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A wrong righted: U.S. to sign U.N. gay declaration

by Matt Comer, March 18, 2009, 7:52 am

The Associated Press reports that the U.S. will sign on to a U.N. declaration on the decriminalization of homosexuality. Officials have notified the French sponsors of the intent to sign on. George Bush had refused to sign the statement, leaving the U.S. as the only Western nation refusing to do so. Read more.

(h/t Bilerico, UKGayNews)

    About the Author: Matt Comer
    Matt Comer, 24, is an LGBT journalist, blogger and activist currently living and working in Charlotte, N.C., where he serves as editor of QNotes, the LGBT news, arts and entertainment publication of the Carolinas. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Matt attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is still continuing to pursue his bachelors degree. He is the owner & editor of InterstateQ.com and has been active in LGBT advocacy work since the age of 14. Learn more about Matt, read his extended bio and see press clippings at MattComer.net.

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One Response to “A wrong righted: U.S. to sign U.N. gay declaration”

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    STEVE TABAREZ Says:
    March 18th, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Am just not sure what this will really do, Matt. Especially since OBAMA has returned to being a “closeted”, “down-low” supporter, if he really supports us now at all. I kinda view it as hypocritical given the lack of any substantive movement in regard to lgbtqi rights. I for one am tired of “SYMBOLIC”(empty) gestures like this one. It has no teeth, as they say. No repercussions, no nothing attached. And, pm=nce again, as in the last few weeks leading up to his inauguration, he ensures thes leaks are quiet, under the radar, adn way after the daily news cylce. That tells me alot. Same with REV. ROBINSON, same with the lesbians on that train ride from Philly to DC, same with quietly adding Robinson to the list on the dais at swearing in(as a make up gesture), same with middle of the night posting to .GOV website of LGBTQ issues he “supports”, the lack of press releases to major media outlets of LGBTQ appointments(though they hit the “gay press”…The list goes on. He has no guts when it comes to us…This to me, is meaningless. STEVE TABAREZ

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