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 Just two weeks left until the September 14th Primary! Please join the campaign and pass this on to everyone! Call To Action: Campaign and Vote For Charlie Ramos For The New York State Senate Vote Out Obstructionist Ruben Diaz Sr. Join the campaign and contribute here: -by Tommy News Please pass this on to everyone, especially to those in the Bronx, New York Countdown to the September 14th Primary Election On December 2nd, 2009, by a vote of 38 Nays to 24 Yeas, The State Senate Voted Against Marriage Equality. Every single Republican and eight Democrats voted for discrimination. Our goal is to defeat and remove all 38 from office, Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. lead the vote against equality and we must lead him out of the Senate doors by electing Charlie Ramos to fill his Albany Senate seat. In addition to leading the Senate against Marriage Equality, Diaz once suggested that the Gay Games would encourage homosexuality and spread H.I.V. In 2003, he sued the city to shut down a high school for gay and transgender students. Diaz recently joined forces with convicted felon and former Senate leader Joe Bruno to block every single piece of pro equality legislation from reaching the Senator floor. He lead the fight to block initiatives by Governor Paterson, effectively shutting down the Senate last year and affecting all New Yorkers. He threatened to shut down the Senate again if a vote on Marriage Equality was brought to the floor. When it was, he led the Senate to defeat the bill. More recently, Diaz blocked GENDA and stripped tax equality rights from couples married in other states. Diaz has also angered Teachers and workers unions, and he has used his religious Fundie pulpit to blur the separation of Church and New York State at every turn. It is time to send Reverend Diaz packing to bang his Bible elsewhere, and replace him with Charlie Ramos in the September 14th primary election in the South Bronx. I urge you to get involved and join us in this effort. Please pass this message on to everyone in your address book. Vote For Charlie Ramos! Five Actions To Take: 1- Join The Charlie Ramos Campaign, Volunteer, Contribute, and Spread the word here. This September, we have the opportunity to bring real change to New York State and to the South Bronx. These times demand bold and honest leadership. For far too long, we have accepted the status quo, but we deserve more, much more. It is time to put an end to the reign of politicians who do not share our values and betray our trust over and over again. We must fight to restore faith in our state government and uphold the values of our community. If you believe in real democracy and freedom for all, you know that we the people have a choice in what kind of leadership we need in 2010. We need your help to bring a true, honest, and hardworking leader to Albany. Charlie Ramos’ Vision: Reproductive Freedom: Women and men – not politicians – deserve the right to make personal decisions about their reproductive health in accordance with their own personal and moral beliefs. Health Care: Every individual should have affordable, quality health care. Education: It is essential that we invest in quality public education for all. Environment: We must commit to restoring and protecting our environment. Economic Justice: Prosperity should be accessible to everyone, not merely the few. Join the campaign and contribute here: http://www.charlieramos2010.com/ Charlie Ramos’s email is: prcharlie@gmail.com 2- Sign Up for FIGHT BACK NEW YORK This fabulous organization is dedicated to replacing the anti-equality members of The NewYork State Senate. 3- Join the Andrew Cuomo For Governor campaign. Attorney General Cuomo is a strong ally of the LGBT community. He has pledged to make marriage equality in New York State a top priority. We thank outgoing Governor David Paterson for his strong pro-equality advocacy and activism, and we must help Andrew Cuomo win the election and continue his work. Sign up here: 4- Join Marriage Equality New York MENY Organization committed to securing the right to civil marriage for same-sex couples. Blog with related news and calendar of upcoming events. http://www.meny.us/ 5- Join Tommy’s Yahoo Group dedicated to electing a pro-equality New York State Senate. On December 2nd, 2009, by a vote of 38 Nays to 24 Yeas, The State Senate Voted Against Marriage Equality. Every single Republican and eight Democrats voted for discrimination. Our goal is to defeat and remove all 38 from office, most especially Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr; who lead the vote against marriage equality. Click Here and Join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewYorkStateSenateForCivilRights/ http://www.charlieramos2010.com/
Time Today · 6:30pm – 9:00pm Location 450 West 17th St. (between 9th and 10th Ave) 14th floor Created By Natasha Demands Equality Dillon, Marti Equality Cummings, Yetta G. Kurland More Info Come out and support Charlie Ramos in his efforts to challenge the incumbent, Ruben Diaz Sr. Diaz, who is the number one obstructionist for Equality in NY. Charlie can beat him, but he needs our help! Besides being the strongest opponent of Marriage Equality in New York, Diaz claims that same-sex marriage will bring the end of the world. In 2003, Diaz filed a lawsuit to stop the expansion of the Harvey Milk School, claiming th…at the school infringed upon the rights of heterosexual students. Also, Diaz oppose the “Gay games” from coming to NY, claiming that doing so would lead to an increase in AIDS and a wider acceptance of homosexuality by young people. DIAZ HAS TO GO!!!! Come show your support and give what you can. Do it for your Equality if nothing else If you are unable to make the event, but still want to contribute to Equality, please visit Charlie’s contribution page: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/24093 Donation: $25-$6,000. Suggested donation: $50See More If you cannot attend, please donate what you can at the Charlie Ramos Campaign Website here and join the campaign. The Primary Election is September 14th! Please pass this on. http://www.charlieramos2010.com/
New York is having primary Senatorial Debates (monday/tues). [Try to get the question in your state's debates as well.] Please forward the questions below to: desk@ny1news.com In subject put: Questions on Civil Rights for Senate Debate: 1. Senator Gillibrand has been up front in supporting the inclusion of “sexual orientation and gender identity” in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Would you support a bill to place “sexual orienta…tion and gender identity” in the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which currently protects people from discrimination based on their “race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.” And if so, would you be an original sponsor of such a bill in 2011? Or the longer version: 2. Senator Gillibrand has been up front in supporting the inclusion of “sexual orientation and gender identity” in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Would you support a bill to place “sexual orientation and gender identity” in the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which currently protects people from discrimination based on their “race, color, sex, national origin, or religion”” in vast areas of life including “employment, housing, access to credit, gov’t facilities, private places open to the public, and all federally funded programs”. And if so, would you be an original sponsor of such a bill in 2011?
From Fight Back New York: Earlier this week, the anti-gay group New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms sent out an appeal to raise $200,000 to combat what Fight Back New York is doing during the upcoming primary and general elections. Here is part of their message: “NYCFPAC’s goal is to raise $200,000 between now and Election Day…In December 2009, 38 state senators courageously voted against same-sex marriage legislation. Supporters of same-sex marriage…are targeting those same 38 senators for defeat…If pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom New Yorkers want our elected officials to stand up for our values, we must support those candidates and elected officials who do so.” This means that they will be pouring money into the campaigns of longtime anti-gay senators like Ruben Diaz and Bill Stachowski. We need your help to make sure that we have the resources to overwhelm these anti-gay tactics. We know that our strategy is smart and effective–otherwise groups like this wouldn’t be so worried. They know that Fight Back New York played an instrumental role in defeating one of their candidates, the convicted criminal Hiram Monserrate. Please contribute $20, $50, or $100 today. Remember the anger you felt towards each of the 38 state senators who voted against the equality of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers? Now you have a chance to FIGHT BACK and send the message that you are in this to win, and will stop at nothing until LGBT New Yorkers have equal rights. Your support of Fight Back New York helps us tell the truth about these backward and ineffective state senators. Click here for an example of what we’re doing right now in Sen. Bill Stachowski’s distict. Join us today by donating $20, $50, or $100. Turn your anger into action. More Here: https://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/6164/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=4081
From Fight Back New York: Sen. Ruben Diaz has spent the last few years showing that he will stop at nothing to attack and insult LGBT New Yorkers. When we asked you to vote on which senators you wanted us to send packin’, Diaz topped the list. We heard you. Now Fight Back New York is gearing up to build the case against New York’s most notoriously anti-gay state senator. Let’s be clear – this isn’t a typical Fight Back NY race. Ruben Diaz has an annoying political survival instinct, but we want to set the record straight. Fight Back New York can play a unique role in this race by showing in a very public and powerful way that Ruben is not just bad for LGBT people, he’s bad for New York. In order to do this effectively, we need your help; we need more ammunition. We need to be able to show voters in his district that he does not represent their interests and is not fit to serve New Yorkers. Ruben has a murky past, but what exactly is he hiding? Here’s what we propose: Fight Back NY will hire expert political researchers to find every piece of information we can on Ruben Diaz. What he’s said, how he’s voted, what he’s done, and what he thought he got away with. We’ll post everything online, so Diaz’s opponents, the media, and voters in his district will be able to use the facts against him in the primary. But we need your help to do it. We’re only 6 weeks away from the primary election – which will be the one real shot at getting rid of Diaz. Help us fund a search into Ruben’s closet. We need to send a clear message to Ruben Diaz – and other senators who think like him: You can’t vote and speak out against equality without paying a price. Donate what you can today. We need your help to uncover the real Ruben Diaz. Take action here: http://fightbackpac.com/closet/
A gay rights group, Fight Back NY, is joining the campaign against Eerie County Democratic State Sen. William T. Stachowski of Lake View by blanketing Erie County voters with a mailing that urges his defeat. FightBackNY, an organization that favors gay marriage, said Tuesday that it is distributing the fliers in the same way that it campaigned against now-expelled Sen. Hiram Monserrate of Queens. The flier makes no specific mention of Stachowski’s vote against legalizing same-sex marriage but indicates that his re-election would not be expected to yield a different result. However, an e-mail accompanying the announcement of the campaign and seeking financial support said Stachowski has consistently voted against the interests of the gay community. “Sen. Stachowski voted against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender New Yorkers at every turn, whether it’s nondiscrimination protections or marriage equality,” the e-mail said. “Sen. Stachowski does not represent fair-minded New Yorkers, and it’s time we hold him accountable.” Source: Fight Back NY is A political action committee focused on removing from office New York State Senators who have voted against equal rights for gay and lesbian people in New York. Sign Up and Take Action Here: http://fightbackpac.com/ More Actions to Take: This September, we have the opportunity to bring real change to New York State and to the South Bronx. These times demand bold and honest leadership. For far too long, we have accepted the status quo, but we deserve more, much more. It is time to put an end to the reign of politicians who do not share our values and betray our trust over and over again. We must fight to restore faith in our state government and uphold the values of our community. If you believe in real democracy and freedom for all, you know that we the people have a choice in what kind of leadership we need in 2010. We need your help to bring a true, honest, and hardworking leader to Albany. Charlie Ramos’ Vision: Reproductive Freedom: Women and men – not politicians – deserve the right to make personal decisions about their reproductive health in accordance with their own personal and moral beliefs. Health Care: Every individual should have affordable, quality health care. Education: It is essential that we invest in quality public education for all. Environment: We must commit to restoring and protecting our environment. Economic Justice: Prosperity should be accessible to everyone, not merely the few. Join the campaign and contribute here: http://www.charlieramos2010.com/ Charlie Ramos’s email is: prcharlie@gmail.com 2- Sign Up for FIGHT BACK NEW YORK This fabulous organization is dedicated to replacing the anti-equality members of The NewYork State Senate. 3- Join the Andrew Cuomo For Governor campaign. Attorney General Cuomo is a equality strong ally. He has pledged to make marriage equality in New York State a top priority. We thank outgoing Governor David Paterson for his strong pro-equality advocacy and activism. Sign up here: http://www.andrewcuomo.com/ 4- Join Marriage Equality New York MENY Organization committed to securing the right to civil marriage for same-sex couples. Blog with related news and calendar of upcoming events. http://www.meny.us/ 5- Join Tommy’s Yahoo Group dedicated to electing a pro-equality New York State Senate. On December 2nd, 2009, by a vote of 38 Nays to 24 Yeas, The State Senate Voted Against Marriage Equality. Every single Republican and eight Democrats voted for discrimination. Our goal is to defeat and remove all 38 from office, most especially Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr; who lead the vote against marriage equality. Click Here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewYorkStateSenateForCivilRights/
Call To Action: Campaign and Vote For Charlie Ramos For The New York State Senate Vote Out Obstructionist Ruben Diaz Sr. -by Tommy News Please pass this on to everyone, especially to those in the Bronx, New York Countdown to the September 14th Primary Election On December 2nd, 2009, by a vote of 38 Nays to 24 Yeas, The State Senate Voted Against Marriage Equality. Every single Republican and eight Democrats voted for discrimination. Our goal is to defeat and remove all 38 from office, Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. lead the vote against equality and we must lead him out of the Senate doors by electing Charlie Ramos to fill his Albany Senate seat. In addition to leading the Senate against Marriage Equality, Diaz once suggested that the Gay Games would encourage homosexuality and spread H.I.V. In 2003, he sued the city to shut down a high school for gay and transgender students. Diaz recently joined forces with convicted felon and former Senate leader Joe Bruno to block every single piece of pro equality legislation from reaching the Senator floor. He lead the fight to block initiatives by Governor Paterson, effectively shutting down the Senate last year and affecting all New Yorkers. He threatened to shut down the Senate again if a vote on Marriage Equality was brought to the floor. When it was, he led the Senate to defeat the bill. More recently, Diaz blocked GENDA and stripped tax equality rights from couples married in other states. Diaz has also angered Teachers and workers unions, and he has used his religious Fundie pulpit to blur the separation of Church and New York State at every turn. It is time to send Reverend Diaz packing to bang his Bible elsewhere, and replace him with Charlie Ramos in the September 14th primary election in the South Bronx. I urge you to get involved and join us in this effort. Please pass this message on to everyone in your address book. Vote For Charlie Ramos! Five Actions To Take: 1- Join The Charlie Ramos Campaign, Volunteer, Contribute, and Spread the word here. This September, we have the opportunity to bring real change to New York State and to the South Bronx. These times demand bold and honest leadership. For far too long, we have accepted the status quo, but we deserve more, much more. It is time to put an end to the reign of politicians who do not share our values and betray our trust over and over again. We must fight to restore faith in our state government and uphold the values of our community. If you believe in real democracy and freedom for all, you know that we the people have a choice in what kind of leadership we need in 2010. We need your help to bring a true, honest, and hardworking leader to Albany. Charlie Ramos’ Vision: Reproductive Freedom: Women and men – not politicians – deserve the right to make personal decisions about their reproductive health in accordance with their own personal and moral beliefs. Health Care: Every individual should have affordable, quality health care. Education: It is essential that we invest in quality public education for all. Environment: We must commit to restoring and protecting our environment. Economic Justice: Prosperity should be accessible to everyone, not merely the few. Join the campaign and contribute here: http://www.charlieramos2010.com/ Charlie Ramos’s email is: prcharlie@gmail.com 2- Sign Up for FIGHT BACK NEW YORK This fabulous organization is dedicated to replacing the anti-equality members of The NewYork State Senate. 3- Join the Andrew Cuomo For Governor campaign. Attorney General Cuomo is a strong ally of the LGBT community. He has pledged to make marriage equality in New York State a top priority. We thank outgoing Governor David Paterson for his strong pro-equality advocacy and activism, and we must help Andrew Cuomo win the election and continue his work. Sign up here: 4- Join Marriage Equality New York MENY Organization committed to securing the right to civil marriage for same-sex couples. Blog with related news and calendar of upcoming events. http://www.meny.us/ 5- Join Tommy’s Yahoo Group dedicated to electing a pro-equality New York State Senate. On December 2nd, 2009, by a vote of 38 Nays to 24 Yeas, The State Senate Voted Against Marriage Equality. Every single Republican and eight Democrats voted for discrimination. Our goal is to defeat and remove all 38 from office, most especially Bronx State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr; who lead the vote against marriage equality. Click Here and Join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewYorkStateSenateForCivilRights/
Arizona, Caifornia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, TAKE ACTION for equality now, Texas, Washington
Hello all, Tom Tierney (an activist with Out4Immigration) and I have put together a plan (C=IIR) for grassroots activists to promote UAFA and to rally support for its inclusion in Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). UAFA (The Uniting American Families Act) will allow Americans with foreign-born partners to sponsor them for a green card, essentially creating an “immigration domestic partnership” status. CIR will correct an inhumane immigration system for all. Together they will end suffering for millions. We are working in close coordination with both Out4Immigration and Immigration Equality, as well as other groups. Now all we need is a groundswell of activists. It’s all described in detail in this document: READ PLAN at: http://tinyurl.com/CIIR2010-TenStatePlan If you live in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois OR New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington – you’re in one of the 10 target states (there’s lots of info here for you). If you are involved in the marriage equality struggle – this has the same opposition (and we’re focusing on that on page 6). If you are an activist – we have roughly 600,000 LGBT youth and adult immigrants harshly affected by the current system, and over 36,000 LGBT Americans in bi-national couples who live in great uncertainty, most afraid to even speak up for fear of arrest or forced separation. If you have a voice – these are our voiceless and our minorities – and they need one. With this plan, activists anywhere can act individually, with local groups, or in coordination with us. However you choose, please let us know of your success (and any resistance you encounter). Please take a look at the plan, share this, and Join us on facebook at: http://tinyurl.com/CIIRonFB The Immigration Community has declared that 2010 is their year. We plan to arrive together. Rising UP! Tif p.s. Monitor and report OUR progress on UAFA with ActonPriniciples at: http://tinyurl.com/CIIR2010-TenStatePlan
Caifornia, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin
In an Act On Principles blog post, I made the case that both LGBT AND immigrant rights are civil rights and that we ought to support both the UAFA (HR.1024) and RFA (HR.2709) immigration bills. At last count, there are 116 co-sponsors of the LGBT immigration bill UAFA. Slightly less than half of them have signed on to co-sponsor the broader family immigration bill RFA, which includes all the provisions of UAFA. We should thank all the co- sponsors of UAFA and now ask them to also co-sponsor RFA. I have used the AOP Whip Count data to generate the list below of the UAFA co-sponsors who have yet to co-sponsor RFA. The list also includes the phone number of each member and a link to their website.
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