The Final Push--End Don't Ask Don't Tell--Lobby Day

Event Date: 

Fri, 03/13/2009 - 9:00am

Location(s)

Capital

Washington, DC, DC

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THE FINAL PUSH
 
For the first time since its inception in 1993, the White House is committed to the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.  Minutes after President Obama took the oath of office, the White House website listed repeal of the statute as an "agenda" item for the new Administration.  With President Obama's support, the 111th Congress offers the best opportunity to end this discriminatory law. Representative Ellen Tauscher will re-introduce the Military Readiness Enhancement Act, a bill that repeals Don't Ask Don't Tell and replaces it with a non-discrimination statute, in the House in mid-February.  Senator Ted Kennedy will introduce a companion bill in the Senate the same week.  We can help make it happen.  
 
We need boots on the ground across the country making the campaign to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" possible.  We need to let Congress know that it is time to allow members of the military to serve regardless of sexual orientation.  We need your help.
 
TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON TO LOBBY CONGRESS
On March 13, 2009, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is organizing its annual Lobby Day and Freedom to Serve Rally on the lawn of the Capital.  Faculty, students, and staff can travel to Washington, D.C. to educate and lobby Congress on this issue.  To Register for Lobby Day go to http://www.sldn.org/events/archives/freedom-to-serve-rally-and-lobby-day/.
 
If you need more information please contact Jackie Gardina at jgardina@vermontlaw.edu.