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On May 8th, the people of North Carolina will face a choice: To etch discrimination permanently into their state constitution by stripping rights away from thousands of families, or to reject bigotry and intolerance and uphold the principle of equality and fairness.
Amendment One is not an anti-same sex marriage measure. Indeed, same sex marriage is already banned by law in North Carolina. Amendment One’s backers actually seek to deny legal recognition and benefits to ANY unmarried couple, straight or gay.
Many of you may not know this, but I was a Boy Scout. Yes, I was a proud member of Troop 379, and to increase the geek factor, also a member of the troop drum and bugle corp, in which I played the bass bugle. We marched in many local parades, including the Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. My childhood was filled with many fond memories of our camping and other field trips.
I was born 75 years ago on this day. I am one of an ever-shrinking number of survivors of the internment, which resulted in the incarceration, without charges or due process, of over 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry.
Most Americans today know little about that dark period of our nation’s history. That is why I am honored to be a part of Allegiance, a new musical that takes place during the internment. Allegiance will hold its World Premiere this September at The Old Globe Theater in San Diego before a planned transfer to Broadway in 2013.
Trayvon Martin was walking home with a bag of skittles and an iced tea when his killer, George Zimmerman, stalked, hunted down and shot him. Based on recorded 911 calls, Zimmerman, who was part of a “neighborhood watch,” decided to take the law into his own hands, suspicious of a black man who was walking alone in his neighborhood. Trayvon’s only “crime” was being an African American teen in a hoodie and sneakers. He was unarmed, defenseless against the gun Zimmerman had concealed.
At 2:46pm Tokyo Time, on March 11, 2011, a 9.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, resulting in a massive tsunami that struck fishing towns and cities, leaving over 16,000 dead and another 3,000 still missing and unaccounted for. As when tragedy struck America on 9/11, many of the dead and missing were firefighters and rescue workers trying to do their job in the midst of calamity.
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North Carolina: Vote AGAINST Amendment One
State constitutions should protect equal rights, not strip them away. Please share this post with friends and family who live in North Carolina.
On May 8th, the people of North Carolina will face a choice: To etch discrimination permanently into their state constitution by stripping rights away from thousands of families, or to reject bigotry and intolerance and uphold the principle of equality and fairness.
Amendment One is not an anti-same sex marriage measure. Indeed, same sex marriage is already banned by law in North Carolina. Amendment One’s backers actually seek to deny legal recognition and benefits to ANY unmarried couple, straight or gay.
Enough Is Enough
Why the Boy Scouts of America needs to stop its practice of dismissing LGBT scout leaders on grounds of "morality."
Many of you may not know this, but I was a Boy Scout. Yes, I was a proud member of Troop 379, and to increase the geek factor, also a member of the troop drum and bugle corp, in which I played the bass bugle. We marched in many local parades, including the Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. My childhood was filled with many fond memories of our camping and other field trips.
A Birthday Message From George Takei
Why I'm grateful for the chance in 2012 to tell our story, and hope you'll become a part of our message
I was born 75 years ago on this day. I am one of an ever-shrinking number of survivors of the internment, which resulted in the incarceration, without charges or due process, of over 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry.
Most Americans today know little about that dark period of our nation’s history. That is why I am honored to be a part of Allegiance, a new musical that takes place during the internment. Allegiance will hold its World Premiere this September at The Old Globe Theater in San Diego before a planned transfer to Broadway in 2013.
Trayvon Martin Deserves Justice
Trayvon Martin was walking home with a bag of skittles and an iced tea when his killer, George Zimmerman, stalked, hunted down and shot him. Why Florida's Stand Your Ground Law is both wrong, and wrongly applied to this tragedy
Trayvon Martin was walking home with a bag of skittles and an iced tea when his killer, George Zimmerman, stalked, hunted down and shot him. Based on recorded 911 calls, Zimmerman, who was part of a “neighborhood watch,” decided to take the law into his own hands, suspicious of a black man who was walking alone in his neighborhood. Trayvon’s only “crime” was being an African American teen in a hoodie and sneakers. He was unarmed, defenseless against the gun Zimmerman had concealed.
One Year Ago Today
The Japanese Earthquake And Tsunami Brought a Mighty Nation To Its Knees But Let The World Also See The Best Of Japanese Determination And Spirit
At 2:46pm Tokyo Time, on March 11, 2011, a 9.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, resulting in a massive tsunami that struck fishing towns and cities, leaving over 16,000 dead and another 3,000 still missing and unaccounted for. As when tragedy struck America on 9/11, many of the dead and missing were firefighters and rescue workers trying to do their job in the midst of calamity.
Tennessee Lawmakers: We Need To Chat
What the Hell is Up with Tennessee Legislators and Their Anti-LGBT Crusade? Hear My Fireside Chat and Offer To Help