Comments on: Lawmakers seek added protections for bi-national gay couples http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/09/27/lawmakers-seek-added-protections-for-bi-national-gay-couples/ the gay community's news source Sat, 25 May 2013 00:39:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Re-Posting August 6, 2012 Washington Blade Article on Same-Sex Binational Couples’ Struggle and DHS Status | Torn Apart http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/09/27/lawmakers-seek-added-protections-for-bi-national-gay-couples/#comment-61229 Re-Posting August 6, 2012 Washington Blade Article on Same-Sex Binational Couples’ Struggle and DHS Status | Torn Apart Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:25:10 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=29261#comment-61229 [...] of prosecutorial discretion.” It’s not the first time such a letter has been sent. Last year, 69 House Democrats sent a letter to DHS calling for similar [...]

]]> By: Despite assurances, advocates want more for bi-national couples | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay News Source http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/09/27/lawmakers-seek-added-protections-for-bi-national-gay-couples/#comment-61171 Despite assurances, advocates want more for bi-national couples | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay News Source Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:38:40 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=29261#comment-61171 [...] discretion.” It’s not the first time such a letter has been sent. Last year, 69 House Democrats sent a letter to DHS calling for similar [...]

]]> By: 72 lawmakers to Obama: Sign ENDA exec order | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay News Source http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/09/27/lawmakers-seek-added-protections-for-bi-national-gay-couples/#comment-46304 72 lawmakers to Obama: Sign ENDA exec order | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay News Source Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:34:20 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=29261#comment-46304 [...] Pelosi has penned her name to LGBT-relevant petitions before. She was among 69 lawmakers who signed a letter calling on the Obama administration to issue explicit guidance saying [...]

]]> By: Stuck in the Netherlands... http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/09/27/lawmakers-seek-added-protections-for-bi-national-gay-couples/#comment-30492 Stuck in the Netherlands... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:21:01 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=29261#comment-30492 I am living with my partner of 19 years in the Netherlands, but we need to move back to the US to take care of my sick Father but are unable to because of DOMA! Please please please repeal this law!

]]> By: Someone in the us! http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/09/27/lawmakers-seek-added-protections-for-bi-national-gay-couples/#comment-30436 Someone in the us! Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:17:12 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=29261#comment-30436 I really hope one day the law will change! Im here because I love my bf but a marriage is to risky for us now. I really love him but I also miss my family in my homecountry.
Please americans, repeal doma and make a protectionlaw for us all.

Hugs… Goodl luck to every person who is in the same situation….

]]> By: Salad Bowl http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/09/27/lawmakers-seek-added-protections-for-bi-national-gay-couples/#comment-30411 Salad Bowl Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:35:08 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=29261#comment-30411 This is nice but… We need clear laws not just suggested guidelines. Foreign partners also need the right to work (legally). They also must have the freedom to travel to visit family and friends in their home countries.

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