Ruby-Sachs: Justice Department Will Pursue LGBT Discrimination Claims

The head of the Department of the announced today that he is making the pursuit of claims by Americans a for his office. Specifically, Tom Perez said,

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Obama to award 16 with highest civilian honor

(Washington) will recognize the accomplishments of , and athletes on Wednesday when he awards the Presidential Medal of to 16 .

Film star , the Rev. Joseph Lowery and legend are among those set to receive the medal, …

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President Obama to Bestow Presidential Medal of Freedom on Harvey Milk

California Urges Governor to Sign Day Bill into Law

– Today announced that he will honor assassinated leader with the Presidential Medal of , the nation’s highest civilian honor recognizing significant contributions to the nation and the world. The will also honor Senator and legend , an open and longtime for the rights of the , , , and () community, with the Medal of on August 12.
understands that ’s reaches far beyond , and that his story is an to everyone who believes in and ,” said Geoff Kors, California () . “ risked everything to change the course of history and to secure many of the and protections we enjoy today. In light of receiving this incredible honor, we to sign the bill into law as a to ’s to end against the , , and community.”

Last year, sponsored the first bill in the country to officially honor , the nation’s first openly man elected to major political office, but the Governor vetoed it. Senator (D-) introduced the Day bill, sponsored by , again this year. The would require the governor to annually proclaim May 22 as Day, designating it as a “day of special significance,” to recognize ’s work to secure equal protections.

California () is the largest statewide , , , -rights in California. In the past , has strategically moved California from a state with extremely for individuals to a state with some of the most comprehensive civil-rights protections in the nation. has passed over of and continues to advance through legislative , public and . www.eqca.org

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Human Rights Campaign Calls on the LGBT Community and Allies to Participate in National, Grassroots Push to Lobby Congress Face-to-Face

The Campaign, the nation’s largest , , and () , today launched a national, campaign called “No Excuses” to demand action from on key issues of . Designed to take advantage of the congressional , when are in their local offices and meeting with , “No Excuses” will mobilize ’s 750,000 and their to meet directly with and push for federal . and supporters can get involved by visiting: http://noexcuses.hrc.org.

“While we salute and acknowledge the heroic of who have worked tirelessly on our behalf, far too many have dragged their feet on basic matters of and that have lingered too long and hurt too many and their families,” said Campaign . “Yes, there are many facing this and this . But often additional hardship protecting their families, their loved ones and their , and too few in are willing to these issues of basic . Now, more than ever, of the community need to make their heard -to- and in the districts where they live.”

Using innovative , one-on-one trainings and staff and follow-through, will press to end in the military, treat all legally married equally, pass reform that recognizes and honors families, workplace for employees, and treat all ’ compensation equally.

The interactive “No Excuses” website allows supporters to download a meeting toolkit, schedule a meeting and report back on how it went. To take action, visit: http://noexcuses.hrc.org.

The in-district meetings will on the following key legislative in the 111th :

–Repeal the Defense of (), which denies legally married and more than 1,000 ;

–Prohibit workplace for the community by passing an inclusive Non- (ENDA);

–Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to ensure that service who contribute to our nation’s security are no longer summarily discharged for who they are;

–Pass reform that recognizes permanent same- and ends the painful separation of families;

–And provide benefits equally to the nearly 3 million employees, including same- .

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Obama to NAACP: “Our Gay Brothers And Sisters, Still Taunted, Still Attacked, Still Denied Their Rights”

on Thursday traced his historic to the and valor of black leaders, telling the that the of others “began the that has me here.” The nation’s first black bluntly warned, though, that persist.” See Obama to NAACP: “Our Gay Brothers And Sisters, Still Taunted, Still Attacked, Still Denied Their Rights”

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Homosexuals dispel myth of “progressive”

Each year in , from the end of June through August, and rights’ celebrate the “ - named after a bar on Christopher Street in New York, where fought back against in 1969.

in the German known as “Christopher Street Day” join other around the world who take to the streets to demonstrate and demand greater .

Some of those would include expanded . In , civil , for instance, have been permitted among same- since 2001, but full marriages are not. therefore do not enjoy the same rights as married when it comes to taxes, retirement, benefits, or law.

For more on and rights and the community in , click on the links below, or listen to this week’s “Living in ” program to hear a more personal account of a .

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Human Rights Campaign PAC, Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Endorse Anthony Woods For U.S. Congress

The Campaign , the nation’s largest , , and , and the &; Fund, which works to grow the number of openly elected officials across the U.S., announced today the of Anthony Woods for U.S. . Woods, who is in the September 1 Special Election for California’s 10th , earned the after serving two tours in in the U.S. . He was honorably discharged after challenging the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law.

“The Campaign is proud to endorse Anthony Woods, a of the war and steadfast for our community, to become the next U.S. from California’s 10th district,” said Campaign . “Anthony ’t just shown his support on issues of , he’s lived them — especially the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Anthony’s support of will also be important as we work to repeal Proposition 8, which stripped rights away for California’s same- . There is that Anthony will be a for youth, and we applaud his to our country.”

“Anthony Woods is an exciting candidate with a tremendous record of . He’s also an . Anthony has assembled a solid that understands what it will take to win this extremely competitive race. We need more leaders like Anthony Woods in the U.S. , so we are proud to endorse him,” said , of the &; Fund. “His will be an not only for the of California’s 10th , but for the millions of Americans for whom the of remains unfulfilled.”

“I am honored and proud to earn the support of Campaign and the &; Fund,” said Anthony Woods, candidate for California’s 10th . “They’re working to make sure America lives up to its of under the law, which is something I’ll fight for in .”

Anthony Woods was born and raised in Fairfield, California. He is a graduate of and earned his degree from the Kennedy School of Government at University. In addition to his years of service in the , Woods has worked on economic policy issues in both the public and private sectors. To learn more visit: www.AnthonyWoodsForCongress.com.

The Campaign is America’s largest working to achieve , , and . By inspiring and engaging all Americans, strives to end against and realize a nation that achieves fundamental and for all.

The &; Fund is the only national dedicated to increasing the number of openly elected officials at all levels of government in the U.S.

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Nominee confirmed for Civil Rights job

The on yesterday approved the of a new state chief who is not admitted to practice law in New Jersey despite two ’ questions about his residency and commitment to and issues.

Chinh Le, Anne Milgram’s nominee, was approved as head of the state Division on by a 6-0 of the commission at its monthly meeting in . One commissioner abstained after her for a private between commissioners and the nominee was rejected.

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SCLC SPLIT OVER GAY MARRIAGE: Los Angeles office at odds with national officials.

* Movement Dr. , Jr. a group of Black who founded the Southern Christian Conference (SCLC) in 1959.

Even after King’s assassination in 1968, the SCLC remained one of the nation’s leading organizations. But now the group’s is under threat. The issue which could potentially split the is same- .

The Atlanta, Georgia-based of the group has threatened to suspend or remove Rev. P. Lee as head of the Los Angeles SCLC chapter because of his for .

But Lee and supporters in the L.A. chapter are fighting back essentially arguing that the national board does not have the authority to remove him. Lee is also thought to be seeking support from other SCLC chapters around the country.

Officially the national board says it is neutral on the issue but in reality, the group dominated by Black is strongly opposed to same- . Their view appears to be backed by a large majority of . An Edison/Mitofsky found that 70 percent of Black voters supported California’s Proposition 8 last fall. The proposition banned - in the state.

A similar national online conducted recently by Taylor Media Services found 72 percent of Blacks opposing same- which was supported by a of whites. were evenly split on the issue.

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