Email Blast — October 23, 2009
Dear Friend,
Here are a couple of upcoming events you can participate in for the cause of marriage equality:
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Maine Phone Banking
Sunday, October 25, 2009, 1–5 pm
Equality California Silicon Valley Office
19 N. Second Street
San José
No experience necessary, just bring your cell phone and charger. Please try to arrive promptly at 1 pm for training. We'd like to get on the phones by 2 at the latest so that we can get as many calls completed as possible by 5.
Please RSVP on the Facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157596138789&ref=nf, or email Nick Tanabe at nick@eqca.org.
Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157596138789&ref=nf
Facebook Group Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119082237665
Maine Campaign Website: http://mainefreedomtomarry.com/
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"Keeping The Faith"
An Interfaith Candlelight Rally for Marriage Equality
Monday, November 2, 2009, 6–7 pm
First Christian Church
80 S. Fifth Street
San José
At the one-year anniversary of the passage of Proposition 8, we will stand together, not looking back — but moving forward — as part of a movement of faith communities across the state gathering this same evening.
Hear testimony from faith leaders, civic leaders, and youth. Through prayers from diverse faith traditions, lively music and sacred scriptures, we will Keep the Faith for equality for all people.
Support friends in Maine and Washington state as they face ballot measures the next day — election day — which would strip same-sex couples of relationship protections.
Please bring candles with glass or plastic protective cups so wax does not spill.
We will be inside the church if it rains.
You can help us promote this event! Download and distribute this flyer:
http://marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org/pdf_files/candlelight_rally_20091102.pdf
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If you weren't able to attend the October 11 March on Washington, here is a great video featuring many inspiring speakers from the rally:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2gHpXyoHGs
Please share with your friends and family.
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Hate Crimes Legislation Finally Passed by Congress!
The Matthew Shepard Act will finally become a reality after President Obama signs it into law within the next few days. Largely opposed by congressional Republicans, the bill nonetheless passed with majority Democrat support. Read the full story from the New York Times here:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/10/22/us/politics/AP-US-Gays-Hate-Crimes.html
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Thanks again for all you do. We would like to ask you to please take a moment and spread the word about Marriage Equality Silicon Valley to your friends and family. Tell them to visit our website and sign up for our Email Blasts, so we can provide an ever-larger audience with information on marriage equality and other important LGBTQ issues, both at the local level and nationally.
Sincerely,
Marriage Equality Silicon Valley
http://marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org