Statement about Gay Partner Immigration 'Dooming' Immigration Reform? A Response
We predicted this rift over two months ago, knowing quite well that some so-called pro-family supporters of immigration unity will not swallow the idea of ‘comprehensive reforms:’ Advocates for gays...
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Leaving LGBT Immigrants Out Of Immigration Reform is a DUMB Idea
It’s not surprising. But homophobia is masquerading as the winning-strategy for ‘immigration reform.’ Who cares about the 36,000 same-sex bi-national couples that are pleading to be included in any...
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Gutierrez Sponsors the DREAM Act As He Prepares To Unveil His Immigration Bill
Originally posted on Citizen Orange. At long last, Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) is set to introduce his version of comprehensive immigration reform, tomorrow. The last time I wrote about Rep....
View ArticleDREAM Act Introduced in Missouri
I’m glad to report that on January 14, 2010, Missouri Senator Jolie Justus introduced the Missouri DREAM Act; Senator Justus has been a great ally to Missouri Dreamers and this is her second year...
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Lady Gaga Supports the DREAM Act
Hello little DREAM Act monsters, As you all know, the anti-immigrant, anti-Latino, and frankly, anti-American law SB1070 has now gone into effect in Arizona. And while parts of it have been blocked,...
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Leaders of the immigrant youth movement respond to suicide stories among...
Young leaders from the United We Dream Network, The Trail of Dreams, and the Dream Is Coming released the following statement in response to news about tragic suicides among LGBTQ and undocumented...
View ArticleStatement on Christian Right-Wing Support for Immigration Reform
DreamActivists across the country are proud to support all families, including LGBT families, in the fight for immigration reform. For Immediate Release We welcome support from everyone who believes in...
View ArticleDHS Issues New Prosecutorial Discretion Guidance for LGBT Families
On September 28, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a letter stating that it would issue new guidance indicating that bi-national, same-sex partners will be explicitly included in...
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During Prop 8/DOMA fight, UAFA dies a slow and quiet death
As the Supreme Court considers Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act today and tomorrow, the Uniting American Families Act is dying a slow and quiet death, thanks to Washington-based...
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Queer Undocumented Youth Set the Record Straight
A shorter version of this article was posted at The Huffington Post. How did we build an immigrant rights movement? As undocumented queer immigrants, we learned from our own experiences. Frank Sharry’s...
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