Cleve Jones

June 22nd, 2011 12:07 AM ET .. with Cleve Jones & Paul Begala report Raw Politics: Obama should 'do the right thing,' Dem activist says Editor's note: Democratic activist Cleve Jones and strategist Paul Begala weigh in on Pres. Obama's views on same-sex marriage. June 22nd, 2011 12:01 AM ET KTH: Obama's 'evolving' position in spotlight Editor's note: CNN's Anderson Cooper reports on how Pres. Obama's views on same-sex marriage have changed over the years.Read Full Story

« L.A. Times Profiles Popular Transgender Mayor Stu Rasmussen | Main 11/20/2008 Former Memphis police officer pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in the videotaped beating of transgender woman Duanna Johnson while she was in custody: "Johnson, a biological male who lived as a woman, was being booked on a prostitution charge when the incident happened. A videotape of the beating was broadcast on Memphis TV stations and online in June, leading to McRae's firing. His...Read Full Story

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LGBT activist and event organizer Cleve Jones has officially invited President Obama to attend the National Equality March in DC on October 10-11. Jones’ letter below: Dear President Obama: Thank you for honoring Harvey Milk with the Medal of Freedom Award. Harvey was my friend and teacher. In the 30 years since he was assassinated lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people have attained a handful of rights in a handful of states, but we are still second-class citizens. Your...Read Full Story

It looks pretty certain that the 10/11 March on Washington is gonna happen. At least according to organizer Cleve Jones. This from Joe.My.God.: Speaking with me by phone this afternoon, activist Cleve Jones confirmed that despite earlier reports that the National Mall was previously booked and unavailable, he does have a permit from the Parks Department for a Columbus Day weekend March On Washington. "We put in a request for the West Lawn of the Capitol, where the Obama inauguration took...Read Full Story