All Blog Posts Tagged 'hrc' (47)

Is 2010 the best path to restore equality?

There are two ballot initiative measures in circulation related to a proposed constitutional Convention. The first measure is titled the Citizens Constitutional Convention Act and would amend the existing California Constitution to allow a simple majority of California voters to call a constitutional convention. Currently, the state legislature must authorize a constitutional convention. The second constitutional initiative measure being circulated is a mandate for forming a the actual constitu… Continue

Added by Jay Matthew on December 14, 2009 at 5:13am — 2 Comments

Day Of Remembrance, And Remembering What It's About

"Heard of a van that is loaded… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on November 20, 2009 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Tricks, No Treats For Trans As Psychic Vampires Bleed Us Dry

After a three month self-imposed hiatu… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on November 1, 2009 at 12:17am — 1 Comment

Speaking Up For Those Mute "Trannies"

"People with virtue must speak… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on July 27, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Syracuse Sucks If You're Trans And Murdered

http://transpolitical.blogspot.com/2009/07/syracuse-sucks-if-youre-trans-and.html "It's just one of those days When you don't wanna wake up! Everything is fucked, everybody sucks!" — Break Stuff, Limp Bizkit How furious am I today? Let me count the ways .... On second thought, no. Who's listening? Precious few. Yeah, cumulative things get to be a rabid bear when they're piled atop each other and compounded. Starting off the day fighting doesn't help. Nice sticky heat… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on July 18, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

HRC IS NOT YOUR FRIEND-- CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

As Radical Queers, we are in a constant war against the HRC. Our frustrations run much deeper than ENDA or any other single issue. However, I have often found myself unable to substantiate my frustrations when talking with more mainstream "LGBT" folks. So, me and a friend are planning to compile and edit a zine on why we hate the HRC. We are looking for more radical perspectives written in a language that would be accessible to more mainstream "LGBT" folks. Talking points could/should include,… Continue

Added by Saffo on July 1, 2009 at 12:20am — 3 Comments

Now They Figure Out We're Getting Screwed?!?

“Therefore thou hast forsaken thy… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on June 7, 2009 at 1:07pm — No Comments

HRC Protest Houston: Only The Committed Continue Fighting Against The Odds

"There's no way out of here, when you come in you're in for good There was no promise made, the part you've played, the chance you took There are no boundaries set, the time and yet you waste it still So it slips through your hands like grains of sand, you watch it go." — There's No Way Out Of Here, Unicorn … Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on May 17, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

NTAC Hits Capitol Hill On Its Tenth Anniversary

The last couple weeks have been jam-packed… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on May 16, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Trans Lobbyists For NTAC Head To Capitol Hill

"Born down in a dead man's town. The first kick I took was when I hit the ground. End up like a dog that's been beat too much, 'Til you spend half your life just a-covering up." — Born In The U.S.A., Bruce Springsteen Cinco de Mayo – a quick blog today until I get back. It's been a Murphy's Law past couple weeks between power outages, friend watches and worst of all, extreme family drama (I'm really wondering why I even have family at all!) Oh well, hell is hell, and w… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on May 5, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Oink! How HRC is Helping to Spread Swine Flu

When HRC endorsed Maine Republican Susan Collins, queer activists were not happy because we know that all issues of social justice affect our lives. Case in point: Swine Flu. Susan Collins lead the Republican charge to eliminate funding for pandemic prepared… Continue

Added by Mark Daniel Snyder on April 27, 2009 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

Hate Is On Our Minds

"Pick me up. Been bleeding too long. Rig… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on April 21, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

ENDA and The Gay Media Cabal

According the Washington Blade, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) approved a policy statement that

"the group will not support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, if it excludes language protecting persons from discrimination."

The Advocate followed suit with:

"The Human Rights Campaign adopted a

… Continue

Added by Marti Abernathey on March 30, 2009 at 7:00am — 3 Comments

Again HRC To Support Only Trans-Inclusive Bills – And This Time Is Different How...?

"Fate comes a-knockin', Doors start lockin', Your old time connection, Change your direction. You ain't gonna change it. Can't rearrange it. Can't stand the pain When it's all the same to you...." — Same Old Song & Dance, Aerosmith … Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on March 26, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

This Is A (Trans) Man's World! ... At Least In Theory

"A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him." — Mae West The "Calling All Trans Men" post drew out some interesting comments in response, which I'm happy to see. Indeed there was more to discuss on the topic, but I tend to write long enough blogs as is. While the first blog was more focused on the politics and avenues to utilize our male or female presentation status, there's still more to it. One thing I've noticed and even alluded to b… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on March 17, 2009 at 4:30am — 2 Comments

Equality Is Less Than Egalité: Texas Lobby Days Wrap

Equality Rally on the Steps of Texas' Capitol "We're this close to getting this [James Byrd Hate Crimes Bill] passed. We don't want to lose this opportunity. Just let us get this one over the hump. We'll come back for you in the next session." — Texas State Sen. Rod… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on March 7, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Ex-Trans Therapy Is AOK By HRC’s CEI

Imagine this for a second: there’s a generic firm that compiles an equality index on gay-friendly work environments in corporate, rating companies from a 0% to a 100% scale, based upon non-discrimination, healthcare policies and mental health policies. For corporations to ac… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on February 21, 2009 at 2:58am — 4 Comments

America Loves Illusion, Let Us Buy Your Lie

“If you’re going to lie, lie big. If you are consistent about it and never admit, you win. It’s part of the culture up here (Washington). You learn to expect it.” “So … it’s ‘lie famously and be rewarded famously’?” I responded. “You’re not in Houston anymore…” Toto. Other than… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on February 17, 2009 at 12:30am — 4 Comments

Post-Mortem On IFGE Conference

The IFGE Conference (www.ifge.org) was both an interesting and fun event this year. It was good to see some old faces, and also connect with some of my Facebook friends I hadn’t had chance to meet in the flesh. It was informative, though the presentations didn’t seem to draw… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on February 13, 2009 at 2:43am — No Comments

Here We Go Again: IFGE Elects HRC’s Allyson Robinson To The Board

The past few days I’ve been attending the IFGE Conference in suburban Virginia. As today was the Trinity Awards for the community, I made a point of attending. I was please to see folks get rewarded for their hard work – many times done out of pocket and unfunded. During the announce… Continue

Added by Vanessa Edwards Foster on February 7, 2009 at 2:26am — 5 Comments