Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Good Night for LGBT Equality



An Look at LGBT Election Results

Tammy Baldwin becomes first Lesiban/Gay U.S. Senator

Marriage Equality wins by popular vote in Maryland & Maine...

And President Obama breaks a historic barrier by winning election after supporting same-sex marriage and being the most pro-gay President in U.S. history.

The Beginning of the End for the Anti-Gay Marriage Movement

PRESIDENT OBAMA REELECTED WHILE SUPPORTING MARRIAGE EQUALITY



PRESIDENT OBAMA REELECTED WHILE SUPPORTING MARRIAGE EQUALITY | Advocate.com

Despite some mistakes along the way, Obama has been re-elected, and has broken a historic barrier by winning after supporting Marriage Equality and LGBT civil rights... the barrier is torn down.

Updates on LGBT Races to Watch

Check Here for Updates on LGBT Races to Watch | Advocate.com

The Presidential election is not the only thing to watch tonight.. lots of LGBT candidates and ballot initiatives on Marriage...


Republican Defeats Antigay Democrat in Tennessee US Senate Race

Republican Defeats Antigay Democrat in Tennessee US Senate Race | Advocate.com

Thanks to everyone who wrote my name in! Waiting on vote totals..

Jim Maynard for U.S. Senate


Tammy Baldwin-the First Gay/Lesbian Senator



This Is How a Supposedly Radical Lesbian Wins in Congress | Advocate.com

Looks like a good election night for gay and lesbian candidates..

Saturday, November 03, 2012

Obama vs. Romney on Gay Rights






The choice for LGBT Americans SHOULD be pretty clear in this Presidential election

Obama vs. Romney on LGBT issues | Gay News | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay News Source

Obama vs. Romney: 4 Ways they differ on Gay Issues

Obama vs. Romney on Gay Rights:


From Romney’s official campaign website:



  • As president, Romney will appoint an attorney general who will defend the Defense of Marriage Act – a law that defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman.



  • Romney will also champion a federal marriage amendment to the Constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman.


  • Romney Pledges Opposition to Gay Marriage





    From Obama’s official campaign website:



    • First sitting president to publicly announce his support for marriage for same-sex couples.



    • Believes LGBT Americans should be treated fairly and equally.



    • Obama repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” so that gay and lesbian service members no longer have to lie about who they are to serve the country their country.



    • Endorsed the Respect for Marriage Act, a proposed bill that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and require the federal government to recognize gay marriages.



    • Signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, expanding the U.S. hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.



    • Extended hospital visitation and medical decision-making rights to LGBT couples.



    • Obama: Progress for LGBT Americans