGBT.
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Jul 10th, 2009 at 5:17pm
I would like to contact Matt Coles or anyone who may be of some help. I am uncomfortable with putting information on the internet because my computer has been hacked by Oklahoma Attorneys. I am a gay male. My father passed away leaving me everything in his Will. I am a joint tenant on our home and other properties. The day after father passed Attorneys got a restraining order and I cannot go into our home.
Jul 11th, 2009 at 1:06pm
While I believe ALL humans should be treated with respect and dignity, I will not denounce my christian principles by saying those in the LGBT community were born that way or that their sexual preference was given by God. Absolute moral truths exist, and those truths are found in the Holy Bible. I would urge my brothers and sisters in Christ to also tell 3. Tell 3 that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
Jul 13th, 2009 at 9:30am
Everyone needs to stand up to the ACLU !!! They try to tear down a Vet Memoral!!! Shame on you ACLU.. We real americans see you for who you are!!
Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:00pm
Wow, even when the people of California voted and said they didnt want it you still have to push it. YOU LOST!! AMERICANS DO NOT WANT GAY MARRAIGES!! What do we have to do to get it through to you?
Jul 14th, 2009 at 2:46pm
From my reading of the bible if Jesus came back you would much more likely to find him eating with gays than listening to hateful tirades in a fundementalist church.
JUDGE NOT LEST YE BE JUDGED.
Jul 14th, 2009 at 8:33pm
Upset American...Please give us more information so that we can fact check.
Rob...how do you explain all of the states who have legalized marriage or civil unions? Perhaps an ever increasing number of Americans are realizing that all Americans have the same, basic rights.
Jul 15th, 2009 at 11:36am
Paen, read Matthew 24 and Revelation 19 if you want to see what happens when the Lord Jesus Christ returns to this earth. I just pray you're for Him and not against Him when the time comes. Jesus loves you!!
Jul 15th, 2009 at 12:04pm
roald, because the gays have scarred the common American to death. They are a bunch of bullies and to be honest I try everyday to let people know that they shouldnt be afraid of being sued by gay lawyers and the Aclu. The tactics of the gay right movement is very scary. If you dont beleive what they believe is right than they will try anything they can to make you look like you are the worst person on the planet. Most Americans dont want to be labeled "the worst person on the planet" in court.
Jul 15th, 2009 at 1:21pm
Rob, the gay bullies are not allowed to know how a person votes, so how can they bully a voter? The bullies will, of course, win when they sue someone in violation of city ordinances or state or federal law to be treated the same as anyone else.
Jul 16th, 2009 at 3:03pm
Steve sugest you read the parts of the bible where Jesus speaks of hipocrits and the self riteous.
Jul 17th, 2009 at 10:12pm
Paen, it may come to a surprise to you but the more I read my Bible, the more I spit on and despise religion. I offer you this quote..."More people are exploited and abused in the cause of religion than in any other way. Sex , money, and power all take a back seat to religion az a source of evil. Religion is the most dangerous energy source known to humankind. The moment a person (or government or religion or organization) is convinced that God is either ordering or sanctioning a cause or project, anything goes." I did not get that qoute from a colledge professor or from a left-wing magazine, I got that from the introduction of the book of Amos out of the Message Bible. Just because I believe there are absolute moral truths doesn't make me a bigot.
Aug 3rd, 2009 at 12:36pm
Steve, you are a bigot when your "absolute" moral truths define how others must behave when their behavior does not interfere with anyone else.
Honor your mother and father, worship as you wish, keep the Sabbath whatever day of the week that happens to be, don't covet, think what you will of homosexuals, eat shellfish. Don't tell me that I have to do the same.
Aug 5th, 2009 at 4:48pm
Roald...you are absolutely wrong on this. I am not a bigot simply because I disagree with you. Stealing doesn't harm anyone does it? Judging from your post, that should be ok to do, and the ones who enforce anti-theft laws I guess are bigots. There are those on the far-left who think we should have a right to indecent liberties with children, as long as the kids consent, and they're not harmed; why not? The Center For Missing And Exploited Children would also be bigots and hate mongerers for their stand on these issues. Mother Theresa, one of the far-left's most hated individuals, is now a bigot because of her stand on abortion. I say it again: absolute moral truths exist, and those truths are found in the Holy Bible