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Happy Passover to Our
Jewish LGBT Community
& Their Families.....:)

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Co-Chair of of SpeakOUT & creating a world free
of LGBT homophobia & other forms of prejudice
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New DADT Temporary Band Aid Policy

Exclusive audio interview w/ Alex Lucchesi,
Co-Chair of of SpeakOUT & creating a world free
of LGBT homophobia & other forms of prejudice
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The latest insult to our LGBT community is Defense Secretary Robert
Gates announcement on “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”. Instead of a civilized
moratorium on releasing any military personnel because of their
sexual orientation until DADT is repealed, the US Defense Department
has released news that the military's obscene DADT policy is going to
be relaxed. From now on, the military will no longer use anonymous
tips as reason enough to investigate an individual's sexual orientation.
Testimony's will now have to be given under oath. High-ranking
officers will also now have to review all cases related to the policy.
The new rules are to be a temporary measure until the Pentagon
completes its full review of controversial policy. It’s believed that
Gates will continue to push for a complete repeal. Don’t you think
the moratorium concept makes more sense? Updates to come….:)

Exclusive audio interview with Robin McGehee
who was arrested w/ gay activists Lt Dan Choi &
Captain Jim Pietrangelo in front of the White House
in protest of the military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”
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No LGBT in Health Care Bill (AUDIO)

Our LGBT community is not included in the current health care
bill that President Obama signed into law Tuesday. All the LGBT
inclusive language that Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin worked
so hard to be part of the health care reform bill was stripped from
President Obama’s health care plan. When we asked Baldwin what
can be done about this Congresswoman Baldwin stated, “When we
talk about those provisions related to LGBT health that I fought so
hard to get into the house passed version it’s going to be challenging.
So I think we may end up having to work towards these goals in
separate legislation.” To hear the entire exclusive audio interview
w/Congresswoman Baldwin talking about our LGBT 2010 Forecast
OUTTAKE VOICES™: Congresswoman Baldwin Speaks OUT
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DADT Gay Activists Arrested in D.C. Video

Video Below: Lt. Dan Choi, Captain Pietrangelo & GETEqual CoChair
Robin McGehee have been arrested at the White House over the
“Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy. They chained themselves to the
White House fence. It seems when Choi asked to speak to the
Human Rights Campaign rally he was turned down. When Choi
spoke despite objections that he was at Kathy Griffin's rally the
crowd left Freedom Plaza & followed him to the White House.
There the crowd grew & witnessed the arrests. We’re scheduled
to interview Lt. Dan Choi next week for OUTTAKE VOICES™
Update: Our Choi interview has been delayed....Soon though :)

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21th GLAAD Media Awards, NYC Winners :)

Exclusive audio montage w/ Emmy Winner Charlotte
Robinson talks with celebrities about LGBT Equality
on the Red Carpet at the 21st GLAAD Media Awards,
in New York City @OUTTAKE VOICES

- Excellence in Media Award: Joy Behar
presented by Meredith Vieira
- Vito Russo Award: Cynthia Nixon
presented by Michael Patrick King
- Outstanding Drama Series:
Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
Accepted by: show writer, Geoffrey Nauffts
- Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series:
Prayers for Bobby (Lifetime)
Accepted by: Sigourney Weaver & Producers,
Daniel Sladek & Damian Ganczewski
- Outstanding TV Journalism Segment:
"Why Will Won't Pledge Allegiance"
American Morning (CNN)
Accepted by: Will Phillips &
American Morning Producer Beth Marengo
- Outstanding Digital Journalism Article: TIE:
"'We Love You, This Won't Change a Thing'"
by John Buccigross (ESPN.com) Accepted by:
John Buccigross & Patrick Burke, brother of
Brendan Burke & "Why Can't You Just Butch Up?
Gay Men, Effeminacy & Our War with Ourselves"
by Brent Hartinger (AfterElton.com)
Accepted by: Brent Hartinger
- Special Recognition: Hair Accepted by: Gavin Creel

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Massachusetts Schools Anti-Bullying Bill

For Update & LGBT Anti-Bullying Video: OUTTAKE VOICES™
The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to vote on Anti-Bullying Bill
(S 2283) possibly today March 11th. The bill requires schools
to develop procedures to prevent or stop bullying & increasingly
pervasive cyber-bullying by students. LGBT kids & the children of
LGBT parents are frequently the targets of some of the most vicious
& cruel forms of bullying & cyber-bullying. News stories of young
bullying victims driven to suicide or violence necessitates quick
action by our legislature. While there is no silver bullet to heal the
lifetime of scars bullying can inflict, this bill forces schools to begin
the process of prevention and training to protect at risk populations,
like LGBT kids.

"Well, if defending LGBT kids & the kids of LGBT families makes
MGLPC a 'slick special interest', then we're proud to say we are!
Call or email your state senator before Thursday (3/11/) & ask
them to support Anti-Bullying Bill S2283." Arline Isaacson Co-Chair
of The Massachusetts Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus stated.
MGLPC has been working extensively on Anti-Bullying legislation.
Support MGLPC & Contribute Online Updates to Come.....
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Gay Marriage Begins in Washington D.C.

Just In: The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD),
the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) media
advocacy & anti-defamation organization, has staff on the ground
for the first day that gay & lesbian couples can marry in D.C....:)
“Today’s marriages will allow couples in Washington, D.C. to take
care of & provide for each other & their families- rights that all
Americans deserve,” said Jarrett Barrios, President of the Gay &
Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. "More & more, lawmakers
& the public are realizing that gay & lesbian families deserve equal
protections under the law. As the world watches couples in our
nation’s capitol wed, we applaud the hard work of DC for Marriage,
Campaign for All DC Families, the local clergy & the organizations
& couples whose personal stories made this historic moment
possible,” Barrios said.