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We've received word that the House will vote on the Matthew Shepard Act very soon and we know that
right-wing groups are flooding Congress with calls, emails and sickening ‘fact sheets’ full of lies about the lives of LGBT Americans.  We need more calls to Members of Congress, and we need them right away.  It has been ten long years and tens of thousands more victims since the Matthew Shepard Act was first introduced in Congress.  We are poised for a presidential signature this year but lies from the radical right could easily derail our efforts.  We must not allow them to continue to demagogue and distort the truth.

We ask you to call Congress in support of the Local Law

Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a bill which would provide local police and sheriff’s departments with federal resources to combat hate violence.  After more than a decade of lobbying on Capitol Hill and
seven successful votes on the bill, this critical piece of legislation is again expected to see a vote in the House this week. The call-in campaign is set for April 27-29.

It takes about 45 seconds.  Members of the community are urged to call 202-224-3121. 
Callers are urged to tell the Member’s office:

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• Hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are on the rise.
• One out of every six hate crimes is because of the victim's sexual orientation.
• Hate crimes have more than one victim.They are intended to create an atmosphere of fear and terrorize entire communities.
• The Matthew Shepard Act targets onlyviolent acts –not speech.
• It does not tell any clergy member what he or she can or can't preach.

Gather with us and thousands of women across the country at a party for equality as The L Word begins it's monumental last season. Like the Premere Party last year, this event will be full of fun and excitement! Check out our local events page for all the details. We expect to be packed. so RSVP now to save a spot for you and your friends! Watch an exclusive trailer at the official website for the HRC L-Word Premiere. As The L Word draws to a close, you can look forward to an exciting new women's event in 2010 called Revolution. Check back for more details coming soon!

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Before Election Day:

• Remind your friends to vote with a little help from HRC!
  
• Volunteer!
  Candidates who see you working for them will know that they need to work for you; just head over to the campaign office of a candidate you support. Whether you have a day, an afternoon, or an hour, it will make all the difference in the world. Don't forget to wear your HRC gear so they know their LGBT consitiuents are behind them.

• Pledge to vote!

 

On November 4th, Election Day:

 

• VOTE!
  
• Then make sure your friends, family, and co-workers do the same. Offer to take them with you if they need a ride.
• Learn about voting in MA!
• Find your local polling place.
• Read more about the candidates and issues that HRC supports.

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A few gray clouds could not deter the more than 500 people who joined HRC New England for Family Day at the Zoo, June 28, at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. Dads and dads, moms and moms, lots of kids of all sizes, and even a few grandparents, friends and allies as well as singles and couples even without kids strolled alongside the animals and one another for a really fun day. Read More »