Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transexual Rights
Reflections on Passage of Amendment 2
Friday, 21 November 2008 22:00
Reflections on Passage of Amendment 2
At 11 p.m. on election night, November 4, 2008, when it was clear that Barack Obama won the presidency, I was elated. I let tears of joy wash over me. I felt hope for the future. The next morning, when I read that Amendment 2 passed, I was shaken out of my elation, and reminded that I was still perceived as "different", as "less than", as "not deserving" equal rights. That I do not have the right to get married to the person I love. The feeling of hope evaporated and I was left feeling frustrated and very sad.
At 11 p.m. on election night, November 4, 2008, when it was clear that Barack Obama won the presidency, I was elated. I let tears of joy wash over me. I felt hope for the future. The next morning, when I read that Amendment 2 passed, I was shaken out of my elation, and reminded that I was still perceived as "different", as "less than", as "not deserving" equal rights. That I do not have the right to get married to the person I love. The feeling of hope evaporated and I was left feeling frustrated and very sad.
PFLAG Brevard/Safe Schools
Saturday, 08 August 2009 23:00
PFLAG Brevard/Safe Schools
GLBT Friendly Churches on the Space Coast
Saturday, 08 August 2009 23:00
GLBT Friendly Churches on the Space Coast
The Living Room -- Gay Skate on Aug. 29, 2009
Monday, 03 August 2009 23:00
TLR is working toward reopening a GLBT community center in Brevard.
Coffee Nights in Melbourne & Cocoa Village
Monday, 13 April 2009 23:00
The Living Room and Space Coast Business Guild invite you to join us every Tuesday night in Cocoa Village, Thursday night in Downtown Melbourne.
Fairness for ALL Families
Thursday, 11 December 2008 22:00
Fairness for All Families is a coalition opposed to stripping existing employee benefits while barring passage of measures to help Florida families.
Know Thy Neighbor
Sunday, 02 September 2007 23:00
Know Thy Neighbor Florida provides access to public information regarding the anti-family, anti-equality Florida Marriage Protection Amendment.
Unitarian Universalist community responding to Amendment 2
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:18
As Unitarian Universalist Churches in Florida respond to the drive to pass Amendment 2, we struggle to make our voice of tolerance heard amid the loudness of conservative churches calling for discrimination.
Commentary on Passage of Amendment 2
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:18
On election night, Obama's election gave hope. I was elated. The next morning, upon learning that Amendment 2 had passed...
Historical Rally for Rights in Tallahassee March 16, 2009
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:18
Be part of a state rally in Tallahassee for LGBT rights and an attempt to push important legislation. Message from Lexi Wright, PFLAG.