Calling all Texans!

[emmagrant01]

It's time to start fighting, folks. We have a little more than a month to convince our friends and neighbors to vote NO on Prop 2, a hateful amendment to our state constitution that would not only deny loving couples the right to marry simply because they are gay, but would also ELIMINATE many legal and medical rights and benefits other non-married couples currently hold.

If you live in Texas, you can start by putting a sign in your yard, a sticker on your car, and a t-shirt on your body.



SIGNS, SIGNS EVERYWHERE A SIGN

Yard signs have arrived and are now available at our regional offices – to help us cover costs, signs are $2 each. Here’s the scoop on where you can pick them up in our field offices. Remember, each of these are active campaign hubs, so call first to make sure staff is there, and not out in the field somewhere.

Austin
At the Austin/Travis County office, 1210 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, 79702. Generally open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sat and Sun noon to 6 p.m. Call 512-236-0843.

Dallas
Citizens for Equality and the People for Empowerment Project, 4301 Bryan Street, Ste. 120, Dallas, 75204-2511. The cross street is Peak. Office generally staffed 10 to 5, “self-serve.” Call Reed at 214-557-9392 to be sure.

Fort Worth
Tarrant County Democratic Party Headquarters, 3004 West Lancaster. Hours are Monday thru Friday 9 to 5, or call ahead for other hours, 817-335-8683.

Houston
Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 3400 Montrose, Suite 207. Other locations around Houston will be announced soon. Call first 713-522-4372.

San Antonio
San Antonio, NNIN office, 319 Camden, upstairs within building adjacent to Madison Square Presbyterian Church, 78215. Call first, 210-320-4682.

Also available at MADHATTERS Tea House, 320 Beauregard, San Antonio, M – F, 7 a.m to 9 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You can also ORDER ONLINE by going here.



And then go talk to your neighbors!

I attended a rally at the state capitol tonight, and there were several hundred people in attendance. One of the speakers told us that what happens here will affect the whole country. I mean, just imagine what it would be like if Texas voted this thing down!! We could turn the tide of hatred and discrimination right here and now -- we just need to talk to people, and encourage them to vote.

See the editorial in the Houston Chronicle here

Comments

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[souls-tamer.livejournal.com]

Ok Rant Time:

It pisses me off that people can justify treating homosexuals less "humanely" just because of who they love. They deserve the same f-ing constitutional rights as anyone else... I'm sure you've already heard/feel that. I'm just pissed my state is full of bigotry.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

I think the right to marry falls under the Pursuit of Happiness.

Ok Rant done.

Voting NO!

[souls-tamer.livejournal.com]

Ok Rant Time:

It pisses me off that people can justify treating homosexuals less "humanely" just because of who they love. They deserve the same f-ing rights as anyone else... I'm sure you've already heard/feel that. I'm just pissed my state is full of bigotry.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

I think the right to marry falls under the Pursuit of Happiness.

Ok Rant done.

Voting NO!

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Preach it, girl!

[angelofmercy.livejournal.com]

Do you have a list/link for those of us not in/near one of the bigger cities can find these signs?

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

Yes! You can order online here (http://www.nononsenseinnovember.com/905/merch.php). I'll edit the post to put that link up too.

[angelofmercy.livejournal.com]

Thanks :-)

[zully.livejournal.com]

I've actually never been to Houston's Gay and Lesbian Community center! Have you? I have absolutely no idea what to expect! XD

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

No, I haven't! But then, I haven't spent much time in Houston. ;-)

[azuraskye.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for posting the addresses for the places to get the signs. I'm definitely going to get one for my yard now :D

[lovepanic.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for the info! (Oh man, I go to Mad Hatters down here all the time, I dont know how I didnt notice this stuff earlier)

Do you mind if I link to this in my journal?

[emmagrant01.livejournal.com]

This information was meant to be shared!

[sullacat.livejournal.com]

omg Madhatters! I love their salmon tea sandwiches! This gives me an excuse to go down there this weekend!

Thanks for all this great info. I'm more than a little surprised that it doesn't seem to be getting more press, either for or against, being that it is Texas and all...

[bibliokat.livejournal.com]

I wish you all lots of luck!

[rhiannonmr.livejournal.com]

Will definitely be stopping at the Austin office and picking it up. Roomie will have a fit, but it won't be the first time. He tends to leave me be politically since he KNOWS I will yell him down ... LOL. Anyways this one is a nobrainer for me. Vote NO! Send the msg and all that. The 'hood will get over the crazy liberal living here. Then again they all supported Kerry so, may not be an issue.

[sciencegeek.livejournal.com]

Good luck, Emma! When will your government learn that you do not need to be a woman to love a man? Or, conversly, a man to love a woman?

[shanna-souzou.livejournal.com]

I grew up in Katy, TX, and was part of the Houston community for 14 years. I would be ashamed if Texas passed this horrible act of discrimination. It would upset me greatly if I could not think back to my home state with fond and proud memories anymore.

While I cannot vote as a Louisiana resident, my roommate and her parents can and I'll inform them immediately. I will also make sure you hide it from my old conservative friends who, while nice people, would misguidingly vote for such a disgusting proposition.

Keep us updated on the effort, Emma! You're doing wonderful work!