http://blog.gayrightswatch.com Gay news and headlines. All the gay you can take in a day. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:44:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Shame on the Obama Administration... A federal appeals court ordered the military to temporarily continue its "don't ask, don't tell" policy for openly gay service members Friday in response to a request from the Obama administration. In its three-page ruling, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the ruling was based ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2011/07/court-dont-ask-dont-tell-will-stay-in-place/ California State Senator Mark Leno goes on MSNBC to explain why The FAIR Education Act, signed into law yesterday by Gov. Jerry Brown, is so vital to California students. Video after the jump. http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2011/07/video-sen-leno-on-cas-landmark-glbt-inclusive-education-law/ Back on May 22, two men in their early 20's were walking across Portland, Oregon's Hawthorne Bridge holding hands. While Portland is known as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S., as they walked across a group of guys began yelling slurs. As the couple reached the end ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2011/07/great-video-after-may-gay-bashing-in-portland-4000-join-hands/ The California State Senate passed the Protection of Parent-Child Relationships Act (AB 1349) in a 23-14 vote and now heads to Go. Jerry Brown's desk. Current law fails to sufficiently protect the rights of non-biological parents who have raised a child. The child's biological parents may sign a Voluntary Declaration ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2011/07/ca-senate-passes-bill-strengthening-parental-rights-for-non-biological-parentsab-1349/ Signed into law today by California Governor Jerry Brown, California's FAIR (Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful) Education Act aims to fairily and accurately portray the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights movement and the historic contributions of the diverse LGBT community in social science instruction in California schools. SB 48 ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2011/07/explained-californias-fair-education-act-sb-48-mark-len/ After Prop 8 being overturned, US District Judge Vaughn Walker has lifted the temporary stay, paving the way for same-sex couples to begin marrying on August 18th at 5pm. Equality California Executive Director Geoff Kors issued the following statement: “Today we are overjoyed, not only for all of the committed couples who ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2010/08/prop-8-stay-lifted-marriages-to-begin-wednesday-at-5pm/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="290" caption="Harvey Milk"][/caption]Today marks the first annual Harvey Milk Day. May we never forget those who blazed the path and helped to lead us to where we are today. Here's a great video of one of Harvey's speeches, "Hope". http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2010/05/happy-harvey-milk-day/ Just in from "Restore America", a refreshing reminder of just how out of touch with the mainstream they are and another reason I think their leader is a mo. In the words of Kathy G... allegedly. Restore America was in back of the failed effort to put both Oregon's Domestic ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/11/and-here-we-go-again/ Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, founded in Vermont, has renamed their infamous "Chubby Hubby" ice cream to "Hubby Hubby" to honor marriage equality in Vermont and to help spark further conversation across the country. Via Ben and Jerry's: BURLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ben & Jerry’s, known for its euphoric ice cream flavors and ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/09/ben-jerrys-chubby-hubby-now-named-hubby-hubby/ Clipboard in hand, Ernesto Dominguez, 21, rings the doorbell of a modest home in a Portland suburb. A 77-year-old woman in sweatpants appears and Dominguez politely asks, "Do you think committed same-sex couples should get the full rights of marriage?" The woman launches into a supportive rant. "This is supposed ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/08/oregon-focuses-on-marriage-for-2012/