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Behar Suggests Showing GOP Poor Whites Might Make Them More Compassionate, Alexandra Pelosi Blames Disney for Homeless Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brad-wilmouth/2010/07/25/behar-suggests-showing-gop-poor-whites-make-them-more-compassiona
On Thursday’s Joy Behar Show on HLN, host Behar seemed to suggest that seeing poor whites might make Republicans more compassionate toward the poor as she hosted filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi ... NewsBusters; July 25, 2010 |
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Why is Pelosi killing ENDA?
Why is the Congressmember from the gayest city in America blocking legislation that protects lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers from workplace discrimination? SFBG; July 27, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi and the Impatience of ENDA Activists
If there was any indication that people in the progressive community want Congress to deal with the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) now, look no further than Netroots Nation. Gay Rights; July 24, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi's Video Message to SF Pride
Nancy Pelosi made this recorded video for Sunday's Gay Pride celebration and parade. Aside from uttering this year's cringe-worthy tag line, "Forty and Fabulous," ol' bug eyes gives it up for gay marriage. SFist; June 25, 2010 |
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Marines Put Gay Man in Hospital. Will Anyone Prosecute?
... Two young Marines are sitting in a military brig this morning, accused of beating a gay man in Savannah, Georgia, so badly he had a bruised brain and two seizures. Mother Jones; June 16, 2010 |
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Gay Protections Bill ENDA Faces Further Delays
... On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the vote won't take place until after Congress completes legislative action on repealing “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” the 1993 law that forbids gay service members ... On Top; 6/15/2010 |
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The Senate Is Holding the House Hostage Over ENDA. Again.
Until the Senate passes the Defense Department's budget bill with DADT's compromised repeal attached, the House isn't going to move on ENDA, says Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Well isn't this a familiar situation. Queerty; June 12, 2010 |
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Pelosi Statement Following House Passage of the Federal Housing Administration Reform Act
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House voted overwhelmingly to pass the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Reform Act ... Real Estate Rama; June 10, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi Makes History
For the first time in history, a United States Speaker of the House of Representatives will make a video address to a Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration. Passport Magazine; June 7, 2010 |
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Speaker pledges action on discrimination bill
Fresh off of last week's House vote to repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy the office of House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Thursday said she remains committed to passing ... Gov Ex; June 3, 2010 |
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Labrador blasts Minnick for ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ vote
"... The Clinton Administration found a practical solution to this problem which guarded the military’s integrity. But Nancy Pelosi wanted to appease her base. ... " Idaho Reporter; May 30, 2010 |
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House adds ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal to defense authorization
... “”Under Don’t ask, Don’t Tell, more than 13,000 men and women in uniform have been discharged from the military,” Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a speech before the vote. NM Indep.; May 28, 2010 |
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Chet Edwards disagrees with Obama, Pelosi again as election contest against Bill Flores heats up
Rep. Chet Edwards , faced with a tough reelection fight, continues to distance himself from President Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. The latest move: rejecting their push to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell. Dallas MN; 5/27/2010 |
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi Speaks at EQCA Benefit for Harvey Milk Day Kickoff
Kicking off a weekend of Harvey Milk Day activities, including a mass rally Saturday in San Francisco, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives ... SF Bay Times; May 27, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi Reigns in Support for Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Nancy Pelosi mayonnaised enough votes in the House of Representatives on Thursday to repeal a ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, a move to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Politically Illustrated; 5/13/2010 |
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Pelosi key to 'Don't ask' deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a clear message on the White House’s plan to change the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy: Don’t wait. Politico; May 26, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi Pledges Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell by Christmas. Hmmm.
I can't wait for Christmas. The holiday means nothing to me ordinarily, but this year I'm going to put my stockings on the mantle early. Does anyone know where I can get a blue spruce in May? SF Weekly; May 24, 2010 |
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Lawmakers divided on 'don't ask, don't tell' as votes near
... The House Armed Services Committee declined to act on Murphy's bill in passing its version of the defense spending measure last week, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has told gay advocacy groups ... Wash Post; May 24, 2010 |
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Scuttle ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
... Election-year nervousness is evident among some supporters, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi braced them last week with a flat prediction that don’t-ask “will be a memory by the end of this year.” NYT; May 21, 2010 |
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At Harvey Milk Event, Nancy Pelosi Optimistic Of 'Don't Ask' Repeal
At an event Friday honoring the first Harvey Milk Day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed optimism about repeal of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” this year. On Top; May 22, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi To Celebrate Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a San Francisco Democrat, will be among the dignitaries celebrating California's inaugural Harvey Milk Day Friday at an event sponsored by the state's largest gay rights advocate. On Top; 5/21/2010 |
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Pelosi push on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ puts panel chairman in a tough spot
Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) is in a politically awkward position on the Pentagon’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Democratic leaders, working with gay-rights activists, are looking for ways ... The Hill; May 20, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi: 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Will Be Eliminated By Year's End
The Pentagon's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy will be nothing but a memory by year's end, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) declared Wednesday. Huff Post; May 20, 2010 |
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House Votes to Allow Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Law
“On Memorial Day, America will come together and honor all who served our nation in uniform,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a floor speech, noting the symbolic timing of the debate. NYT; May 27, 2010 |
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House votes to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
The House has voted to repeal the 1993 law known as "don't ask, don't tell" and allow gays to serve openly in the military. SF Gate; May 27, 2010 |
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Pelosi promises votes on both DADT and ENDA this year
Nancy Pelosi reassured representatives of several LGBT organizations this week that ENDA and a measure to repeal "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" (DADT) will get votes this year. Bay Windows; May 19, 2010 |
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Pelosi vows to end ‘Don’t ask, don't tell’ by the end of the year
The Pentagon’s policy on gays openly serving will be just a memory by New Year's, Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Wednesday. Read more... Tips Q; May 19, 2010 |
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Pelosi: First comes DADT, then comes ENDA, then comes Elena Kagan's radical judicial agenda
If you still care about whether Democrats in Congress still about your rights, then you'll be pleased to know Nancy Pelosi (not a lesbian) told a conference call bulked ... Queerty; May 18, 2010 |
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Pelosi wants halt to discharge of gay and lesbian military members
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) urged President Barack Obama late Friday to immediately halt discharges of gay and lesbian members of the military. The Hill; May 1, 2010 |
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Gates Letter Not To Repeal DADT Draws Fire
Leading gay advocacy groups and Nancy Pelosi are criticizing comments made by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, urging Congress not to repeal DADT. ABC; April 29, 2010 |
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Traditional Values Coalition Lies About ENDA
Did you hear the news? Nancy Pelosi wants you to have sex with your dog. And President Obama wants you to do it with your underage cousin for money. It’s all right there in the fine print of ENDA. SFGN; April 25, 2010 |
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Pelosi Office Sit-In Protestors Arraigned In DC Court
Four Get Equal activist arrested last month during a sit in at Speaker of The Office Nancy Pelosi’s office on Capitol Hill were arraigned a District of Columbia court today. LezGetReal; April 6, 2010 |
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Gay rights activist Cleve Jones calls on Nancy Pelosi to bring anti-discrimination bill to vote
In an open letter released Wednesday, gay rights activist and Coachella Valley resident Cleve Jones called on Nancy Pelosi to bring a bill outlawing workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation ... My Desert; 3/24/2010 |
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Urgent: Tell Speaker Pelosi to move ENDA forward
Today is a critical day in the efforts to pass the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly delaying progress of the bill. San Diego Gay and Lesbian News; March 20, 2010 |
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Not the ENDA the Road
Four arrested as Get Equal stages protest in Speaker Pelosi's office to highlight need for employment protections for LGBT workers ... Metro Weekly; March 19, 2010 |
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Gay-Rights Protesters Stage Sit-In at Nancy Pelosi's Office: Leaders Stand Ready to Bail Out Activists
According to gay-rights advocate Paul Yandura, activists have staged a sit-in at Nancy Pelosi's district and Capitol Hill offices. The groups are fighting for her to take the ENDA ... Newsweek; March 18, 2010 |
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Pelosi eager to move ahead with repeal of 'Don't ask, don't tell'
Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday she's eager to move ahead on a repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell," perhaps before the military has finished conducting a study on a possible repeal. ... The Hill; Feb. 4, 2010 |
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National Organization for Marriage, Taking Credit for Brown
... Now in Washington, he will bring a strong new voice to protect and uphold DOMA against the attacks by President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and the pro-gay marriage lobby in Congress. Washington Independent; January 20, 2010 |
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H.R. 1409: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair ... GovTrack; Linked on Jan. 24, 2010 |
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Pelosi, Harris to speak at MLK breakfast
Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris are scheduled to speak at Monday morning's 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Labor and Community breakfast. SF Examiner; January 18, 2010 |
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HRC's 'No Excuses' Meeting at Pelosi's SF Office
If the Human Rights Campaign is waging a continuing, highly-public, and hard-charging effort targeting Nancy Pelosi to deliver on Democratic Party promises to gay Americans, the evidence is difficult to find. Petrelis Files; 1/2/10 |
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Parsing The Politics Of Gay Marriage
Nancy Pelosi represents the gayest congressional district in the United States. She also happens to be the most powerful person, woman or man, in the House of Representatives. CBS News; December 16, 2009 |
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Obama repeats call to hold feds' raise to 2% in 2010
... But Obama said in a letter to Nancy Pelosi and VP Joe Biden that the government can't afford the $22.6 billion that would cost in 2010, and said it would be inappropriate to hand out such ... Federal Times; Dec. 1, 2009 |
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Gay Marriage Takes a Step Forward in D.C.
... Congress still has the power to overturn the legislation within 30 days of Fenty's signature, though the top Republican on the House committee overseeing D.C. thinks that Nancy Pelosi ... New York; December 1, 2009 |
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Meet the U.S. Politicians Who Want to See Gay People Dead in Uganda
Congressmen Bart Stupak and Joe Pitts have a lot more in common than just working together to strip reproductive rights out of U.S. health care reform. Gay Rights; November 25, 2009 |
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The Secret Political Reach Of 'The Family'
You may recognize these names from recent headlines: Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Bart Stupak and Rep. Joe Pitts. Stupak and Pitts have become familiar names through the media's health care overhaul coverage ... Fresh Air; 11/24/09 |
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Speaker Pelosi: Speak for Equality
Join us in calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to make a
real commitment to LGBT civil rights. Full text of petition is below. Speak for Equality; Linked on November 10, 2009 |
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WaPo: Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi Must Show Leadership On DADT
Today’s WaPo editorial page makes a point about Don’t Ask Don’t Tell that often gets lost in the noise: Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi bear as much responsibility as Obama does over the foot-dragging ... Who Runs Gov; 10/13/09 |
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Opponents Pressure Congress
... Congress 'Content to Site on the Sidelines' The Washington Post called out Pelosi and Reid in a staff editorial. "Frustration with Mr. Obama and the lack of progress in fulfilling his pledges on gay rights ... Atlantic Wire; 10/13/09 |
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The Next Step on Gay Rights
... It should also be a reminder for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. They've done a good job of letting Obama take all the heat from the gay community for inaction ... Washington Post; Oct. 11, 2009 |
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Congress acts to extend hate crimes to cover gays
... "No American should ever have to suffer persecution or violence because of who they are, how they look or what they believe," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. ... AP: October 9, 2009 |
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Same-sex marriage bill in DC appears unstoppable
... U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a Republican from Utah who said he would work to defeat the new bill, anticipates that will happen again with the proposal. A spokesman for Nancy Pelosi said she believed ... AP; October 7, 2009 |
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Dalai Lama urges U.S. to address rich-poor issue
... The inaugural Lantos Human Rights Prize, presented to the 74-year-old Dalai Lama by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, honors his commitment to ending global injustice. CNN; October 6, 2009 |
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Pelosi Statement on President Obama Signing Into Law Historic Hate Crimes Legislation
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President Obama signing into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act ... Reuters; October 28, 2009 |
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Against Corporations Organizing to Rip-off the Nation Act
To prohibit the Federal Government from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain companies guilty ... Open Congress; Linked 10/8/09 |
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ACORN Defunding Spurs Proposals to Bar Federal Money to Companies Convicted of Felonies
... The Against Corporations Organizing to Rip-off the Nation Act of 2009 would prohibit federal funding to corporations guilty of felony convictions. Democracy Now!; October 8, 2009 |
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Defunding ACORN
FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 718. Speaker Pelosi did not participate in the vote; Linked on October 8, 2009 |
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So Jimmy Carter Says I'm A Racist
... Nancy Pelosi says the angry opposition to health care reform is like the angry opposition to gay rights that led to Harvey Milk being shot. Since I do not want America to suffer another Sean Penn movie ... CBS; 9/30/09 |
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A Progressive Call to Action
Late Saturday night, Van Jones resigned his position as Special Adviser to President Obama on green jobs. Van’s resignation came hours after the Obama administration offered no support for Jones ... FCJ; Sept. 9, 2009 |
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A Truly Radical Idea: Van Jones and the Greening of Criminal Justice
The midnight resignation of Obama environmental adviser Van Jones is being treated in the media and the blogosphere [read Fred Barbash and Harry Siegel's summary on Politico] ... PrawfsBlawg; September 7, 2009 |
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Activists ask Speaker Pelosi to take action on 4th anniversary of Katrina
This Friday supporters of the Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (HR 2269) will rally on the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in front of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office ... Institute of Southern Studies; August 25, 2009 |
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H.R. 2269: Gulf Coast Civic Works Act
To establish the Gulf Coast Civic Works Commission within the Department of Homeland Security Office of Federal Coordinator of Gulf Coast Rebuilding to administer the Gulf Coast ... Govtrack.us; Linked on 8/27/09 |
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SF: RALLY TO ENCOURAGE PELOSI TO SUPPORT HURRICANE KATRINA BILL
A rally will be held in front of Nancy Pelosi's office on Friday to encourage her to support the federal Gulf Coast Civil Works Act, which will create 100,000 ... CBS; August 25, 2009 |
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Pelosi: Hands Off DC's Gay Marriage Law
The battle over gay marriage is taking new twists and turns as Nancy Pelosi is saying Congress should not to interfere with DC’s decision to legalize gay marriage. Philadelphia Bulletin; May 7, 2009 |
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D.C. Marriage: Next Stop, Congress
The battle over D.C.’s right to recognize out-of-state gay marriages will now likely move to Congress, which has oversight over all bills approved by the District’s city government. Advocate; May 6, 2009 |
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An LGBT Report Card for Obama's First 100 Days
... Nancy Pelosi tells us that Congress, and the President, have their hands full with, "health care, energy and the issues related to the economy." And it's true that LGBT people are also citizens ... Huff Post; 4/29/09 |
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Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA home page. Linked on March 15, 2009. |
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Pelosi: No date for DADT repeal, says inclusive ENDA will pass
Today, in a breakfast meeting with progressive bloggers and writers, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicated that repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell law, ... is a priority ... PageOne; March 3, 2009 |
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Pelosi says voters misunderstood Prop. 8
Nancy Pelosi expressed deep disappointment on Friday that California voters approved Prop. 8, the measure banning same-sex marriage, and defended her ally, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. SF Chron; November 8, 2008 |
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Fierce fight over Prop 8
With less than two weeks remaining until California votes on a proposal to ban same-sex marriage, some gay rights advocates are questioning whether the “No on 8” campaign is doing everything ... Washington Blade; 10-22-08
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Folsom Street Furor - Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom Under Attack by Anti-Gay Groups
San Francisco’s Folsom Street Fair, the self-proclaimed “granddaddy of all leather events,” always attracts a good deal of attention from anti-gay forces ... gaywired; September 28, 2008 |
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Outside the HRC dinner
OPINION On July 26, the Bay Area's gay and lesbian elite will gather at the posh Westin St. Francis to raise money for the Human Rights Campaign in the name of securing and protecting LGB rights. SFBG; 7/23/08 |
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Congressional Democrats resume Katrina tour
Nancy Pelosi said Monday she supports the state's call to extend the timetable for Louisiana to make its $1.8 billion share of payments for levee improvements. But ... Daily Comet; July 21, 2008 |
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Who will boycott the HRC dinner?
I'm told Rep. Nancy Pelosi has been invited. She was ... part of the deal in the House that threw the trans people under the bus ... SFBG; July 7, 2008 |
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Nancy Pelosi is proud of California
Nancy Pelosi is proud of California allowing gay marriage, but she thinks it is a state issue. Check her out here. Nightlifegay; July 1, 2008 |
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Pelosi Stands Up for Lesbian Congresswoman’s Family Rights
A controversy surrounding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s involvement in the matter of a lesbian member of Congress taking her partner along on a European business trip ... Edge; April 1, 2008 |
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The Fierce Urgency of Now
Today as we celebrate and commemorate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, we must also acknowledge the violence of his death at the hands of the machine that has only grown more powerful. Common Dreams; 1/21/2008 |
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New Orleans to Demolish Thousands of "Poor" Homes
In the face of violent protests, New Orleans City Council yesterday moved to demolish thousands of low-income houses as the city continues the agonisingly slow process or rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina. The Independent/UK; 12/21/07 |
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House Approves Broad Protections for Gay Workers
The House on Wednesday approved a bill granting broad protections against discrimination in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals ... NYT; November 8, 2007 |
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Speaker Pelosi: I pray for President Bush 'all the time'
Chris Wallace, during an interview with Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), mentions a recent assertion by the Speaker that she was praying for President Bush to have a change of heart re. the SCHIP program. The Raw Story; October 7, 2007 |
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ENDA Now!
Lesbians and gays have been working and waiting to move the federal Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) for almost 20 years now. FCJ; October 4, 2007 |
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Gay rights bill snags on blurred perceptions of identity, orientation
San Franciscans might be more educated than most about the distinctions among transsexuals, cross-dressers and ordinary drag queens. SF Chron; October 3, 2007 |
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Gay rights groups angered by weaker antidiscrimination bill
Leading gay rights organizations ... withdrew their support ... from a landmark gay civil rights bill after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... pulled transgender people from the legislation. SF Gate; October 2, 2007 |
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LGBT group opposes Pelosi employment discrimination bill
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community plan to hold a 24-hour vigil today in protest of a new bill that would drop transgender people from the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. FCJ; 10-01-07 |
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Senate OKs hate-crimes bill protecting gays, lesbians
Even as the Senate passed a hate crimes bill sought for a decade by gays and lesbians, House Democratic leaders decided Thursday to strip transgender people from another long-languishing civil rights bill. SF Chron; 09-28-07 |
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