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Political action in the GLBT community takes on many forms. In 2010, when the President spoke of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in the State of the Union Address, he opened the door for changes to the way that gay, lesbian, and bisexual people are treated within the military. Around the same time, the president changed the employment nondiscrimination policy for federal employment to ensure that gender identity was added to to the policy.
Now, congressional representatives who are sponsoring ENDA - the Employment Non-Discrimination Act - believe that they have the votes to pass the bill in the House of Representatives; there are some concerns, however, about whether or not the bill can pass in the Senate. With votes expected on ENDA and the repeal of DADT this year, it’s important for members of the GLBT community to get involved in political action, even if they have never done so before.
What steps can you take to create a strong GLBT community political action?
1. Write to your representatives asking for their votes. This is particularly important when it comes to your state’s Senators.
2. Call the Congressional Switchboard in Washington, DC and ask to speak to your Senators and Representatives. Tell them why there bills are important to you.
3. Organize members of GLBT community organizations that you’re involved in to have a letter writing drive, a phone bank, or a series of letters to the editor of your local newspaper.
4. Contact organizations that are working on these bills like The Task Force, Get Equal, or the National Center for Lesbian Rights. They can provide tools and suggestions and help to connect you with others in your area who are committed to making political change.
5. Use social networking tools like blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. Connect with other members of the GLBT community as well as your family members and friends and work to get more people involved in creating change.
The GLBT community can work together and ensure the passage of these bills, but taking action is essential. Start with where you are, and then connect with other members of the GLBT community and brainstorm what you can do to get involved.
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