"Thank you Alan for sharing your inspiration. It touched my heart and connected! I don't know my cousin prion, but am happy to have you as my brother! I will keep this."
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Rhonda Buckner's Discussions
GLBTQ Equality takes another step forward
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WASHINGTON -- In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said Wednesday it will no longer defend the constitutionality of a federal law banning recognition of same-sex marriage.Attorney…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cynthia Adcock Mar 1, 2011.
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Rhonda Buckner posted a blog post
UUCA/GLSEN Stop Bullying Conference News clip
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/students-say-anti-gay-slurs-are-constantFox did a great job! They filmed the entire panel discussion and the reporter made sure that the station saved the space for the story. See for yourself!See More
Rev. Linda Olson Peebles commented on the blog post 'Marriage Equality Needs YOUR VOICE'
"I will be at both events. At the Arlington Courthouse, it will be a kind of celebration, since Clerk Paul Ferguson will receive the application (although the law still prevents him from granting a license). At Fairfax, it will be…"
June Herold commented on the blog post 'Marriage Equality Needs YOUR VOICE'
"Okay Rhonda, can you clarify: UUCA folks who assemble with you will go to the Arlington event of James Fisher and Ron Bookbinder?"
Rhonda Buckner commented on the blog post 'Marriage Equality Needs YOUR VOICE'
"NEW EVENT for Valentines Day Marriage Equality! At 9:30 James Fisher and Ron Bookbinder will apply for a marriage license in Arlington County- at the Clerk of Court Office (same building as courthouse.) across from movie plaza/ theater. More details…"
Rhonda Buckner commented on the blog post 'Marriage Equality Needs YOUR VOICE'
"UPDATE: Peter Morales, Preseident of UUA will be among the speakers!"
Rhonda Buckner replied to the discussion 'What in heck is up with SOPA and PIPA?' in the group Social Justice News Group
"I have not been following this issue, but Todd's writing caught my attention and interest. I wanted to quickly see what objective writing had been already written- and found this…"
Rhonda Buckner commented on the blog post 'An American Defense of Human Rights'
"ps sorry for the mistaken links and donate button on the GA Trans employee. it was a mistake that I can't delete"
Rhonda Buckner commented on the blog post 'An American Defense of Human Rights'
"More good news!
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Victory for Transgender Employee Fired by Georgia Legislature
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Eleventh Circuit Upholds Victory for Transgender Employee Fired by Georgia Legislature
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Rhonda Buckner commented on the group 'UUs For Reproductive Justice (UURJ)'
"I signed too. Thanks for the heads up"
Rhonda Buckner commented on the blog post 'Human Rights Campaign: New Video Featuring a UUCA Family'
"Yea Joy and Margaret! You were and are wonderful! and I didn't know about this HRC program, thanks"
Rhonda Buckner commented on the blog post 'An American Defense of Human Rights'
"This was really great news, and then I opened this email:
Gay and lesbian Puerto Ricans are living in a state of emergency. In the last two years, at least 24 LGBT people have been murdered on the island, including a 19-year-old gay man found…"
Rhonda Buckner commented on the blog post 'From Equality UUCA: DID YOU KNOW?'
"Frank also came up with the slogan "Gay is Good!" He died on October 11- National Coming Out Day! He was a courageous man who made it alot easier for me and millions of others to come out. Thanks for a great job, Marc!"
Rhonda Buckner posted a blog post
GLBT adoption in VA- Write NOW!
We need your immediate action to support nondescrimination of GLBT People who want to adopt children. Currently the state is allowed to adopt. Look at these two comments that have been posted and then post your own at http://townhall.virginia.gov/L/comments.cfm?stageid=5857.2www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/comments.cfm?stageA comment from the…See More
Rhonda Buckner posted a blog post
Obama endorsed Respect for Marriage Act
GREAT NEWS! In advance of the first ever Senate hearing on gay marriage, today President Obama endorsed VT Senator Leahy's bill that would recognize legally married GLBT couples.The bill would repeal DOMA (the defense of marriage act)Equality UUCA will have 6 members at the historic hearing on wednesday morning. Others are welcome to join us for this historic event. email rhondabuckner@comcast.netSee More
Profile Information
- How long have you attended UUCAVA?
- a few years
- What does multiculturalism mean to you?
- Well, it's importance to me is in the sense that people of all backrounds are accepted and valued and don't have to give up their native culture or heritage to participate in the group, organization, or american society as a whole.
- What religion or spiritual practices did you grow up with?
- Judaism
- Tell us a little about yourself/your family/your interests:
- I am married to Diane Ullius, we have been together for close to 30 years. I worked in nonprofits for about 35 years creating programs for people with disabilities and the elderly and working for LGBT acceptance/rights.I have been more involved with spiritual study more than with formal religion, and although I am not religious, I identify myself as Jewish. Currently I volunteer for hospice and Metro DC PFLAG. My main goal now is to find my new path, since I stopped working 4 years ago because of a brain lesion that has healed, but still leaves me with a terrible memory and poor organizational skills, relativive to how I was before.
- Why are you a Unitarian Universalist?
- Actually, I consider myself a Jewish Unitarian. I And I joined UUCA because I believe in the Principles and value the social justice values it stands for. I joined to see what it means to do social justice from a spiritual perspective, and be part of a community.
Rhonda Buckner's Blog
UUCA/GLSEN Stop Bullying Conference News clip
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/students-say-anti-gay-slurs-are-constant
Fox did a great job! They filmed the entire panel discussion and the reporter made sure that the station saved the space for the story. See for yourself!
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 4:01pm
Marriage Equality Needs YOUR VOICE
Most UU's probably support the right of gay and lesbian people to marry whoever they want. Many probably don't know how important it is in many aspects of life. Being denied equal marriage rights can effect Social Security and other retirement benefits, Medicare, long term care cost and coverage, inheritance, immigration status, adoption rights, and employment benefits including: health care, leave, financial assistance when a partner is disabled. The stories of people who have been…
ContinuePosted on January 28, 2012 at 5:52pm — 7 Comments
GLBT adoption in VA- Write NOW!
We need your immediate action to support nondescrimination of GLBT People who want to adopt children. Currently the state is allowed to adopt. Look at these two comments that have been posted and then post your own at http://townhall.virginia.gov/L/comments.cfm?stageid=5857.2www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/comments.cfm?stage
A… Continue
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Posted on October 10, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment
Obama endorsed Respect for Marriage Act
GREAT NEWS! In advance of the first ever Senate hearing on gay marriage, today President Obama endorsed VT Senator Leahy's bill that would recognize legally married GLBT couples.The bill would repeal DOMA (the defense of marriage act)
Equality UUCA will have 6 members at the historic hearing on wednesday morning. Others are welcome to join us for this historic event. email rhondabuckner@comcast.net
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 4:27pm — 1 Comment
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Choose to Bless the World
Posted by John L. Bohman on May 29, 2012 at 9:11pm
Financial and Institutional Accountability
Posted by VOICE on May 23, 2012 at 4:50pm
End of the RE Year Wrap Up
Posted by Nikki Jones on May 24, 2012 at 3:00pm
Emma’s Revolution Concert in the Media!
Posted by Sana Saeed on May 25, 2012 at 10:30am
Welcome aboard Brian! UUCA's new CAO
Posted by UUCAVA on May 26, 2012 at 1:38pm
Thank You!
Posted by Rev. Michael McGee on May 21, 2012 at 3:00pm
UUCA's First Home in Photo and Word - Part 1
Posted by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles on May 20, 2012 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments
UUCA's First Home - Part 2
Posted by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles on May 20, 2012 at 6:31pm
UUCA's First Home - Reeb Hall - Part 3
Posted by Rev. Linda Olson Peebles on May 20, 2012 at 6:47pm — 2 Comments
Living on the Edge
Posted by Jacomina de Regt on May 7, 2012 at 3:43pm
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