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The
United States of America is DIVIDED into 54
Legislative Districts.
Each of these Legislative Districts is represented by
two Senators serving four year terms and several Representatives
(depending on the states population) serving two year
terms.
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CapWiz:
this website is set up to help you contact
members of Congress and keep up on their voting
records.
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HRC:
America's largest gay and lesbian organization,
the Human Rights Campaign provides a national
voice on gay and lesbian issues. A bipartisan
organization that works to advance equality
based on sexual orientation and gender
expression and identity, to ensure that gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can
be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in
the community.
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FreedomtoMarry:
is
the gay and non-gay partnership working to win
marriage equality nationwide. It brings new
resources and a renewed context of urgency and
opportunity to this social justice movement.
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VictoryFund:
recognized as the leading national political
organization that identifies, trains and
supports open lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender candidates and officials.
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Lambda Legal:
is a national organization committed to
achieving full recognition of the civil rights
of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender
people and those with HIV through impact
litigation, education and public policy work.
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Lambda Legal:
is a national organization committed to
achieving full recognition of the civil rights
of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender
people and those with HIV through impact
litigation, education and public policy work.
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FYI: Here are some
examples of brief messages you should communicate to
their offices and staff people:
1. We believe that “separate” is not “equal.” All people
should have equal rights under the law. Right now,
members of sexual minorities in the State of Washington
do not have equal rights, and may legally be
discriminated against in matters of housing, public
accommodations, employment, health care, custodial
rights, credit, and inheritance. Washington State law
does not protect these people. Seven cities and
three counties have already passed anti-discrimination
laws. Safety from discrimination based on minority
status is a basic right. All of Washington’s citizens
need and deserve equal protection. This is why we
support passage of the Anderson-Murray
Antidiscrimination bill, HB 1515 -- and why you should
to as my elected official.
2. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT)
people contribute significantly to the economic
wellbeing of the communities in which they live and
work. We believe that when one group is discriminated
against, our whole society suffers. Ending
discrimination based on sexual and gender orientation
benefits communities economically, socially, and
spiritually. Nondiscrimination policies have benefited
communities where antidiscrimination laws exist. For
example, people want to work for companies with fair
hiring and promotion practices. HB 1515 will not require
extra funding by the state, and will improve the
business climate in Washington.
3. Many states (14, plus the District of Columbia) have
already passed this kind of antidiscrimination
legislation. It’s time that Washington does so as well,
even after delaying this action for almost 30 years. HB
1515 has broad-based support, from many religious,
civic, humanitarian, business, and professional
organizations.
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