TASK FORCE DENOUNCES MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT DECISION STRIPPING HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS OF SAME-SEX PARTNERS OF EMPLOYEES AT UNIVERSITIES AND PUBLIC-SECTOR EMPLOYERS theTaskForce.org
WASHINGTON, May 8 - The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force denounces the Michigan Supreme Court ruling mandating that local governments and state universities can't offer health insurance to the same-sex partners of their employees. The court ruled 5–2 that Michigan's 2004 ban against same-sex marriage also blocks domestic partner policies affecting employees with same-sex partners at universities and other public-sector employers.
Statement by Dave Noble, Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
"Michigan families, like families everywhere, desperately need health care and other basic benefits that domestic partnerships confer, especially in these tough economic times. It is shameful that many families will now be placed at risk of not being covered by health insurance that they obviously depend on. This ruling is tragic."
COLUMBUS GAY MEN’S CHORUS TO PRESENT ROCKET MAN COLUMBUS, April 28, 2008 - The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus (CGMC) wraps up its 18th season with a spectacular tribute to the music of Sir Elton John. No keyboard, sunglasses, or costume change will be safe when CGMC pulls out all the stops in this musical extravaganza! > Full Story. [4/28/08]
NEW BOOK OF GAY FAMILY DRAWINGS; CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED BOSTON, MA — Today Family Equality Council is thrilled to congratulate Julian, age 8 of New Mexico, as the winner of our 2nd Annual Family Drawing Contest. Julian will receive a $250 savings bond. This year’s ten finalists hailed from across the nation: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas. Over 4,000 people cast votes in the Contest this year. The Drawing Contest serves to put a face on too-often invisible lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) headed families in communities around the country. > Full Story. [4/24/08]
AIDS ACTION BALTIMORE AND THE HIPPO PRESENT SANDRA BERNHARD On Friday, May 2, 2008, AIDS Action Baltimore and The Hippo will host two performances by the legendary Sandra Bernhard. The shows will be held at The Hippo, One West Eager Street, at 8pm and 10pm. A Champagne Reception will be held at 7pm, preceding the 8pm show. Tickets for either show are available for $55 for reserved seating (sold in tables of four), or $30 for standing room. Tickets for the Champagne Reception, which will feature an appearance by Ms. Bernhard, will include reserved seats for the 8 PM show and are available for $100. Proceeds will benefit AIDS Action Baltimore. > Full Story. [4/24/08]
BALTIMORE TO HOST REGIONAL MEETING FOR HIV COMMUNITY BALTIMORE—On Monday, May 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., people living with HIV/AIDS and their service providers from across the mid-Atlantic region will gather in Baltimore for CAEAR Coalition’s HIV Community Meeting: “Have Your Voice Heard in DC…Without Leaving Baltimore.” The meeting will take place at First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, at 201 W. Madison Street in Baltimore. > Full Story. [4/24/08]
GLBT RADIO NETWORK ® AND GAY DAYS, INC. ® ANNOUNCE NATIONWIDE DJ CONTEST WINNERS Fort Lauderdale / Orlando, FL. - April 1, 2008 - On November 15, 2007 GLBT Radio Network and Gay Days, Inc. announced a nationwide contest for DJ's across America to compete for a chance to spin their very own pool party at the host hotel, Royal Plaza, during Gay Days 2008. > Full Story. [4/3/08]
