Category: Civil Rights

  • Congressman John Lewis speaks for me, again!

    Once again, Congressman John Lewis speaks for me. Today he testified over at the Senate in support of the Freedom to Marry Bill. This anti-DOMA bill  is receiving a near historic hearing. President Obama has endorsed the Freedom to Marry Bill. “Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley, Members of the Committee, I thank you for inviting…

  • Congressman John Lewis invites you…

    Atlanta Office Open House WHO:             Rep. John Lewis invites the people of metro Atlanta to meet him, his staff to discuss his work in the Congress, current federal challenges and upcoming initiatives WHAT:            Open House WHERE:         At his office in Atlanta, The Equitable Building, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1920, Atlanta, GA 30303 WHEN:    …

  • The Button Says it All

    The Congressman speaks for me  when he says this: “I was glad to hear that President Barack Obama is trying to keep his promise and begin the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan this summer.  I am also glad to hear that at least 10,000 of our men and women are coming home, but we need…

  • Snark Thursday

    Sorry all, last couple weeks have been busy ones for this old gal. But never fear, Snark Thursday is back! It irritates me that folks don’t know why Gay PRIDE is traditionally celebrated in June. Ain’t this the shit. Yay Dan Savage. Not Snark. I *heart* Frosty Shut the Fuck up. Really. Duh No, I…

  • Speaking Truth to Power: Out in the Open

    In the wake of Don Lemon and Rick Welts, this event couldn’t be more timely. Join us tonight. All are welcome. Monday, May 16 · 7:30pm – 10:30pm Location: Manuel’s Tavern • 602 N Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, GA This event is FREE! ATLANTA — The first ever LGBT MothUp, modeled after the standing room only MothUpstorytelling events…

  • Meet Pam Miller Tonight!

    Pam is running for Savannah City Council, this fall. In Savannah they are called “Alderman”, she is running in District 4. How did Pam hit my radar? Well you need only look at this list of achievements to know. Pam has spent a lifetime fighting for the civil rights of others.  She was the Co-Chair…