Lilly
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
Minneapolis, MN
Thursday, February 6, 2003
ACT NOW
THIS JUST IN ? The Minnesota House of Representatives today introduced a
bill (HF 341) to repeal the state human rights amendment, which protects
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people from discrimination
in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and other
areas. In addition, it would remove sexual orientation as a protected
class in the hate crimes laws.
If approved, Minnesota would become the first state ever to extend, and
then rescind, protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation and gender identity. Our current Governor, Tim Pawlenty,
while majority leader of the House, has said, ?My vote in 1993 in favor
of the gay rights amendment is one I would take back.? - Politics in
Minnesota, Nov. 29, 2001.
The most basic rights GLBT people currently enjoy are threatened and the
prospect of making gains in the struggle for GLBT equality in Minnesota
is now more difficult than it has been in years.
In a recent Star Tribune article, the Minnesota Family Council stated
that they feel that the new political landscape offers unprecedented
hope for its agenda. Over the next two years, the Minnesota Family
Council is working to:
? Repeal the Human Rights Amendment that protects GLBT people from
discrimination in schools, public accommodations and housing.
Happening now!
? Eliminate health care benefits and sick and bereavement leave from
the same-sex partners of state employees. Happening now!
? Ban the promotion of homosexuality in schools and mandate abstinence
only until marriage sex education.
? Give preference to married couples for adoption and foster care
placement.
WHAT YOU CAN DO?
Today ? Call your elected representative and senator to let them know
that you oppose this bill. Ask them to vote against any attacks against
the GLBT Community. Tell them why it is important to you that the Human
Rights Statute and the Hate Crimes provisions remain intact. To find out
contact info for your legislators and for additional links to the
Minnesota Legislature, go to the OutFront Minnesota website at
www.outfront.org <http://www.outfront.org/> .
TOMORROW AND EVERY DAY AFTERWARDS ? Check your email for updates from
OutFront Minnesota.* Forward this and other Action Alerts to your
family and friends. Write a letter to the editor of your local
newspaper. Ask your friends and family members to call their
legislators. Thank the legislators who are helpful allies. Get angry
and get active. Make a lot of noise about this. Remember that this
fight is not over. We are a powerful community who has come out for our
rights and will always fight for them.
LATER - Be a leader in the fight for justice by attending GLBT Lobby
Day. Tell your friends and families to attend Lobby Day ? let?s show our
legislators that Minnesotans demand GLBT equality. If you only have one
hour on GLBT Lobby Day ? attend the 1:00 rally in the rotunda ? there
truly is power in numbers! And lastly, those who cannot make it should
call, write or email their legislators on GLBT Lobby Day in support of
GLBT civil rights.
WHAT GLBT Lobby Day
WHERE Minnesota State Capitol
WHEN Thursday, March 6 from 12:00-4:30.
12:00 - Reception with Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) in the Great Hall of the State Capitol
12:30 ? Legislative Briefing with OutFront Minnesota in the Great Hall
1:00 ? Rally for GLBT Equality and Justice in the State Capitol Rotunda
2:30-4:30 ? Individual Meetings with Legislators
5:00 ? Celebration (location TBA)
WHO Hundreds of GLBT and Allies from across Minnesota gathering
together in support of GLBT rights
REGISTRATION All GLBT Lobby Day events are free and open to the
public. Please register online at www.outfront.org
<http://www.outfront.org/> or call 612.822.0127x 617 or 800.800.0350 x
617
Thursday, February 6, 2003
ACT NOW
THIS JUST IN ? The Minnesota House of Representatives today introduced a
bill (HF 341) to repeal the state human rights amendment, which protects
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people from discrimination
in employment, housing, education, public accommodations and other
areas. In addition, it would remove sexual orientation as a protected
class in the hate crimes laws.
If approved, Minnesota would become the first state ever to extend, and
then rescind, protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation and gender identity. Our current Governor, Tim Pawlenty,
while majority leader of the House, has said, ?My vote in 1993 in favor
of the gay rights amendment is one I would take back.? - Politics in
Minnesota, Nov. 29, 2001.
The most basic rights GLBT people currently enjoy are threatened and the
prospect of making gains in the struggle for GLBT equality in Minnesota
is now more difficult than it has been in years.
In a recent Star Tribune article, the Minnesota Family Council stated
that they feel that the new political landscape offers unprecedented
hope for its agenda. Over the next two years, the Minnesota Family
Council is working to:
? Repeal the Human Rights Amendment that protects GLBT people from
discrimination in schools, public accommodations and housing.
Happening now!
? Eliminate health care benefits and sick and bereavement leave from
the same-sex partners of state employees. Happening now!
? Ban the promotion of homosexuality in schools and mandate abstinence
only until marriage sex education.
? Give preference to married couples for adoption and foster care
placement.
WHAT YOU CAN DO?
Today ? Call your elected representative and senator to let them know
that you oppose this bill. Ask them to vote against any attacks against
the GLBT Community. Tell them why it is important to you that the Human
Rights Statute and the Hate Crimes provisions remain intact. To find out
contact info for your legislators and for additional links to the
Minnesota Legislature, go to the OutFront Minnesota website at
www.outfront.org <http://www.outfront.org/> .
TOMORROW AND EVERY DAY AFTERWARDS ? Check your email for updates from
OutFront Minnesota.* Forward this and other Action Alerts to your
family and friends. Write a letter to the editor of your local
newspaper. Ask your friends and family members to call their
legislators. Thank the legislators who are helpful allies. Get angry
and get active. Make a lot of noise about this. Remember that this
fight is not over. We are a powerful community who has come out for our
rights and will always fight for them.
LATER - Be a leader in the fight for justice by attending GLBT Lobby
Day. Tell your friends and families to attend Lobby Day ? let?s show our
legislators that Minnesotans demand GLBT equality. If you only have one
hour on GLBT Lobby Day ? attend the 1:00 rally in the rotunda ? there
truly is power in numbers! And lastly, those who cannot make it should
call, write or email their legislators on GLBT Lobby Day in support of
GLBT civil rights.
WHAT GLBT Lobby Day
WHERE Minnesota State Capitol
WHEN Thursday, March 6 from 12:00-4:30.
12:00 - Reception with Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) in the Great Hall of the State Capitol
12:30 ? Legislative Briefing with OutFront Minnesota in the Great Hall
1:00 ? Rally for GLBT Equality and Justice in the State Capitol Rotunda
2:30-4:30 ? Individual Meetings with Legislators
5:00 ? Celebration (location TBA)
WHO Hundreds of GLBT and Allies from across Minnesota gathering
together in support of GLBT rights
REGISTRATION All GLBT Lobby Day events are free and open to the
public. Please register online at www.outfront.org
<http://www.outfront.org/> or call 612.822.0127x 617 or 800.800.0350 x
617