{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F98c13bec-c539-4ca3-a53d-342e3f09b65d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Jane Wishon of Restore Equality 2010, Jay Arseno, LGBT Issues Update","description":"Originally released: November 16, 2009\n\nOn episode 11 of Nathan Outloud you will hear my conversation with straight ally and marriage equality activist Jane Wishon. You will also hear a song by Jay Arseno from his recently released album \u201cFrom the Ashes\u201d. I will also provide an update on recent developments within the LGBT community. \n\nI had the opportunity to speak with Jane Wishon is a member of Restore Equality 2010 Interim Administrative Group. The Restore Equality 2010 campaign is working to repeal the anti-marriage equality proposition 8 in California in 2008. Since our conversation there have been several developments, the language has been submitted to the California Secretary of State, restoreequality2010.com is live with volunteer opportunities, donation information and the latest on the ballot initiative. Restore Equality 2010 has also launched the \u201cMillion for a Million\u201d fundraising campaign. Organized by Yes! on Equality and TruthandHope.org, in collaboration with Restore Equality 2010, the goal of the \u201cMillion for a Million\u201d campaign is to raise the $1 million necessary to fund getting the more than one million signatures needed to place a marriage equality initiative on the ballot.\n\nJay Arseno began his career as a singer in a church choir and musical theatre in his native Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a passionate, true artist with emotional expression. He is a writer, a producer, a performer. Jay also enjoys collaborating with other artists, to meld unique tastes in sound and texture. Over the past year he has worked with hit producers I-ROC and RADIO towards the ending results, \u201cFrom The Ashes\u201d. \n\nJay\u2019s new single, \u201cTake It From The Ashes\u201d, comes off of his new album titled, \u201cFrom The Ashes\u201d, released on March 6, 2009. You can easily identify with this new single. It applies to everyone, although Jay admits that it may be somewhat autobiographical. \u201cIt draws on the legend of the Phoenix, in that it\u2019s about starting over, a rebirth, a trial through fire where you come out on the other side with a fresh start.\u201d The mission statement of the single is simple: No matter what you go through in life, you can always pick yourself up, gather all the pieces together and keep moving forward.\n\nIf you would like to find out more information about Jay Arseno, check out www.myspace.com/jayarseno. \n\nSince the last episode there have been several developments that affect the lives of LGBT people across the country. First, our biggest win! Just days after the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard\u2019s death, the \u201cMatthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act\u201d was passed by both Congress and the Senate and signed into law by President Obama. This is long overdue piece of legislation expands protections to people who are victims of violence which are perpetuated by their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is the first of many legislative priorities for our community, and just the beginning of what we will be working for until full equality is achieved. \n\nThe next major piece of legislation that has been introduced on the federal level is the \u201cEmployment Non-discrimination Act\u201d. For the first time ever, a member of the current administration has testified in both Congress and the Senate in favor of a fully inclusive ENDA. Although it doesn\u2019t appear the Senate will vote in this legislation until early next year, it is imperative that our representatives and senators hear from us on this vital piece of legislation for the LGBT community. The Human Rights Campaign has set up www.passendanow.com for the latest on ENDA, also you can also contact your representatives by clicking the link on that site. \n\nAdditional legislation that has been passed and signed into law by the President includes reauthorization of the Ryan White Care Act. At the signing of the bill, President Obama also announced plans to remove a ban on travel and immigration to the U.S. by individuals with HIV. Obama called the 22-year ban a...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/27aac361-2df6-4c49-9b5e-521d47fd77ac/5Lm4dg1Sk0tfCkzh98rvFWeE.jpg"}