Quotes of the Week:
“Our movement needs this publication right now. We are proud of the growth of the Task Force has made over the years in regards to inclusion, although our work is still not done. We hope that this guide will illuminate the process of becoming fully trans-inclusive.”
— Rea Carey, Acting Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Transsexual Road Map Notes, May 4, 2008
“Unlike organizing movements that sometimes emphasize more confrontational models, we encourage folks to emphasize listening and relationship building... to focus on both the ends and the means. Cultural transformation is deeper than public policy... Because homophobia, heterosexism, and gender-phobia are so religiously rooted and sanctioned, working within religious institutions is critical.”
— Rev. Rebecca Voelkel, IWR and Faith Work Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
UTNE Reader, May 5, 2008
“Michigan families, like families everywhere, desperately need health care and other basic benefits that domestic partnerships confer, especially in these tough economic times. It is shameful that many families will now be placed at risk of not being covered by health insurance that they obviously depend on. This ruling is tragic.”
— Dave Noble, Public Policy & Government Affairs Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Out in Flint, May 8, 2008
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