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A ‘conversation’ with Representative Adam Smith regarding inclusion of gender identity in ENDA

July 28, 2023October 4, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

Yesterday I sent this email: ——– Original Message ——–Subject: ENDA must include gender identity!Date: 03 Oct 2007 20:45:36 -0000From: gabi@gabiclayton.com Representative Adam SmithU.S. House of Representatives2402 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0001 Dear Representative Smith, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act must include BOTH gender identity and sexual orientation. Taking gender identity language out of the bill …

An Action Alert from Pride At Work

July 28, 2023September 30, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

Help Us Raise The Voice Of Working Class LGBT FolksEmployment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) by introducing a separate bill covering sexual orientation only, as well as a token bill on gender identity. The only major LGBT group that has not come out against this betrayal is HRC, which will be holding its 11th Annual Gala next …

September 11th. Looking back, looking ahead, and looking around.

July 28, 2023September 11, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

Here is something I wrote in September 2001: I want to recognize that this is a time when we all are aware of the vulnerability of our country and our people after the attacks on the east coast. I have been reading about people feeling that those acts of terror have stripped away the sense …

I’m endorsing Dennis Kucinich for president and I believe he can win.

July 28, 2023September 11, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

I joined the Green Party a while ago because I am not pleased with the Democratic Party in general. SO MANY Democrats are not standing up for what what is right. I have absolutely nothing against having a woman president, but Hilary Clinton doesn’t impress me. I have absolutely nothing against having a Black person …

H. Alexander Robinson of National Black Justice Coalition Responds to the Sen. Larry Craig Restroom Incident

July 28, 2023August 31, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

Here is a good article about this incident and the issues it raises on The Bilerico Project website: Sen. Larry Craig’s recent sexual restroom exploits have given the American community an unexpected but valuable teachable moment that should be embraced and further understood. Instead of running from the tabloid fodder, late night talk show jokes, …

When Will Americans Have Had Enough

July 28, 2023August 23, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

From: puppetgovcom who asks … So What Are You Going To Do About It?

Raging Grannies Descend on U.S. Congressman’s Office

July 28, 2023August 7, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

The Grannies pin the spine on the donkey at U.S. Congressman Norm Dick’s office in Port Angeles, Washington. Seattle Raging Grannies.com/ Video by 143tbone

One of those odd stories from the beltway …

July 28, 2023July 27, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

The click of heels against the marble floors echoes through the halls as staffers hurry to happy hour, yoga or home. It’s 6:30 p.m., and the entire Dirksen Senate Office Building is rushing. Everyone except Hans Scheltema, who leans against the wall in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee room.0726 07 Scheltema, a hulking man …

A warning from Paul Craig Roberts, an old-line Republican

July 28, 2023July 21, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

Americans think their danger is terrorists,” said Roberts. “They don’t understand the terrorists cannot take away habeas corpus, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution. … The terrorists are not anything like the threat that we face to the Bill of Rights and the Constitution from our own government in the name of fighting terrorism. Americans …

Political Attention Deficit Disorder – New Psychiatric Condition

July 28, 2023July 16, 2007 by Gabi Clayton

According to a report not yet released, the Council on Science and Public Health of the American Medical Association has recommended that a chronic and widespread affliction of Americans be officially declared a psychiatric disorder. It has been named the Political Attention Deficit Disorder (PADD). It is recommended that the disorder be included in a …