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Quotes of the Week:
“Our movement needs this publication [Opening the Door to Transgender Inclusion] right now and we are pleased to have co-produced it and make it available to all. We are proud of the growth the Task Force has made over the years in regards to inclusion and it continues to be a priority. We hope that this guide will illuminate the process of becoming fully trans-inclusive.”
— Rea Carey, Acting Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Common Dreams, April 28, 2008
“We have learned over the years that there is simply no competing for media attention with the bulletproof Popemobile and the crowds of faithful. Protests and press conferences, women-led liturgies and other educational events take place before the man arrives with the hope that the press, looking for filler until the visit begins, might attend to them. By the time the papal masses and ceremonial meetings begin, the voices of dissent are long since forgotten by those who might offer more substantive coverage.”
— Mary E. Hunt Ph.D., National Religious Leadership Roundtable writing in ReligionDispatches
Out in America, April 15, 2008
“There is a real sense of hope and possibility here because of the court ruling that is coming down in June. The fact that could be taken away in five months is really painful for people who want to marry.”
— Dan Hawes, Organizing & Training Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Associated Press, April 21, 2008
“This mean-spirited attack is out of touch with the ideals of most Californians, who are known for being fair-minded and respecting and valuing personal freedoms.”
— Rea Carey, Acting Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Chicago Free Press, April 25, 2008
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Top Highlights
- The Exit Interview
Advocate, April 23, 2008
- Backers of Calif. gay marriage ban ready to submit petitions
Associated Press, April 21, 2008
- Article of Faith: In the Papal pocket - Benedict XVI and the press
Out in America, April 15, 2008
- Backers of anti-gay initiative submit petitions
Chicago Free Press, April 25, 2008
- Opening the door to the inclusion of transgender people
Common Dreams, April 28, 2008
- The (ex) governor’s wife, my best friend and the down low
Gay Wired, April 17, 2008
Transition
Transgender rights
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Other Highlights
- Calls to try killer of gay teen as minor
Gay City News, April 17, 2008
- Day of Silence calls attention to bullying, harassment of GLBT community
Sun Sentinel, April 18, 2008
- Bill to protect LGBT seniors passes Senate Health Committee
Out in Palm Springs, April 16, 2008
- Clinton’s 'pansy' situation
Windy City Times, April 30, 2008
- Far right claims 1.1 million signatures to put anti-gay marriage amendment on ballot
San Francisco Bay Times, April 24, 2008
- Navigating gay adoption
Washington Square News, April 21, 2008
- Philly does Pride real big
Gay City News, April 24, 2008
- Task Force appoints host committee co-chairs for 2009 National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change in Denver, Colo.
Out in Denver, April 21, 2008
- The state of things
Proud Parenting, April 16, 2008
- Wingspan's new director is former employee
Arizona Star, April 14, 2008
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