Stay Informed
Sign up with your e-mail address now to keep informed about LGBT issues in South Dakota.
Become a Member Today
Join Equality South Dakota and Stay Connected to the LGBT Issues in Our State
Become a member today!
Content
The EqSD Blog
Equality Summit in Pierre
Written by Curtis Price Saturday, 06 March 2010 14:57
On February 17, Equality South Dakota gathered with friends in Pierre to celebrate and recommit to build upon the main gains made in our State in the cause of equality since our formation in 2007.
The three parts of Equality South Dakota (EqSD, EqSD PAC, and Equality SD Institute) were all well-represented. The event included updates from the groups as to what is going on, and a very interesting and helpful educational presentation on transgender issues. All present were reminded why we need to keep the "T" in "LGBT" -- as this group needs even more defense again discrimination and harassment.
We were joined by allied organizations, including the Centers For Equality from Sioux Falls, the Black Hills Center for Equality, and PFLAG representatives from Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, and Rapid City.We also had participation from the Aberdeen office of South Dakota's lone U.S. House member, Rep. Herseth Sandlin.
The ACLU also helped put on the event and gave us an update of their recent efforts to promote the citizenship and rights of everyone in South Dakota.
Just like last year, the event was capped off by a legislative reception to which all State Representatives and Senators were invited. Unlike last year, the weather didn't put a damper on attendance, and neither did political labels: many members of both parties were able to attend.
It was clear that South Dakota is moving forward!
Second Gay Marriage in Argentina
Written by AFP Wednesday, 03 March 2010 16:06
AFP:
BUENOS AIRES — Two men married on Wednesday in Buenos Aires in what was Argentina's second gay marriage, a rights group confirmed.
Damian Bernath and Jorge Salazar "married on Wednesday at a Civil Registry office, and decided to do it completely privately," said Maria Rachid, who leads the Argentine Federation of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgendered.
Some Soldiers Fighting for More than One Freedom
Written by G. Mayer - American News Monday, 01 March 2010 16:15
Some soldiers fighting for more than one freedom
American News -- Gretchen Mayer -- Sunday, 02/28/10
Nothing is more important to America than the functioning of our military, that thin line that ensures we remain a super power and protects the freedoms for which our ancestors struggled and died...
...So many young men and women — some of them gay — have died to protect our freedoms — life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
How can we ask them to die for a freedom they are not allowed to acknowledge while in the service of their country...?
Read More...
DC Strives to Set World Record as Gay Marriage Legalization Nears
Written by PR Newswire Saturday, 27 February 2010 08:51
|
Massive Wedding Planned to Marry Hundreds of Same Sex Couples WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest gay wedding in history is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th in Washington, DC. Up to 400 couples will exchange vows breaking the current Guinness World Record. The celebration is part of an all-day series of events called Our Time Has Come, a title chosen to signify the long road that many couples have traveled to marriage. Events slated for March 20 include a large group ceremony, individual private ceremonies and a gala-style reception. All portions are scheduled at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, an ornately gilded historic venue on Constitution Avenue, the event is being hosted by GLBT Wedding Services. More on weddings Here...
|
Manny Steele, A Bigot? You decide.
Written by Equal Junction Monday, 22 February 2010 18:58
Son Of a Bigot, Rises Above Father
Earlier this week, at their weekly Legislative Coffee, Representative Manny Steele (R-SD) compared homosexuals to pedophiles. Steele said this to support his vote for NO on HB 1144-the South Dakota Bill that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. After learning more about Representative Steele, and his family…and his 6 sons...
You gotta read this on "Equal Junction"!
Page 1 of 17