HRC Contributes to Iowa Fair Courts Campaign to Counter NOM’s Deceptive Bus Tour
October 21, 2010
One of the battlegrounds for LGBT equality in the coming days is Iowa. Beginning Monday, the hardcore anti-gay groups—Family Research Council, National Organization for Marriage, the American Family Association— and former Republican Senator Rick Santorum--are swooping into Iowa next week for a bus tour.
Continue Reading ►Legislative Leaders of Both Parties see Marriage Vote Coming in NY
October 21, 2010 by Marty Rouse
Last week I returned to my home state to meet with Senate Majority Conference Leader John Sampson and three of his colleagues. During the friendly and substantive meeting, we discussed the upcoming state Senate elections and how they will affect prospects for a successful vote on a marriage equality bill next year.
Continue Reading ►Colorado Stands Up for Equality This Fall
October 20, 2010 by Ty Cobb
This weekend I headed to Colorado (along with other HRC staff) to help pro-equality candidates get elected in the U.S. House and Senate. Only minutes after I landed in Denver, one thing became crystal clear -- Ken Buck cannot become the next senator from Colorado. As many HRC members are aware, Ken Buck compared gays and lesbians to alcoholics while debating Senator Michael Bennet on Sunday. Buck confidently explained that he believed being gay is a choice. You and I know better.
Continue Reading ►Minnesota Works to Send Bachmann Packing
October 20, 2010
The following is from Joshua King, Public Policy Advocate for HRC: I just wrapped up my first day of field work in 2010 election season out here in Minnesota. I spent all day connecting with members throughout the state, making calls to talk about the upcoming elections. After spending all day dialing, it didn’t take long to realize that Minnesotans are really excited about the upcoming elections. People out here want to engage; they want to do their part and help out wherever they can.
Continue Reading ►D.C. Volunteers Make a Difference in NY
October 19, 2010 by Christine Sloane
I love campaign season. The period leading up to elections can be terribly stressful for many of us, but it can also be tremendously rewarding. I am in western New York right now, where we are working hard every day to make marriage equality a reality here in the Empire State. The results of the upcoming elections will play a huge part in making all this possible, and the volunteers that have given their time this fall know how important it is to let everyone know that fact.
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Boy Scouts of America Takes Historic Step Forward For Gay Scouts, Leaves Gay Scout Leaders Behind
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