Transgender Equality Lobby Day

The BSSD is encouraging our membership to participate in the upcoming Transgender Equality Lobby Day. We can go as individuals, but as part of our organzation as well. Many of us participated in lobbying last April and we hope that many more will participate this time. The information sent to us from Gunner Scott of MTPC is as follows:

Transgender Equality Lobby Day
Thursday, January 21, 2010  2 - 5 pm
in Nurses Hall, MA State House, Beacon St., Boston

Please call now and make appointments to meet with your State Represenative and Senator on 1/21/09. To find out who your legislators are go to http://www.wheredoivotema.com. Please rsvp to Jesseb@masstpc.org.

“An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes” means education, preventing discrimination, and justice for hate crime victims. We must continue to educate our legislators about why this bill is needed now. We need to continue to be visible and for our family, friends, and allies to be visible and stand up with us. We had 300 people lobbying last April, lets double that number. Even if you legislator is a co-sponsor come in and help others to lobby. We must put a face on gender identity discrimination and hate crimes, we must continue to tell the truth about lives and the impact of discrimination on our ability to contribute positively to society and live our lives to the fullest. All the necessary materials and lobbying training will be provided. For more information or assistance with locating your legislators contact MTPC at info@masstpc.org or 617-778-0519..

 BSSD volunteers at the No on 1 Campaign in Maine. From left to right, Dennis Naughton, Claire Naughton, Bonnie Winokar and Mary McCarthy. Read more here.