(Awesome. And per Mayor Liot Hill's comment, Andy will not only be sworn in tomorrow morning, but he'll speak at the marriage equality rally. - promoted by Dean Barker)
First, the GREAT news: Andy White won the special election in Lebanon today! Another vote for marriage equality, and another very good Democrat going to Concord to fight for other important causes.
Now, onto tomorrow, where it will be CLOSE. One, two, three votes will likely make the difference.
Yes, tomorrow's THE DAY. Or, if you're reading this Wednesday morning, it's today. Just one more chance for marriage equality for this year, and if we don't do it this time it might be tough to do for a while. IF we can do this, it will help the causes of keeping marriage equality in Maine, where their new law faces a referendum this November, as well as contribute to the efforts for marriage equality in New York, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. And all this helps the national cause to eliminate DOMA -- the "Defense Of Marriage Act."
But most important is the positive message it will give to so many people throughout New Hampshire and elsewhere -- that yet another state is saying that under law, there should be equality for all. What a wonderful message for our young people, and for all of our gay and lesbian friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family members.
BUT, we need your help, and there is time. The out-of-state opponents of marriage equality have spent upwards of half a million dollars or more to stop our efforts. They have thrown every parliamentary maneuver to slow us down. But so far, we've overcome with our support from New Hampshire residents.
Please, if your local Legislator voted against House Bill 73 on May 20th http://www.gencourt.state.nh.u... give him or her a last-minute call, and/or send an E-Mail. You'll find all the contacts here: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.u...
Plus, on Wednesday morning in front of the State House, please join the RALLY FOR EQUALITY at 9:00 AM. And/or plan to be in the House gallery during the day, and visit the second floor of the State House where Legislators roam the hallways and do a bit of lobbying. Ask for your personal House Rep. and say hi, and urge a vote for HB 73.
Go to the NH Freedom To Marry WEBSITE at http://nhftm.org/ for other ideas of how you can help now.
Equality. 2009. Wednesday. Let's do it. Let's bring it home. It's about love. Commitment. Sharing. Caring. We can do this!
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