Speaker Christine C. Quinn
Marriage Equality & LGBT Community Report
Dear New Yorker,
Our phone calls, letters, postcards, and other activities in support of marriage equality are paying off. A recent New York Same-Sex Marriage Poll shows support at a new all-time high:
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2011/06/poll-ny-same-sex-marriage-support-at-new-high
Our work is far from over, though.
On Monday, June 20th, the NY State Legislature will end its 2011 legislative session.
It's critical that we continue to volunteer and call our undecided senators and urge them to pass a marriage equality bill now.
Below are several actions that people can take to help make sure this happens before the 2011 state legislative session ends on June 20th.
In this Issue:
PHONE BANKING FOR EQUAL MARRIAGE RIGHTS
VOLUNTEER FOR A "STOP AND DIAL" IN
NYC COUNCIL PRIDE CELEBRATION
MARCHING FOR EQUALITY & LGBT PRIDE
NY BUSINESS FOR MARRIAGE
PHONE BANKING FOR EQUAL MARRIAGE RIGHTS - Don't sit this one out!
New Yorkers United for Marriage , which includes Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA), Marriage Equality New York (MENY), Freedom to Marry and the Log Cabin Republicans are continuing to host phone banks every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through June to help mobilize and activate supporters to call undecided Senators to vote for equality.
See details below:
New Yorkers United for Marriage Phonebanking
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Now until June
5 pm to 8:30 pm
SEIU 1199
There are two ways folks can RSVP:
Log on to www.hrc.org/NYUMphonebanks . For additional information, please contact Stephen Anderson at HRC by phone at (347) 850-0472 or by e-mail at Stephen.Anderson@hrc.org .
Email your contact information and the dates you are available to Nicholas Galbraith at ESPA at volunteer@prideagenda.org .
VOLUNTEER FOR A "STOP & DIAL" IN
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is hosting "stop and dial" post-carding, phonebanking and letter-writing events throughout the 5 boroughs to ensure that our State representatives know how important marriage equality is to the majority of New Yorkers.
Time is of the essence. We only have 12 full days before the state legislative session ends.
Below is a list of upcoming stop and dials in
Friday (6/10)
Take the E F M or R to
We will meet at the Boston Market on Austin St. Map.
Shift 1: 12 pm-5 pm
Shift 2: 5 pm-8 pm
Saturday (6/11)
Woodhaven Action: Post-carding and 'Stop and Dials' on
Take the J to
We will meet at Woodhaven Community Bank. Map.
Shift 1: 12 pm-5 pm
Shift 2: 5 pm-8 pm
For more information, please contact Stephen Anderson at HRC at (347) 850-0472/ Stephen.Anderson@hrc.org .
NYC COUNCIL PRIDE CELEBRATION: ANNOUNCING SPECIAL BROADWAY GUESTS
Celebrate Pride Month with the NYC Council and our special Broadway guests, Rory O'Malley from "Book of Mormon" and the cast members of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", next Thursday, June 16th at the Great Hall in Cooper Union.
NYC Council Pride Celebration
New! Guest Emcee:
Rory O'Malley, Book of Mormon
New! Special Performance by:
Cast Members from Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Honoring:
(List in Formation)
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
A National Advocate for the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell",
and an Original Sponsor of DOMA Repeal Legislation.
Congressman Jerry Nadler
A Champion of the LGBT Community in the House and Original co-sponsor DOMA-Repeal Bill and Permanent Partners Immigration Act
Edie Windsor
Plaintiff in the
&
Daniel Hernandez
Congressional Intern for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Thursday, June 16th
5:30 pm
Arrive Early. Doors Open at 4:30 P.M.
*** The Great Hall at Cooper Union ***
Space is limited! To RSVP, click http://www.council.nyc.gov/events . You can also RVSP via Facebook here or by telephone at 212-442-1649. For instant updates, follow Speaker Quinn on Twitter @ChrisCQuinn.
MARCHING FOR EQUALITY & LGBT PRIDE
Join us at the Brooklyn Pride parade this Saturday and other Pride events around the city and show your support for marriage equality!
When: Saturday, June 11th @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: The parade starts at the corner of
Parade Kick-off: 7:30 p.m. sharp!
RSVP: Visit the following web site to RSVP: http://www.council.nyc.gov/events or call Carlos Menchaca at (212) 788-5646. Share with friends on Facebook here.
Directions: Public Transportation, take the F, G, R Trains to 4th Avenue/9th Street station in Brooklyn.
Saturday, June 25th
Noon to 6 p.m.
Heritage of Pride March
Sunday, June 26th
Meeting Time: 11 am
Meeting Location:
Share with friends on Facebook here.
Saturday, July 9th
1 p.m.
First Annual Bed-Stuy Pride Celebration
Sunday, August 21st
Noon
NY BUSINESS FOR MARRIAGE
The Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA) continues to recruit for their new online marriage equality initiative aimed specifically at
According to recent estimates, marriage equality could generate anywhere from $184 million to $310 million in economic activity for weddings and tourism in
NY Business for Marriage gives the business community a chance to tell the public that what is good for equality is good for business! Activists throughout the state are reaching out to businesses in their own backyards.
ESPA is encouraging all New Yorkers to take part in this exciting new initiative by having their business or businesses in their area fill out the form online .
For more information about NY Business for Marriage, please contact Desma Holcomb at ESPA by phone at (212) 627-0305 or by e-mail dholcomb@prideagenda.org .
SHOW YOUR PRIDE THIS MONTH AND MARCH FOR EQUALITY
Please feel free to contact the City Council's LGBT and HIV/AIDS Liaison, Carlos Menchaca, if you have any questions or would like to learn more about our fight for marriage equality. You can reach him by phone at (212) 788-5646 or by e-mail at cmenchaca@council.nyc.gov .
Thanks for taking a stand for marriage equality!
Sincerely,
Christine C. Quinn
Speaker
NYC Council