Credit- Aileen Sweeney
31 December 2011
Hello!
It's the last day of the year! Hope the past year was good, and the year to come is just as good... here's what happened... Ilion, New York... Lexington, Kentucky... Gwangju, Kwangju-jikhalsi, South Korea... Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedlijk Gewest, Belgium... Council Bluffs, Iowa... San Francisco, California... Woodbridge, Virginia... Mountain View, California... Vernon Hill, Virginia... Morrow, Georgia... Abbotsford, British Columbia... Atlanta, Georgia... Massapequa, New York... Kings Park, New York... Koln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany... Boston, Massachusetts... Groningen, Netherlands... Erlangen, Bayern, Germany... Laurel, Mississippi... Berlin, Germany... Pacific Palisades, California... Taipei, Taiwan... Savannah, Georgia... Ruprechtshofen, Niederosterreich, Austria...
This month's top dog: Twin boys, one transgender, become brother and sister
You've had - and hope to have - a happy year... let's make it a good year too! The following charities are a good idea to give to.
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
See ya next year!
This month's top dog: Twin boys, one transgender, become brother and sister
You've had - and hope to have - a happy year... let's make it a good year too! The following charities are a good idea to give to.
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
See ya next year!
30 December 2011
29 December 2011
28 December 2011
Peace
“It is, however, well known that the main national liberation organizations in this country have consistently followed a policy of non-violence. They have conducted themselves peaceably at all times, regardless of government attacks and persecutions .” - Nelson Mandela
27 December 2011
COMMENTARY: Money talks for LGBT groups (sdgln.com)
*more above*
ezs note- let me see... how should I put this... just as Jimmy says, GIVE!
ezs note- let me see... how should I put this... just as Jimmy says, GIVE!
Peace
'Gender equality has been debated for a long time throughout the world. Even in the EU women do not have equal opportunities. Is it because they are not as capable or as well educated? No.' -Dr. Shirin Ebadi
26 December 2011
We pray (thoughtsonblank.wordpress.com)
ezs note: This is one of the best, most inspiring pieces I've read this year. Whether you are a believer, semi-believer, or nonbeliever who seeks some inspiration, in my mind, this is the place to go.
25 December 2011
24 December 2011
Hello!
Ho, ho, ho! Here's Santa, gettin' on his Harley! Here's what happened... Houston, Texas... Northampton, Northamptonshire, England... Central District, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China... Boston, Massachusetts... Kohtla-jarva, Ida-Virumaa, Estonia... Pyongjom, Kyonggi-do, South Korea... Mountain View, California... London, England, UK... Washington, DC... Loveland, Colorado... Rocky River, Ohio... Amherst, Massachusetts... Raleigh, North Carolina... Atlanta, Georgia... Kennesaw, Georgia... Croydon, England, UK... Laurel, Mississippi... West Hartford, Connecticut... Athens, Attiki, Greece... Dayton, Ohio... Ottawa, Ontario, Canada... Cheshire, Connecticut... Olimpia, Sao Paolo, Brazil... Southampton, England, UK...
This month's top dog: Grady High to host CNN forum on LGBT issues
Last moments for Christmas Eve! Make this time a special time! Here's some charities you might give to:
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
Ho, ho, ho! (Vroomm, vroomm!)
This month's top dog: Grady High to host CNN forum on LGBT issues
Last moments for Christmas Eve! Make this time a special time! Here's some charities you might give to:
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
Ho, ho, ho! (Vroomm, vroomm!)
23 December 2011
Colorado Girl Scouts give acceptance for Christmas (www.edenfantasys.com)
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22 December 2011
21 December 2011
Where you can go for help
Make a copy of this guide and use when needed. Even when you don't need it today, you might need it tomorrow!
AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP)
Provides free and low-cost legal services to people with HIV/AIDS in the
San Francisco Bay Area.
415-701-1100 (San Francisco)
510-451-5353 (Oakland)
www.ALRP.org
Disability Rights California
Advances the rights of Californians with disabilities.
800-649-0154
www.DisabilityRightsCA.org
Equality California
Works with policymakers and communities to achieve equality and secure
legal protections for LGBT people, including seniors.
415-581-0005
www.EQCA.org
Lambda Legal (Los Angeles office)
Works to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people and those
with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
213-382-7600
www.LambdaLegal.org/wro
Law Help California
Helps Californians find legal aid referrals and self-help resources, with
specific assistance for seniors.
800-551-5554 (Bay Area)
www.LawHelpCalifornia.org
National Center for Lesbian Rights—Elder Law Project
Provides legal services, legislative support and policy work to advance
equality for LGBT elders.
800-528-6257
www.NCLRights.org/ElderLaw
National Center for Transgender Equality
Advances the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration
and empowerment, with a special emphasis on issues facing trans elders.
202-903-0112
www.TransEquality.org
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Provides a wide array of resources for LGBT older adults, aging service
providers, and advocates.
212-741-2247
www.LGBTAgingCenter.org
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Protects the rights of low-income older adults through advocacy, litigation,
and technical assistance, and manages www.LGBTLongTermCare.org.
213-674-2900
www.NSCLC.org
Positive Resource Center
Provides comprehensive benefits counseling and employment services for
people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS in San Francisco.
415-777-0333
www.PositiveResource.org
Proyecto Poderoso—a joint project of the National Center for Lesbian
Rights and California Rural Legal Assistance
Works to improve legal services for low-income LGBT people in rural
California.
209-946-0605
www.NCLRights.org/ProyectoPoderoso
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN)
Works to guarantee equality of treatment and opportunity for LGBT servicemembers and provides resources on issues affecting LGBT elder veterans.
202-328-3244
www.SLDN.org
Swords to Plowshares
Provides counseling and case management, employment and training, and
housing and legal assistance to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area.
415-252-4788
www.STP-SF.org
Transgender Law Center
Utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities.
415-865-0176
www.TransgenderLawCenter.org
Credit: Navigating the System: A Know-Your-Rights Guide for LGBT Elders in California
please download the guide for specific information (California only when specified)
AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP)
Provides free and low-cost legal services to people with HIV/AIDS in the
San Francisco Bay Area.
415-701-1100 (San Francisco)
510-451-5353 (Oakland)
www.ALRP.org
Disability Rights California
Advances the rights of Californians with disabilities.
800-649-0154
www.DisabilityRightsCA.org
Equality California
Works with policymakers and communities to achieve equality and secure
legal protections for LGBT people, including seniors.
415-581-0005
www.EQCA.org
Lambda Legal (Los Angeles office)
Works to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people and those
with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
213-382-7600
www.LambdaLegal.org/wro
Law Help California
Helps Californians find legal aid referrals and self-help resources, with
specific assistance for seniors.
800-551-5554 (Bay Area)
www.LawHelpCalifornia.org
National Center for Lesbian Rights—Elder Law Project
Provides legal services, legislative support and policy work to advance
equality for LGBT elders.
800-528-6257
www.NCLRights.org/ElderLaw
National Center for Transgender Equality
Advances the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration
and empowerment, with a special emphasis on issues facing trans elders.
202-903-0112
www.TransEquality.org
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Provides a wide array of resources for LGBT older adults, aging service
providers, and advocates.
212-741-2247
www.LGBTAgingCenter.org
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Protects the rights of low-income older adults through advocacy, litigation,
and technical assistance, and manages www.LGBTLongTermCare.org.
213-674-2900
www.NSCLC.org
Positive Resource Center
Provides comprehensive benefits counseling and employment services for
people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS in San Francisco.
415-777-0333
www.PositiveResource.org
Proyecto Poderoso—a joint project of the National Center for Lesbian
Rights and California Rural Legal Assistance
Works to improve legal services for low-income LGBT people in rural
California.
209-946-0605
www.NCLRights.org/ProyectoPoderoso
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN)
Works to guarantee equality of treatment and opportunity for LGBT servicemembers and provides resources on issues affecting LGBT elder veterans.
202-328-3244
www.SLDN.org
Swords to Plowshares
Provides counseling and case management, employment and training, and
housing and legal assistance to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area.
415-252-4788
www.STP-SF.org
Transgender Law Center
Utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities.
415-865-0176
www.TransgenderLawCenter.org
Credit: Navigating the System: A Know-Your-Rights Guide for LGBT Elders in California
please download the guide for specific information (California only when specified)
20 December 2011
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