March 23 – April 20, 2009

Quotes of the Week:


“This is a momentous day and significant turning point in the struggle for the equal treatment of our relationships. The enactment of this bill affirms that only marriage can provide the protections, dignity and respect that the institution bestows. This vote also recognizes that civil unions simply fall short in ensuring same-sex couples are treated equally under the law.”


— Rea Carey, Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The Nation, April 7, 2009

Top Highlights

  1. Springtime for Marriage Equality: First Iowa, Now Vermont, DC
    The Nation, April 7, 2009
  2. Stand up and be counted
    Chicago Tribune, March 26, 2009
  3. Our families count
    Bilerico, March 30, 2009
  4. U.S. endorses U.N. gay rights statement
    Associated Press, March 23, 2009
  5. Shelters slowly adapt to help transgender homeless
    Associated Press, April 3, 2009
  6. D.C. Council Votes To Recognize Gay Nuptials Elsewhere
    Washington Post, April 8, 2009
  7. Lauding the Iowa Court Ruling Granting Same-Sex Couples Freedom to Marry
    Washington Post, April 8, 2009
  8. White House invites gays to egg roll
    Associated Press, April 7, 2009
  9. LGBT victory – with an emphasis on T – in Gainesville
    The Nation, March 25, 2009
  10. Victory in Vermont
    The Hill, April 7, 2009
  11. Obama adds final names to faith−based council
    Religion News Service, April 6, 2009
  12. Vt. Lawmakers legalize gay marriage
    USA Today, April 8, 2009
  13. A worthwhile cause
    Perez Hilton, April 10, 2009
  14. Reflexionando sobre el poder de la religion
    El Diario/La Prensa, April 11, 2009
  15. Feds Try to Break Through HIV Complacency
    Web MD, April 7, 2009
  16. Obamas host first White House egg roll
    Associated Press, April 13, 2009
  17. Gay marriage now legal in Iowa
    About.com, April 3, 2009
  18. Paterson Elevates A Gay Donor
    New York Daily News, April 13, 2009
  19. Paterson anuncia proyecto de ley para legalizar matrimonios gays
    NY1, April 17, 2009
  20. New York to introduce same-sex marriage bill
    Christian Science Monitor, April 16, 2009
  21. Gay, Lesbian Families Headed To W.H. Lawn
    NPR, April 12, 2009
  22. NY podría convertirse en el quinto estado en legalizar el matrimonio gay
    NY1, April 17, 2009
  23. Breaking the silence around bullying
    Boston Globe, April 18, 2009
  24. En entrevista: proyecto de ley para permitir los matrimonios homosexuales
    NY1, April 12, 2009

New York Leadership Awards

Other highlights

  1. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund lauds defeat of Charter Amendment 1
    Miami Herald  March 24, 2009
  2. Florida discrimination measure fails
    GayAgenda, March 24, 2009
  3. Gainesville, Florida voters keep anti-discrimination measure
    Feministing, March 25, 2009
  4. Poll: Voters reject same-sex marriage
    The Desert Sun, March 26, 2009
  5. Gay seniors face unique challenges
    On Top Magazine, March 26, 2009
  6. Vote shows every person matters in Gainesville, Fla.
    Capital Times, March 28, 2009
  7. God vs. gay
    Advocate, March 26, 2009
  8. Obama administration supports U.N. LGBT rights declaration
    Baltimore Out Loud, March 27, 2009
  9. Pro-hate bill defeated in Gainesville, Florida
    Seattle Gay News, March 28, 2009
  10. A Fragile Union
    Color Lines, March 28, 2009
  11. Could new moderate Senate group threaten LGBT bills?
    Washington Blade, April 3, 2009
  12. NRLR responds to endorsement of policy changes by the Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
    Common Dreams, April 1, 2009
  13. Iowa gay marriage decision a sweeping win
    On Top Magazine, April 3, 2009
  14. For charities, the road ahead is unchartered
    New York Blade, April 3, 2009
  15. The United States endorses UN gay rights message
    It’s a LGBT Thang, April 3, 2009
  16. Nathaniel Frank in the line of ‘Fire’
    Windy City Times, April 1, 2009
  17. Nevada lawmakers debate LGBT legislation
    Edge, April 2, 2009
  18. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force hails the Vermont Legislature for extending the freedom to marry to same-sex couples
    Miami Herald, April 7, 2009
  19. Transformation and spiritual growth
    Watermark, April 15, 2009
  20. Washington, D.C. to recognize gay marriages performed in other states
    Inside, Looking Out, April 7, 2009
  21. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Hails Enactment of Vermont Legislation Granting the Freedom to Marry to Same-Sex Couples
    Common Dreams, April 7, 2009
  22. Vermont overrules governor, legalizes gay marriage
    The Raw Story, April 7, 2009
  23. Vermont overrides Douglas’ veto
    Pam’s House Blend, April 7, 2009
  24. Activists expect swift action on hate crimes
    Washington Blade, April 8, 2009
  25. Scope of 'born gay' claim debated
    The Daily Texan, April 9, 2009
  26. The Sweet Adventures of Nat and Meg: Dinah Shore and Rea Carey
    After Ellen,  April 20, 2009
  27. Task Force ‘slams deceptive television ad from the National Organization for Marriage’
    Miami Herald, April 8, 2009
  28. National Organization for Marriage's hired guns for fact-free hate
    Pam’s House Blend, April 8, 2009
  29. Equality in Montana should be a right
    Montana Kaimin, April 9, 2009
  30. Leading with pride
    Miami Herald, April 13, 2009
  31. Marriage equality: It's time
    The Capital Times, April 13, 2009
  32. Obama spreads hope for gay causes
    Detroit News, April 15, 2009
  33. Task Force: Hate crimes legislation is within reach
    Miami Herald, April 15, 2009
  34. Same-sex marriage at a tipping point?
    Washington Blade, April 17, 2009
  35. Gov. Paterson announces marriage equality bill, Rev. Diaz throws a hissy-fit
    Blabbeando, April 18, 2009
  36. Pedro Julio outwits NOM Board Member in Spanish-language TV debate about marriage equality in NY
    Blabbeando, April 19, 2009
  37. Frank Rich - 'The Bigots' Last Hurrah'. Is it?
    Pam’s House Blend  April 19, 2009
  38. Who said Latinos are against same-sex marriage?
    Vivir Latino, April 20, 2009

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