HRC Launches New Campaign for Gay Rights, Gay Marriage

The Human Rights Campaign has launched a national effort called “No Excuses” to lobby Congress on key issues of equality. Timed to take advantage of the congressional summer recess, when members are in their local offices and meeting with constituents, the campaign calls for HRC’s 750,000 members and their allies to meet directly with lawmakers and push for federal legislative change. Using online tools, one-on-one trainings and staff and volunteer follow-through, HRC members will press lawmakers to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act; pass an LGBT inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act; repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”; pass immigration reform that recognizes permanent same-sex couples; and, provide health benefits to federal employees’ same-sex domestic partners. The interactive “No Excuses” website (noexcuses.hrc.org) allows supporters to download a meeting toolkit, schedule a visit and report back on how it went. Full Story from Q Notes

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