Petition Schwarzenegger to Stop "Gay Cure" Law on Books

California legislators have recently passed the bill AB 2199 which stops the Department of Mental Health from seeking a "cure" for homosexuality. All the scientific research indicates that homosexuality is not a choice, and not something that can be or need be fixed.

The bill now heads to Governor Schwarzenegger's desk for approval. Petition the Governor to sign this bill into law.

Governors Office Saturated With Anti-Gay Lies Regarding Harvey Milk Day Bill

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may possibly veto the Harvey Milk Day Bill as he did last year due to outrage and opposition from religious extremists. Harvey Milk Day would honor the slain gay rights hero on May 22nd of each year, but would not force schools to shut down or celebrate the day in any way.

The governor needs to hear input from people who understand the significance of teaching about the legacy of Harvey Milk.

Register your opinion easily, with the automated voice machine below.

Governors Office: 916-445-2841
Press 1 for English, press 2 to voice your opinion, press 1 for the Harvey Milk bill, press 1 to show support for the bill.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Seeks Input on Harvey Milk Day

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is asking for public opinion on the Harvey Milk Day bill (SB 572) which would honor the slain gay rights hero. Last year the governor under conservative pressure vetoed the bill and is facing similar pressure and scrutiny from the religious right.

Please call the Governors office and follow the automated message to show support 916-445-2841

The governor has also requested people contact him with their opinions via twitter.

Tell the Governor Harvey Milk Matters

Sign the petition to Governor Schwarzenegger urging him to sign the legislation making May 22 “Harvey Milk Day” in the State of California.

Last year, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed the bill, saying that Milk was a figure of only local significance.

Harvey Milk was—and still is—an inspiration not only as one of the first openly gay men elected to office, but as a trail blazer who understood the value of working with allies, the importance of living our lives openly with authenticity and the power that our stories have to change hearts and minds.

Make sure the Governor knows how important Harvey is to all Californians. Sign the petition above and call the governors office. It is automated, and you don't need to speak to anyone to voice your opinion!

Phone: 916-445-2841
Press 1 for English, press 2 to voice your opinion, press 1 for the Harvey Milk bill, press 1 to show support for the bill.

Stop The HIV Cuts Demonstrations in California

Californians from Los Angeles and Sacramento will rally against Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed plan to slash funding for HIV/AIDS programs by the state. The plan will result in the loss of several programs and could bring about the loss of thousands of lives.

Two protests have been organized to counter the Governor's dangerous and unfair plan.

Friday, June 5,2009
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Wednesday, June 10th
1:30-3 PM
North steps of the State Capital
Sacramento, CA

Contacts:

Oakland/East Bay Area

Naina Khanna
Director of Policy & Community Organizing
WORLD
510-986-0340 ext 316
nkhanna@womenhiv.org

Los Angeles

Ruel Nolledo
AIDS Project Los Angeles
213-785-1993
RNolledo@apla.org

For more information and to reserve transportation, check out Stop the HIV Cuts.

Urge California Governor to Sign Harvey Milk Day Bill

Last year the California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Harvey Milk Day bill, saying that Milk was a figure of merely local significance.

Whether you live in Palm Springs, the Central Valley, or far northern California, let the Governor know that Milk was an LGBT hero who truly changed the world and is worthy of a state day of special significance.

We haven't let last year's veto deter us, and have this year introduced SB 572, which would establish May 22 each year as Harvey Milk Day. With the film, Milk, and the help of its star Sean Penn we have great momentum, but we also need your help! Tell the governor your story about how Harvey has impacted your life, and why everyone in all corners of the Golden State needs heroes.

Use EQCA's form to contact the governor to sign the Harvey Milk Day Bill.