Join the Virtual Rally Today, March 10, 2005
Join Family Pride Coalition from anywhere in the country by taking part in our nationwide Virtual Rally on Washington, D.C. today, March 10, 2005. Together with thousands of others around the country, express your outrage at the harmful rhetoric being espoused by the Department of Education, the very department responsible for leading the nation's education agenda. To participate, all you need to do is call or email the Department of Education on today, March 10, 2005 and demand that LGBT families be given the equality, respect and dignity all other families enjoy.
The controversy began late January when Spellings issued a strongly-worded letter denouncing PBS and the producers of “Postcards from Buster" for featuring a family with two moms, declaring, "Many parents would not want their young children exposed to the lifestyles portrayed in the episode.” It is Family Pride's hope that this Virtual Rally will raise awareness of the subject matter surrounding the program, while also generating support from the public in defending the integrity of all families.
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TAKE ACTION today and participate in this important campaign.
http://buster.familypride.org/takeactionWatch the Episode
Family Pride Coalition (FPC), the only national non-profit solely dedicated to equality for LGBT families, is proud to offer "Sugartime!," the episode of popular children’s program "Postcards from Buster" at the center of a heated debate. "Sugartime!" features a pair of lesbian moms and their children, all living and working on a farm in Vermont. Department of Education Secretary Margaret Spellings demanded the episode be pulled after declaring, "Many parents would not want their young children exposed to the lifestyles portrayed in the episode." We feel that once you’ve seen it, you’ll be compelled to join Family Pride in making your voice heard.
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Please take the time to watch the "Sugartime!" video.
http://buster.familypride.org/watchvideoHelp Us Spread the Word
We need as many voices united together against discrimination. And remember, you don’t have to be LGBT to believe in equal rights for the LGBT community.
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Please tell your friends and family about participating in the Virtual Rally.
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Please forward this email to your friends and family.
Support Our Work for Equality
As the only national non-profit solely dedicated to equality for LGBT parents and their families, Family Pride depends on the generous donations of families and individuals to support and sustain our important mission. Your support counts.
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Please help support the work of Family Pride Coalition and take part in securing equality for all LGBT families.
http://buster.familypride.org/donateMore information about the Family Pride Coalition can be found at www.familypride.org .
The Family Pride Coalition is the only national non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to securing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families.
By becoming a member of the Family Pride Coalition you have the opportunity to dramatically affect the lives of LGBT parents and their families. Please join the Family Pride Coalition today by filling out our online membership form by clicking
http://www.familypride.org/joinus.htm.