Equality Update


URGENT --- We need your help this Sunday.  We will be phoning from the GLBT Community Center of Baltimore.  Please, RSVP today!

EQMD Phonebanks for Marriage Equality this Sunday!

Many of you have been paying attention to what is happening in Maine with the "No on 1" campaign. This will not only determine if marriage equality is maintained in Maine, but also send a very loud statement to the entire country. That is why it is so important that Marylanders get involved.

The Maine election is five days away and the polls show that the race is extremely close.

Equality Maryland is holding a phonebank in Baltimore on this Sunday, November 1st. We will help out our Maine counterparts by making calls to Maine voters to educate them and encourage them to protect the right for all people to marry the person they love.

Just a couple hours of your time will help in this important fight! We will provide a script and basic instructions. Feel free to grab a friend (or two) and bring them with you. Please also bring your cell phone to use. Most cell phone plans include unlimited weekend and evening calling.

WHEN:

  • Sunday, November 1st from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (two-hour shifts: 10 - 12, 12 - 2, 2 - 4 and 4 - 6)

WHERE:

The GLBT Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (241 West Chase Street, Baltimore, MD)

SIGN UP! If you would like to participate in the Equality Maryland phone bank for "No on 1," please contact us at morgan@equalitymaryland.org.

  • Your message should include your name, a telephone number, and time(s) you are able to make calls.

This is about more than just Maine. This is about making a loud statement across this nation that we are moving forward in the fight for equal rights and protections for all people!


Inclusive Hate Crimes Law Signed by President Obama

 

"Equality Maryland commends President Obama for signing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law.  This is a tremendous victory for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community,” said Morgan Meneses-Sheets, Executive Director.  “Hate crimes differ from other crimes in that they target a whole community as opposed to just an individual victim. Hate crimes are intended to cause fear among an entire group of people leaving the victim and others in their group feeling isolated, vulnerable and unprotected.  This law sends a strong message and provides local law enforcement agencies with the resources needed to investigate and prosecute these heinous crimes.”

Click here to watch President Obama's speech as he signs the law 

Click here to read President Obama's remarks


Are you free tonight? Attend the welcome reception for Morgan Meneses-Sheets, our new Executive Director, in Chevy Chase


Please join us in welcoming Morgan Meneses-Sheets as our new Executive Director by attending one of the two upcoming welcome receptions. Here's your chance to rub elbows with other Equality Maryland supporters while enjoying complimentary wine and appetizers and hear directly from Morgan on her vision for moving equality forward in the Free State.

Thursday, October 29th

The Home of Jim Walker and Lee Rubin

Chevy Chase, MD

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

To RSVP, please contact Kevin Walling, Equality Maryland's Director of Development at kevin@equalitymaryland.org or via phone at (410) 685-6567.

Save the date - Baltimore City welcome reception for Morgan on Nov. 12th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

To RSVP, please contact Kevin Walling, Equality Maryland's Director of Development at kevin@equalitymaryland.org or via phone at (410) 685-6567.


Special Welcome Reception for Takoma Park's newest residents, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and his wife, Mary.

December 8, 2009

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Home of Delegate Heather and Deb Mizeur

Takoma Park, MD

For more information or to RSVP, please click here


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