November 21 – December 4, 2008

Quote of the Month:


“It feels like there's an air of transparency. As people are appointed, and progressive people, the word spreads. And the word is, ‘I look forward to talking with you.’ ... It is this different feeling, that the door is not closed – the door is opening.”


— Rea Carey, Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Chicago Tribune, November 28, 2008

Top Highlights

  1. For Obama, many liberal wish lists await
    Chicago Tribune,November 28, 2008
    Also appeared in Los Angeles Times, Sun-Sentinel, and United Press International

  2. Gay rights advocates forced to adjust agenda
    USA Today, November 21, 2008

  3. Still a force for change?
    San Francisco Chronicle, November 25, 2008
  4. Standing firm, moving forward
    Bilerico Project, November 24, 2008
    Also appeared in Pride Source

World AIDS Day

  1. Stop the vilification
    Washington Blade, December 4, 2008

  2. We’re still living with AIDS
    Bilerico Project, December 1, 2008

  3. It’s World AIDS Day – we must do more!
    Trenton Times, December 1, 2008

  4. Oneonta to mark AIDS Day
    Daily Star, December 1, 2008

  5. World AIDS Day 2008: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force urges greater federal response to HIV/AIDS
    The Observer, November 28, 2008

Transgender Day of Remembrance

New Administration

  1. Hate crimes, ENDA seen as top legislative priorities
    Washington Blade, December 2, 2008

  2. Liberal groups feel welcome in Washington again
    Talking Points Memo, November 29, 2008

Other Highlights

  1. Howard K. (Ken) Ranftle
    New York Times, November 14, 2008

  2. Gay orgs cut staff to cope with recession
    Washington Blade, December 3, 2008

  3. Sudden impact
    Bay Windows, November 26, 2008

  4. Group looking to build a shelter for homeless teens in tri-cities
    KNDO, November 21, 2008

  5. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force applauds ruling granting adoption rights to gay father
    Targeted News Service, November 25, 2008

  6. Need equality? Get ‘Milk’
    Edge, November 25, 2008

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