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This year will be the 60th anniversary of ONE and we hope you will help us celebrate!
We Know Your History and we share your dream of a future filled with equality and
justice for all.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS-BETTY BERZON PAPERS
In 1952, a 24-year-old Betty Berzon had recently lost her business, Berzon Books; was
going through a painful break-up with a woman; and was still struggling with her
sexuality. After a period of depression and a suicide attempt, she sought treatment in a
psychiatric hospital, which proved to be a life-changing experience for her as it turned
her attention to a career in psychotherapy. After
Betty Berzon
Betty Berzon
her release, she got a job in a sanitarium and enrolled in UCLA as a psychology student.
Evelyn Hooker was one of her professors.
By the 1970s, Berzon began specializing in work counseling gay men, lesbian women,
and same-sex couples. She edited or wrote a number of books about gay and lesbian
identity, relationships, and homophobia, including Positively Gay and Setting Them
Straight; as well as an autobiography about her experience coming out as a lesbian
woman, called Surviving Madness. She also conducted LGBT workshops and sensitivity
training for colleges, corporations and government agencies, including the Los Angeles
Sheriff's Department. Throughout the rest of her life, Berzon continued to speak on
behalf of gay and lesbian rights and awareness.
Following her death in 2006, Berzon's longtime partner, Terry DeCrescenzo, donated
Berzon's collection of papers, photographs and audiovisual items. The collection is now
available for research--visit www.onearchives.org/collections for more info.
Queer Worldmaking Opens!
GLSEN'S ANTIBULLYING ADS TO APPEAR ON VIDEO
BILLBOARDS AT SUPER BOWL!
Football fans at this weekend's Super Bowl will be greeted by a message against antigay
bullying, thanks to a donation to the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network of some
huge video...
By: SheWired Editors
2012-02-01 18:14
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LESBIAN COUPLE IN LANDMARK CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE SUIT
GETTING DIVORCED
http://www.shewired.com/lifestyle/2012/02/02/lesbian-couplelandmark-
california-marriage-suit-getting-divorced
Robin Tyler has confirmed that she and Diane Olson, the first couple to legally marry in
Los Angeles County, where they sued for the right, are now getting divorced.
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WASHINGTON GOV. DISCUSSES MARRIAGE EQUALITY, CRITICIZES
CHRIS CHRISTIE
By Nick Visser
CHRIS GREGOIRE X390 (GETTY) | www.ADVOCATE.COM
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire
In a new interview with XM Satellite Radio’s Michelangelo Signorile, Washington
governor Chris Gregoire said she wishes she had supported same-sex marriage years ago.
She also criticized New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s recent assertion that marriage
equality be put on the ballot, rather than have state legislators decide the issue….
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TREVOR PROJECT NAMES NEW CEO, ABBE LAND
By Michelle GarciaPosted January 31, 04:28 PM ABBE LAND X390 (PROVIDED) |
www.ADVOCATE.COM
After an extensive national search, the Trevor Project named health care administrator
Abbe Land as its new CEO Tuesday
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GROUP SEEKS REPEAL OF KANSAS SODOMY LAW
By Winston GiesekePosted January 31, 04:40 PM KANSAS SENATE CHAMBER AND
SEAL X390 (FAIR) | www.ADVOCATE.COM
A gay rights group called the Kansas Equality Coalition is appealing to legislators to
remove an unenforced sodomy law from the state’s books.
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SUPPORT GROWS FOR FREEDOM TO MARRY
By Winston GiesekePosted January 31, 07:15 PM Greg Stanton Mark Mallory Jim
Ellison Joe Gierlach x390 (fair) | www.ADVOCATE.COM
Four more mayors have added their names to the growing list of marriage equality
supporters endorsing a new effort called Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, bringing the
total to 116.
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POST DADT, MILITARY STILL EXCLUDES GAY PARTNER BENEFITS
By Michelle GarciaPosted January 31, 04:38 PM U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
PENTAGON X390 (GETTY) | www.ADVOCATE.COM
Defense secretary Leon Panetta is being urged to start extending all benefits and
recognition to the families, partners, and spouses of gay members of the military
Ask the Expert: Suze Orman on renting vs
buying
Posted by Karman Kregloe, Editor in Chief on January 27, 2012
http://www.afterellen.com/video/ask-the-expert-suze-orman-renting-vs-buying
Over the next few weeks, financial guru Suze Orman will be dropping by
NewNowNext to answer reader questions on a wide range of financial topics.
From student debt to contributions to a 401(k), Suze is here to answer your most
pressing financial questions with her trademark direct style.
This week, she lays out when you know it's time to stop renting and think about
buying a home….
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Jane's World: Drawing the line
by Karman Kregloe, February 2, 2012 | Comments (0) http://www.afterellen.com
janesworld-
02-02-2012
Jane delivers a strong message to Jill: "Hands off!"
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Pop Theory: I Want to Take You to a Gaydar
by Marcie, January 31, 2012 | Comments (23) http://www.afterellen.com/column
/poptheory-
11
Does gaydar actually exist?
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ELLEN DEGENERES AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA IN A
PUSH-UP DUEL: VIDEO
http://www.shewired.com/box-office/2012/02/02/ellen-degeneres-and-first-
ladymichelle-
obama-push-duel-video
Ellen DeGeneres has all the fun! If she’s not hamming it up with Sofia Vergara then
she’s doing push-ups with First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama stopped by The
Ellen DeGeneres Show...
By: Tracy E. Gilchrist
2012-02-02 18:57
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GLAAD Counters Ellen DeGeneres / JC Penney Partnership Haters
with 'Stand Up for Ellen'
http://www.shewired.com/lifestyle/2012/02/02/glaad-counters-ellen-degeneres-jcpenney-
partnership-haters-stand-ellen
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is throwing its support behind JC
Penney and it’s choice to partner with Ellen DeGeneres, especially in light of the antigay
group One Million...
By: Tracy E. Gilchrist
2012-02-02 15:34
SUSAN G. KOMEN CUTS GRANTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Posted by: Bridgette P. LaVictoire on January 31, 2012.
http://lezgetreal.com/2012/01/susan-g-komen-cuts-grants-to-planned-parenthood/
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure is halting its partnership with Planned Parenthood
affiliates. The stated reason does not make sense. Komen is cutting off the hundreds of
thousands of dollars in grants which go to breast exams because Planned Parenthood is
being investigated by Congress. Planned Parenthood notes that they are being
investigated by Congressional Republicans because they provide abortions and the
Republicans are under a lot of pressure from anti-abortion groups to take down Planned
Parenthood….
TRANS GROUP HELPING OUT GIRL SCOUT BOBBY MONTOYA
http://lezgetreal.com/
“Once more unto the breach dear friends!” Advocates for marriage equality are returning
to the ballot box in Maine. They have delivered more than 105,000 signatures in an effort
to trigger a Citizens Initiative, which would enact a marriage equality law. This push
comes after two years…
January 26, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
OUT FOR JUSTICE: NCLR BLOG DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT UNVEILS LGBT EQUAL ACCESS POLICY JANUARY 31,
2012
By Maya Rupert, Esq.
NCLR Federal Policy Director
Maya Rupert
In a powerful speech on Saturday, January 28th, Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan made history when he unveiled HUD's
LGBT Equal Access policy—a new rule that will protect more than 5.5 million people
across the country from discrimination in public housing and Federal Housing
Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages.
The new rule, announced at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's annual Creating
Change conference, will improve the lives of LGBT people and families across the
country—and marks the first time that any administration has extended such broad
protections against housing and mortgage discrimination to the LGBT community.
This rule, which will be published this week and go into effect 30 days later, came after a
proposed version of this rule was released in January 2011. In response to the proposed
rule, NCLR drafted comments on behalf of over 30 other LGBT, civil rights, and fair
housing organizations—many of which were incorporated into the final version of the
rule.
Perhaps most significantly, this new rule, which has the effect of law, will prohibit all
owners and operators of HUD-assisted or HUD-insured housing from discriminating
against an applicant or occupant of a residence based on sexual orientation, gender
identity, or marital status. This is huge. HUD-assisted and HUD-insured housing account
for a large segment of all of housing opportunities. Thanks to this rule, it is now illegal in
that housing market to discriminate against our families because of who we are. The rule
also prohibits all lenders offering FHA-insured mortgages from considering sexual
orientation or gender identity in determining a borrower’s eligibility. FHA-insured
mortgages represent a very large share—between 40% and 50% of the mortgage market.
The rule also clarifies the definition of “family” to ensure that otherwise eligible
participants in any HUD programs will not be excluded based on marital status, sexual
orientation, or gender identity. These programs, including crucial public housing
programs like Section 8, will now be accessible to all LGBT individuals and families.
NCLR is proud to have worked closely with HUD on a series of policy changes that
target and address housing discrimination against LGBT people.
In 2010, HUD announced that it would require all grant-seekers applying for funds from
HUD to comply with any state and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual
orientation or gender identity. It also announced the launch of a ground-breaking national
study of housing discrimination against members of the LGBT community in the sale and
rental of housing. In another historic move later that year, HUD announced that it
interprets the Fair Housing Act’s prohibition against discrimination based on sex to
protect transgender and gender nonconforming people. In September 2010, NCLR cohosted
a webinar with HUD that educated HUD staff and housing providers on their new
obligations under this guidance. In December, NCLR partnered with HUD and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging to hold the firstever
national summit examining housing issues for LGBT elders. The day-long event
provided a forum for attendees to discuss ideas and policy proposals to support housing
and long-term care designed for LGBT elders. HUD’s new LGBT Equal Access policy
will have an impact that goes beyond increased access to housing and housing services.
The homelessness and housing insecurity that results from widespread housing
discrimination places our community at increased risk for violence, and while the passage
of hate crimes legislation was historic, we urgently need policies aimed at reducing
vulnerability to violence. This new rule will increase access to essential housing services
and programs, making it easier for LGBT families to secure home loans, and keep more
LGBT people in safe and affordable housing. It will literally save lives. We encourage
you to contact HUD and thank them for their historic leadership on these important issues
and the momentous impact it will have on our families and community. Feel free to email
them at LGBTfairhousing@hud.gov. In addition, if you are willing to share your story,
please do so by visiting the Obama Pride Facebook page for a chance to have your story
featured on President Obama’s blog!
Share Maya’s blog with your friends and colleagues on Facebook or Twitter. Help
NCLR continue to make federal policy change... Donate NowOut for Justice: NCLR
Blog Department of Housing and Urban Development Unveils LGBT Equal Access
Policy January 31, 2012
By Maya Rupert, Esq.
NCLR Federal Policy Director
Maya Rupert
In a powerful speech on Saturday, January 28th, Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan made history when he unveiled HUD's
LGBT Equal Access policy—a new rule that will protect more than 5.5 million people
across the country from discrimination in public housing and Federal Housing
Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages.
The new rule, announced at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's annual Creating
Change conference, will improve the lives of LGBT people and families across the
country—and marks the first time that any administration has extended such broad
protections against housing and mortgage discrimination to the LGBT community.
This rule, which will be published this week and go into effect 30 days later, came after a
proposed version of this rule was released in January 2011. In response to the proposed
rule, NCLR drafted comments on behalf of over 30 other LGBT, civil rights, and fair
housing organizations—many of which were incorporated into the final version of the
rule.
Perhaps most significantly, this new rule, which has the effect of law, will prohibit all
owners and operators of HUD-assisted or HUD-insured housing from discriminating
against an applicant or occupant of a residence based on sexual orientation, gender
identity, or marital status. This is huge. HUD-assisted and HUD-insured housing account
for a large segment of all of housing opportunities. Thanks to this rule, it is now illegal in
that housing market to discriminate against our families because of who we are. The rule
also prohibits all lenders offering FHA-insured mortgages from considering sexual
orientation or gender identity in determining a borrower’s eligibility. FHA-insured
mortgages represent a very large share—between 40% and 50% of the mortgage market.
The rule also clarifies the definition of “family” to ensure that otherwise eligible
participants in any HUD programs will not be excluded based on marital status, sexual
orientation, or gender identity. These programs, including crucial public housing
programs like Section 8, will now be accessible to all LGBT individuals and families.
NCLR is proud to have worked closely with HUD on a series of policy changes that
target and address housing discrimination against LGBT people.
In 2010, HUD announced that it would require all grant-seekers applying for funds from
HUD to comply with any state and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual
orientation or gender identity. It also announced the launch of a ground-breaking national
study of housing discrimination against members of the LGBT community in the sale and
rental of housing. In another historic move later that year, HUD announced that it
interprets the Fair Housing Act’s prohibition against discrimination based on sex to
protect transgender and gender nonconforming people. In September 2010, NCLR cohosted
a webinar with HUD that educated HUD staff and housing providers on their new
obligations under this guidance. In December, NCLR partnered with HUD and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging to hold the firstever
national summit examining housing issues for LGBT elders. The day-long event
provided a forum for attendees to discuss ideas and policy proposals to support housing
and long-term care designed for LGBT elders. HUD’s new LGBT Equal Access policy
will have an impact that goes beyond increased access to housing and housing services.
The homelessness and housing insecurity that results from widespread housing
discrimination places our community at increased risk for violence, and while the passage
of hate crimes legislation was historic, we urgently need policies aimed at reducing
vulnerability to violence. This new rule will increase access to essential housing services
and programs, making it easier for LGBT families to secure home loans, and keep more
LGBT people in safe and affordable housing. It will literally save lives. We encourage
you to contact HUD and thank them for their historic leadership on these important issues
and the momentous impact it will have on our families and community. Feel free to email
them at LGBTfairhousing@hud.gov. In addition, if you are willing to share your story,
please do so by visiting the Obama Pride Facebook page for a chance to have your story
featured on President Obama’s blog!
Share Maya’s blog with your friends and colleagues on Facebook or Twitter. Help
NCLR continue to make federal policy change... Donate Now
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