The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Senator Dianne Feinstein and Chairman Patrick Leahy are leading the push to end the discriminatory law, which prohibits the federal government from recognizing the legal marriages of gay couples and has kept thousands of married couples from enjoying the full rights and responsibilities of marriage.
Equality For All
PFAW Applauds Senate Confirmation of Paul Oetken
Today, the Senate confirmed J. Paul Oetken by a vote of 80 to 13 to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. Oetken is the first openly gay man to be confirmed to a lifetime federal judgeship.
Protecting the Right to a Quality Education: Standing Together for Schools that Are Safe and Free of Discrimination
What should be a haven for learning has instead become, for LGBT students and those who are perceived to be LGBT, a site of abject torment. All of our young people deserve far better than that.
Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Protecting America and Its Principles
We need swift certification and effectuation of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
African American Ministers Support the DREAM Act
Today, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) held a hearing on the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow access to affordable postsecondary education, opportunities for military service and potentially a path to full citizenship to thousands of qualified young students striving for a better future.
PFAW Urges Congress to Give Students Another Chance at the DREAM
Today, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) held a hearing on the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow access to affordable postsecondary education, opportunities for military service and potentially a path to full citizenship to thousands of qualified young students striving for a better future.
People For the American Way and African American Ministers in Action Support the DREAM Act (SJC)
People For the American Way and African American Ministers in Action believe that if students are able to complete their education and work legally, they will become a vital part of our society able to contribute to our economy and live their own American dream. We strongly support the DREAM Act.
People For the American Way Applauds Marriage Equality in New York
In a welcome move for equality, the New York Senate passed a bill granting full marriage equality to all New Yorkers. The legislation makes New York the sixth and largest state where same-sex couples can marry.
Allowing Undocumented Youths to DREAM: Opening up Avenues to Education and Residency
The DREAM Act would open up avenues to education, residency, and potential citizenship for undocumented youths. If they are able to complete either education requirements or military service, and if they live and work in this country legally, there is greater potential for them to make vital contributions that help advance the American dream for them and for us all.
Ending Discrimination against Same-Sex Couples: Marriage and Relationship Recognition in Federal Law
Although there are some actions that can and should be taken to expand benefits and protections for same-sex couples, only the full repeal of DOMA will allow federal and interstate recognition of their legal marriages and give those couples equal rights under the law.
Ending Employment Discrimination: LGBT Equality in the Workplace
ENDA will assist both employees and employers alike in establishing a more open, equal, and fair work environment.
Honoring Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr.: Protecting All Americans from Violent Crime
In addition to protections for race, color, religion, national origin, and ethnicity, federal law now protects victims of violent crimes committed based on a person's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and disability. And in areas where the law already stood, it is now stronger.
Ending Employment Discrimination: Women in the Workplace
Especially in this unsteady economy, people who are struggling to pay their bills shouldn’t have to worry about whether they are being discriminated against in the workplace.
African American Ministers in Action Supports ENDA and Urges Cosponsorship
If we’re going to build the beloved community that Dr. King spoke of, we must be conscious of discrimination, no matter where it rears its ugly head. As African American ministers, we know what it takes to stand up against systemic oppression. It is in solidarity and love that we recognize the plight of others and support this struggle for the same protections. Passage of ENDA would be a major step in the right direction.
The Hypocrisy Hall of Fame: Schwarzenegger and Marriage Equality
In our latest Huffington Post, we discuss how Arnold Schwarzenegger has placed himself with the likes of John Ensign and Newt Gingrich on the long and growing list of GOP officials who accused gay people of ruining the institution of marriage while they themselves flouted their wedding vows.
RWW Video: Pat Robertson on Lesbians, Abortion, and Motherhood
Young People for the American DREAM
Today, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow access to affordable postsecondary education, opportunities for military service and potentially a path to full citizenship to thousands of qualified young students striving for a better future.
African American Ministers Support the DREAM Act
Today, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow access to affordable postsecondary education, opportunities for military service and potentially a path to full citizenship to thousands of qualified young students striving for a better future.
Students Should Get Another Chance at the DREAM
Today, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow access to affordable postsecondary education, opportunities for military service and potentially a path to full citizenship to thousands of qualified young students striving for a better future.
House Moves to Deny Women’s Constitutionally-Protected Rights
The House has passed a sweeping bill that will resurrect the failed "Stupak ban" from the healthcare debate, effectively banning even private coverage of abortion care, and adds a new tax penalty to ensure that the ban becomes a reality
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