Tribe.net. Local Connections CCM http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/4e863e2a-48ac-461e-b30d-fe2ceac8100c 2009-11-09T02:19:54Z 2009-11-09T02:19:54Z

<div>http://www.eqca.org/site/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=kuLRJ9MRKrH&amp;b=5574543&amp;en=asLQL0PALeKTIZNAJaILIVOzFeLQL7ONJeJOKZMJKgJUJfMYF</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

CCM 2009-11-09T02:19:54Z CCM http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/58dec38f-a351-43bb-bbcf-a367ab1743ae 2009-10-08T09:59:46Z 2008-11-27T11:19:13Z

<div>Hi, some people have requested that I create a location to post my ideas of action on the gay rights issue. I have never created a blog before, so it's kind of scary... <br/> <br/>I have an idea about the vetoed Harvey Milk Day here in California. Our legislature passed a bill to have May 22 Harvey Milk Day, in honor of the first openly gay elected public official in the US. Governor Schwartzenegger, bowing to the same people who took away our marriage rights in this state, chose to veto the bill, on Sept 30th--just a few days before the election and it's aftermath that was so public. <br/> <br/>This veto was ignored and I think we should step forward and be counted, please act: <br/> <br/>http://ourrightstoday.blogspot.com/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 1 reply </div>

CCM 2008-11-27T11:19:13Z jmparker http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/7cdabecc-029a-4a5a-a0ea-6be62db9ef25 2009-06-13T19:36:27Z 2009-06-13T19:36:27Z

<div>Looking for new members: <br/> <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/65ca4bde-0272-47ba-9837-297a41b8d9dd?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B65ca4bde-0272-47ba-9837-297a41b8d9dd%5D</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

jmparker 2009-06-13T19:36:27Z CCM http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/234649f1-af51-466a-a864-eeea3684141b 2008-12-20T04:42:51Z 2008-11-08T21:20:18Z

<div>I have an idea... President-Elect Obama has a website. And on that website they are asking for policy suggestions. Below is the civil rights section where you can make those suggestions. <br/> <br/>If we all write his people assigned to civil rights maybe we can cause positive change right from the beginning. As it is, all these presidential candidates (Obama included) have stated that it is an issue of the state. We can see here in California that many people cannot separate their religious ideas from legal policy. We must attack the notion from that point. It must be on the federal agenda from the equal protection and separation of church and state points of view--it is a civil rights issue that must be addressed at the federal level. This is the time. Especially with a Democratic Congress. We have to force them to deal with the issue at a national level, once and forever. <br/> <br/>Please write your ideas for policy change: <br/> <br/> <br/>http://change.gov/agenda/civilrights/ <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 13 replies </div>

CCM 2008-11-08T21:20:18Z Tera http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/a110ba3c-77d8-442a-9d9c-b6e147c23b1b 2007-03-13T04:49:20Z 2007-03-13T04:49:20Z

<div>Are you a bisexual female and at least 18 years old? <br/> <br/>- You are invited to participate in an anonymous on line <br/> survey concerning sexual experience and feelings. <br/> <br/>- This research is being conducted by a graduate student at <br/> the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University. <br/> <br/>- Participation will take approximately 60 to 70 minutes <br/> <br/>- All Participants will be entered in a lottery for a <br/> chance to win one of two raffle prizes for $100 <br/> <br/>- If you are interested, go to <br/>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=165663204675 <br/> <br/>- For more information or questions email: <br/>bisexualityresearch@yahoo.com <br/> <br/>Thanks, <br/> Tera</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

Tera 2007-03-13T04:49:20Z http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/13b0a4dd-6d97-493e-8579-fc576ce71c70 2006-12-07T02:05:33Z 2006-12-07T02:05:33Z

<div>You probably saw the news coverage of Governor Romney's anti-marriage rally on the steps of the State House a few weeks ago following the legislature's vote to recess the Constitutional Convention until January 2nd. While it is obvious to almost everyone that the lame-duck governor was grandstanding for the sake of his presidential aspirations, several hundred opponents of equality turned out for the event. Yet, with little publicity or advance notice on our side, supporters of equality came out in full force to counter their message of discrimination. Now we need your help once again. <br/> <br/>This Saturday, anti-marriage advocates are planning a rally at 1:30 PM outside the Barnstable County Courthouse. Local activists are organizing a group of marriage equality supporters to gather at the Courthouse at that time. Please join us and show your support for equality to ensure that the only messages heard on that day are not our opponents' mean-spirited attacks on same-sex couples and their families. <br/> <br/>Marriage Equality Rally <br/>Saturday, December 9th <br/>1:30 PM <br/>Barnstable County Court House <br/>For more information, email Len Stewart at LenStewart2001@yahoo.com <br/> <br/>Bring your homemade sign in support of equality and the 109 legislators who took a stand against discrimination. The event will not last long, so please take an hour or two out of your day and stand up to those who oppose equal rights. Please come out and show your support for equality! <br/> <br/>Although 109 legislators took a courageous and principled stand to recess the Constitutional Convention and effectively kill the discriminatory amendment, it is increasingly likely that legislators will need to show up and take final action on the last day of the legislative session -- January 2nd. We need to demonstrate our strong support for marriage equality! <br/> <br/>Thank you, <br/> <br/>Matt McTighe <br/>Political Director <br/> <br/>MassEquality.org</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-12-07T02:05:33Z nicocoer http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/44bf9eeb-4060-45e0-8eef-782bf9add5b1 2006-11-20T19:01:29Z 2006-11-20T19:01:29Z

<div>Hey, <br/> <br/>one of my sister's best friends is fighting the high school principal. He is making a documentary on homophobia and the principal will not let him use it for a senior project. Go to this site and vote for a video- It needn't be CJ's, but we really need to promote more tolerance in rural areas! <br/> <br/>It is on this contest: <br/> <br/>Vote for the video that makes a difference! From now until 12:01am on December 2, 2006, you have the chance to help pick our top video. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000 in cash and an additional $15,000 to donate to the charity of his or her choice. Two finalists will also receive $10,000 a piece. The awards will be presented at a screening event in Los Angeles in December. <br/> <br/> <br/>http://www.current.tv/make/vc2/sot?voted... <br/> <br/>He and his mom are fighting intolerance in our area! Down with intolerance!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

nicocoer 2006-11-20T19:01:29Z http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/3f9c099d-076e-45f6-9198-4c5f327dc6c8 2006-09-29T20:59:58Z 2006-09-29T20:59:58Z

<div> This morning, Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Thomas Connolly ruled that same-sex couples from Rhode Island can marry in Massachusetts. <br/>Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a 1913 law used to stop same-sex couples from outside Massachusetts marrying here could be applied only if a couple's home state expressly forbids same-sex marriage. While most states do expressly forbid same-sex couples from marrying, Judge Connolly ruled today that nothing in Rhode Island law "explicitly deems void or otherwise expressly forbids same-sex marriage." With this ruling, Rhode Island couples can now marry in Massachusetts. <br/>This decision is significant as it means that same-sex couples from TWO states can legally marry. <br/>We extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the hardworking team of attorneys at Gay &amp; Lesbian Advocates &amp; Defenders (GLAD) and to the plaintiffs in this case, Wendy Becker and Mary Norton of Providence. <br/>For more information about the case, the ruling, and the potential legal implications for Rhode Islanders who might want to marry in Massachusetts, please visit GLAD online.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-09-29T20:59:58Z http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/f77c566e-2f96-4286-ad56-a7eb5a5717ca 2006-06-02T10:04:53Z 2006-06-02T10:04:53Z

<div>George Takei Named Grand Marshal for Chicago's 37th Annual Pride Parade <br/> <br/>May 16, 2006 <br/> <br/>CHICAGO, IL - George is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu on the classic television series, Star Trek and in six subsequent Star Trek films. He made international headlines when he came out to the public last Fall. This Spring, he embarked on a national speaking tour as a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Coming Out Project during which he shared his story and encouraged others to talk about their lives as well. <br/> <br/>George has more than 30 feature films and hundreds of television guest-starring roles to his credit. Recognized worldwide as a member of the original Star Trek cast, he received a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame in 1986. <br/> <br/>George's distinctive voice is featured in Walt Disney Pictures' full-length animated features Mulan and Mulan II, Star Trek audio novel recordings, Fox Television's The Simpsons, Futurama, and in numerous voice-overs and narrations. Earlier this year he appeared as announcer and on-air personality on the debut week of the Howard Stern Show on Sirius Satellite Radio. Recently, he had a starring role in a Los Angeles production of Equus, as well as an appearance on the final season of NBC's Will and Grace. <br/> <br/>A community activist, George is a member of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) which works for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. He also serves as chair of the council of governors of East West Players, the nation's foremost Asian Pacific American theater. He is chairman emeritus of the board of trustees of the Japanese American National Museum and a past member of the advisory committee of the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program. <br/> <br/>As told in his autobiography, To the Stars, published by Pocket Books in 1994, George was born in Los Angeles, California. With the outbreak of World War II, he and his family together with 120,000 other Japanese Americans were placed behing barbed-wire enclosures of United States internment camps for several years. His family eventually returned to his native Los Angeles, which shaped his acting career. <br/> <br/>As part of his Human Rights Campaign (HRC) tour, he discusses his life as a gay Japanese-American. He speaks about the fact that he is taking a stand against anti-gay bigotry. He talks about how diversity is a strength of this country and that there has got to be a recognition of people with different orientations. <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>His HRC duties have sometimes included 14 hour days at multiple appearances around the country meeting and greeting GLBT'S (gays) and allies. (Part of the audience often includes Star Trek fans of all ages). <br/> <br/>Over the years, to keep fit, George has been an avid runner. He has been involved in a Los Angeles based GLBT running group. <br/> <br/>Always a political activist, George ran for the Los Angeles City Council in 1973, losing by a small percentage. He was appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley to the board of directors of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, serving from 1973 to 1984. He also served as vice president of the American Public Transit Association. <br/> <br/>George (and his life partner of 19 years, Brad Altman) are residents of Los Angeles, and will be riding in a front vehicle in this year's parade. <br/> <br/>PRIDEChicago is also reminding potential parade entries, that the registration cut-off date is June 10, or until all 250 allocated positions are filled, whichever comes first. <br/> <br/>The 37th Annual Pride Parade steps off at Belmont and Halsted on Sunday June 25, 2006 at 12 Noon. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-06-02T10:04:53Z http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/78de6c24-6313-4a5d-a8e1-7743f1780425 2006-04-20T11:26:16Z 2006-04-20T11:26:16Z

<div> <br/> George Takei STARDATE 04.20.1947 <br/>Portrays Sulu <br/> <br/> <br/>George Takei played Hikaru Sulu, the helm officer aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise on the original Star Trek series. <br/>Takei was born in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles. He and his family lived there until World War II when, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, they were relocated to a detention camp in Arkansas. From there, they were again moved to another camp at Tule Lake in Northern California. <br/> <br/>Takei went to college with thoughts of being an architect, but soon changed his major to Theater Arts. He graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a minor in Latin American Studies. <br/> <br/>Takei made his acting debut in a "Playhouse 90" production when he was attending UCLA. While he was taking classes, Takei also trained at the Desilu Workshop. <br/> <br/>After a biking trip across Europe, George returned to California and began guest starring on series such as Perry Mason, Mr. Novak, Hawaiian Eye, I, Spy, It Takes a Thief and My Three Sons. Takei appearred in one Twilight Zone episode ("The Encounter"). It was aired once, but due to its controversial content regarding a Japanese traitor in WW II, it has never been shown again. <br/> <br/>Takei first began his Star Trek adventure with "Where No Man Has Gone Before," which was the second pilot that finally sold the series. In that episode he was said to be a mathematician. Once the series went into weekly production, he became the helmsman and a part of the bridge crew. During the first season of Star Trek, Takei managed to make a guest appearance on Mission: Impossible, and, during the show's second season, took time off to film "The Green Berets" with John Wayne. <br/> <br/>Takei's film debut was in "Ice Palace" with Richard Burton. It was a role that required a lot of make-up, as he was seen in various times throughout his life. After Star Trek was canceled, Takei did guest stints on many primetime series, including Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Miami Vice and a dual role on the long-running series Hawaii Five-O. <br/> <br/>In 1972, Takei was a California representative in the Democratic National Convention, and in the fall of 1973, he ran for Mayor of Los Angeles. He didn't win the election, but it did cause a local station to stop running Star Trek and the Star Trek animated series until after the votes were cast. Takei's competition felt that his voice and image on television every week created an unfair advantage for Takei. <br/> <br/>In the '80s, Takei hosted an informational series for television called Expression East/West, which dealt with issues involving human relationships. Takei co-wrote (with Robert Asprin) the science fiction novel "Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe." In 1994 he penned his memoirs in "To the Stars." <br/> <br/>In 2005 Takei created a media sensation when he came out to the press for the first time as a gay man, and revealed publicly that he has been in a committed relationship with his partner, Brad Altman, since 1987. Takei subsequently became a spokesman for the Human Right Campaign, championing legalized gay marriage and other issues of equality on behalf of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. At the same time, he freely made fun of himself and his newfound notoriety through guest spots on numerous TV shows such as Will &amp; Grace. <br/> <br/>Takei also surprised the world when his familiar baritone became the official "voice" of the new Howard Stern Show that premiered on Sirius Satellite Radio in January 2006. <br/> <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-04-20T11:26:16Z http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/d18d0288-9b9a-4fba-a41c-ef6cfeda49c2 2006-04-18T17:45:31Z 2006-04-18T17:45:31Z

<div> <br/>Star Trek's Mr. Sulu Backs Gay Activists <br/>1 hour, 23 minutes ago <br/>Mr. Sulu beamed down to lend support to student gay activists who tried to visit a private Christian university. <br/>George Takei, who played the helmsman in three "Star Trek" TV seasons and six movies, made a surprise appearance Monday after a busload of Soulforce Equality Riders tried to talk about faith and gay rights with students at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis. <br/>The 33 activists are traveling by bus to 19 U.S. colleges with religion-based policies opposed to homosexuality. They were locked out of school buildings when they arrived at North Central, which is owned and operated by the Assemblies of God. <br/>After sitting in front of the doors for most of the afternoon, the Soulforce riders and supporters rallied at a park across the street when Takei, who came out as a homosexual last year, stopped by. <br/>The 68-year-old actor said the activists' "equality trek" shares themes with those of the starship Enterprise. <br/>"They have shown courage and character in showing that most people of faith are not extreme reactionaries who oppose equal rights," he said. <br/>Tour organizer Jacob Reitan, 24, said the colleges they are visiting "equate homosexuality with sickness and sin. It's time to have a conversation instead of defaming our humanity." <br/>Nate Ruch, executive director of university relations at North Central, said last week that the riders declined an offer to have a third party mediate a discussion. <br/>Takei was in town to speak at a gay pride event at the University of Minnesota. <br/>___ <br/>On the Net: <br/>http://www.equalityride.com/riders <br/>http://www.georgetakei.com/ <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-04-18T17:45:31Z http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/ad632638-f691-4b11-902e-f036c710e63d 2006-04-09T20:32:04Z 2006-04-09T20:32:04Z

<div>Ah! In my ongoing quest to get more people to donate blood, I stumbled on this: <br/>http://www.commondreams.org/news2006/0314-12.htm <br/> <br/>It's about damned time. Now, if I can just convince people that it doesn't really hurt. :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

2006-04-09T20:32:04Z Bob 69 http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/ebd68e6c-e432-4c85-bf53-80eec53ee0ff 2006-03-24T01:22:44Z 2006-03-24T01:22:44Z

<div> <br/>reposted from Cal. Progressives. Thanks, Janet! <br/> <br/>EMERGENCY PROTEST <br/>AGAINST RIGHT WING CHRISTIAN AGENDA <br/> <br/>FRIDAY, MARCH 24 <br/>2:30 PM - 4:0O PM <br/>SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL <br/> <br/>Once again, out of town right wing extremist Chrisitans are coming to San Francisco. They are having a youth “battlecry” Friday and Saturday at SBC/AT&amp;T Park, but as their “warm up” they are staging a rally on the steps of OUR City Hall. <br/> <br/>Who are they? Check out http://www.battlecry.com/ <br/> <br/>They believe in ongoing wars against Muslim countries, recruiting our youth as “Christian soldiers.” They want to enact laws that are antiwoman, antichoice, antisex, and anti-gay. <br/> <br/>STAND WITH US TO TELL THEM <br/>TO GO AWAY— <br/>WE DON’T WANT THEIR THEOCRACY! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

Bob 69 2006-03-24T01:22:44Z http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/fb017e68-334a-4367-a1e1-54ade7a9d4ff 2005-12-27T17:09:26Z 2005-12-27T17:09:26Z

<div>http://tribes.tribe.net/BernardBaran <br/> <br/>"It was because he was a homosexual that he was arrested, it was because he was a homosexual that he was judged, it was as a homosexual that he was sentenced, and it was because he was a homosexual that no one can invoke on his behalf the voice of justice and truth..." </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 0 replies </div>

2005-12-27T17:09:26Z alexjb http://hrc.tribe.net/thread/c900e9ce-48f9-4a00-9e32-1f778be312bc 2005-02-24T23:55:57Z 2005-02-17T01:58:05Z

<div>hey enver, <br/> <br/> thanks for the tribe invite. i was wondering if you could nutshell exactly what it is that HRC does? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hrc.tribe.net">Human Rights Campaign</a> - 3 replies </div>

alexjb 2005-02-17T01:58:05Z