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   I wonder if there is a way to translate the effectiveness of Open Space Technology (OST) into a web based format? OST provides large groups of people an opportunity to engage in dialogs chosen by group participants, rather than group organizers. The group is brought together to answer/respond to a broad question, like, “what does real LGBT equality look like?” Participants, one by one, offer up an answer or idea and facilitate a dialog on it. Each facilitator selects a time and location to meet and writes it up on an agenda, posted on a wall. In each dialog group, one person takes notes and then another person uploads/types the notes into a database. At the end of the hour, weekend, week or night all of the notes from all of the participant led dialogs are distributed to all of the participants, so that everyone knows what all of the other groups’ topics/ideas included. Just an idea/suggestion. For more on OST – http://www.openspaceworld.org. OST website info is available in many languages.
(No Ratings Yet) TDP and Act On Principles was written up today in Baltimore’s OUTLoud newspaper.
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Senator Harkin yesterday used the word “if” in conjunction with ENDA, saying they will move the bill “if” the time seems right. “If” means “if” they have 60 votes on board. Please call Senator Kaufman and ask him to co-sponsor S1584, or at least to indicate his support. More info on the Senate hearing and Senator Kaufman here: http://bit.ly/1zVPao
(No Ratings Yet) We are at an unprecedented point in the process of national health care reform: the House of Representatives is voting on its reform bill, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), within the next week. This moment is historic and full of promise for the future of health and health care in America – be part of it by making your voice heard. It is crucial for the LGBT community that this bill passes with a strong majority. The House bill includes numerous provisions that are key to the health and well-being of our community, including: Our community is the under- and uninsured. We are seniors and youth, women, people of color, immigrants, and transgender people. We are too often discriminated against by insurance companies and health care providers and denied the care that we need. The status quo harms our community and our families, and we deserve better. Tell your Representatives to pass LGBT-inclusive health care reform NOW. 1. GATHER People Together. Hold a community call-in night at a local community center or your home. Tell people to come with their cell phones charged up and spend the evening calling toll-free 1-877-264-HCAN (1-877-264-4226), contacting their Representatives to push for passage of the House bill. 2. CALL Your Representatives. Use that toll-free number 1-877-264-HCAN (1-877-264-4226) to call your Representatives and ask them to support the Affordable Health Care for America Act. 3. EMAIL Your Representatives. Send your legislators a letter pushing for the passage of the House bill stressing that a strong public option, LGBT-inclusive data collection, and clear nondiscrimination provisions are especially important to LGBT people. http://www.lgbthealth.net/index.shtml
From the very talented @AmeriQueer
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Senator Ted Kaufman is thought to be sympathetic to ENDA, but he has not yet come out with a statement as to whether he will support the bill.
