Let Oregon lawmakers know that we are counting on them to do the right thing by:

1. Showing your support in Salem on May 4th 2005 at the Oregon State Capitol as the Oregon Legislature hears testimony on Senate Bill 1000. Hearings begin at 5 pm. A rally on the capitol steps will begin at 4pm. Planning on attending or want more information? Email us!

2. Submit your statement of support for Senate Bill 1000 to the Senate Rules Committee. Click here.

3. Send a letter to your representatives. Tell them reciprocal benefits aren't good enough and that you are counting on them to support real equality by voting for Senate Bill 1000. Find your lawmaker and a sample letter here.

4. Send a letter to the editor of your local paper urging people in your community to support Senate Bill 1000 and reject the right's reciprocal beneficiaries. Find your newspaper and a sample letter here.

5. Call your lawmaker leave the following message: "I'm counting on you to support SB 1000 which would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and create civil unions for same-sex couples. This bill is not about marriage, it is not about politics. It is about basic Oregon values: protecting people who are a part of the Oregon community and treating all Oregonians equally under the law. Oregonians deserve no less." Be sure to leave your name and address so they know you are a constituent. To find your lawmaker's contact information click here.

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