Fwd: Two Americas

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From: Chad Griffin, Human Rights Campaign <hrc@hrc.org>
Date: Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 5:20 AM
Subject: Two Americas
To: iammejtm@gmail.com

We won't stand for partial LGBT equality

DO YOU BELIEVE IN ONE AMERICA?   JOIN THE MOVEMENT   Dear Jen, We're about to embark on a bold, new chapter in the civil rights movement of our generation. The Human Rights Campaign is proud to announce the launch of Project One America—an unprecedented and historic effort to dramatically expand LGBT equality in Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas.   Why? We've made tremendous progress toward equality. But today LGBT people live in two Americas—one where equality is nearly a reality and another where members of our community are still struggling for equal citizenship.  It's time to broaden our focus to the people least served by the LGBT movement. The need couldn't be greater, but so are the opportunities.   These three states share the distinction of having no local or state laws that protect individuals from discrimination in the workplace, housing or public accommodations—and each state's constitution expressly prohibits marriage equality. Contrast that sad fact with this reality: these states also have some of the highest rates of LGBT couples raising children in the country and in fact, Mississippi has the highest in the nation.  Will you stand with the Human Rights Campaign in support of Project One America? We must fight to bring equality everywhere, for everyone. For too long, many Americans have treated the South like the "finish line" for LGBT equality. That's not just an incorrect view—this Arkansas native thinks it's offensive. Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas have many more fair-minded people like you who are waiting to be heard. HRC has worked with our allies in the South for decades, leading political and field campaigns, grassroots education efforts and volunteer communities.    DO YOU BELIEVE IN ONE AMERICA?   Add your name to the list of those supporting Project One America—because we will not stand for partial LGBT equality.   JOIN THE MOVEMENT   Project One America can be a powerful step forward in our movement, but only if you and every singly supporter of LGBT civil rights join us right out of the gate.  By making progress on three fronts—pushing for institutional change, changing hearts and minds, and advancing legal protections for LGBT people—HRC Mississippi, HRC Alabama and HRC Arkansas will be anchored by 20 full-time staff to ensure that Project One America has a permanent presence working toward equality. Get on the move with Project One America now. We will not rest until there really is One America when it comes to LGBT equality. Thank you, Chad Griffin President Human Rights Campaign   Want more information? Text ONEAMERICA to 30644 to join us!   © 2014 The Human Rights Campaign. All rights reserved. Human Rights Campaign | hrc.org 640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-3278 Phone: 202-628-4160 TTY: 202-216-1572 Fax: 202-347-5323   Your support is important to us. Please contact us here so that we can respond to your questions or comments. Please do not reply directly to this email. If you would like to unsubscribe from a specific Human Rights Campaign list, or update your account settings, you can visit your Subscription Management Page.

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews