Media Wrap Up : Activists #Occupy the New York City LGBT Community Center to protest the censorship of the Palestinian LGBTQS solidarity group, Siegebusters
Here is a wrap-up of reporting about the #Occupy The LGBT Center protest :
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A link to this new YouTube video has been added to the link list at the bottom of the Civil Rights page on The Huffington Post.
Mr. Bounville began a water-only fast on Election Day, November 2, 2010, and he has said that he will continue fasting until Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) or another member of Congress introduced the American Equality Bill, or similar legislation, that would extend civil rights to LGBT Americans and thereby end most major forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Mr. Bounville, Iana Di Bona, Joe Birdsong, and other activists kept a vigil for 36 consecutive days outside Sen. Gillibrand's New York City campaign office before Mr. Bounville began his fast. During that time, the Honourable Senator did not acknowledge the LGBT activists.
For more information, please visit : http://www.civilrightsfast.com
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand must make good on her support of LGBT civil rights by filing the American Equality Bill.
A new blog called Where is Kirsten ? is asking people to record yourselves using a camera phone or digital camera when you try calling the Honourable Senator's office, just like Lady Gaga did in her famous Don't Ask, Don't Tell YouTube video. Only this time, ask Sen. Gillibrand when is she going to file the American Equality Bill, legislation that would add ''sexual orientation'' and ''gender identity'' to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Then, send your video or YouTube link to : americanequalitybill@gmail.com. Help us find find where Sen. Gillibrand stands on the American Equality Bill.
Call Sen. Gillibrand. Ask her to introduce the American Equality Bill. Call : 1-212-688-6262..
Adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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October 24, 2010 -- New York, NY – On Tuesday, October 26, at 6 p.m., LGBT New Yorkers and allies will gather outside 780 Third Avenue in Manhattan, to write chalk messages on the sidewalk outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s legislative offices.
Date : Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Time : 6:00 p.m.
Location : 780 Third Avenue, btwn. 48th / 49th Streets
Register to attend at : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101087546628080
Bring Your Own Chalk.
October 26 will mark the 30th day that a vigil called QueerSOS! has been continually held outside Sen. Gillibrand’s campaign office at 15 West 26th Street. In the month that has passed, the Honourable Senator has not said when she will introduce the American Equality Bill. Tuesday night’s chalking party at 780 Third Avenue is to encourage Sen. Gillibrand, who supports the extension of civil rights to LGBT Americans, to introduce the American Equality Bill.
Other actions sprouting up in support of the American Equality Bill :
* Since September 27, 2010, a vigil called QueerSOS! has been held outside Sen. Gillibrand’s campaign office at 15 West 26th Street in Manhattan. The vigil participants have been requesting that the Honourable Senator file the American Equality Bill. For more information, please visit : http://www.queersos.com/blog.html
* The East Village blog of The New York Times published photographs of the activist, Iana Di Bona, writing chalk messages in support of the American Equality Bill on St. Mark’s and First Avenue. See : http://eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com/2010/10/21/spreading-a-message-of-equal-rights/
* LGBT Americans are turning to social media power of FaceBook and have created a group, which people are joining to learn more about the American Equality Bill. See : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=278882199073
* Another American Equality Bill group has been organized in San Francisco. See : http://www.aebnow.com/
* A group of LGBT Americans in Ohio has been formed, and they have created a page on FaceBook to organize support for the American Equality Bill. See : http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Equality-Bill-AEB-ColumbusOhio-Team/118120201581299
About the American Equality Bill :
The American Equality Bill would amend all existing civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” It would end de jure discrimination in vast areas of life, such as : employment, housing, credit, public places and facilities, and all programs operating with federal funding. It would also cover school discrimination and bullying, adoption, and all federal health programs.
About Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand :
Sen. Gillibrand has said that she supports the inclusion of sexual orientation into the 1964 Act. To view Sen. Gillibrand's statement on this topic, listen to the following video at minute 7:43 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnZWFfwx4mg
Oct. 20 Wear Purple Day HOMOPHOBIA KILLS DIE-IN Outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's Campaign Office
Alan Bounville and Iana Di Bona hold a DIE-IN demonstration on West 26th Street, across the street from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's campaign office. Alan and Iana read some of the names of LGBT Americans, who have died because of hate, bullying, and discrimination.
Call Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Ask her to introduce the American Equality Bill. The American Equality Bill will add sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act. Call : 1 (212) 688-6262.
American Equality Bill Message to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and to all LGBT People and Allies
Our message to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand : file the American Equality Bill to add ''sexual orientation and gender identity'' to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. File it today -- so we can start organizing to pass it tomorrow.
Call Sen. Gillibrand. Ask her to introduce the American Equality Bill. The American Equality Bill will add sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act. Call : 1 (212) 688-6262.
Vigil outside Kirsten Gillibrand's Office in NYC for LGBT Civil Rights - QueerSOS
Call Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Ask her to introduce the American Equality Bill. The American Equality Bill will add sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act. Call : 1 (212) 688-6262.
Vigil outside Kirsten Gillibrand's Office in NYC for LGBT Civil Rights - QueerSOS
On Sunday, Oct. 17, Iana Di Bona, was holding a vigil across the street from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's campaign office, demanding that Senator Gillibrand file an LGBTQ civil rights bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity into the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information, visit : http://www.queersos.com/
LGBTQ Activist Arrested Outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's Campaign Office
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