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October 06, 2005
Get Involved in the Fight Against Constitutional Amendment 2
The constitutional amendment to withhold civil rights from same sex couples is on the ballot this November. Sarah Berel-Harrop offers this comprehensive list of ways you can get involved in the No Nonsense in November campaign:
Get informed! Get involved! Upcoming events, Constitutional Amendment 2:
NOTE: Equality vigil has been moved from 10/08 to weekend of 10/22
Week of Oct. 10 th, Family Values Stickers available from Sarah (contact info below)
October 10, 2005, 12 PM, University of Houston, Krost Hall, 4800 Calhoun Road. Debate: Jeff Ventrella of Alliance Defense Fund (for 2) Professor Dale Carpenter, University of Minnesota (opposed).
October 11, 2005, 12 PM, South Texas College of Law, 1303 San Jacinto
Debate: BYU Professor Lynn Wardle (For 2) and University of Minnesota Professor Dale Carpenter (opposed).
October 11, 2005, 7 PM, Resurrection MCC, 2025 W. 11th Street
Town Hall Meeting: Sponsored by Wellness and Equality Ministries of RMCC, contact Melissa, marstp@swbell.net
October 11 last day to register to vote for the November election
October 14, 2005, 7 PM, Rice University Cinema, University Blvd at Stockton Drive
Movie: “Tying the Knot”. This documentary focuses on the personal stories of two couples. In both of these cases, when one partner dies, the lack of legal protections for the survivor multiplies the tragedy. Moderated audience discussion will follow the viewing. Thanks to Rice Cinema, Pride, and GLBT Worknet.
October 18, 2005, 5:30-7:30 PM, Absinthe Lounge, 609 Richmond @ Greeley
Fundraiser with special guest Annise Parker, $25 suggested donation, Kathryn 713-528-3335
October 23, 2005, “No Tragedy in November” Equality vigil: see www.familyequality.org for details. Churches, clubs, why not get several members together to attend?
October 24th – November 4th Early Voting volunteer shifts available
October 27, 2005, 7 PM, Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood
Panel: An interfaith forum of clergy opposed to Amendment #2. Info Alan Ahur111@aol.com .
October 27, 2005, 9PM, Rice University
Panel: Legal implications of Prop 2.
November 8 th Election day Shifts available all day
Ongoing
Block walking Saturdays, 9 –2 pm. Call Emily 932-605-5809 or Nicole 713-979-6171
Phone Banking Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri nights Call Emily 932-605-5809
Cutting Turf Sunday afternoons and Wednesday nights call Nicole 713-979-6171
Data Entry & Materials prep shifts also available
See also www.nononsenseinnovember.com for more ways to get involved.
Stay Informed!
Sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NNiNhouannounce/ or send your email to sec@hal-pc.org with “newsletter” in the subject line to receive a one-way newsletter containing up-to-date events of interest to people opposed to Proposition 2.
Call Sarah 281-813-0660 or email sec@hal-pc.orgwith questions.
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