Apr 25, 2008
by
Marti Abernathey
In March I said:
"Essentially it’s business as usual for HRC. Nothing has substantially changed in their lobbying efforts. They’ve had no “'rehabilitative”' moment or change of heart. If you take Keisling’s words to heart, the only other conclusion that seems logical is that United ENDA is dead."
Recently Matt Foreman said:
" 'Congress is a creature of history,' Foreman said. 'If lightning strikes and it passes the Senate, it will more than likely be the broken ENDA that is introduced next year because it ... Read More
Apr 22, 2008
by
Vanessa Edwards Foster
This week has been wild … far too many things to write about – not enough time. On top of it, my dad and Sally were in from Oregon the past two days – monopolizing my time since we rarely see each other.
On the subject of parents, Matthew Shepard’s mom, Judy Shepard was in town as the keynote speaker at Houston’s HRC banquet. I missed out on getting a chance to touch base with her again. We met in ... Read More
Mar 25, 2008
by
Vanessa Edwards Foster
“I was sitting in my basement.
I just rolled myself a taste
Of something green and gold and glorious
To get me through the day.” — I Got Stoned And I Missed It, Shel Silverstein
“"I have always loved marijuana. It has been a source of joy and comfort to me for many years. And I still think of it as a basic staple of life ….” — author, Hunter S. Thompson
Another day, another … reason to go get stoned.
It’s ... Read More
Mar 5, 2008
by
Vanessa Edwards Foster
“We need a revolution for the people – for the poor, for [those] who have nothing! The politicians and the rich, they’ve already got it all! What do they need?” — Stonewall veteran, Sylvia Rivera at the 2001 NTAC Board meeting in Washington DC
It seems just like old times. Admittedly I’ve been jaded after a decade plus of political activism, with nothing to show for it other than broken nails, broken dreams, broken promises and a broken ... Read More
Feb 28, 2008
by
Vanessa Edwards Foster
“These vagabond shoes
Are longing to stray
And make a brand new start of it
New York, New York!” — New York, New York, Frank Sinatra
You gotta love New York!
Seriously, these folks know how to speak out against what is wrong, organize and create a disturbance that’s worthy of the biggest city in the nation. I’m writing in response to the Gay City News.com report coming from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Banquet in the Big Apple. They organized not just ... Read More
Feb 16, 2008
by
Vanessa Edwards Foster
“Love cannot be defeated.” as said to rock vocalist, Bono by Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA)
The political group I belong to – the National Transgender Advocacy Coalition (NTAC) – noted the passing of longtime Rep. Tom Lantos in a press release on Monday from complications due to esophageal cancer. Chances are, most of [...]
“Love cannot be defeated.” as said to rock vocalist, Bono by Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA)
The political group I belong to – the National Transgender Advocacy Coalition (NTAC) – noted the passing of longtime Rep. Tom Lantos in a press release on Monday from complications due to esophageal cancer. Chances are, most of the transgender community was unfamiliar with congressman Lantos – but they should’ve been. Our press release characterized him as a “hero for the oppressed and voiceless ... Read More
Nov 9, 2007
by
Marti Abernathey
Last night I wrote a friend a rant that was full of expletives and frustration. Most of my disgruntlement was from the Wednesday’s passage in the House of Representatives of the sexual orientation only Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
It was a historic day for gays and lesbians (if only symbolically), but it was a setback for the [...]
Last night I wrote a friend a rant that was full of expletives and frustration. Most of my disgruntlement was from the Wednesday's passage in the House of Representatives of the sexual orientation only Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
It was a historic day for gays and lesbians (if only symbolically), but it was a setback for the GLBT movement as a whole. It will now be much harder to pass a gender inclusive bill, now that one has passed with sexual orientation only.
Another worrisome ... Read More
