Lgbt Rights Blog Posts

Et Uxor

suzanne_ito — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500

As I read those words at the end of the title of a newly issued case from a federal appeals court in California, my high school Latin came flooding back to me and I got teary-eyed.

Black’s Law Dictionary defines the term “Et uxor” as “And his wife.” Except in this circumstance, the court used it (appropriately) to mean “And her wife.” Times have changed, even for the federal judiciary.

Honoring Those We’ve Lost, Fighting for Those Still Here

suzanne_ito — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:00 -0500

Today marks the 11th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor those among us whose deaths were a result of prejudice against transgender people. The day serves as a sad reminder that, as much as we are moving towards tolerance and societal acceptance of transgender people, physical violence continues to be a threat in our communities.

Gay Marriage in N.J.: Which Side of History Will You Be On?

suzanne_ito — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:00 -0500

(Originally posted in the New Jersey Star-Ledger.)

As our state legislature gears up to vote on marriage equality in the lame-duck session, we have one question for lawmakers: Which side of history do you want to be on?

Victory in Washington: Domestic Partnerships Win the Popular Vote

suzanne_ito — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:00 -0500

Although the ballots are still being counted, last night news outlets called Washington State’s domestic partnership referendum in our favor! As of late Thursday, we were wining by 52 to 48 percent, a deficit the Seattle Times called “insurmountable” for the opponents of gay rights.

Senate to Hold Landmark ENDA Hearing — ACLU to Tweet LIVE!

suzanne_ito — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:17:00 -0500

Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). This will be the first Senate hearing on ENDA since 2002. The legislation would help to ensure workplace equality by protecting LGBT workers from employment discrimination.

One Big Disappointment, Lots of Victories

suzanne_ito — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:25:00 -0500

I’m not going to try to spin it: Our loss in Maine yesterday, where voters rejected a law that would have given same-sex couples the right to marry, was deeply disappointing and discouraging. All of us here at the LGBT Project started yesterday hopeful and were further encouraged by reports that turnout was well above what was expected.

Why ENDA Matters: True Stories of Anti-LGBT Employment Discrimination from the ACLU

suzanne_ito — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:45:00 -0500

Why ENDA Matters: True Stories of Anti-LGBT Employment Discrimination from the ACLU

(This post originally appeared on The Bilerico Project.)

Seven Reasons to Vote Approve on R-71: Reason #7

Jennie Corman — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

On November 3, Washington voters will have the chance to approve or reject R-71, a measure that will allow same-sex couples and unmarried opposite-sex seniors to access many of the rights and protections granted to married couples. We're counting down to Election Day with a series of seven videos, each a powerful illustration of why it's so important to approve R-71.

Reason #7: Spokane domestic partners Marge and Diane

Seven Reasons to Vote Approve on R-71: Reason #6

Jessica Monaco — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:26:00 -0500

On November 3, Washington voters will have the chance to approve or reject R-71, a measure that will allow same-sex couples and unmarried opposite-sex seniors to access many of the rights and protections granted to married couples. We’re counting down to Election Day with a series of seven videos, each a powerful illustration of why it’s so important to approve R-71.

Reason #6: Senior domestic partners Rose and Joe

Seven Reasons to Vote Approve on R-71: Reason #5

Jessica Monaco — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0400

On November 3, Washington voters will have the chance to approve or reject R-71, a measure that will allow same-sex couples and unmarried opposite-sex seniors to access many of the rights and protections granted to married couples. We’re counting down to Election Day with a series of seven videos, each a powerful illustration of why it’s so important to approve R-71.

Reason #5: Firefighters Penny and Karen and their son Calder