June 13 – June 19, 2008

Quotes of the Week:


“When Jennie would tell co-workers we’re domestic partners, people would say ‘Oh, that's nice,’ but they don't really get what that means. When she told them she was going to California to get married, it was jubilation and hugs all around.”


— Inga Sarda-Sorensen, Deputy Director of Communications, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Associated Press, June 15, 2008

“The whole political whiplash made us realize that our political adversaries understand that when same-sex couples can be married, the gender gig is up in marriage. It’s over because two women or two men together do not have to abide by or live with the traditional gender roles that have governed marriage.”


— Sue Hyde, Creating Change Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
San Francisco Chronicle, June 15, 2008

Top Highlights

Marriage in California

  1. Marriage victory to be celebrated in Calif. Pride events
    Washington Blade, June 13, 2008

  2. Matrimonio gay llega a California
    El Diario/La Prensa, June 16, 2008

  3. Task Force sends well-wishes to same-sex couples newlyweds
    Common Dreams, June 17, 2008


In The States

  1. Campaign now underway to save trans law
    Washington Blade, June 13, 2008

  2. Celebrating Cambridge’s proud history
    Out in America, June 3, 2008

  3. New policy for transgender kids in NY juvenile jails
    Associated Press, June 19, 2008



Dave Noble Appointed to Obama campaign staff

  1. Clinton off, but who’s on Obama veep list?
    Bay Area Reporter, June 19, 2008

  2. National Roundup
    Windy City Times, June 18, 2008

  3. Obama adds to gay outreach
    365gay.com, June 13, 2008

  4. Obama campaign ‘inherits’ LGBT activist Dave Noble
    GayWired.com, June 11, 2008

  5. Obama renews commitment to gay issues
    Southern Voice, June 13, 2008

  6. RI native named Director of the LGBT Vote for Obama campaign
    New England Blade, June 18, 2008

  7. With nomination clinched, Obama reaches out to LGBTs
    GayWired.com, June 11, 2008

Other Highlights

  1. Article of Faith: Taking the Pulpit to Pride
    Miami Herald, June 13, 2008

  2. Electing Equality
    New York Press Club Blog, June 13, 2008

  3. Winter Party generates record donation
    Joe.My.God, June 17, 2008




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