Join us at the Constitutional Convention!

Hi everyone,

Please see below for exciting information about history being made in Massachusetts on Wednesday and how you can help!

ACTION ALERT

As you probably know, this Wednesday a major event is taking place at the Massachusetts State House. That day, the Senate and House meet together at the Constitutional Convention to vote on whether allow an amendment to the state constitution to move forward. This amendment would ban same-sex marriage, while allowing for the possibility of civil unions. If it passes on Wednesday, it will move on to the statewide ballot in 2006.

We urge you to try to attend this historic event on Wednesday to protect against discrimination in our state constitution and to protect the thousands of same-sex marriages that have already taken place. Some of us are already planning to be there protesting, watching the debate, and organizing, and we want you to join us!

FOUR EASY WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

1) CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR! It is *essential* that legislators hear from their constituents in huge numbers between now and Wednesday at 1pm. Please give your Senator or Rep a quick call and tell them that you support equal marriage rights. To find out who your legislators are, go to www.massequality.org. Calling is painless (much easier than preparing to speak in class, and we know that you do *that* all the time), and it can make all the difference!!

2) COME TO THE STATE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY! You can take the red line or green line T, get off at Park Street and you won't be able to miss it! The actual debate begins at 1:00pm, but we'll be outside and inside the state house rallying from 6:30 am until the debate ends (which could go late into the evening). Take some time away from school for a different kind of legal education and join us for a few hours!

If you have questions about what's happening that day, transportation or other logistics, feel free to call or e-mail Gavi (wolfegb@bc.edu) or Vicky (steinbev@bc.edu; 617-974-6880) - we'd love to see you there!

Also, consider attending a candlelight vigil for marriage rights tomorrow (Tuesday) night from 6:00-7:30pm at the State House. It's a great opportunity to join the pro-equality community bringing in Wednesday's action.

3) VOLUNTEER! If you have some time on Wednesday to help out or any time between now and then, we need your help! Visit www.massequality.org to find out about volunteer opportunities.

4) PASS ALONG this message to your friends, classmates, and coworkers! See you Wednesday...


Emily Bajcsi
Lambda co-chair