How to Be an Advocate for Same Sex Marriage in Georgia

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:AdvocateSexMarriageGeorgia
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How to Be an Advocate for Same Sex Marriage in Georgia

Introduction

Whether you are gay or lesbian, or just support the rights of your fellow citizens, and you live in Georgia, there are things that you can do to advocate gay marriage.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Write letters to your congressional representative and senators. You can leave messages for legislators in the Senate by calling (501) 682-2902. Or call the House of Representatives at (501) 682-6211. Phone on days when legislation is imminent.
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Step Two

Use the Human Rights Campaign's action center (see Resources) to send messages to your representatives.
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Step Three

Visit the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Web site (see Resources below) and volunteer or join its "Monitor and Mobilize" team. You can also use the site to track events and access publications.

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Step Four

Visit the Georgia ACLU Web site (see Resources). The ACLU is an active combatant in the fight for gay rights. Through the organization's site, you can track bills and access links to Georgia legislators.
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Step Five

Track events and pending legislation through the "Southern Voice" online (see Resources), a gay periodical published out of Atlanta.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Writing materials and stamps
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