During the next month, we intend to get 250,000 people to oppose the Constitutional amendment. That's right: 250,000. We need new people - but we also need to you to repeat your opposition, even if you have done so dozens of times already. Even if your legislator already opposes the Amendment. Persistence makes a difference. It tells our leaders that we will not stop, no matter what. Click here.

The ultra-conservatives behind the Federal Marriage Amendment are placing this ad in newspapers now.

Text of ad: "Why Don't [Ohio] Senators DeWine and Voinovich Believe Every Child Needs a Mother and a Father?

"Unless the Senate passes the Federal Marriage Amendment, homosexual marriage could be coming to Ohio-and sooner than you think. Here's the bottom line: homosexual marriage intentionally creates fatherless families or motherless families. Think about it.

"Ohio's senators have said nice things about marriage. But so far they won't take the one step that will save it. They won't support the Federal Marriage Amendment. We thought you would like to know.

"Every child understands how important a mom and a dad are. Help make your senators as smart as a kid. Pick up the phone and tell their staffs you support the Federal Marriage Amendment, and they should too."

More ways to help:

During the next few weeks, we'll be doing all that we can to impact the FMA vote, including buying TV and newspaper advertisements, running intensive organizing efforts, educating key Senators, and more. Your donations have never been more critical. We thank you in advance for your generosity during this crucial time. Click here to make your special gift towards this historic vote today.

We know that the ultra-conservatives are targeting people in certain states: Indiana, Ohio, Louisiana, Alaska, Nebraska, Arkansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Do you know anyone in any of those states? Please, urge them to contact their Senators today. Click here or here:
http://www.tinyurl.com/34xjt

Of course, tell people you know who AREN'T in the above states to oppose the FMA as well. Even if you have already told them, please send them another message. Click here or here:
http://www.tinyurl.com/34xjt

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Drop off a letter to your Senator's local office. A personal visit speaks volumes! Hand write a note and personally visit your Senator's office to deliver it. All you need to do is to call your Senators' offices and ask to make an appointment or get their schedule. Click here to find the phone numbers to get started, or just paste this URL into your browser:
http://capwiz.com/hrc/dbq/officials/

THANK YOU again for all you do. We're glad to have you with us during this fight. If you have any questions or ideas, please drop us a line at: field@hrc.org