David Mixner - LGBT Rights: An Important Year Ahead

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LGBT Rights: An Important Year Ahead

You have had your break and smiles with the wonderful Congressional victory on beginning the process of repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." What a wonderful moment. The last year was an incredible one with the court cases, the victory with DADT and the nation finally coming to terms with the epidemic of LGBT suicide. Finally we are seeing real tangibles from the energy, time and money we are pouring into this epic battle for full equality for LGBT people.

Unfortunately there is no rest for the weary. We have another tough year ahead of us. Every single one of us is needed on the front lines, walking precincts, writing checks and mobilizing their straight family and friends. No one gets an exemption from this battle because we are so close to crossing that line where there is absolutely no turning back the clock. Time for each and every one of us to stand and be counted.

Of course, we have to push to make sure the implementation for the repeal of DADT is moving quickly and without prejudice in any of the announced policies.

We appear to holding our own in protecting marriage equality in New Hampshire and Iowa but we can't let our vigilance down. We have to be ready to move quickly if our opposition gains a foothold in those states. The Supreme Court of the United States refused to hear the case against marriage equality from Washington, DC this week and that protects us in the District. Their refusal is no small matter.

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Link: http://www.davidmixner.com/2011/01/lgbt-rights-an-important-year-ahead.html

H/T: Pam's House Blend

[RandomThoughts]

1. Considering how easy it would be to correct the beer and travel issue.

And considering nobody has done that, such a concept of 'battles' doesn't really make any sense. So not fighting, just not accepting what the world is said to be suppose to be.

I going to be playing music, and someone is going to correct what needs to be corrected.

Obviously I am owed beer and travel money, and someone is going to pay that to me.

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