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Forgetting the Filipino WWII Veterans in Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tue, 05/25/2010 - 16:59
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by Erin Pangilinan

They fought alongside American soldiers in World War II and were denied benefits. They should be remembered, not continually forgotten. "To be on equal footing with anybody who served with me, that's what I want. I fought for democracy," says a Filipino World War II Veteran in this PSA.


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Wear a White Knot in Support of Marriage Equality!

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 08:29

 whiteknot.JPG A symbol of equality… because everyone should be able to tie the knot.

The White Knot is the new symbol for marriage equality. It signifies support for the right of gays and lesbians to marry, so that all loving couples may enjoy the same legal rights, benefits, and respect that civil marriage bestows.

More than 3000 White Knots were distributed the first day they were available, during the nationwide rallies for marriage equality. We are encouraging people to wear the White Knot to work, to school, to their place of worship…anywhere they go. It is a highly visible, non-confrontational symbol that will keep the struggle for equality at the top of people’s minds and keep the conversation going.


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