Bush treatens to veto hate crimes legislation - tell him how you feel about it today!

Dear Triangle supporters,

We've waited a long time for our community to share the same kinds of protections from hate crimes as other minorities.

Finally, today the U.S. House of Representatives voted to include us. But even before that vote, the anti-GLBT extremist group Concerned Women for America was bragging that George W. Bush has threatened to veto this legislation. A statement from the White House confirmed that, this time, the religious right isn't lying.

I'm writing to ask you to take a moment today to tell Mr. Bush that, his constitutents among religious extremists aside, he should not use the third veto of his career in the White House to advance the cause of bigotry and violence. You can call Mr. Bush at 202-456-1414 or 202-456-1111 or email president@whitehouse.gov. Please also use the Congressional Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and urge Senators Levin and Stabenow to vote for the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. 

Normally we ask you to send an email; this issue is so urgent, however, that if it's at all possible to do so we urge you to call, and to call right away!

Thank you for everything you're doing to advance the cause of equality. Together, we will eventually win our equality.

We here at Triangle will follow and keep you updated on the situation in Washington while also doing everything in our power to encourage Michigan's House and Senate to pass hate crimes and employment protections for our community. You can help us in these efforts with a one-time or recurring donation today.