No Excuses: A Warm Bienvenidos In Denver
September 14, 2009
When you think of grassroots lobbying, you might think of suits and ties in state capitols and federal buildings. That’s the case for some, but it can also be done in the local community, as evidenced by HRC members in Colorado this past week. About 20 individuals from the Denver-metro area gathered together for a small group meeting with Rosemary Rodriguez, the State Director for U.S. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado.
Continue Reading ►Equality is the New Look at NY Fashion Week
September 13, 2009
Twice a year New York City is host to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and this year some HRC volunteers added something new to the runway: marriage equality. Jo Doyle, Cicely Wootan, Jesse Cammack, Liz Raftery, and I braved the weather and the tough critics at New York's Fashion Week to raise awareness of a pending vote on marriage equality in the New York State Senate.
Continue Reading ►Sunday Morning Must-Reads
September 13, 2009
Two pieces to read as you enjoy your Sunday morning cup of coffee... The first is from the New York Times editorial page -- a reminder that LGBT workers are not protected from discrimination in most places and it's critical that we focus our attention on lobbying our elected leaders to change that:
Continue Reading ►Referendum 71 signer’s names withheld
September 11, 2009
Yesterday, US District Court Judge Benjamin Settle ruled to withhold the names and addresses of people that signed Referendum 71, which puts domestic partnership rights on the ballot in Washington State. Judge Settle sided with Jane and John Doe, on the basis that "releasing petition signatures carries no public benefit, and that signing petitions, like the right to free speech, may be done anonymously."
Continue Reading ►HRC Launches DOMA Repeal Campaign
September 10, 2009
50,000 of you took our survey on how the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) harms families. And with Congress back in session this week, we personally delivered your responses – and thousands of heartfelt comments – to help build the case for repealing this discriminatory law.
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