If you are from the U.S. of America, here are a few things you shoud do:
- Register To Vote - The best way to tell our government how you feel is to vote! Be sure to update your address if you are registered to vote or sign up if you are not.
- Sign a Petition for Same-Sex Marriage - Your single signature may at first seem irrelevant, but among millions change happens. One good example is the recall vote in California.
- Fax Your State Senator or Representative - Your State Senators and Representatives were elected by you and act on your behalf. Let them know how you feel.
- Contact the White House - The Bush Administration opposes equal gay rights. Send letters supporting gay equality directly to our leader. Let’s keep the upper hand by expressing our opinions in a manner of respect and professionalism.
- Support Gay Schools - Help the Hetrick-Martin Institute alleviate queer youth from the perils of harassment and violence by contacting the New York City Department of Education or by providing funding to The Harvey Milk School.
- Write the Church - A simple email to the Episcopal Church can go a long way towards the confirmation of other gay clergymen.
- Support the Servicemembers Legal Defense Fund - The SLDF needs your support as the leading advocate for gays in the military. Not only do they educate servicemembers on the current "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policies, but they provide free legal advice.
- Watch Gay Television Shows - Despite what your parents said, watching television is good for you- especially if you’re gay! By watching gay-theme television shows you increase their ratings. Increased ratings make the high-power networks and advertisers very happy. Hopefully, happy enough that they can’t afford not to have gay programming. Also, this may be a stretch but showing Americans gay life on television may lessen the fear of gay equality.
- Volunteer for a Gay Rights Organization - There are several organizations that help promote gay rights and safety. Find the one that best suits your lifestyle.
- Lobby for Gay Adoption - The American Bar Association had recently agreed to endorse and lobby states for equal adoption rights for same-sex couples. Join the fight!
