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Videos
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New "MILK" Clip starring Sean Penn
The new trailer for the highly anticipated film "Milk," about gay leader and civil rights activist Harvey Milk starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant.
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MILK film clip starring Sean Penn
The new trailer for the highly anticipated film "Milk," about gay leader and civil rights activist Harvey Milk starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant.
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The Life of Harvey Milk: In the Footsteps of Gandhi and King
The life of late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in the context of Gandhi and Martin Luther King. This animated documentary charts a time-line of the life of the first openly gay man elected to public office in between events in other civil rights struggles. Produced by Causecast for Focus Features, the piece celebrates the release of the film MILK, in theaters November 26.
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The Life of Harvey Milk: In the Footsteps of Gandhi and King
The life of late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk in the context of Gandhi and Martin Luther King. This animated documentary charts a time-line of the life of the first openly gay man elected to public office in between events in other civil rights struggles. Produced by Causecast for Focus Features, the piece celebrates the release of the film MILK, in theaters November 26.
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Autism and Hand cuffs. Are we civilized? Get a real plan...
Evelyn Towry Was Cuffed, Led Away by Police After Scuffle Over School Party. By Sarah Netter, ABC News | 14 January, 2008.
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Schools for Schools is the chance to give thousands of students the opportunity of a lifetime – a quality education. Education is one of the most important factors in helping countries move beyond civil strife.
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Invisible Children's Better World Books is the chance to give thousands of students the opportunity of a lifetime – a quality education. Education is one of the most important factors in helping countries move beyond civil strife.
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Join The Impact | Fight The H8 | CT
November 15, 2008 | http://JoinTheImpact.com | http://FightTheH8.org | Hartford, CT Soundtrack Looted Fires by Jenny Dalton | http://www.jennydalton.com A Bug's Life March (inst) by Qui Custodientes Custodient | http://www.strangecloudmusic.com/qcc.htm Part of the http://PodsafeMusicNetwork.com
Articles
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964: Then and Now
Forty-five years have passed since The Civil Rights Act of 1964. With the country's full attention, the LGBT community is looking to be included.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Daughter Moves In As New Civil Rights Leader
Bernice King is now the first female president of the historical SCLC. But of course, no inauguration would be complete without a little controversy.
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Passionate about gay rights but not sure how to get involved? Here are a few ways you can help foster change for our friends and family in the GLBT community.
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Schwarzenegger Signs Bills Regarding Civil Unions and Harvey Milk Day
Nearly a year after the controversial passage of Proposition 8, the Governator signs two bills taking a step forward for gay rights in California.
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Federal Court Decides In Favor Of Transgendered Woman
The Library of Congress was found guilty of discrimination when they rescinded a job offer to Diane Schroer after finding out the applicant was transgendered... -
Pro-Prop 8 Organizers Use Mafia Tactics, Apple Stands Up To Them
The debate over gay marriage has gone from the private sector into the business sector.
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Abuse of India's boys 'is rising'
Sexual exploitation of boys as young as six is on the rise in India, researchers say.
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World marks UN Human Rights Day
On this International Human Rights Day, which marks the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, two women are on my mind.
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Gus Van Sant: Happy Milk Came Out AFTER Prop 8
"A new step" in gay cinema is how director Gus Van Sant described his Harvey Milk biopic last night at a Q&A following a screening at the the Museum of Modern.
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Give One More Gift - To A Stranger
Just when you thought you were ready to check out of the holiday season, we're here to give you one last assignment. Send a card to a stranger.
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Want To Know How To Help on MLK Day In Maine?
During the 1950s and ’60s, civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized the power of service to strengthen communities and achieve common goals.
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Backers Take Obama To Task On Troop Surge
Obama is expected to announce a 19-month withdrawal Iraq plan today that would leave behind as many as 50,000 of the 142,000 troops currently there.
People
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- rholu Ormoc City, LEYTE
Blog posts
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Homophobia on the Bus in a Post-Proposition 8 World
I was taking the bus home on Tuesday when we passed a "No on Proposition 8" rally in Santa Monica. The bus driver surveyed the situation and exclaimed loud enough for the passengers to hear, "so...
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There are many issues surrounding the education and treatment of children with autism in the United States. I have been mulling over the very emotional exchange between the mothers in the parent ro...
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Last year, I wrote a blog posting about volunteerism. It's a topic I believe very deeply in and a practice that is a part of my own life so I want to take another look at it now that we have moved ...
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Special coverage on Democracy NOW: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968
Documentary Special coverage on Democracy NOW: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968 By Andreas Klamm Washington, D.C. / New York City/January 19, 2009/Democracy NOW!/3mnewswire.org/-- Th...
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On Friday, February 20, 2009, I was terminated by Wal-mart #0753 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. I was fired for policy violations that were far less than violations by other employees who are still employed...
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Si Se Puede! Yes We Can! Cesar Chavez reminds us that “We don’t need perfect political systems, we need perfect participation.” Tuesday, March 31 marks Cesar Chavez Day. Cesar was a Mexican America...
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Three women we want to tell you about
Dear Friend, We are writing to tell you about our latest efforts to end violence against women and to ask for your support. We've recently received a generous challenge grant that expires on ...
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In The News: California passes LGBT Domestic Violence Bill
Sacramento, Thurs. May 14 – The California State Assembly passed the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual or Transgender) Domestic Violence Services Bill along party lines, with all 44 Democrats present v...
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I got my idea from a featured blog, the one talking about the Holocaust Museum shooting. The post was talking about the shooting at the Holocaust Museum and it had President Obama's quote on the...
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Sure, LGBT Month has come and gone and we're onto a new month that involves caring about the children. But the issues of LGBTs have not left. Currently, the Governor's office in California is ge...
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'How it Ends' with a new perspective
Taking a step away from my usually, upbeat writing let me take a hint from Jonathan and play the other side of the board. Lobby Days for Invisible Children has come and gone. Around 2,000 people...
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More than twenty years ago, my people, the beautiful, the gracious People of the Philippines, brought democracy and freedom back to their native land, through a revolution which changed the nation,...
