The National Religious Leadership Roundtable of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 4, 2011Media Contact: Pedro Julio Serrano 787-602-5954 Thousands of LGBT Advocates Pause to Grieve the Death of David Kato In the wake of the brutal murder of David Kato, gay advocate in Uganda, thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and […]
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UN Faith Coalition for LGBT Human Rights: A growing coalition for decriminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity
The United Nations Faith Coalition for Human Rights mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, David Kato, who was murdered in his home at mid-day on January 26, 2011, in Uganda. David was a leading advocate for the rights of sexual minorities in his country and around the world. He was outspoken, courageous and […]
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Vote Delayed: Take action today
Thank you for your support on the attempt to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Senate Republicans blocked the bill that contains the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" from even receiving an up-or-down vote. Not a single one broke ranks. It’s an outrage. But this doesn’t mean the fight is over. Senate majority leader Harry […]
United Nations Update
Thank you all for your commitment and prayers for our work on the United Nations task force on decriminalization in Uganda. With your help, Bishop Christopher from Uganda was able to complete his seven week tour of the USA and Ireland. You can follow some of the more detailed reaction to his visit on the […]
Proposition 8 Decision Day: Unconstitutional
California was given a "do over" as the decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger was handed down, today, August 4 (www.hrc.org). There are major implications for all of uswithin the LGBTQ & A community which we will address more thoroughly in a later alert. This notice is to help everyone understand what has happened in the […]
Soulforce Holds an Interactive Workshop in Nonviolent Resistance during National Equality March Weekend
Oct 10, 2009, 2:30-5:30PMHRC, 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC This workshop will be led by Bill Carpenter, Director of National Actions, and Chris Hubble, an LGBT activist with Soulforce-Colorado. Participants in this workshop will join a dynamic conversation that will introduce them to an understanding of the incredible power and potential that lies […]