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GetEQUAL protests WH inaction on executive order to ban workplace discrimination

Today GetEQUAL, the headline-making, pro-equality social justice advocates staged a peaceful, ardent protest near the White House to urge President Obama to sign an Executive Order to ban workplace discrimination by fed contractors. Fifteen activists came from around the country to participate in the demonstration, staged the day after the President declared his support for  Read More »

Gay Couple Pushes for Change at White House Easter Egg Roll

White House Twitter session: no news

There was no breaking news on Thursday morning’s “White House Chat” with the LGBT community, but the questions posed were probably a good barometer of what many in the community believe President Obama should be doing in 2012. The White House’s openly gay Associate Director of Public Engagement Gautam Raghavan and Senior Policy Advisor Miriam  Read More »

Dallas mayor says he’ll meet group over gay marriage pledge refusal

DALLAS – The growing controversy between Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and gay and lesbian groups in the city will spill on to City Hall Plaza Friday night. The gay groups say they’re organizing a 7:00 p.m. protest of Rawlings’ refusal to sign a pledge to fight for gay marriage. And Rawlings says although he’ll meet  Read More »

Dallas mayor no-shows at community meeting

by JONATHAN BETZ DALLAS – Fearing protests over his position on gay marriage, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings decided to keep his word and not show up at a community meeting billed as a chance “to meet the mayor.” Some at the meeting had not gotten the message the mayor decided against attending. Tony Nuncio, president  Read More »

‘Sign the Pledge!’ rally set for Friday at City Hall; mayor to meet with LGBT leaders Saturday

Daniel Cates of GetEQUAL sends along word that a demonstration calling for Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to sign a pledge in support of same-sex marriage, originally scheduled for tonight at Kiest Park, has been moved to Friday night in front of City Hall. Cates said he rescheduled the “Sign the Pledge!” rally after Rawlings canceled his appearance  Read More »

Op-ed: Equality for us Means Equality for Everyone

Organizers with GetEQUAL Texas answer a question they’ve been getting: Why should LGBT people care about immigration reform? By Tiffani Bishop, Issac Brown, Iana DiBona, and Michael Diviesti, op-ed contributors Last week, the four of us – organizers with GetEQUAL Texas – took action at a local job fair, asking direct questions of a company  Read More »

Statement on passing of Dr. Frank Kameny

Statement by GetEQUAL director Robin McGehee on the passing of Frank Kameny: “Dr. Frank Kameny was a hero to the LGBT movement, and to generations of LGBT Americans. It was shocking to hear of his passing, though we know how happy he was to see ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal implemented last month. Just a  Read More »

Exclusive interview: David Mixner with Rick Rose

Original post found here: http://www.lgbtsr.com/2011/09/exclusive-interview-david-mixner-with.html Exclusive interview: David Mixner with Rick Rose By Rick Rose Newsweek named David Mixner as the most powerful gay man in America. He has been a highly regarded leader in American politics and international human rights for over forty years. David participated in over 75 campaigns, serving as campaign manager, fundraiser  Read More »

GetEQUAL to Protest Republican Debate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2011 Press Contact: Dan Fotou (646)245-1706, dan@getequal.org LGBT Civil Rights Organization GetEQUAL to Protest Republican Debate Activists tell Republican candidates, “HOPE, NOT HATE! STOP KILLING US! FULL FEDERAL EQUALITY NOW!” LOS ANGELES, CA – Tomorrow, Sept. 7, activists with GetEQUAL – a national direct action civil rights organization for the lesbian,  Read More »