http://www.mombian.com/2007/08/03/out-of-state-adoptions-by-same-sex-couples-are-ok/ Sustenance for Lesbian Moms Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:47:51 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.mombian.com/2007/08/03/out-of-state-adoptions-by-same-sex-couples-are-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-68773 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » To the Candidates: The Door Is Open Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:13:14 +0000 http://www.mombian.com/2007/08/03/out-of-state-adoptions-by-same-sex-couples-are-ok/#comment-68773 [...] Marriage equality should not be the only issue discussed, however, no matter how much it is a rallying point for LGBT friends and foes alike. We need to make sure our children are protected when we cross state lines. We need to reduce homophobic bullying in schools and discrimination in the workplace. We need to address the high incidence of homelessness among LGBT youth. We need to remember AIDS is still with us, and not just an excuse for a walk around the park once a year. We need to remember that “LGBT” is a loose federation comprised of often disparate components, and that issues of race and class are tightly bound with LGBT concerns. We need a candidate who will work with us to achieve these goals and more. [...] [...] Marriage equality should not be the only issue discussed, however, no matter how much it is a rallying point for LGBT friends and foes alike. We need to make sure our children are protected when we cross state lines. We need to reduce homophobic bullying in schools and discrimination in the workplace. We need to address the high incidence of homelessness among LGBT youth. We need to remember AIDS is still with us, and not just an excuse for a walk around the park once a year. We need to remember that “LGBT” is a loose federation comprised of often disparate components, and that issues of race and class are tightly bound with LGBT concerns. We need a candidate who will work with us to achieve these goals and more. [...]

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