D.C. Region Volunteers Keep Equality Spreading
October 25, 2010 by Christine Sloane
The following post comes from HRC Regional Field Organizer Christine Sloane: Over 6,000 dials and hundreds of conversations later, and the D.C. phonebanks are marching on. Volunteers have traveled from as far as Baltimore to give three hours of time to reach out to HRC members in districts that they cannot vote in that are situated in counties they’ve never heard of.
Continue Reading ►Manhattan Calls on New Yorkers for Tony Avella
October 25, 2010
As a member and Field Fellow for the Human Rights Campaign, I am so proud of our election work across the country and in my home state of New York. Last week, HRC members gathered at the LGBT Center in Manhattan to phonebank and urge voters in New York's 11th state Senate District to vote for HRC endorsed pro-equality candidate Tony Avella.
Continue Reading ►Volunteers Stand Up for Chris Coons in Delaware
October 23, 2010 by Karl Bach
Delawareans are coming out in force to help elect Chris Coons to the U.S. Senate. I’ve been working here in Lewes to turn out our members throughout Delaware, and the dedication of the volunteers is amazing. With so much on the line and everyone watching, it’s been great to work with such a dedicated group of volunteers here in Lewes.
Continue Reading ►Stepping Out to Get Out the Vote for Pro-Equality Candidates in Minnesota
October 23, 2010
The following post comes from HRC Staff member Paul Smith: I’ve been on the ground working for a few days now here in Minnesota, and I’m filled with excitement and enthusiasm about electing pro-equality candidates here in my home state. One of the great things about working at HRC is meeting our members and supporters. As my “day job” is in the finance department, my fellow accountants and I work behind the scenes and don’t get the chance to engage with our members frequently.
Continue Reading ►HRC and Joanne Yepsen at NY Candlelight Vigil for Teen Suicides
October 22, 2010
The following post comes from Field Intern Sydney Morauer: On Wednesday night, Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY hosted an incredibly moving vigil for the teens who have recently committed suicide as a result of relentless bullying and hatred. The Skidmore College Pride Alliance and the Christian Fellowship co-hosted the event to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students on campus.
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