Take Action On Equality! (and mini news roundup)
May 9, 2008
Wednesday’s hearing was great – we outnumbered opponents of equality 4:1, and the only young people who testified were there to stand up for equality. At the end of this post is a small news/blog summary if you want to read more about what went on. Interestingly, Rep. Jon Brien, the sponsor of the DOMA amendment, denies that his bill is intended to outlaw marriage equality – rather, he insists that it’s a pulse check of Rhode Islanders….that would write their answers into the Constitution.
He seems convinced that the overwhelming majority of Rhode Islanders would support his amendment – but we know he’s wrong. Take a minute to contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee and let them know you support equality, and call for a vote on the legislation before them. Click Here to take action.
Mini News and Blog Roundup
From the ProJo: “Jenn Steinfeld celebrated an anniversary of sorts in a crowded committee room at the State House last night. For the 10th year running, the executive director of Marriage Equality RI testified in support of same-sex marriage. Change, she said, takes time. But ultimately, it is inevitable. “
365gay.com roundup
TruthSpew has a full summary of the night and evaluation of various testimony.
Am I missing something on your blog or paper? Let me know….
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1. truthspew | May 10, 2008 at 12:01 am
Thanks for the link to my blog.