Just When You Thought Obama Didn't Care...

Yesterday President Obama ordered his health care secretary to sanction new rules which grant same-sex partners hospital visitation rights, hence acknowledging them as legitimate family members!

The changes to the laws will also make it possible for same-sex couples to make medical decisions on their partner's behalf. In a statement, the president mentioned how "uniquely affected" gays and lesbians are by this change in the law as they are often denied access to their hospitalized partner, on the grounds they are not "family".

“Every day, all across America, patients are denied the kindness and caring of a loved one at their sides”

Although President Obama seemed to let the gay community down with regard to Prop8, and although it will take some time for these changes to take affect, I think this is a HUGE step in the right direction towards equality for all Americans!

Today, I am proud to be an American. Good going Obama!

-Vignette-Noelle Lammott, Fish out of Water Blog Commentator -

"To find out more information about LGBTQ rights, gay marriage, religion and homosexuality, The Bible's stance on gay relationships or the politics around gay mariage please feel free to contact us or book a screening of FISH OUT OF WATER. Please note that a study guide can be downloaded from the "Book A Screening" page atwww.fishoutofwaterfilm.com"

Queer the Census!

"We're here, we're queer and WE WANT TO TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT!!"

Queer the Census is a movement to include sexual orientation as a question on the official U.S. Census surveys. It seems odd that we have to ask for this... I would think that the folks down at the U.S. Census Bureau would be concerned with gathering accurate information. Especially when the data that is collected greatly impacts some many issues relevant to ALL Americans, i.e. health care, the economy, etc.

Sign the petition here ad receive a free sticker to seal it with!

http://act.credoaction.com/sticker/queerthecensus/

Obviously, if you are LGBTQ, you have NO reason not to sign this petition and get that free sticker! But, I strongly encourage those of you who are straight to sign the petition as well because we ALL have the right to matter.


-Vignette-Noelle Lammott, Fish out of Water Blog Commentator -


"To find out more information about LGBTQ rights, gay marriage, religion and homosexuality, The Bible's stance on gay relationships or the politics around gay marragie please feel free to contact us or book a screening of FISH OUT OF WATER. Please note that a study guide can be downloaded from the "Book A Screening" page at www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com"