Organization Spotlight: Washington Families Standing Together

Washington Families Standing Together is a group formed to fight referendum 71 which would eliminate domestic partnership rights for same-sex couples. The website offers ways to take action, learn more, sign the petition and print handouts.

Nevada Governor on Domestic Partnerships: "I Don't Believe In It"

Republican Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada has vowed to veto legislation that would give some of the rights of marriage to same-sex couples through domestic partnerships legislation.

Asked about the measure now under consideration in the state Senate, the Republican governor says he would reject it if it reaches his desk because, “I just don’t believe in it” (Tahoe Daily Tribune).

Contact the Governor and urge him to support equality for LGBT people.

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101 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
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Anti-Gay Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle Replaced By Pro-LGBT Jack Seiler

Jack Seiler has won the position for Fort Lauderdale mayor in what looks to be a major shift in policy with regards to LGBT issues. The former mayor Jim Naugle was staunchly anti-gay accusing the gay population of high rates of public sex and promiscuity, when the actual police record showed very few arrests of gay people for such behavior, numbers on par with arrests of heterosexuals involved in such activities.

Jack Seiler was not endorsed by gay groups, there were 2 other openly gay candidates running, one was Earl Rynerson who was unfairly scrutinized by Fox News.

The shift in power appears to be positive with the new mayor saying "one can look to his 8 year record to see his support of the LGBT community," he goes on to say he strongly supports domestic partnerships and gay adoption rights, calling the idea that gay couples shouldn't be allowed to adopt "ridiculous."

Jack Seiler's message to the LGBT community:


Video of Jack Seiler addressing anti-gay Jim Naugle's comments:


http://jackseiler.com/