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Say NO to Discrimination!
In the state of Missouri, it is legal to fire a person from their job, deny a person housing, or kick a person out of a public accomodation such as a restaurant because that person is or ir perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Everyday, someone in Missouri has to face this reality and learn that in this state it is indeed legal to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
There are many different ways you can Take Action to ensure LGBT Equality in the State of Missouri. While it is still legal to discriminate in our state based on actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity, here are some ways you can Take Action on this issue and others:
Take Action! Support PROMO's priority proactive legislation, the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act. MONA would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in house, employment, and access to public accommodation.
Take Action! Sign the Say NO to Discrimination Petition to make your voice heard! This petition will be hand delivered to your State Representative and State Senator letting them know there are many people in their districts who want their elected officials to say no to discrimination in Missouri! Click here to sign the Say NO to Discrimination Petition.
Take Action! Help PROMO build political power! Become a PROMO member today. Already a member? Be sure to renew your membership for 2009. Click here to join or to renew today!
Take Action! Learn more about PROMO. Attend social and educational events. Keep up with activities in your region of the state. Check out this month's PROMO Equality News!
Take Action! Sign up for Action Alerts! Keep up with PROMO's activities, learn about current legislative actions, take immediate action when important issues arise, and get invites to local events! Click here to sign up for Action Alerts!
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Stay informed. Get involved. Take action.
PROMO's Online Action Center provides you with:
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The latest news regarding LGBT equality issues in Missouri
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Legislative updates and action alerts so you can contact your elected officials directly
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A calendar of events happening in your area and ways for you to get involved
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW!
YOU Made A Difference:
- "Tell the Springfield City Council to Remove the Unconsitutional Ordinance!" - 411 letters were sent by PROMO members to Springfield City Council urging them to repeal ordinance 78-224. As a direct result of your participation and the work of community members and PROMO staff on the ground, on September 8, 2009, the Springfield City Council removed ordinance 78-224 from local law. Ordinance 78-224 was an outdated, unconsitutional city law that made public same-sex flirting illegal! For more information on the repeal of Ordinance 78-224, read the PROMO Press Release!
- "Maine National Virtual Phone Bank" - On Sunday, September 27, 2009, thousands of phone calls were made on behalf of the Maine Freedom to Marry campaign to households across Maine- urging the citizens of Maine to Vote NO on 1- the Prop 8-style "citizens veto" to repeal marriage quality on the November ballot in that state. Volunteers from every state, including Missouri, participated in the virtual phone bank- right from our own homes. PROMO is proud to support the work of Maine Freedom to Marry to protect marriage equality! Stay tuned for more information on the outcome of the November decision.
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Dear Equality Supporter,
Summer is in full swing, and Primary Elections are tomorrow! Make sure to look at the full list of PROMO Pac endorsed candidates at www.PROMOpac.org.
There's a lot being planned for you in the coming months, so make sure to look at those Save-The-Date items! To make these events and our work as productive as possible, PROMO Staff is once again attending the Equality Federation Summer Meeting. You may remember we hosted the Summer Meeting last year in St. Louis; this year Equality Maryland is the host organization, so PROMO Staff will be working and learning hard for you in Baltimore this week. To view the complete list of workshops PROMO Staff may be attending, click here.
In the rest of this month's newsletter, you'll meet the new PROMO Kansas City Field Organizer, Claire Cook, and be able to buy the new PROMO Shirt!
In solidarity,
PROMO Staff
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PROMO Events
St. Louis
Save the date!
November 5
PROMO Trivia Night - 7:00pm, GRBIC Restaurant, 4071 Keokuk St, St. Louis
November 12
PROMO Comedy Night with Jason Stewart and Julie Goldman from The Big Gay Sketch Show - 7:00pm, 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, University City
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Claire Cook
PROMO Kansas City Field Organizer
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Claire Cook is an activist from St. Louis, MO and holds a B.S. in Political Science from Truman State University. While at Truman, she interned with State Representative Rachel Storch in the Missouri General Assembly where she was introduced to PROMO. She then joined PROMO for an internship in the summer of 2009, where she organized the Annual Equality Federation Summer Meeting. Claire has worked with numerous statewide and local political campaigns in both urban and rural Missouri. In her time at Truman, Claire was President of Prism - Truman's Gay Straight Alliance - and worked closely with faculty, staff, and various diversity organizations to create a more accepting and welcoming environment for all Truman students. Currently Claire is serving as a founding board member of Harriett's List, a Missouri-based Political Action Committee dedicated to the election of progressive women in Missouri.
Please consider joining or renewing your membership or donating to PROMO today!
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PROMO Shirts are here!
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Get your PROMO Shirt today and PROMOTE EQUALITY!
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Thank you PROMO Corporate Sponsors
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2010 Primary Elections are Tuesday, August 3rd!
PROMO Pac has officially endorsed 25 candidates.
Visit www.PROMOpac.org to view the full list!
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Coalition Events
St. Louis
Thursday, August 5
ShowMeNoHate Peaceful Action against NOM in St. Louis - 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Memorial Park in Clayton, 78 S Meramec Ave, Clayton, MO - NOM, National Organization for Marriage, has launched a Summer for Marriage 2010 Bus Tour. One of their bus stops is St. Louis. To view more information, visit the Facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=131563770211798&ref=mf
Kansas City
Thursday, August 5
KCAVP Celebration - Please join Kansas City Anti-Violence Project in celebrating their work in creating safer communities and serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cafe Trio, 4558 Main Strett, KCMO, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, August 14
Whoop Dee Do & EQUAL Present: A Back to School Celebration/Dance Party! - The Whoop Dee Doo Space, 1735 Walnut St, KCMO For more information, visit the Facebook Event Page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=136263739745385
Saturday, August 28
Diverse Attorneys Picnic/Potluck for attorneys and law students in Kansas and Missouri who have an interest in diversity. 3:00pm, Holcomb Park Shelter 2700 W 27th St, Lawrence. For more information or to register, visit http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=ZMHOOMTHRMLQZSBSSEHE&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6
Springfield
Sunday, August 15
Miss Gay Sisterhood Pageant - Free Admission, Cocktail Hour at 5:00pm, Pre-Pageant Show at 6:00pm, Pageant at 7:00pm, Clarion Hotel. For more information, visit the Facebook event page here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=143753842318389
Columbia
Friday, August 6
The Center Project has begun a new project to put together an LGBTQ professionals group - The group will provide networking for students, full- and part- time employees and job seekers, as well as for other activities and events as decided by the group. First LGBTQ Professionals meeting - Room 38 Restaurant and Lounge, 5:30pm
Joplin
Monday, August 2
Out & About Meeting, 6:00pm, 2904 E 20th St, Joplin.
Everywhere
Tuesday, August 3
Primary Election!
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