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Protecting those who Protect Us

02/26/2014 Nativegrl77

Give American Heroes The Workplace Protections They Deserve

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Taking the Navy to court to protect whales

02/26/2014 Nativegrl77

We’re taking on the Navy’s legal guns for the sake of whale survival.Help us wage and win this courtroom battle — and save thousands of marine mammals from needless suffering and death.

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We’ve just launched a historic courtroom battle against the Navy to stop its heartless and deadly assault on whales.The Navy estimates it could kill nearly 1,000 marine mammals over the next five years during routine training and testing with dangerous sonar and explosives. There will be more than 13,000 serious injuries, such as permanent hearing loss or lung damage.

NRDC has moved swiftly to file suit against the Navy in federal court.

We need your immediate financial support in order to wage and win this legal fight on behalf of our planet’s whales.

The Navy’s ships will be blasting ocean waters with nearly 300,000 hours of deafening mid-frequency sonar — the kind of lethal noise that has been shown to cause whales’ internal organs to hemorrhage.

They’ll also be conducting torpedo tests, bombing exercises and underwater explosions — some 1.1 million of these events overall. That’s an average of about one detonation every two minutes for the next five years … many of them in and around sensitive whale habitat.

Here’s the kicker: the Navy has adamantly refused to take precautions that would help save whales — such as avoiding vital areas where whales are known to migrate and raise their young. Mind you, putting these simple safeguards in place would not compromise military readiness one iota.

Please make an emergency donation to help NRDC challenge the Navy’s plan and win the kind of protections that whales so urgently need and deserve.

Our legal challenge takes direct aim at the Navy’s plans to test and train off the coasts of Southern California and Hawaii — some of our country’s most biologically rich and diverse waters, home to at least 39 species of marine mammals, including endangered blue whales and fin whales, as well as vulnerable populations of beaked whales.

Make no mistake: the Navy’s wholesale assault on whales is almost certainly illegal. Our environmental laws obligate the Navy to take steps to prevent whales from stranding, suffering and dying.

But unless compassionate citizens like you and me take the whales’ plight to heart and hold the Navy accountable, the killing of whales will continue unabated — for five long years.

Your contribution will help ensure that we can stay in court for as long as it takes to protect whales from this tragic and senseless attack. With your help, we will defend our environment in the most effective way possible.

I’m sure you agree: not a single whale should have to die for military practice, much less hundreds of them. The courts are their best and last line of defense. I hope you will stand alongside NRDC as we wage this legal fight for the sake of whale survival.

Sincerely,Frances Beinecke
President
Natural Resources Defense CouncilP.S. It makes me heartsick to think of the pain the Navy is needlessly inflicting on some of our planet’s most majestic creatures — and I know you must feel the same way. Please donate now to help us fight and win on their behalf. Thank you.

Black History

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02/26/2014 Nativegrl77

The Senate stands adjourned until 9:30am on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for up to two hours with the Republicans controlling the first half and the Majority controlling the final half.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to S.1982, the Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014, post-cloture.

By unanimous consent, all time during adjournment and morning business will count post-cloture on the motion to proceed to S.1982.

WRAP UP

No Roll Call Votes

Legislative items

Adopted S.Res.363, Celebrating Black History Month.

No Executive items

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Last Floor Action:
10:39:35 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.

The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

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Time
10:00:41 A.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
10:00:48 A.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:01:06 A.M.		MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:39:35 A.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
12:00:18 P.M.		The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 26.
12:01:21 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
12:02:36 P.M.		The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:02:41 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Lankford to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:02:59 P.M.		ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:24:54 P.M.		The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:25:03 P.M.	H.R. 3308	Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3308 — “To require a Federal agency to include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense.”
12:25:36 P.M.	H.R. 3308	Considered under suspension of the rules.
12:25:38 P.M.	H.R. 3308	DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3308.
12:39:21 P.M.	H.R. 3308	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:40:08 P.M.	H. Res. 487	Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 487 — “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3865) to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2804) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish information about rules on the Internet, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.”
12:43:08 P.M.	H. Res. 487	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 487.
2:12:47 P.M.	H. Res. 487	On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 192 (Roll no. 65).
2:22:56 P.M.	H. Res. 487	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 185 (Roll no. 66).
2:22:57 P.M.	H. Res. 487	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:23:03 P.M.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on H.R. 1944, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2:23:18 P.M.	H.R. 1944	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1944 — “To protect private property rights.”
2:30:14 P.M.	H.R. 1944	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 – 65 (Roll no. 67).
2:33:27 P.M.	H.R. 3865	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 487. H.R. 3865 — “To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.”
2:33:32 P.M.	H.R. 3865	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.
2:34:12 P.M.	H.R. 3865	DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3865.
2:39:31 P.M.		The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 2431.
2:39:55 P.M.	H.R. 3865	DEBATE – The House continued with debate on H.R. 3865.

3:46:27 P.M.	H.R. 3865	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3:46:47 P.M.	H.R. 3865	Mr. Van Hollen moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
3:47:04 P.M.	H.R. 3865	DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add 2 sections to the bill. The first would prohibit limitations on the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations requiring the disclosure of secret political donors. The second would prohibit the bill from taking effect until certain unemployment benefits are restored. The point of order was withdrawn.
4:22:05 P.M.	H.R. 3865	On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 – 230 (Roll no. 68).
4:29:01 P.M.	H.R. 3865	On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 – 176 (Roll no. 69).
4:29:02 P.M.	H.R. 3865	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4:30:03 P.M.	H.R. 3865	An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, Amendment to strike the title of H.R. 3865 and insert the following to protect anonymous special interests by prohibiting the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
4:30:09 P.M.	H.R. 3865	DEBATE – Pursuant to clause 6 of Rule 16, the Chair announced the amendment was not debatable.
4:46:51 P.M.	H.R. 3865	On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 241 (Roll no. 70).
4:47:19 P.M.		Ms. Foxx filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 492.
4:48:21 P.M.	H.R. 2804	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 487. H.R. 2804 — “To amend title 5, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish information about rules on the Internet, and for other purposes.”
4:48:26 P.M.	H.R. 2804	The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3865 and H.R. 2804. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill.
4:48:33 P.M.	H.R. 2804	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 487 and Rule XVIII.
4:48:34 P.M.	H.R. 2804	The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
4:49:02 P.M.	H.R. 2804	GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2804.
5:59:01 P.M.	H.R. 2804	An amendment, offered by Mr. Johnson (GA), numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-361 to strike the 6 month moratorium on finalizing rules.
5:59:53 P.M.	H.R. 2804	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 1.
6:09:26 P.M.	H.R. 2804	On agreeing to the Johnson (GA) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
6:09:51 P.M.	H.R. 2804	An amendment, offered by Mr. Murphy (FL), numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-361 to cut titles II and IV from the bill.
6:10:43 P.M.	H.R. 2804	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (PA) amendment No. 2.
6:16:01 P.M.	H.R. 2804	On agreeing to the Murphy (FL) amendment; Failed by voice vote.
6:16:23 P.M.	H.R. 2804	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rothfus, numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-361 to add terms to define a negative-impact on jobs and wages rule, help agencies identify a negative-impact on jobs and wages rule, and require agency heads approving a negative-impact on jobs and wages rule to submit a statement that they approved the rule knowing of its negative-impact on jobs and wages.
6:16:25 P.M.	H.R. 2804	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rothfus amendment No. 3.
6:27:30 P.M.	H.R. 2804	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Rothfus amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rothfus demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
6:28:53 P.M.	H.R. 2804	An amendment, offered by Mr. Brady (TX), numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-361 to require federal agencies to identify in any Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) the achievable objective of the proposed rule and the metrics to be used. The amendment also requires federal agencies in issuing final rules to certify that the rule meets the objectives the agency identified in the NPR.
6:28:55 P.M.	H.R. 2804	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brady (TX) amendment No. 4.
6:35:52 P.M.	H.R. 2804	On agreeing to the Brady (TX) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:36:09 P.M.	H.R. 2804	An amendment, offered by Mr. Rigell, numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-361 to expand the requirements of initial regulatory flexibility analyses to include an analysis of any impairment of the ability of small entities to have access to credit.
6:36:12 P.M.	H.R. 2804	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rigell amendment No. 5.
6:48:05 P.M.	H.R. 2804	On agreeing to the Rigell amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:48:18 P.M.	H.R. 2804	An amendment, offered by Mr. Tipton, numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-361 to make a technical correction that ensures the current requirement, under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, that each agency annually publish a list of regulations to be reviewed pursuant to its periodic review plan, remains so.
6:48:22 P.M.	H.R. 2804	DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 487, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 6.
6:52:46 P.M.	H.R. 2804	On agreeing to the Tipton amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
6:53:20 P.M.	H.R. 2804	Mr. Goodlatte moved to rise.
6:53:32 P.M.	H.R. 2804	On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote.
6:53:41 P.M.	H.R. 2804	<action_description> Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2804 as unfinished business.
6:54:44 P.M.		The House received a communication from Rosa L. Delauro, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman DeLauro notified the House that she had received a subpoena, issued by the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, purporting to require she produce certain documents, some of which relate to official functions, and appear to testify at a deposition on similar matters in a particular civil case. She will make the determination required by Rule VIII, after consultation with the Office of General Counsel.
6:55:16 P.M.		BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY – Pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4303, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mr. Yoder of Kansas and Mr. Butterfield of North Carolina to the Board of Trustees of Gallaudet University.
6:55:32 P.M.		BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP – Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276l, and the order of the House of January 3, 2013, the Speaker appointed Mr. Roe of Tennessee to the British-American Interparliamentary Group.
6:56:54 P.M.		SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:39:23 P.M.		Mr. Grayson moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:39:38 P.M.		On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:39:39 P.M.		The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2014.

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ACA Latino Week of Action

02/25/2014 Nativegrl77

Buenas tardes,

Today, the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services are kicking off our “Latino Week of Action,” continuing the Administration’s efforts to engage the Latino community to #GetCovered or #Asegurate under the Affordable Care Act.

Across the country, community organizations have joined local, state and federal government partners to convene health care enrollment events, partnering with Spanish language media to offer personalized enrollment assistance and to encourage Latinos to sign up for quality and affordable health coverage.

The Latino Week of Action will increase outreach efforts to educate Latinos across the country about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act and to let them know how affordable quality health insurance is if they enroll in the health insurance Marketplaces.
We have only 5 weeks left to enroll as many Latinos as possible so we are issuing a broad call to action to Latino leaders throughout the country to do your part to educate, engage, and enroll Latinos so they can receive quality, affordable health care.
And we want to know what you’re doing in your communities to meet our shared challenge. We want to recognize our top leaders, especially our young leaders who are working hard to reach out to Latinos, Latinas, familiares y vecinos.
So let us know what you’re doing and make sure it’s specific. Let us know how many people you’re educating, how many people you’re enrolling and how you are personally making a difference.
Please send your updates and reports to Latino@who.eop.gov by Friday, February 28th to add your name to the list of candidates to potentially be recognized as a Champion of Change for the Latino community on the Affordable Care Act.

This week we will continue to highlight the bilingual enrollment tools available to Latinos to sign up for coverage through the health insurance Marketplaces:

Online at HealthCare.gov or CuidadodeSalud.gov.
Over the phone by calling the 24/7 customer service center at 1-800-318-2596 with help available in English and Spanish.
In-person assistance in local communities through Find Local Help or ayuda local on the Spanish health care site.
As well as updated information about Immigrant Family Eligibility, including resources for navigators, assistors, promotoras, and more.

And below are additional resources you can use to spread the word:

President Obama video message to the Latino community on available tools for enrollment.

President Obama’s video message to get covered.
Spanish-language tool to share stories of health care coverage #OurSalud: Comparte Tu Historia.
Video de CMS: ¿Como hago para escoger un plan en el Mercado de Seguros?

As one of the most disproportionately uninsured populations, the Latino community needs your active participation in order to educate others about the health care law. That is why we are engaging in ambitious outreach efforts aimed at helping Latinos including young Latinos learn and sign up for quality, affordable coverage available through the Marketplaces.

In other news, the President recently took the opportunity to recognize several dedicated Latinos through recent nominations and appointments. Some of the prominent Latinos who were recently appointed in the Administration to support the President’s Agenda, include:

Mileydi Guilarte – Nominated to serve as the United States Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank
Nathalie Rayes – Nominated to serve as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Judge Carlos Eduardo Mendoza – Nominated for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Juan Carlos Iturregui – Nominated to serve as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation
Annette Taddeo-Goldstein – Nominated to serve as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation

As always, please share this information with your networks, get engaged in educating the Latino community about the Health Insurance Marketplaces, and use the hashtags #OurSalud or #Asegurate to join the conversation.

Thank you.

Jorge Neri Associate Director White House | Office of Public Engagement

Agency Updates

Nominations Sought for 2014 National MED Week Awards February 12, 2014 The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2014 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards competition.

Proposed Agricultural Worker Protection Standard: EPA Needs Your Input February 20, 2014 The Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed changes to the agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) to increase protections from pesticide exposure for the nation’s 2 million agricultural workers and their families.

President Obama to Award Medal of Honor February 21, 2014 On March 18th, 2014, President Barack Obama will award 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. These veterans will receive the Medal of Honor in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Each of these Soldiers’ bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest military award; that award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor in recognition of their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty.

Get Involved

Questions and Answers on the ACA If you have questions about the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, this is the webinar for you! We will answer questions that have been submitted in advance as well as new questions asked during the webinar. Please send your questions by February 20 at 10 a.m. ET to ACA101@hhs.gov.

Who: HHS Partnership Center What: Webinar with questions and answers on the ACA When: Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 1 PM ET RSVP: RSVP online at https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/635927095

ACA Latino: Conference Call with Vice President Joe Biden As the final deadline for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act fast approaches, we have to continue to work collectively to increase Latino enrollment under ACA. In this call, Vice President Biden will discuss the recent efforts being put forth across the country and the current state of Latino ACA.

Who: The White House, Vice President Biden What: Conference call on the status of Latino enrollment in the health insurance marketplace across the country. When: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 5:45PM ET RSVP: RSVP online at http://ems6.intellor.com/index.cgi?p=600216&t=1&do=register&s=&rID=3&edID=2

Latinos and the Health Insurance Marketplace (in English) According to the Census Bureau, nearly 16 million Hispanics are uninsured. The health care law is in effect and there is a new way for individuals and families to get health insurance. This webinar is co-sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families and the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Please send your questions to ACA101@hhs.gov by Noon ET on February 26.

Who: HHS Partnership Center What: Webinar focused on Latino to enrollment in the health insurance marketplace When: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 7 PM ET RSVP: RSVP online at https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/915498183

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Full Spectrum

02/25/2014 Nativegrl77

| By CAP Action War Room

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly In LGBT News

It’s been a busy weekend in LGBT news. We’ve pulled together the good, the bad, and the ugly stories for you to stay up to speed on the fight for equality.

The Good:

Jason Collins Became The First Out Gay Man In A Major American Sports League Last Night. Collins first made headlines when he announced, in an article last year for Sports Illustrated, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Collins went unsigned at the beginning of the year, but yesterday signed a contract with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets GM said that signing Collins was strictly “a basketball decision” and not a political one. But that won’t stop Collins from making a small political statement of his own–by wearing number 98 to honor Matthew Shephard, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in 1998. Check out the video of Collins entering the game and making history.
Cook County, Illinois Is Now Issuing Marriage Licenses Immediately Instead Of Waiting Until June 1. Illinois’ marriage equality law is not set to take effect until June 1, but a federal judge has ruled that same-sex couples can begin marrying immediately, at least in Cook County, where a lawsuit was filed. Friday afternoon, 46 couples rushed to the County Clerk David Orr’s office to be the first to get marriage licenses.

The Bad:

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Won’t Say Whether Or Not She Will Sign An Extreme Anti-Gay Bill. Under the guise of respecting “religious liberty,” the bill would effectively give businesses the ability to explicitly discriminate against LGBT people. Vetoing it is a no-brainer, but Brewer has refused to offer her stance–and has left the door open that she may in fact support it. Similar bills in the dark red states of Kansas and South Dakota have failed in the past week, and the Arizona congressional delegation–including Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain, both Republicans–have urged Brewer to veto the bill. This bill is another in the long line of legislation and court rulings with exceedingly broad religious liberty exemptions that open the door to discrimination. Religious liberty is a core American value, but the Constitution protects religious liberty for all, not just religious liberty for some.

The Ugly:

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Signed Into Law A Bill That Criminalizes Homosexuality. The law, often referred to as the “Kill the Gays” bill because previous versions of it included the death penalty, allows for a lifetime jail sentence for people found guilty of being gay. First-time offenders can be punished with 14 years in jail. Those who promote LGBT issues would also be in violation of the law, as would anybody who officiates a same-sex marriage or anyone “aiding and abetting homosexuality.” In other words, the law can be used to punish anyone, not just LGBT people. Unfortunately, American conservatives have been heavily involved in exporting anti-LGBT hate to Uganda and countries around the world.

BOTTOM LINE: The arc of the moral universe bent a small but noticeable bit toward justice yesterday when Jason Collins stepped on the court wearing a Brooklyn Nets uniform. But despite all the progress made, the fight for equal rights is far from over. And as Uganda shows, some places around the world are even turning back the clock when it comes to human rights.