LIVEBLOG: New Yorkers converge upon state capitol to fight for LGBT priorities
April 28, 2009
Anthony Hayes, HRC's Northeast regional field organizer, hopped to it early this morning to join the swarm of New Yorkers heading up to Albany to take part in Empire State Pride Agenda's lobby day, Equality and Justice Day. As Anthony wrote yesterday, ESPA had over 2,000 people sign up to travel to the state capitol to meet with state legislators on behalf of GENDA, anti-bullying legislation and marriage equality. Buses left from Manhattan at 6 am this morning for the 3-hour ride to Albany and Anthony, who will be reporting to us from the lobby day, sent an update after the activists arrived at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. **We'll be posting additional updates from Anthony on this thread, so keep checking back!** 10:00 AM: The room is packed at the convention center. There are all ages, race and many families here with their children. Our HRC members are sitting with the other members from their Senate District and getting prepped to attend their meeting.
Continue Reading ►TAKE ACTION: Show the right wing what a "full-court press" for the hate crimes bill REALLY
April 28, 2009
Today is day two of our three-day national campaign for fair-minded activists to contact their congressional representatives in support of the hate crimes legislation. With a vote on the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (H.R. 1913) expected in the U.S. House this week, our congressional leaders really need to hear from us in overwhelming numbers why updated federal hate crimes protections is so vital for our community.
Continue Reading ►In New York, One Day Makes A Difference!
April 27, 2009
Tomorrow, HRC will participate in Equality and Justice Day in Albany hosted by Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA). There is no question that the momentum behind marriage equality has had an effect on registration for Equality and Justice Day. ESPA actually had to close registration ahead of schedule because over 2,000 people signed up to go to Albany
Continue Reading ►Moving Toward Equality in Alabama
April 27, 2009
As we celebrate recent victories for marriage in Iowa and Vermont, and as Congress takes up hate crimes legislation at the federal level, we’re also seeing important movement toward equality in other places.
Continue Reading ►National call-in campaign launched for hate crimes legislation
April 27, 2009
With legislative action on the U.S. House version of federal hate crimes bill likely to continue this week, today HRC announced a national campaign for supporters to call their congressional representatives April 27-29 to urge quick passage of the legislation, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (H.R. 1913).
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