Join the Impact Massachusetts will be protesting the Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser this evening at Boston's Fenway Park over the lack of fulfillment on promises to the LGBT community.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Fenway Park: Gate B Entrance
Corner of Van Ness St. and Ipswich St.
Boston, MA
For questions or to get involved contact Paul Sousa at sousa.plm@gmail.com
The protest will be held in front of the entrance from 4:30pm till 5pm to bring awareness to the lack of Congressional and Presidential action on LGBT rights and particularly to the egregious DOMA legal brief.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
DNC Fundraiser Protest in Boston Tonight
Monday, April 27, 2009
Demand LGBT Health Data Collection
As of Fri, only 1 of 100 Senators signed on to support LGBT health data collection! Do you know the Census only has 14 questions but this federal health survey has hundreds? Wanna know what % of lesbians have breast cancer? What heart disease rates are for gay men? What the smoking rate is for bisexuals? Then we need to get the gov’t to ask about LGBT people on their federal health surveys!
We need people to call their Senators now to say we will not be ignored in federal surveys any longer, they need to sign on to the Sen. Whitehouse letter about LGBT health data collection by Tue! This is the springboard to getting LGBTs on the Census + it’s the single thing that would completely change LGBT health. So please call your Senators now and insist they sign on to this letter! 202-224-3121
Talking points:
* “I urge you to signon to support the Sen. Whitehouse letter asking for LGBT data collection in the largest federal health survey, the National Health Interview Survey.”
* “LGBTs have many acknowledged health disparities, but until the federal health surveys stop ignoring us, our hands will be tied in getting the data that’s needed to eliminate these disparities.”
After you call be sure to spread the word!
Crossposted via Join The Impact.
Monday, February 2, 2009
National Freedom to Marry Day Feb 12th!
Freedom to Marry Day is hosted by Marriage Equality USA and Join The Impact as a nationwide demonstration demanding the rights of same-sex couples to be able to marry. The actions involve a peaceful demonstration in front of city halls and in locations across the country to raise awareness about the 1,138 rights and benefits being denied to gay and lesbian families.
To find a demonstration via Marriage Equality USA click here.
Other cities not listed on the above page, may be listed here.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Nationwide DOMA Protest Today!
Today is the nationwide protest against the 'Defense of Marriage Act'
DOMA is pure discrimination written into our law by stating that:
1. No state (or other political subdivision within the United States) need treat a relationship between persons of the same sex as a marriage, even if the relationship is considered a marriage in another state.
2. The Federal Government may not treat same-sex relationships as marriages for any purpose, even if concluded or recognized by one of the states.
Check the listing for an event in a city near you!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Open Letter to Barack Obama
The following is a letter writing campaign by Join The Impact to President-elect Barack Obama urging him to remain committed to addressing LGBT issues while in office.
"Dear President Obama,
Congratulations on your historic and inspiring victory. Your lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender citizens, along with families, friends, and heterosexual allies, would like to welcome you to the White House. We are thrilled to see that true change has come to this country.
During your election campaign you wrote an open letter to us, making it clear that you were committed to gaining ‘full equality for the millions of LGBT people in this country.’ In that letter you asked for our vote and promised to:
* Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and ensure that states treat same-sex couples with full equality in their family and adoption laws
* Enact a fully inclusive Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
* Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
* Enact the Matthew Shepard Act to outlaw hate crimes against our community
* Confront the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the stigma surrounding it
* Amend the Uniting American Families Act to afford same-sex couples the same rights and obligations as married couples in our immigration system
We come to you as esteemed citizens of the United States of America in need of equal protections under the law for all families. The LGBT community is part of this diverse country, but do not share the same rights as their heterosexual brothers and sisters. In the spirit of family, respect, and of course, hope, we will work with you to make these promises become a reality.
We paid attention to the statements you made during your campaign, and we voted for you. Now, as you take office, we ask something in return. Please keep your promises to the LGBT community and provide the leadership needed to achieve true equality for all Americans.
Sincerely,
Your Fellow Americans"
The deadline for mailing the signature pages is January 12 for us to get them to Barack Obama on his first day in office.
Please mail to:
Join The Impact
PO Box 141491
Columbus, OH 43214
Print out letter pages here.
Print out signature collection pages here.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Nationwide DOMA Protest Jan 10th 2009
National Rally to be held at city halls everywhere in the United States on Jan 10th at 1:30pm EST/10:30am PST. The LGBT community is protesting the Defense of Marriage Act and urges President-Elect Barack Obama to repeal this act.
Goto Join The Impact for more information on your specific location.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Light Up The Night - Tonight!
Tonight, we ask that you join us again for a nation-wide demonstration that will make an impact on the private sector. Candlelight vigils will be held at commercial centers in cities across the country in remembrance of the rights that once were for 18,000 marriages, and in honor of the rights that one day will be again - for EVERYONE.
Find a vigil in your area, or start your own, at Join The Impact!
Hundreds of vigils are occurring nationwide today, let us know how it goes wherever you are :)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
National Food Drive For Equality!
Natl Food Drive for Equality - In the spirit of the holiday season, let's set aside our own struggles and needs, to demonstrate to the nation and the world the collective power of the LGBTQ community to be a force of betterment for all society.
Beginning on November 28th, 2008 and going until we Light Up the Night for Equal Rights on December 20th, Join The Impact is launching the first national LGBTQ Food Drive for Equality!
Through this event, we will work to reach out not only to those who have worked alongside us, but to organizations and individuals that fear us and oppose our cause by donating to faith based food pantries.
Our efforts to alleviate the hunger America is facing in this difficult time will be indiscriminate with regards to creed or political philosophy. These are gaps we can and must bridge if we are going to achieve equality in this country.
Visit the link for more information or to get involved with the National Food Drive For Equality.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Join The Impact - National Protest Against Prop 8!
On Saturday November 15th cities in every state across the nation will be protesting the passing of proposition 8 which eliminated same-sex marriage in California. Find the protest location nearest you, or organize one yourself! The website also provides, media relations, badges, protest signs, videos and more. Get involved in demonstrating the power of equality across the nation this Saturday.
Join The Impact!
Click your state below to learn more.
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