Equality NC launches statewide Equality in Action tour this week to fight marriage amendment

With the GOP in control in the General Assembly for the first time since Reconstruction (a result of the disastrous 2010 midterms), if this bill goes to a vote, the legislature could pass it, despite polling that shows more than half of North Carolinians support relationship recognition for LGBT couples.  

And our governor cannot veto it - it goes to the ballot, specified in the bill as 2012, to strategically bring out the wingnut vote.

ENC is going to fight this. Donate, please because we'll need boots on the ground and bux in the pocket to fight off NOM (you know they see this as a potential victory):

Wondering what you can do to make a real difference in our fight against LGBT discrimination? This spring, join other fair-minded North Carolinians "in action." Equality North Carolina invites you to get informed and involved through a series of statewide town hall meetings devoted to discussing the latest happenings from the General Assembly--including the proposed anti-LGBT constitutional amendment. Mobilize with us "on tour" as we seek your much-needed help in what could become the largest campaign for LGBT rights in our state's history!

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The EQUALITY IN ACTION Tour kicks off this Thursday, March 17, beginning at 7 p.m., from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem (4055 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, 27106). [Hashtag is #respect4all] Equality NC Executive Director Ian Palmquist and Director of Community Organizing and Outreach Rebecca Mann will take you through the ins and outs of the proposed anti-LGBT constitutional amendment, as well as other local legislation that could potentially impact all who care about equal rights and what you can do right now to make a real difference.

"With the anti-LGBT amendment pending in the General Assembly, now is the time for fair-minded North Carolinians to step up and take action," said Ian Palmquist, Executive Director. "The Equality in Action tour is a great opportunity for our supporters to come together to fight this attempt to put bigotry and discrimination into out state constitution."

Other upcoming stops on the “Equality in Action” Tour include:

Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. 

Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 

4907 Garrett Road, Durham, 27707

 

Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m.

Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Charlotte 

820 Hamilton Street, Suite B11, Charlotte, 28206

As part of this tour tackling the true bigotry behind harmful anti-LGBT legislation, Equality NC representatives will travel the length of the state in similar events slated for Asheville, Greensboro, Raleigh, Greenville and Wilmington.

For exclusive information about all of our upcoming local events, join our Online Action Network. 

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Equality NC Seeks Community Organizers

3/14/2011 - Why not bring your skills, talents and passion for securing equal rights and justice for LGBT North Carolinians to Equality NC? As our organization mobilizes against a proposed anti-LGBT constitutional amendment, we're currently seeking two, temporary community organizers to help us expand and educate our supporter base as part of our campaign to defeat this bill. The deadline to apply electronically for either position is Thursday, March 31st.

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Positions available for committed LGBT advocates include:

Faith Community Organizer

 

Equality NC is looking for a Faith Community Organizer who will work to foster relationships with supportive religious leaders across the state while also helping to develop a vision for engaging diverse and affirming faith communities to work collaboratively with our organization on LGBT rights issues.

Eastern NC Community Organizer

We're also seeking an Eastern NC Community Organizer who can focus specifically on communication, alliance-building, and volunteer recruitment and supervision in the all-important eastern region of the state.

Click here for each position’s specific job qualifications and requirements. 

All applicants must e-mail a cover letter, resume, three references, and one to three writing samples to Rebecca Mann at rebecca@equalitync.org byThursday, March 31st. Applicants should also place their name and the relevant job title in the subject header of the e-mail.

Deadlines are also fast approaching to submit applications for Equality NC summer internships. 

Still looking for a summer job where you can truly make a difference? Undergraduate and graduate students interested in serving as part-time summer interns have until Friday, March 18th to submit resumes and cover letters to Rebecca Mann, Director of Community Organizing and Outreach, at rebecca@equalitync.org. 

 Here's Equality NC's postcard campaign, explained by the oh-so-wonderful Josh Wynne: