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Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Caucus

Overview

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Caucus

June 30, 2010
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The Mission of the LGBT caucus is to advocate for and legitimatize a place for the recognition of the aspect of diversity represented by the presence of LGBT individuals in the CSU system. To recognize that LGBT individuals come from all communities and that many LGBT individuals will not be “out” in their workplace; this does not diminish these individuals' need for the same protections. The caucus works towards a CSU which provides a safe environment for all members of the CSU community and fosters scholarship in issues relating to LGBT life and issues.

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How global allies should respond to the murder of David Kato Kisule

January 29, 2011

Our dear friend and colleague, David Kato, was brutally murdered on Wednesday, the 26th of January 2011. David was the advocacy officer of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) and a longtime leading activist for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) human rights.

The condolences and offers of support from the global community have been tremendous. On behalf of David’s family, colleagues and friends, we thank all of you.

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Giffords' detailed updates, Jobs' nondisclosure

January 20, 2011
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Why is the public getting such detailed information about Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' medical condition and none about Steve Jobs?

Both are public figures of intense national interest.

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Report Hate Crimes/Incidents

September 29, 2010

This intake form will help CFA's Council for Affirmative Action track hate crimes and bias-related incidents that occur on CSU campuses. This helps us to better understand these incidents and effectively design programs to assist victims and prevent hate crimes from occurring in the future.

Complete this form if:

  • You have been the victim of hate-related harassment, property damage or violence.
  • You have personal knowledge of hate-related harassment, property damage or violence.
     
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ACR 82, Hall. Public education: "Discrimination-Free Zones."

January 20, 2011
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LGBT Caucus Resolution Dissemination of ACR 82
(Relative to public education and discrimination-free zones)

January 20, 2011
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LGBT Caucus Resolution
Campus Action to Educate Against Hate Motivated Acts Including but Not Limited to Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents

January 20, 2011
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Golfer Challenges LPGA's Rule

November 9, 2010

Transgender woman sues LPGA for birth rule
October 13, 2010|By PAUL ELIAS, Associated Press Writer

Lana Lawless, a former police officer who underwent a sex change operation five years ago, is challenging the LPGA's ban on transgender players.

She filed a federal lawsuit late Tuesday in San Francisco federal court claiming the LPGA's "female at birth" requirement for competitors violates a California civil rights law.

Magazine Article

Invisible Diversity
CFA's LGBT Caucus aims to shed light on hidden discrimination

February 1, 2010

CFA’s Council for Affirmative Action includes caucuses that provide voices for sectors of the CSU faculty that are underrepresented or experience discrimination.

Scott Saarheim, Maritime Academy
Joanne Schmidt, Bakersfield
Event

Second International Conference on Hate Studies
April 6-10, 2011

November 9, 2010

Introduction

The Second International Conference on Hate Studies builds upon the successful 2004 initial conference, also held at Gonzaga University. It will convene leading academics from around the world, journalists, law enforcement personnel, educators, representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations, human rights experts, community organizers, activists and others to discuss hatred and how to improve the academic study thereof. The lessons learned and plans which emerge will help educators, researchers, advocates and others better analyze and combat hatred in its various manifestations.

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Pride at Work

August 4, 2010

Peggy Shorey extends an invitiation to view their website at www.prideatwork.org, where people can sign up to join the Pride at Work email list. Pride at Work can also be found on facebook at 'Pride at Work" and twitter@prideatwork
 

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How to Close the LGBT Health Disparities Gap

December 20, 2009

In the past decade lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, people have made rapid progress in winning and securing equal rights. Fifteen states and Washington, D.C. now give same-sex couples at least some of the same rights afforded to heterosexual married couples. Even more states offer nondiscrimination protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or both. Polling data show that the general public has increasingly positive views of LGBT people and are becoming more supportive of their civil and political rights.1 In short, heterosexual Americans are finally recognizing LGBT people as a legitimate social minority that should have equal access to our society’s basic rights, opportunities, and responsibilities.

Jeff Krehely
In the News

CFA Sponsors AJR 19 (Brownley)
Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

August 24, 2009

August 25, 2009

To: Members, California State Assembly

Fr: John Travis, Chair, Political Action and Legislative Committee
Chris Garland, Political Director
David Balla-Hawkins, Legislative Director

Re: AJR 19 (Brownley) – SUPPORT
Repeal of Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Floor Vote

In the News

CFA Sponsors ACR 82 (Hall)
Pre-K to University: "Discrimination Free Zones"

June 28, 2009

June 29, 2009

To: Members, Assembly Education Committee

Fr: John Travis, Chair, Political Action and Legislative Committee
Chris Garland, Political Director
David Balla-Hawkins, Legislative Director

Re: ACR 82 (Hall) Pre-K – University: “Discrimination-Free Zones” – SUPPORT

Magazine Article

Planning Ahead
CFA Council focuses on making the CSU mirror California's diversity

January 30, 2009

As CFA’s Council for Affirmative Action met in January, campuses were freezing hiring, and Lecturers were being laid off amid the state budget crisis.

So, how to work on making the demographics of the CSU’s faculty more like those of the student body?

Alice Sunshine, CFA Magazine Editor
Resource

iMAPP Policy Brief
1000 Federal Benefits of Marriage? An Analysis of the 1997 GAO Report

May 25, 2004

Comprehensive analysis of the 1138 federal statues that are not accessible to same sex partners because of DOMA.

Read the entire report - click here (.pdf)

Joshua K. Baker

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