New group to pressure US government on gay rights worldwide

NorthCarolina

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:10 PM
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New group to pressure US government on gay rights worldwide

New group to pressure US government on gay rights worldwide

An openly gay former US Ambassador is to work as an adviser to a new coalition of gay and straight human rights groups.

The Council for Global Equality wants the American government to defend the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people across the world.

"The Project demands that those who represent our country - in Congress, in the White House, in US embassies and in US corporations around the world - use the diplomatic, political and economic leverage available to them to oppose human rights abuses that are regularly directed against individuals because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression," the group states on its website.

Read more here: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8929.html

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Zuiderelle

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Mon Sep-08-08 07:55 PM
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1. That's Wonderful! Where do I donate?

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NorthCarolina

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Mon Sep-08-08 08:05 PM
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2. Here's the link to their website

I think it's just starting up right now but check it out. You can sign up for their newsletter there as well.

http://www.lgbtfpp.org/Home_Page.html

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Zuiderelle

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Mon Sep-08-08 08:15 PM
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3. Thanks. I signed up for the newsletter.

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NorthCarolina

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Tue Sep-09-08 06:55 AM
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4. I signed up for it too

will be interesting to see what, if anything, comes of this.

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