How to Be an Advocate for Same-Sex Marriage in New Mexico

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:AdvocateSexMarriageNewMexico
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How to Be an Advocate for Same-Sex Marriage in New Mexico

Introduction

Unfortunately for same-sex couples who wish to make their relationship officially recognized, many states still dona??t recognize their right to marry. New Mexico was one of the few states to briefly allow same-sex marriage, before doing an about-face and invalidating the marriage licenses it had granted. If you live in New Mexico and youa??re interested in being an advocate for same-sex marriage, there are many different ways you can do this.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Talk to friends, family and co-workers about same-sex marriagea??discuss reasons why ita??s important that everyone has the right to an officially recognized relationship regardless of their sexual orientation.
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Step Two

Write letters to your local newspapers or other publications for their a??Lettersa?? pages so that you can air your views.
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Step Three

Make an email signature that links to a Web site such as Gay Marriage News or the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico.
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Step Four

Get a badge, button or bumper sticker and wear it with pride!
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Step Five

Find out about advocate groups in your area and join one. Take part in activities that raise public awareness about same-sex marriage issues.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • If you deal with the public in your place of work, note that there may be rules against wearing badges or buttons that make political statementsa??check with your boss to make sure ita??s OK to wear these things.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Internet connection
  • Badges, T-shirts or bumper stickers
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