The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Update


In the News: Action Fund applauds historic inclusion of LGBT issues in Democratic National Platform Powerhouse lineup of speakers at Many Stories, One Voice Gender expression is for everybody Los Angeles Leadership Awards around the corner! Early-bird ticket price deadline is Aug. 15 for Miami Recognition Dinner Check out media highlights in Task Force in the News
Action Fund applauds historic inclusion of LGBT issues in Democratic National Platform National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund Executive Director Rea Carey spoke at an audio press conference yesterday about the proposed Democratic National Platform, which was hosted by the National Stonewall Democrats and featured U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), a member of the Platform Committee. “The vision put forth in the 2008 Democratic National Platform is historic in its embrace of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Never before in our country’s history has there been a national party platform that is so inclusive of our entire community. ... Is the platform perfect? No. ... Is it a good foundation? Unequivocally yes,” Carey said. [ Read the entire statement ]
Powerhouse lineup of speakers at Many Stories, One Voice Some of the country’s most dynamic pro-LGBT faith leaders will address the state of the faith movement and the inclusion of LGBT people at the upcoming Many Stories, One Voice conference. The Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson of the Metropolitan Community Churches, Bishop Yvette Flunder and the Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre are among the featured speakers who will highlight the advances of, and challenges ahead, for the pro-LGBT welcoming church movement. The unique gathering, convened by the Task Force, will be held Sept. 4–7 in New Orleans, La. [ Read the press release ] [ Register for the conference ]
Gender expression is for everybody In our OutSpoken Blog, Task Force intern Kyla Bender-Baird reflects on the importance of research and advocacy for transgender rights, as well as her related project at the Policy Institute this summer. “I have personally benefited from researching trans issues. Gaining a better understanding of the diversity of gender identities and expressions has helped me become more comfortable and secure in my own gender identity and expression,” writes Bender-Baird. [ Read the full post ]
Los Angeles Leadership Awards around the corner! Join us for the Los Angeles Leadership Awards on Sept. 21 as we honor Sid Sheinberg, legendary president of MCA/Universal and vice chair of Human Rights Watch, and Gus Van Sant, Dustin Lance Black, Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks, the amazing creative team behind MILK, the major motion picture about Harvey Milk. [ Get details and purchase sponsorships/tickets ]
Early-bird ticket price deadline is Aug. 15 for Miami Recognition Dinner Purchase your tickets to the 2008 Miami Recognition Dinner by this Friday, Aug. 15, and pay the early-bird rate of only $175 for one of the biggest nights of the year in Miami! On Oct. 18, the InterContinental Miami will once again host this great event. The hotel is offering our dinner guests a special rate of only $199 per night. Reserve your room by calling 866.577.3753 or 305.577.1000 and asking for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force booking. [ Get event details and tickets here ]
Check out media highlights in Task Force in the News Read the latest media coverage about the work of the Task Force. This edition includes stories related to the repeal of the restrictive 1913 marriage law in Massachusetts, the vision of Rea Carey as our new executive director, hate crimes, the battle to protect the freedom to marry in California and the future of LGBT activism. [ Read coverage here ]

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