http://odeo.com/channels/136171-Lambda-Letters-Project Stefanmedia no <p>The Lambda Letters Project (LLP) promotes the social, economic, and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals, couples, and families; people affected by <span class="caps">HIV</span>/AIDS; people of color; women; and people of low economic status. <span class="caps">LLP</span> urges elected officials to enact and support legislation that accomplishes this goal.</p> The Lambda Letters Project (LLP) promotes the social, economic, and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals, couples, and families; people affected by HIV/AIDS; people of color; women; and people of low economic status. LLP urges elected officials to enact and support legislation that accomplishes this goal. The Lambda Letters Project (LLP) promotes the social, economic, and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals, couples, and families; people affected by HIV/AIDS; people of color; women; and people of low economic status. LLP urges elected officials to enact and support legislation that accomplishes this goal. en-us 40 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:50:46 -0700 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:50:46 -0700 http://odeo.com/episodes/13198313-Bills-Hit-a-Deadline Fourteen bills of importance to the LGBTI community were approved by their house of origin in the California legislature, four bills failed to make it out in time, and Lambda Letters opposed two of those bills. That’s a pretty good record for a once despised and powerless community. Chief Lobbyist Boyce Hinman provides a summary of how the LGBTI bills did. Fourteen bills of importance to the LGBTI community were approved by their house of origin in the California legislature, four bills failed to make it out in time, and Lambda Letters opposed two of those bills. That’s a pretty good record for a once despised and powerless community. Chief Lobbyist Boyce Hinman provides a summary of how the LGBTI bills did. Fourteen bills of importance to the LGBTI community were approved by their house of origin in the California legislature, four bills failed to make it out in time, and Lambda Letters opposed two of those bills. That’s a pretty good record for a once despised and powerless community. Chief Lobbyist Boyce Hinman provides a summary of how the LGBTI bills did. tag:odeo.com,2007-06-11,13198313 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:50:46 -0700 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/11314563-Marriage-Bill-on-the-Move Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project examines why it’s important to support AB 43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act. This bill would guarantee the California Constitution’s promise of religious freedom and extend the vital protections afforded by marriage to loving and committed same-sex couples. Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project examines why it’s important to support AB 43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act. This bill would guarantee the California Constitution’s promise of religious freedom and extend the vital protections afforded by marriage to loving and committed same-sex couples. Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project examines why it’s important to support AB 43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act. This bill would guarantee the California Constitution’s promise of religious freedom and extend the vital protections afforded by marriage to loving and committed same-sex couples. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-08,11314563 Tue, 08 May 2007 22:18:04 -0700 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/11077063-LGBTI-bills-on-the-move Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project summarizes three bills of importance to the LGBTI community that were approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on March 27, and asks that you call that committee in support of AB 43 allowing same-sex couples to marry in California. Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project summarizes three bills of importance to the LGBTI community that were approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on March 27, and asks that you call that committee in support of AB 43 allowing same-sex couples to marry in California. Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project summarizes three bills of importance to the LGBTI community that were approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on March 27, and asks that you call that committee in support of AB 43 allowing same-sex couples to marry in California. tag:odeo.com,2007-04-02,11077063 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:34:05 -0700 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/9941793-Surprising-heroes Making assumptions about people sometimes causes you to overlook gold. Take Assembly Member Chuck Devore, for example. He is a conservative Republican. Last year Lambda Letters Project gave him a score of 0% on LGBTI issues. And yet, for the second time now, he has introduced legislation that would be very beneficial to the LGBTI community. Lambda Letters’ chief lobbyist, Boyce Hinman, explains the situation and why you should call the legislators of the Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of AB 250. Making assumptions about people sometimes causes you to overlook gold. Take Assembly Member Chuck Devore, for example. He is a conservative Republican. Last year Lambda Letters Project gave him a score of 0% on LGBTI issues. And yet, for the second time now, he has introduced legislation that would be very beneficial to the LGBTI community. Lambda Letters’ chief lobbyist, Boyce Hinman, explains the situation and why you should call the legislators of the Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of AB 250. Making assumptions about people sometimes causes you to overlook gold. Take Assembly Member Chuck Devore, for example. He is a conservative Republican. Last year Lambda Letters Project gave him a score of 0% on LGBTI issues. And yet, for the second time now, he has introduced legislation that would be very beneficial to the LGBTI community. Lambda Letters’ chief lobbyist, Boyce Hinman, explains the situation and why you should call the legislators of the Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of AB 250. tag:odeo.com,2007-03-06,9941793 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:35:36 -0800 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/7613393-Needle-exchange-programs-need-help Currently there are at least 11 publicly run clean needle and syringe exchange programs in California. Many programs receive funds from local city and county governments. However, the federal government prohibits the use of federal funds to finance clean needle and syringe exchange programs. Something must be done to provide secure, substantial funding for needle exchange programs to slow the spread of disease through needle sharing. Last year, AB 2076 would have allowed local governments to use state general funds to buy supplies for clean needle exchange programs. The bill was approved by the legislature but was never sent to the governor because he made it clear that he would veto it. This year the Assembly is trying again. Currently there are at least 11 publicly run clean needle and syringe exchange programs in California. Many programs receive funds from local city and county governments. However, the federal government prohibits the use of federal funds to finance clean needle and syringe exchange programs. Something must be done to provide secure, substantial funding for needle exchange programs to slow the spread of disease through needle sharing. Last year, AB 2076 would have allowed local governments to use state general funds to buy supplies for clean needle exchange programs. The bill was approved by the legislature but was never sent to the governor because he made it clear that he would veto it. This year the Assembly is trying again. Currently there are at least 11 publicly run clean needle and syringe exchange programs in California. Many programs receive funds from local city and county governments. However, the federal government prohibits the use of federal funds to finance clean needle and syringe exchange programs. Something must be done to provide secure, substantial funding for needle exchange programs to slow the spread of disease through needle sharing. Last year, AB 2076 would have allowed local governments to use state general funds to buy supplies for clean needle exchange programs. The bill was approved by the legislature but was never sent to the governor because he made it clear that he would veto it. This year the Assembly is trying again. tag:odeo.com,2007-02-01,7613393 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:56:58 -0800 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/5432503-New-domestic-partner-tax-bill-takes-effect-in-2007 SB 1827, signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006 and sponsored by Equality California, changes the way that registered domestic partners in California submit their state income taxes. Registered domestic partners must file their state income taxes jointly or separately on terms similar to those governing married couples. Here are the facts currently being given by the California Franchise Tax Board. SB 1827, signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006 and sponsored by Equality California, changes the way that registered domestic partners in California submit their state income taxes. Registered domestic partners must file their state income taxes jointly or separately on terms similar to those governing married couples. Here are the facts currently being given by the California Franchise Tax Board. SB 1827, signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006 and sponsored by Equality California, changes the way that registered domestic partners in California submit their state income taxes. Registered domestic partners must file their state income taxes jointly or separately on terms similar to those governing married couples. Here are the facts currently being given by the California Franchise Tax Board. tag:odeo.com,2007-01-08,5432503 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:53:35 -0800 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/2364985-What-the-November-2006-election-means-for-the-LGBTI-community Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project shares his thoughts about the results of the election on November 7, 2006. Even though the future looks hopeful, we are still going to have to work for the things we want to accomplish. Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project shares his thoughts about the results of the election on November 7, 2006. Even though the future looks hopeful, we are still going to have to work for the things we want to accomplish. Boyce Hinman of the Lambda Letters Project shares his thoughts about the results of the election on November 7, 2006. Even though the future looks hopeful, we are still going to have to work for the things we want to accomplish. tag:odeo.com,2006-11-08,2364985 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:31:29 -0800 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/2354255-Governor-Schwarzenegger-let-us-down Lambda Letters Project Chief Analyst Boyce Hinman reports on what California’s Governor Schwarzenegger did with the bills that were sent to him this year, which would have benefited LGBTI individuals throughout the state. Lambda Letters Project Chief Analyst Boyce Hinman reports on what California’s Governor Schwarzenegger did with the bills that were sent to him this year, which would have benefited LGBTI individuals throughout the state. Lambda Letters Project Chief Analyst Boyce Hinman reports on what California’s Governor Schwarzenegger did with the bills that were sent to him this year, which would have benefited LGBTI individuals throughout the state. tag:odeo.com,2006-11-06,2354255 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:03:49 -0800 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/2349700-California-passes-landmark-domestic-violence-law LLP Chief Analyst Boyce Hinman reports on legislation (AB 2051) that California’s governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed in September 2006 to create a grant program offering financial assistance to agencies that provide domestic abuse services – such as counseling, shelters, and other services – to same-sex couples that are experiencing domestic abuse. LLP Chief Analyst Boyce Hinman reports on legislation (AB 2051) that California’s governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed in September 2006 to create a grant program offering financial assistance to agencies that provide domestic abuse services – such as counseling, shelters, and other services – to same-sex couples that are experiencing domestic abuse. LLP Chief Analyst Boyce Hinman reports on legislation (AB 2051) that California’s governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, signed in September 2006 to create a grant program offering financial assistance to agencies that provide domestic abuse services – such as counseling, shelters, and other services – to same-sex couples that are experiencing domestic abuse. tag:odeo.com,2006-11-05,2349700 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:11:04 -0800 no Lambda Letters Project http://odeo.com/episodes/2093335-Governor-Schwarzenegger-Let-Us-Down tag:odeo.com,2006-10-06,2093335 Fri, 06 Oct 2006 06:26:44 -0700 no Lambda Letters Project