Many in the LGBT community are growing increasingly frustrated with Barack Obama's inaction on LGBT issues, and what is being seen as his administrations anti-gay decisions and actions.
The Gay Liberation Network will be protesting President Obama on Monday June 15th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago. Protesters are mad that Obama continues to enforce the Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy barring gays from serving openly in the military. They are also outraged that the administration defended the Defense of Marriage Act in courts using some ridiculous claims and marriage equality opposition tactics. Some are also still mad about his giving a platform to anti-gay people like Rick Warren and Donnie McClurkin.
The GLN demands that President Obama:
*Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and come out for marriage equality
* Repeal Don't Ask / Don't Tell
* Legalize readily accessible needle exchanges to reduce HIV / AIDS transmission
* End faith-based initiative funding which allows for religious groups to discriminate against LGBT people
PROTEST President Obama's visit to Chicago:
10:30 AM – 12 noon
Monday, June 15
Hyatt Regency Hotel
151 E. Wacker Drive
(one block east of Michigan Avenue)
Info: LGBTliberation@aol.com
Saturday, June 13, 2009
PROTEST President Obama's Broken Promises To the Queer Community
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Nationwide DOMA Protest Today!
Today is the nationwide protest against the 'Defense of Marriage Act'
DOMA is pure discrimination written into our law by stating that:
1. No state (or other political subdivision within the United States) need treat a relationship between persons of the same sex as a marriage, even if the relationship is considered a marriage in another state.
2. The Federal Government may not treat same-sex relationships as marriages for any purpose, even if concluded or recognized by one of the states.
Check the listing for an event in a city near you!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Resolution - Jan 10th, West Hollywood
On Saturday, January 10th, 2009, the LGBTQ & Allies community will gather in West Hollywood to resolve to take action for equality and unite against The Defense of Marriage Act.
Be Entertained:
-PROP 8: THE MUSICAL LIVE!!!
-Featuring celebrity guest appearances by Peter Paige, Alec Mapa, Wilson Cruz, Doug Spearman, Daryl Stephens, Bruce Daniels, Tony Tripoli, Barrett Foa, Brea Grant, Ashley Love... And many more...
Make a direct and immediate impact at the Action Fair:
-Send a postcard to Obama, Film your personal story, Send messages to legislators, Sign petitions, And much more!
West Hollywood Park
2:00pm - 7:00pm
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA
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