NH Update: Lunch Break
June 3, 2009
Went to a cafe for quick sandwich. Sat next to someone wearing a Freedom To Marry sticker. I struck up a conversation and it turns out he worked in the Reagan Administration. He said, "I was a staunch Republican, but when I moved to NH, I registered as an Independent. On marriage and other issues, the Republican Party left me. Good luck today."
Continue Reading ►Senate Committee Takes Up Uniting American Families Act
June 3, 2009
As of 10am eastern, the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), is holding the first Congressional hearing on the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA). The bill would allow citizens and legal residents in same-sex relationships to sponsor their partners for immigration purposes.
Continue Reading ►NH: One hour and counting
June 3, 2009
The Senate set to vote in one hour on the marriage bill and then it goes over to the House. Senator Martha Fuller Clark addressing the 300 rally attendeessaid, "today I call on all my Senate and House colleagues to vote in favor of equality, HB 73. It's time for liberty and freedom."
Continue Reading ►Hoping for History in Hampshire
June 3, 2009
I just arrived at the state house and a team of volunteers are sitting on the steps of the State House - cups of Dunkin' coffee in-hand. As I walked up along Court Street one of the officials who showed up to swear-in Andy White, who won a special election last night, said, "it's going to be a good day today.
Continue Reading ►Organizing in NY’s District 1
June 2, 2009
After a bout of morning thunderstorms, today turned into another beautiful day here in District 1. Karl and I spent the morning and early afternoon processing letters of support from local businesses, following up with several grasstop and grassroots contacts, catching up on emails, and planning our afternoon canvassing.
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