A new civil rights struggle As City Council member, I will take marriage fight to the entire D.C. community. By Friday, August 22, 2008 THE ISSUE OF same-sex marriage may seem like fast-arriving reality on the national landscape. Here in the District of Columbia, however, the path to gay marriage promises to be anything but a smooth trip down the aisle. Same-sex marriage should and will be a reality in our city. Having been a devoted member of this community for 28 years, I know, however, that all members of our family, like any family, must be included in such fundamental discussions. Full story...
Hope for all who are marginalized
After Barack Obama's victory, I finally felt like a part of America again
By KATHI WOLFE
Friday, November 28, 2008
ON NOV.
Painful lessons after losing California
Eventually, we will win marriage rights, but that day is now farther away.
Blame the gov't for Proposition 8
If black civil rights had been put to a vote, Obama would not be president-elect.
Repaying hate with more hate is wrong
Vilifying our opponents might feel good, but it won't help the cause.
Media are lazy in covering marriage
Search for 'balance' is merely an excuse to sensationalize topic.
Obama's unfinished civil rights tasks
If Americans want real change, we should grant gays full equality under the law.
Promise of a new day
We won, we celebrated and now it's time to get back to work.
By PETER ROSENSTEIN
Friday, November 14, 2008
THE ELECTION IS over and we celebrate Barack Obama's victory.
The arrogance of white gays
Gay voters should blame themselves for Prop 8, not black Californians.
By HERNDON DAVIS
Friday, November 14, 2008
AS A BLACK and gay activist and resident of Los Angeles, I watched as Proposition 8 in California was passed, creating a legal ban on same-sex marriage in the state.
When a hate crime is not a hate crime
The way police and the judge have handled Hunter beating death is an outrage.
Backlash at the ballot box
Election results prove that that we can't win marriage rights in the courts.
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