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The Constitution Has Spoken – ‘Stop Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
Tonight Federal Judge Virginia Phillips of California told the military they must stop enforcing DADT because as she writes it:
“infringes the fundamental rights of United States servicemembers and prospective service members”
The move is part of a case brought by the Log Cabin Republicans over DADT and its infringement on 1st and 5th amendment rights. Â The injucntion is the next step in realizing that DADT should be repealed and that the entire concecpt is a farse.
However, the… Read More
Tagged courage campaign, dadt
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Prop 8 Update: Stay Granted, But Hope For A [Relatively] Quick Resolution?
From Andrew Sullivan, quoting Courage Campaign’s Brian Devine:
First, and drastically most importantly, the Court granted the stay. Consequently the thousands of couples who were waiting for the day of equality will have to wait at least a few more months until December.
Second, the Court wants this case to be resolved quickly. Appellants’ opening brief is due in just a month and the hearing will happen on December 6th. This is lightning quick for a Federal Court of Appeals,
Just Another Straight Kid(s), Marching For Equality
Ben, Julie, and I headed down to Washington this past weekend to March for Equality. It was an amazing weekend–we attended Camp Courage, hosted by California’s illustrious Courage Campaign on Saturday, and then marched with tens of thousands of LGBT rights supporters in the National Equality March (#NEM).
We’ve posted our photos, and you can watch the speeches and extensive coverage on the Equality Across America website and NYTimes. If you haven’t already, join their campaign —… Read More
Tagged #nem, camp courage, courage campaign, lgbt rights, marriage equality, National Equality March
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Courage Descends On DC
When I think about my Top 5 online organizers list, one of them is always the Courage Campaign. Based in California, Courage Campaign has been working hard to re-energize community organizing and change the state’s notoriously dysfunctional government. They’ve been particularly powerful in their advocacy for marriage equality.
Now, Courage Campaign is hosting a Camp Courage (modeled on Camp Obamas from 2008) in DC — a four hour training session on Saturday, Oct 10, starting at 1:30PM. It’s scheduled… Read More
