2019 World AIDS Day “Communities Make the Difference”

HIV _ AIDS-PosterMaui AIDS Foundation to recognize 2019 World AIDS Day with annual event at the VFW Hall on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Wailuku, HI (November 8, 2019)​ — Maui AIDS Foundation will recognize World AIDS Day 2019 on Sunday, December 1, at the VFW Hall, 1136 Uluniu Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 . The event will be from 2:00pm until 5:00pm and will be free for the general public. Parking is free, refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

This year marks the 31st anniversary of World AIDS Day (#WAD2019), which takes place on the first day of December each year worldwide. The day is recognized as the first ever global health day for people to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.

Established in 1987 as Maui County’s only AIDS Service Organization, Maui AIDS Foundation provides services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS along with outreach, education and screening for local communities at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

This year’s World AIDS Day theme is #CommunitiesMakeTheDifference. World AIDS Day offers an important platform to highlight the role of communities. The strong advocacy role played by communities is needed more than ever to ensure that AIDS remains on the political agenda that human rights are respected and that decision-makers and implementers remain active in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

As a 501(c)(3) non profit, Maui AIDS Foundation provides Federally-funded case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS as well as confidential and free testing for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis on an appointment basis at (808) 242-4900. Office hours are from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

For more information on World AIDS Day and Maui AIDS Foundation, please visitwww.MauiAIDS.org​.

CONTACT: ​press@mauiaids.org​ or (808) 242-4900

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MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION TO HOST ‘WINTER IS COMING’ COSPLAY FUNDRAISER EVENT AT SUNSETS ON SEPTEMBER 21

2019.07.22.MAF.fallevent.flyerWailuku, HI (July 22, 2019) — Maui AIDS Foundation will host a “Winter Is Coming” cosplay fundraiser event on Saturday, September 21 at Sunsets Bar & Grill in Kihei (formerly Kono’s on the Green) at 7pm. Tickets will be $20 at the door and $15 in advance at Maui AIDS Foundation (1935 Main St., Suite 101, Wailuku), Maui Comics & Collectibles (Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 West Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului) and Sunsets Bar & Grill (470 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei). This is a 21+ event.

Inspired by HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” the night will feature a costume contest with prizes, a silent auction, throne photos, psychic readings, drink specials, community partner booths, and a fabulous night of dancing with DJs Kurt and Pash_Sean. Costumes are encouraged but not required for attendance.

The evening benefits Maui AIDS Foundation, which provides services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, along with outreach, education and screening for local communities at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

“What better way to celebrate our love for ‘Game of Thrones’ than a cosplay event on the day of the September equinox?” said Maui AIDS Foundation Executive Director Chasity Cadaoas. “We are excited to be putting together this inclusive event in lieu of our usual Halloween bash and can’t wait to see how creative Maui will be. Start planning your best Jon Snow or Daenerys Targaryen drag now!”

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please contact Shannon at info@mauiaids.org.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Maui AIDS Foundation was established in 1986 as Maui County’s only AIDS Service Organization. Today, along with Federally-funded case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, the organization provides free and confidential testing for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea by appointment at (808) 242-4900. Office hours are from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Event hashtags: #MAFWinterIsComing #MAFgotGoT #MAFWinterOnMaui #WinterStayComing #WhereMyDragonsStay

For more information on Maui AIDS Foundation, follow us on social media @MauiAIDS.

CONTACT: events@mauiaids.org  or (808) 242-4900

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Holo Holo Charters Voted 5th Best Boat Tour In The US!

By Holo Holo Charters

To say that we are humbled would be a huge understatement; we were elated to find that we had been nominated as part of USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards, as one of the 20 Best Boat Tours in the US, but when the results came in we were floored to find out we had been voted #5 on the list! We would like to say thank you for standing behind us and for supporting us in all the ways that you do. It is wonderful to know that our Aloha Spirit Service, Kauai-built boats, our amazing staff and community outreach has a place in your heart!

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Since our beginning in 1997, we have been striving every day to be unconditionally accepted island wide as the best all-around boat tour company on Kauai, and that applies to all aspects of the company.  For us “BEST” is defined as:

  • Being the best company to be a part of and work for.
  • Providing the highest degree of quality customer service available in the industry.
  • Maintaining the best vessels and equipment on the island.
  • Providing the safest, most unique and memorable ocean experience available.
  • Providing a solidly positive impact on both our ocean resources and our island community.

Holo Holo was founded with a simple idea: build amazing, high speed boats that can take Kauai’s challenging ocean conditions in stride and deliver guests to remote and dramatic locations like the Napali Coast, Kipu Kai, Lehua Crater, and Niihau; combine that with an exceptional staff that’s focused on giving our passengers a first-class experience, and we’ve found a recipe for success.

best Napali tourWe love to support Hawaii Ecotourism Association’s principles of sustainable tourism, are proud to be the only company on Kauai certified by NOAA as Dolphin SMART, and are delighted to have received the Ocean Friendly Restaurant certification by Surfrider in 2018. We are constantly challenging ourselves to provide the best experience, in the most efficient and sustainable way possible.

Our approach to weather, the environment, and our ‘ohana is to be as transparent as possible. The goal is to set realistic expectations of our vessels, routes, and ever-changing conditions from the get-go. It is a simple communication that helps to establish a relationship with anyone joining us and help prepare them for the adventure of a lifetime!

For years we have made it a point to haul dangerous derelict fishing nets out of the ocean. Ghost nets and ropes are the number one cause of injury to whales and many other sea mammals. We are happy to partner with the Kauai Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to help dispose of these properly and will continue to run our tours with an ocean-friendly approach.

We are doing our best to lead the way when it comes to promoting environmental stewardship and quality education in the tourism community. We’ve recently launched the Holo Holo Pono Pledge, a place for visitors and local island residents alike to commit to traveling responsibly and protecting the precious resources of Kauai. Please visit www.holoholopono.com to learn more and take the Pledge!

If you are considering joining us, know that we will gladly provide all you need for an epic day on the water, including food, drinks, reef-safe sunscreen, history, legends and Aloha Spirit Service! We hope to see you out on the water soon!

Mahalo from all of us here at Holo Holo Charters!

 

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Save the Date: Maui AIDS Foundation to Host ‘Winter Is Coming’ Cosplay Fundraiser Event at Sunsets Bar & Grill on September 21

2019.WIC.MAF.teaserWailuku, HI (May 20, 2019) — HBO’s “Game of Thrones” may have had its series finale, but winter is still coming to Maui soon! In place of its annual Halloween party, this year Maui AIDS Foundation will host a “Winter Is Coming” cosplay fundraiser event on Saturday, September 21 at Sunsets Bar & Grill in Kihei (formerly Kono’s on the Green) at 7pm. Mark your calendars!

More information, including ticket prices and DJs/performers, will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, start planning your best Jon Snow or Daenerys Targaryen drag now!

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Maui AIDS Foundation was established in 1986 as Maui County’s only AIDS Service Organization. Today, along with Federally-funded case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, the organization provides free and confidential testing for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis by appointment at (808) 242-4900. Office hours are from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

For more information on Maui AIDS Foundation, please visit www.MauiAIDS.org.

CONTACT: events@mauiaids.org or (808) 242-4900

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Maui AIDS Foundation to Co-Host Sex Trivia Night at Vibe Bar Nightclub February 21

Wailuku, HI (February 4, 2019) — Maui AIDS Foundation will co-host a sex trivia night with Planned Parenthood Maui on Thursday, February 21, at Vibe Bar Nightclub (1913-H South Kihei Road, Kihei). The evening of fun starts at 7pm and will include sex trivia, information on the latest news in sexual health and prizes.

“Think you know about sex?,” said Maui AIDS Foundation Director of Education and Prevention Chasity Cadaoas. “What animal produces the largest eggs? In what state is it illegal to have sex without condoms? Is there a pill to prevent HIV infection? We’ll put your sexual health knowledge to the test with the chance to win some fabulous prizes along the way.”

Admission is free and will be followed by Vibe’s Passion House Party at 9pm with DJ Pash_Sean. This is a 21+ event.

Maui AIDS Foundation, which will co-host the event with Planned Parenthood Maui, provides services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, along with outreach, screening, testing and education for local communities at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Maui AIDS Foundation was established in 1986 as Maui County’s only AIDS Service Organization. Along with Federally-funded case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, the organization provides confidential and free testing for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis by appointment at (808) 242-4900. Office hours are from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

For more information on Maui AIDS Foundation, please visit www.MauiAIDS.org.

For more information on Planned Parenthood Maui, please visit https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/hawaii/kahului/96732/kahului-health-center-2950-91810.

CONTACT: (808) 242-4900, press@mauiaids.org

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NEARLY 2,000 CHRISTIANS SIGN STATEMENT SUPPORTING LGBT+ INCLUSION IN RESPONSE TO DIVISIVE “NASHVILLE STATEMENT”

Nearly 2,000 Christians from around the world had signed on to Christians United: A Statement In Support of LGBT+ Inclusion in the Church on Thursday morning, including more than 300 denominational leaders, theologians, and Christian influencers.

 

Christians United

 

San Diego, CA: Nearly 2,000 Christians from around the world had signed on to Christians United: A Statement In Support of LGBT+ Inclusion in the Church on Thursday morning, including more than 300 denominational leaders, theologians, and Christian influencers.

Christians United is an international theological statement bringing together thousands of LGBT+ affirming Christians to declare with one voice that the Church of Jesus Christ must be a place where LGBT+ people are celebrated and embraced. Christians United came as a direct response to The Nashville Statement, a document composed and signed by 150 major evangelical leaders in August 2017, which reaffirmed toxic, non-affirming theological commitments that have caused verifiable harm to countless LGBT+ people of faith around the world.

The statement was originally drafted by LGBT+ Christian activist and Nomad Partnerships Executive Director, Brandan Robertson and was edited by a distinguished editorial board including Dr. J. R. Daniel Kirk, Bishop Joseph Tolton, Rev. Steve Chalke, and Dr. Paula Williams.

Article 1 of the statement begins by declaring:

“WE AFFIRM that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God and that the great diversity expressed in humanity through our wide spectrum of unique sexualities and gender identities is a perfect reflection of the magnitude of God’s creative work.”

In the first twenty-four hours of it’s release, Christians United was signed on to by over 1,000 Christians from around the world, including top theologians and the leaders of some of the worlds most influential Christian denominations.

Christians United stands as a faithful witness that a new day is dawning in Christianity, a day in which the Church of Jesus Christ repents of its sin of exclusion, and swings open it’s doors to welcome all of God’s diverse children.

To see the full text of the statement, visit www.ChristiansUnitedStatement.org.

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Check out some great local art events!

MAUI HANDS OF LAHAINA PRESENTS: WATERCOLOR ARTIST, LUANA KAMA Every Tuesday in February from 4:30-7:30pm at Maui Hands Gallery 612 Front Street Lahaina, HI 96761 COME WATCH LUANA WORK ON ONE OF HER NEWEST WORKS OF ART.

 
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Some Great Upcoming
Local Art Events

MAUI HANDS OF LAHAINA PRESENTS:
WATERCOLOR ARTIST, LUANA KAMA

Every Tuesday in February from 4:30-7:30pm
at Maui Hands Gallery
612 Front Street
Lahaina, HI 96761

COME WATCH LUANA WORK ON ONE OF HER NEWEST WORKS OF ART.

“My name is Luana Kama and I love to paint! I enjoy painting with watercolor… I find it fascinating to see the pigments and water flow on paper. My favorite subjects to paint are people and flowers.

I started taking classes several years ago when I became semi-retired. I had a wonderful teacher and found myself falling in love with watercolor painting and the various techniques that can be used to get different effects. I have not stopped painting since and still take classes. I have done commission work and have paintings on sale at Maui Hands Lahaina.
I have lived in Lahaina most of my life and attended Kamehameha III School and Lahainaluna High School. I am part Hawaiian on my mom’s side and “Haole” on my dad’s side. I have always loved art and did take classes throughout my life but when I got married and started to raise my family (5 boys), drawing and painting were pushed to the side.
Today, I’m still living in Lahaina and having a great time painting like crazy. My other interests are sewing, reading, cooking and baking, crafts, and I take classes and teach Hula.”


MAUI HANDS OF LAHAINA PRESENTS:
PHOTOGRAPHER, SANDRA GREENBERG

Every Sunday in February from 10AM – 6PM
at Maui Hands Gallery
612 Front Street
Lahaina, HI 96761

A COLLECTION OF HER PHOTOGRAPHS FROM AROUND THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS WILL BE ON DISPLAY.

A Native New Yorker, Sandra had the opportunity to see the world from a multicultural vantage point, one she has always valued. That was one of the reasons Sandra and her husband finally settled down in Maui in 2007, after spending every summer on the island since 1990. Maui was the perfect island. Sandra studied painting and photography at Cooper Union in NYC and Art Therapy at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. It wasn’t until she came to Maui was she able to put some of that knowledge to use after 36 years as an educator. Spending time with the whales and honu brought her peace and awe at the wonders of nature, thus, creating the inspiration to photograph the beauty and movement of these animals in their environment. The journey started with her best friend and husband Martin, but the stars have her continuing with her faithful dog Mana.


MAUI HANDS OF MAKAWAO AND PAIA PRESENTS:
WATERCOLOR ARTIST, MORT LUBY

Two Locations:
Every Monday in February from 2-4PM
at Maui Hands Gallery of Makawao
1169 Makawao Ave.
Lahaina, HI 96768

and

Every Tuesday in February from 2-4PM
at Maui Hands Gallery of Paia
84 Hana Hwy.
Paia, HI 96779

COME MEET THIS ENGAGING AND COLLECTABLE ARTIST.

Luby, who has divided his time between Maui and Chicago for many years, was featured recently in an exhibition at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art in downtown Chicago. The show featured 100 paintings of Chicago scenes painted by Luby en plein air and in his studio.
The opening of the show coincided with the publication of “Chicago Brushstrokes”, his 108-page coffee table book illustrated with all of the paintings shown in the exhibition. The book has achieved wide distribution and is sold at the Chicago Art Institute and other prestigious locations.
Luby’s watercolor and oil paintings of Maui scenes have been displayed for nearly a decade at the Maui Hands galleries in Lahaina, Paia, Kaanapali and Makawao. He paints at a studio in Haiku and at various sites around the island..
Mort will wield his brush at the Lahaina gallery every Friday in February from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. He will also perform in the other Maui Hands galleries at various times through April 1.
A former magazine publisher and correspondent for The Associated Press, Luby has won more than 40 art awards. He studied art at the Universities of Notre Dame and Wisconsin and has attended workshops with many of the nation’s top artists. His work is displayed in corporate offices, galleries and in private collections in more than a dozen countries.


MAUI HANDS OF PAIA PRESENTS:
MIXED MEDIA ARTIST, KATHY MCCARTNEY

Wednesday, February 15th and 22nd from 1-4PM
at Maui Hands Gallery of Paia
84 Hana Hwy.
Paia, HI 96779

“Maui artist with a flair for capturing the unique beauty of the magical Hawaiian Islands.”

Kathy McCartney is a local Maui artist with a flair for capturing the unique beauty of the magical HawaiianIslands and romance of the South Pacific. She paints “Tropical Expressions” of underwater sea life, landscapes with turquoise waters, heavenly moon, sunbeams and rainbow bridges that connect heaven to earth. Her fine art paintings are executed on canvas and most recently on metal. Kathy personally grinds the metal sheets to enhance her fine art paintings, bringing her art to an unmatched level of radiant beauty. Photographs of her art can only capture a portionof her “must see” pieces which vibrate and dance with the surrounding light as it hits the etched metal surfaces.


MAUI HANDS OF MAKAWAO PRESENTS:
MIXED MEDIA ARTIST, KATHY MCCARTNEY

Third Friday Town Party, February 17th from 4-8PM
at Maui Hands Gallery of Makawao
1169 Makawao Ave.
Lahaina, HI 96768

COME MEET JACK, AND WATCH HIM WORK ON A NEW PAINTING. HE WILL BE DEMONSTRATING HIS OIL PAINTING TECHNIQUE.

Jack Hamilton has been a silversmith for over 40 years and a fine art oil painter for over 20 years. In 1992 he became one of the founding artists of Maui Hands. Astoundingly popular, he has since sold in the galleries over 700 paintings and over 2500 unique sterling silver jewelry pieces. He loves painting from nature and says he feels very fortunate to paint “en plein air” (in the open) on Maui. He lives with his wife Melani and kids, upcountry Maui, in Ulupalakua.

 
 
   
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NGLCC Releases Historic "America’s LGBT Economy" Report

 
NGLCC Releases Historic
 “America’s LGBT Economy” Report,
Suggests LGBT Businesses Add
$1.7 Trillion to US Economy and
Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs Nationwide
 
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce snapshot of
Certified LGBT Business Enterprises® (LGBTBEs) explores powerful economic contributions to America across all business sectors
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, has released the first-ever snapshot demonstrating the economic and social impact of America’s LGBT business owners and entrepreneurs. The America’s LGBT Economy report explores the revenues, types, sizes and geography of LGBT-owned businesses currently certified by NGLCC, as well as the number of jobs they create and the personal narratives of successful LGBT business owners who reflect the very best about America’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
 
NGLCC’s “America’s LGBT Economy” report can be viewed and downloaded at www.nglcc.org/report
 
Bob Witeck of certified LGBTBE Witeck Communications helped prepare this landmark report.  Witeck’s works has helped give voice to the LGBT community and our annual spending power. Now he has helped NGLCC produce the first look at our economic impact as a business community.
 
“The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be able to evidence, through this report, what we’ve observed since our founding fifteen years ago — that America’s LGBT business owners are driving our economy upward and deserve every opportunity to keep creating jobs and innovating our industries. The estimated 1.4 million LGBT business owners NGLCC advocates for have truly earned a place at the equality table,” said NGLCC Co-Founder & President Justin Nelson. “If you are an LGBT business owner and not yet certified, you’re leaving opportunities on the table to help your business and our economy grow. For the LGBT community, this also means we are missing out on more accurate data, role models, job creator, and future success stories that prove ‘If you can buy it, a Certified LGBTBE can supply it.'”

“These numbers tell the real story,” said Bob Witeck, President of Witeck Communications, a certified LGBTBE that served as the analyst for this report. “While our community’s $917 billion spending power highlights our market clout, the jobs, tax revenues and profits we create as employers and entrepreneurs define our full economic value to America. We are just beginning to scratch the surface of our potential.”
 
“At NGLCC, we have nearly 200 corporate and government partners that understand not only the value of the LGBT dollar, but the economic imperative of inclusivity and LGBT visibility in their supply chains and marketplace. This groundbreaking report proves our NGLCC philosophy that economic visibility, just like social visibility, is essential in building a diverse and inclusive society,” said NGLCC Co-Founder & CEO Chance Mitchell.
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This groundbreaking report serves as a powerful reminder of the benefits of LGBT certification and the collective strength of our business community.
 
If you’ve considered certification before or know a business owner who is eligible, now is the time to begin the process. The certification process is simple and made easier with help from the members of the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Team.
 
Visit www.nglcc.org/get-certified to learn about the process.
 

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Pride Guide Tucson Wedding Expo – DATE CHANGE to September 25th

NEW DATE SET:

Pride Guide® Tucson’s 2nd Annual LGBT Open-Minded Wedding Expo

Date Has Moved from Sunday, June 26, 2016 to Sunday, September 25, 2016

11:30am to 4:00pm

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

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June 17, 2016 – Due to the tragic event that unfolded in the early morning hours of June 12th at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, the Pride Guide® Tucson’s Open-Minded Wedding Expo has been moved to Sunday, September 25th.  We feel our community and our nation as a whole need this time to heal.  Ticket sale proceeds from the remaining 2016 Pride Guide® Expos, will benefit the victims and families of Orlando.

We as a community must be there for each other at a devastating time like this. We send our love and prayers to the victims, friends and families of those who have passed or were injured in this senseless act of hate.

 

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Please take a stand with us and plan to attend our expos to show your support against hate and unite us all with strength in numbers!  #StayStrong

 

Phoenix Expo – Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

8000 Arizona Grand Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Sunday, August 21st • 11:30 am to 4:00 pm

 

Tucson Expo – JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

NEW DATE:  Sunday, September 25th • 11:30 am to 4:00 pm

 

San Diego Expo – Paradise Point Resort & Spa

1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109

Sunday, October 23rd • 11:30 am to 4:00 pm

 

Tickets for all three expos are available at OpenMindedExpo.com

 

For more information on the Pride Guide® Arizona Publication or the Pride Guide® Tucson Wedding Expo, please contact The Pride Guides® office at 602-466-2501 or Arizona@ThePrideGuides.com.

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Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Applauds Marriage Equality Decision

WASHINGTON – Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement in response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which finally recognized marriage equality for gay and lesbian Americans as a constitutional right. The Leadership Conference submitted an amicus brief in this case in favor of marriage equality:

“This is a transformative day in American history. Today is the day that our nation’s highest court acknowledged the full dignity of LGBT Americans to love and build a family as equals in our society.

While today’s ruling ushers in a new era of acceptance and family security for LGBT Americans, it also highlights the blunt denial of basic rights – in access to employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and credit—that are still being denied in too many states across the nation.

Just as the Supreme Court case of Loving v. Virginia, which held that state laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional, was a forerunner to marriage equality for LGBT people, our nation must also adopt a comprehensive nationwide law to give LGBT Americans the same protections that are already established for people of color, women, religious minorities, and people with disabilities. 

Civil rights can only be measured by a single yardstick and our nation can no longer settle for piecemeal solutions to the second-class citizenship of LGBT Americans.”

Wade Henderson is president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference works toward an America as good as its ideals. For more information on The Leadership Conference and its 200-plus member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.

 

 

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