NY Organizing Update: Long Island's District 1
June 5, 2009
Today Karl and I ventured to a more conservative part of the district, Hampton Bays. Despite local warnings that we might find less support, we were pleasantly surprised to find several local business owners and constituents willing to write letters of support. In fact, owner after owner recommended other businesses for us to visit!
Continue Reading ►Immigration Reform Bill Includes Provisions for Same-Sex Couples
June 4, 2009
Today, Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA) introduced the Reuniting Families Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Included in this critical immigration legislation is the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a provision that would allow U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents in same-sex relationships to sponsor their partners for immigration purposes.
Continue Reading ►Flexing the LGBT Community’s Muscle in Tennessee
June 4, 2009
Back in February, Pete Kotz, editor of the Nashville Scenewrote that "gays have no public clout" in reaction to Shelby County Senator Paul Stanley's introduction of a bill in the Tennessee General Assembly that would prevent gay people from adopting children.
Continue Reading ►Making Marriage Happen One Conversation at a Time
June 4, 2009
One group of staffers as they get ready for the 10+ hour drive (yes, they drove) from DC up to New Hampshire. Organizer Karl Back reports they spent a good part of the ride calling local supporters to get the lay of the land and arrange for free places to stay during their trip.
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