Mister D:Ms. Midler has no part in the statements below, although if she disapproves (which I’m sure she doesn’t), I will gladly take it down. If you are offended by this, then by all means let your voice be heard in the comments section, but no name-calling, personal attacks, and/or profanity – else it won’t get posted.
I have Bette Midler holding the ‘register to vote’ sign (in the upper left hand corner) because the 2010 elections are approaching; we don’t have much time, and our lawmakers need to hear from us ”“ right away.
Why? Because though critical bills may be moving in Congress, we need them to move faster. We still have brave men and women being kicked out of the military for being open about who they are. Not only that, but people can still be fired in a majority of states just for being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT).
Your in-person meeting, email, or call can make a huge impact on the issues we care about. Will you be a part of it?
Watch our video and make your voice heard: www.hrc.org/countdown2010.
Taking action has never been easier. Whether you visit your lawmaker’s office, send an email, or make a phone call, the following online tools and videos will walk you through it.
You don’t need to be an expert. Elected officials need to hear from everyday Americans ”“ both LGBT and straight ”“ speaking from the heart, expressing sincere opinions and sharing stories.
Countdown 2010 builds on HRC’s successful “No Excuses” campaign last summer, where thousands of HRC members got involved ”“ many for the first time ”“ and made a meaningful impact. Take Dan in Pennsylvania, who told his representative how he had been fired when his employer found out he was gay. The very next day, Dan’s congressman signed on as a co-sponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
As members of Congress return home for a long August recess, we can’t afford to let them off the hook. The Senate still hasn’t voted to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Neither chamber has taken up the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
When their constituents talk, lawmakers listen ”“ especially during an election year. It’s important that We seize this opportunity to let them know that we are watching. Check out this video and learn more:
