
Peter Referendum 71 is a HUGE accomplishment! It is a first sign that we are gaining support, and funding for our important initiatives! Congratulations, and let this give us the momentum we need to move forward!

Alora Brackett
GLBTQ respondents needed! https://survey.ecu.edu/perseus/se.ashx?s =0B87A6564C98BB99 My name is Alora Brackett, and I am a sociology major at East Carolina University. I am working with Dr. David Knox on a study that seeks to compare secrets in romantic relationships of same-sex and opposite-couples. We really need GLBT...Q respondents for the study! I appreciate your time and your assistance. The survey is anonymous and only takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. Email me on facebook or at aab0208@ecu.edu with any questions.Read More

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Have you registered for Creating Change yet? Early bird registration rates have been extended through Friday -- register today and save!
Source: www.thetaskforce.org
Creating Change Conference 2010 February 3–February 7

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Protect reproductive choice for all women! Call 202-730-9001 and ask your Rep. to reject the Stupak amendment.
Source: www.plannedparenthoodaction.org
URGENT: Call your representatives today at 202-730-9001 to tell them to stand up for women's health. Then make an emergency contribution.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force New on OutSpoken: Marsha Botzer, Task Force board co-chair, discusses how Washington state won Referendum 71 and why she's proud to call the state her home.
Source: www.thetaskforce.org
Washington state’s victory on Referendum 71 was made by the brains and hands of thousands of people committed to justice, fairness and equality.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Passage of Referendum 71 in Washington state is a victory for fairness and families: http://www.thetaskforce.org/press/releas es/pr_af_110509

Spirall Girrls Nightt PLEASE HELP MICHIGAN WITH MICHIGAN PRIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force "As the nation’s political leaders consider how to get America back onsolid economic footing and its people back to work, the passage andenactment of ENDA must be part of that solution." -- Task Force Policy Institute Director Jaime Grant, Ph.D.
Source: thehill.com
The state of the U.S. workplace for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people — transgender Americans in particular — is absolutely shameful.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Here's our statement and testimony for today's Senate committee hearing on ENDA: http://www.thetaskforce.org/press/releas es/pr_enda_110509

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Task Force Executive Director Rea Carey is tweeting live from today's Senate committee hearing on ENDA.
Source: www.twitter.com
rea_carey: Sen Casey asks what is biggest challenge to passing #ENDA. Obama witness - we need to continue to educate public about critical need #lgbt

Spirall Lansing What are the chances of getting the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force involved in Michigan Pride this year?

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Nov. 3, 2009, voters in Kalamazoo, Mich., passed Ordinance 1856, which bans discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation in housing, employment and public accommodations, according to unofficial results. The Task Force has been working side-by-side with One Kalamazoo continue to ensure this win.
Learn ...more about our work with Kalamazoo: http://www.thetaskforce.org/our_work/org anizing_and_training/2009_kalamazoo_workRead More
Learn ...more about our work with Kalamazoo: http://www.thetaskforce.org/our_work/org

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Task Force Executive Director Rea Carey delivers remarks to the crowd in Portland, Maine, at No on 1's election night event.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Task Force board member Hans Johnson, a Kalamazoo native, writes a
poignant commentary about the city's victory in the battle for an
LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance.
Source: www.dailykos.com
Anyone who has grown up in and then departed my hometown of Kalamazoo, Mich., has faced the same question from curious acquaintances: "You’re from where?" The city’s name owes to the Native American heritage of the state. ...






















