Author: Melanie Nathan

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South Africa Bans U.S. Gay Hate Pastor Steven Anderson Entering the Country

September 13, 2016

By Melanie Nathan, September 13, 2016. South Africa has barred the controversial US pastor Steven Anderson from visiting the county, because of his critical remarks about homosexuality, noting he is considered an “undesirable person” under the Immigration Act. Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba has announced that American gay hate pastor Steven Anderson, and his … More South Africa Bans U.S. Gay Hate Pastor Steven Anderson Entering the Country

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Soccer Legend Wambach tells Her Truth in Memoir, Forward

September 12, 2016

By Melanie Nathan, September 12, 2016. Soccer legend Abby Wambach expresses her “Truth” on her Facebook timeline, while announcing the launch of her memoir, “Forward”. Wambach, an open lesbian, having scored 184 career goals, is the leading career scorer, male or female, in international soccer. She retired in December after 15 years with the U.S. … More Soccer Legend Wambach tells Her Truth in Memoir, Forward

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Shame on American Jewish Congress For Equating Hillary With Trump

September 8, 2016

AJC guilty of pitting Jews Against each Other –  “Jews for Hillary” Against the untenable idea of  “Jews for Trump” By Melanie Nathan, September 08, 2016. When I received this E-MAIL from the American Jewish Congress, 260 Madison Ave., 2nd Floor, New York NY 10016 United States , as Jew, I wanted to throw up: … More Shame on American Jewish Congress For Equating Hillary With Trump

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U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Human Trafficking and Immigration Abuse by Trump Model Agency

September 7, 2016

United States senator, Barbara Boxer, (D-CA) has sent the Department of Homeland Security a letter asking for the immediate investigation of Donald Trump’s modeling agency after an August 30th publication by media outlet, Mother Jones, in which Trump’s company, Trump Model Management,  was accused of trafficking illegal immigrants willing to work as models. Bipartisan Report … More U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Human Trafficking and Immigration Abuse by Trump Model Agency

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Iraqi cleric urges tolerance toward LGBT people

September 3, 2016

This report in AL Monitor – Pulse of the Middle East: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has praised Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr for publicly advocating a humanitarian stance toward the LGBT community, saying they should not be subjected to violence. Last month, Joe Stork, HRW’s deputy Middle East director, said, “His statement represents an important change … More Iraqi cleric urges tolerance toward LGBT people

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Argentinian Subway Station To Be Named After LGBT Activist

September 3, 2016

News from Argentina – quoting The Bubble – Yesterday marked yet another important day for the LGBTQ community in Argentina. The Buenos Aires City legislature approved a measure to name the Sante Fe station of the newly inaugurated “H” subway line after Argentine LGBT activist Carlos Jáuregui. The memorializing of one of the country’s most impactful activists is … More Argentinian Subway Station To Be Named After LGBT Activist

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Federal Judge Halts Nationwide Protections for Transgender Students

August 22, 2016

New York, NY – Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund responded to news that U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor of Texas had issued an injunction against a federal directive protecting transgender students in schools across the nation. In May, the U.S. Education and Justice Departments sent a letter and guidance to every school district in the U.S. reminding them … More Federal Judge Halts Nationwide Protections for Transgender Students

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TLDEF Denounces Federal Court Ruling in Michigan Funeral Home Case

August 18, 2016

 TLDEF Denounces Federal Court Ruling in Favor of Michigan Funeral Home that Fired Employee for Being Transgender New York, NY- Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) condemns a federal court ruling in favor of a Garden City, Michigan funeral home that fired an employee for being transgender. The court ruled that the funeral home … More TLDEF Denounces Federal Court Ruling in Michigan Funeral Home Case

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Ugandan Human Rights Coalition Calls on Government to Respect the Law following Anti Gay Pride Raid

August 16, 2016

Ugandan Coalition appalled by utterances by the Minister of Ethics and Integrity, Hon. Simon Lokodo that he would call upon Ugandans to commit unlawful acts Here is the statement from The Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and Constitutional Law (the Coalition)  in Uganda, condemning the Uganda Police Force’s actions as well as the horrific … More Ugandan Human Rights Coalition Calls on Government to Respect the Law following Anti Gay Pride Raid

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Report on Belize Judgment Striking Down Sodomy Law

August 11, 2016

A media consultant at Amnesty, United Kingdom, has provided the following judgment report, an unofficial summary of the Belize Court’s conclusion striking down the sodomy laws of that country. Unofficial : Judgment Report: The Court was called to order at 10 am. The case was called and appearances made by Lisa Shoman SC for all … More Report on Belize Judgment Striking Down Sodomy Law

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Documents in Case Against Scott Lively Reveals Massive LGBTI Persecution

August 10, 2016

Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) Submits Extensive Documentation of Anti-Gay Persecution in Uganda and Role of Scott Lively and Ugandan Actors in Propelling It  Yesterday, Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) submitted a filing in federal court documenting the widespread and systematic persecution of LGBTI people in Uganda and the key … More Documents in Case Against Scott Lively Reveals Massive LGBTI Persecution

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Uganda Pride Postponed Due to Threats from Government Minister Lokodo

August 5, 2016

Following the brutal and unconstitutional police raid on a pre- Uganda Pride event this week, the Uganda Pride Committee has issued a  statement postponing the event. Uganda Pride Committee Statement: Dear community members, friends, partners/allies. We wish to thank you for the support in any kind you offered us and each other during yesterday’s police … More Uganda Pride Postponed Due to Threats from Government Minister Lokodo

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Breaking Uganda Pride Participants Detained in Police Raid

August 4, 2016

Reports that LGBT participants have been physically and emotionally Abused by Ugandan Police Reports are coming in from an Uganda Pride event, Mr. and Mrs. Pride,  that police have raided, possibly made arrests of LGBTI activists and human rights defenders, while detaining attendees on the rooftop of a building.: An activist at the event informed … More Breaking Uganda Pride Participants Detained in Police Raid

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Error in McCain Statement Against Trump Denying Trump is the Republican Party

August 1, 2016

This weekend the media and the Sunday talk shows saw this 2016 presidential campaign devolve into a feud between Goldstar Khan parents, who had spoken out at the DNC,  highlighting Trump’s insidious denigration of Muslim Americans versus presidential candidate, Republican nominee Donald Trump, who in top narcissistic form, attacked the Khans, instead of  showing grace … More Error in McCain Statement Against Trump Denying Trump is the Republican Party

Look at me - I can afford to vote for Jill Stein - I am a CIS white male with - I look like Donald Trump. I will be okay. But to hell with those undocumented immigrants and those women and those Muslims. I am NOT going to VOTE for them. I supported Bernie but now - I am Donald Trump.

To Bernie Supporters Who Say They Will Vote for Jill Stein

July 26, 2016

Please check your privilege – and consider voting with those who have none  – At the beginning of this presidential campaign and for several months thereafter, I was undecided whether to support Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders. It was Bernie’s progressive platform that captivated me and I vied for the revolution. He won. He shifted … More To Bernie Supporters Who Say They Will Vote for Jill Stein

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Shortage of Injectable Estrogen as Public Health Risk

July 15, 2016

ESTROGEN IN PATCH AND TABLET FORMS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE New York, NY- Callen-Lorde Community Health Center warns of potential public health risk for transgender women and transfeminine people due to a nationwide shortage of some generic and brand name injectable estrogen.  Makers of the drugs have reported manufacturing delays in getting the medications to the market. “During times like these, we want … More Shortage of Injectable Estrogen as Public Health Risk

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Breaking: Governor of Massachusetts Signs Transgender Bill Into Law

July 8, 2016

MA becomes first and only state this year to pass transgender -inclusive protections, including restrooms and locker rooms  BOSTON – Today Governor Charlie Baker, a Republican, signed a transgender public accommodations bill into law making Massachusetts the only state this year to pass a bill updating state law to ensure full protections for transgender people from … More Breaking: Governor of Massachusetts Signs Transgender Bill Into Law

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Callen-Lorde Board Elects First Trans Chair

July 6, 2016

New York, NY- Callen-Lorde Community Health Center’s Board of Directors has elected Laura A. Jacobs Chair of the Board, the organization’s first trans and genderqueer-identified Board Chair in the organization’s history. Jacobs is a psychotherapist in New York City, New Jersey and Westchester, who works with transgender and gender-nonconforming, LGBTQ, and sexual/gender minority populations. Jacobs … More Callen-Lorde Board Elects First Trans Chair

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Pentagon Ends Discriminatory Ban on Open Transgender Military Service

June 30, 2016

New York, NY – The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) today joins advocates across the nation in praising the U.S. Department of Defense for lifting the ban on open transgender military service once and for all. “Effective immediately, service members may no longer be involuntarily separated, discharged or denied reenlistment solely on the … More Pentagon Ends Discriminatory Ban on Open Transgender Military Service

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United Nations Makes History on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

June 30, 2016

UN human rights body establishes an Independent Expert In a defining vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on “Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation, and gender identity”, to mandate the appointment of an Independent Expert on the subject. It is a historic victory for the human rights of … More United Nations Makes History on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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Two of US Most Anti-LGBT Lawmakers Toppled in Primary Battles

June 29, 2016

Voters in CO and UT also make history, handing victories to two transgender candidates for Congress    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two of the nation’s most virulently anti-LGBT legislators lost their primary elections on Tuesday night. South Carolina state Senator Lee Bright’s 52-48 loss in a runoff election with former Representative Scott Talley comes after he introduced legislation that … More Two of US Most Anti-LGBT Lawmakers Toppled in Primary Battles

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Emotional San Francisco Pride Parade Stops in Silence for Orlando

June 28, 2016

The usual cheers and celebratory atmosphere came to a dramatic halt Sunday when San Francisco Pride’s 46th annual Parade, held its first ever intentional Parade stop, as over one million spectators and 240 marching contingencies stood, some with arms in the air, shaping the letter “O”,  in a deeply moving moment of solidarity,  remembering the … More Emotional San Francisco Pride Parade Stops in Silence for Orlando

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Watoto Church Uganda Accused of International Kidney Transplant Racket in India

June 23, 2016

Watoto Church in Uganda, and its missionary founders, Gary Skinner and wife, have not been immune to scandal, despite the seemingly angelic nature of their work. Sometimes those who do ‘evil’ in the world hide behind the veneer of deeds in the name of Christianity. Some have called Watato Church a money making, land stealing … More Watoto Church Uganda Accused of International Kidney Transplant Racket in India

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LGBT Asians Deeply Disappointed in U.S. Supreme Court Decision Denying Immigrants’ Rights

June 23, 2016

But is relieved that Court upholds affirmative action Washington, DC – Today, a badly divided U.S. Supreme Court issued a 4-4 decision in the case U.S. v Texas. The decision upholds a lower court’s ruling to block President Obama’s Executive Actions on immigration, which expanded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and created … More LGBT Asians Deeply Disappointed in U.S. Supreme Court Decision Denying Immigrants’ Rights

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Sacramento Church Lease will not be renewed due to Hate by Pastor Jiminez

June 21, 2016

After self proclaimed Pastor Roger Jiminez launched his hate attack and slandered the lives and memories of the 49 massacred LGBTQIA in Orlando, people from all over California traveled to Sacramento to protest outside the Church.  The protests were robust and heartfelt and Jiminez  is now starting to feel the brunt of one certain fact … More Sacramento Church Lease will not be renewed due to Hate by Pastor Jiminez