Articles By: Speak Equal
I am the founder of a small, human rights organization based in West Michigan called Speak Equal, an Iraq war vet, an Aquinas College graduate, a writer, and an all-around dedicated community organizer. I am a self-confessed news junkie, a lover of politics and debate, a derby wife, and a traveler. I love what I do, and am lucky enough to do what I love.
Why Obama Changed His Mind on DOMA
The Obama administration announced last week that it will no longer defend in court a part of the Defense of Marriage Act that forbids the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage.
One widow’s story was one of two cases pending in federal courts cited in the announcement of President...
March 1st, 2011 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More
TONIGHT: State of the Union Address
White House officials recently announced new online features to accompany the live stream of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.
The features promise to be interactive, informative and experience-enhancing and hope to answer any questions the viewers may have during the president’s...
January 25th, 2011 | NewsBites | Read More
BREAKING: Iowa House Committee backs vote on gay marriage ban
In a 13-8 vote, an Iowa House committee has approved a measure calling for a referendum on a constitutional ban of same-sex marriage.
The measure, House Joint Resolution 6, calls for a constitutional amendment to declaring “marriage between one man and one woman shall be the only legal union valid...
January 25th, 2011 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More
Battle for marriage equality rages on
The last few months have been nothing short of bittersweet for proponents of marriage equality. We’ve seen some gains, we’ve seen some losses, we’ve seen some extreme setbacks.
This month, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is set to sign a bill that will recognize civil unions for same-sex...
January 25th, 2011 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More
Sir Elton John speaks out against Proposition 8
Sir Elton John is “fed up” with being a treated like a “second-class citizen” in the U.S.
That’s why the 63-year-old gay singer said he took a stand last week during a performance at a private Beverly Hills fundraiser for the ongoing legal challenge to California’s...
January 25th, 2011 | Music | Read More
Senate votes to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Dear Readers,
Forgive me, for today is an emotional day. I would love to provide something witty and wonderful, however as I am writing this, tears are streaming down my eyes and I can barely see what I am typing.
Please enjoy this article originally published via the LA Times instead:
Reporting...
December 18th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More
Barbara Streisand Disappointed in Obama
In an interview with Larry King, Barbara Streisand states, “At first, maybe a little, because I would have liked to have him use his executive privilege to, if that’s possible legally, to get rid of something like ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’” she said. “I think people admire real strength,...
December 16th, 2010 | Music | Read More
House votes to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
In a final vote of 250-175, the House votes in an overwhelming majority to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in spite of staunch disapproval from several House Republicans.
This was announced at 5:24 via live stream from cspan.org by Rep. Barney Frank.
Stay tuned for more information...
December 15th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More
House plans new showdown on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
UPDATE: House introduces stand-alone bill. Timetable for debate is TBD. CLICK HERE for more information!
WASHINGTON (AP) – In a new showdown on a volatile issue, the House this week will take up a bill that would overturn the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy...
December 14th, 2010 | LGBT, NewsBites | Read More
FCKH8: Fighting Fire With Fire
If you can’t play nice, then use the “F” word generously. That’s what FCKH8 non-profit media campaigner Luke Montgomery may have had in mind when he created FCKH8.com, a website with the aim of squashing LGBTQ hate. The vehicle for spreading the message are two videos housed on...
December 14th, 2010 | LGBT, Opinion | Read More
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Why Obama Changed His Mind on DOMA
March 1, 2011 10:03
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TONIGHT: State of the Union Address
January 25, 2011 15:01
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BREAKING: Iowa House Committee backs vote on gay marriage ban
January 25, 2011 13:01
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Battle for marriage equality rages on
January 25, 2011 12:01
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Sir Elton John speaks out against Proposition 8
January 25, 2011 12:01
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Khwazakhela 00127: please save me. my society dont accept me because i am homosexual. i dont know good english i m pakistani Mr Mahmood ple...
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Jacksonj: How did she die?...
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HOME BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR: Good initiative. But I say to people- Sin is anything that stops us from being with God, porn is a great example of that...
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alpinestars jackets: Outside the city building, about two dozen protesters held banners that read “one man plus one woman equals marriage...
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alpinestars gloves: Catholic Church and a campaign against the measure by President Felipe Calderon’s conservative National Action Party....
