tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57703531951560744402024-03-13T18:42:11.493-07:00Equality New MexicoEducating and Advocating for LGBTQ individuals and families.Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-19312566405771153122010-05-04T18:24:00.000-07:002010-05-04T18:27:06.135-07:00You Story Can Win Equality<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; "><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><strong>Are you in a committed same-sex relationship? </strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; "><span style="font-size:100%;color:black;"><strong>Do you know someone who is?</strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; ">Equality <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273022384_0">New Mexico</span> has been working over a decade to obtain full equality for the LGBT community. We appreciate all the stories you have shared with us throughout these years and we want to continue to build on those storeis shared.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; ">Real people in New Mexico are hurt today because some families are denied basic protections. But right now, we have the opportunity to join other states in advancing fair treatment for same-sex couples.<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://eqfed.org/ct/ipMMM4F1g42A/" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); "><img border="0" hspace="10" alt="Your Story Can Win Equality" vspace="10" align="right" src="http://img.getactivehub.com/an2/custom_images/eqnm/survey_graphic.jpg" /></a><br />EQNM in partnership with ACLU-NM is working towards relationship equality for all and we need your help. If you are interested in sharing your story, you can <a rel="nofollow" title="http://nm.aclu.org/site/R?i=lHUozdB1rPrbiMyroKJf8A.." target="_blank" href="http://eqfed.org/ct/kdMMM4F1g42N/" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 51, 102); "><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273022384_1">fill out a survey</span></a> online. If you know a committed same-sex couple who might like to contribute their story, please forward this message on to them.<br /><br />Real families with <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273022384_2">real stories</span> will help us convince the public, the courts and the legislature that gay and lesbian couples deserve the legal protections necessary to sustain their relationships and families. <strong>Winning relationship equality in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273022384_3">New Mexico</span> begins with you, so </strong><strong><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273022384_4"><a href="https://secure.aclu.org/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_ID=8001&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS">take the survey</a></span></strong><strong><a href="https://secure.aclu.org/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_ID=8001&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS">.</a><br /></strong><br />Survey information may be shared with other LGBT organizations, but your name will not be used without your express permission. If you wish to have your family's story shared only with EQNM/ACLU-NM, please call Micah McCoy at <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273022384_5">(505) 266-5915 x1003</span>.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: black; font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; ">Your financial contribution is critical to movivng this work forward. Please consider making a contribution today by clicking <strong><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273022384_6"><a href="https://secure.aclu.org/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_ID=8001&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS">HERE</a></span></strong><a href="https://secure.aclu.org/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_ID=8001&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS">.</a></p></span>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-1931364709807400832010-02-10T12:21:00.001-08:002010-02-10T12:21:47.573-08:00Brief Update on Legislative Session<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">We want to provide you with a brief update on what is taking place in the legislative session. First, we need you to MOBILIZE people by talking to everyone you know about the importance of the domestic partnership bill. Please have them call their Senators and tell them to Support SB 183. This bill is still moving through the legislative process.<br /><br />We are anticipating SB 183 will be heard after HB 2 is handled, which will most likely be later this week. We are on Day 23 of the legislative session and in the last few miles of the marathon. We are working diligently to get this bill passed and need you all to get involved. Again, we cannot provide you with the exact day or time of the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265833142_0">Senate Finance Committee hearing</span>, yet please be prepared to mobilize people and attend this hearing when we send out an ALERT.<br /><br />We encourage you to forward the alert to everyone you know, post it on your facebook page, text the day and time to your acquaintances, and mobilize people to the Roundhouse.<br /><br />We also need you to attend the Senate Rules Committee hearing when SJR 1 - Marriage Defined, CA is heard. We need to let legislators know that we oppose this <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265833142_1" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; ">joint resolution</span>. We will also send you an alert when we have details of this hearing.<br /><br /><b>GET ACTIVE!!!</b> Please write letters to the editor, call your neighbors to get them involved, and volunteer with EQNM. Contact Gino at <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265833142_2" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; ">505-224-2766</span> or <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265833142_3" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; ">gino@eqnm.org</span></span>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-77619129000535323412010-02-05T07:47:00.001-08:002010-02-05T07:47:43.075-08:00SB183 in Senate Finance Committee<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">It is time to put the <b>PRESSURE</b> on our Senators. If you have been waiting to get active,<b>NOW is the TIME and tell your friends, family and co-workers as well!</b> We have moved from a sprint to a marathon.<br /><br />SB 183 - Domestic Partnerships is now in the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_0">Senate Finance committee</span>. At this time, we do not know exactly when the next committee meeting will take place. This is the TIME to get active and be a part of making history.<br /><br /><b>CALL <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_1">SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE</span> MEMBERS TODAY!!!</b><br /><br /><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_2">Senator John Arthur Smith</span> - Chair - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_3">505-986-4363</span><br /><br />Senator Carlos R. Cisneros - Vice Chair - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_4">505-986-4365</span><br /><br />Senator Rod Adair - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_5">505-986-4385</span><br /><br />Senator Pete Campos - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_6">505-986-4311</span><br /><br />Senator Carroll H. Leavell - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_7">505-986-4278</span><br /><br />Senator Howie C. Morales - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_8">505-986-4863</span><br /><br />Senator Steven P. Neville - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_9">505-986-4266</span><br /><br />Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_10">505-986-4380</span><br /><br />Senator Mary Kay Papen - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_11">505-986-4270</span><br /><br />Senator Nancy Rodriguez - Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_12">505-986-4264</span><br /><br />Senator <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_13">Sue Wilson Beffort</span> - Ranking Member - <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_14">505-986-4395</span><br /><br /><br />We are not backing down from putting the heat on our Senators and will continue to have our voices heard on the significance of providing basic legal protections for our families.<br /><br />We need for you to get in the race with EQNM. We need for you to make phone calls, tell your friends to get active, use your <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_15">social networks</span> to get the word out, text messaging and conduct old-fashioned phone trees to energize our community to make more noise with the Senators than the opponents.<br /><br />Call <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265384772_16">(505) 224-2766</span> today to find-out what you can do in your community. Get connected so that you don't miss the action!<br /><br />We will continue to keep you posted on the progress of this critical legislation for the LGBT individuals and families.</span>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-70778843179534245382010-02-01T20:52:00.000-08:002010-02-01T20:53:14.709-08:00Support SB 183 Domestic Partnerships<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Support Domestic Partnerships - SB183<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">It is about caring, responsibility, and commitment.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Domestic Partnerships legislation helps <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">ALL New Mexico Families</i></b>. It provides basic legal protections and recognition of same-sex couples relationships and their families under New Mexico law. This could include senior citizens or disabled people who are in committed relationships, yet through marriage one or the other would lose their social security benefits. This bill does not reference marriage and has a religious exemption. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">With this legislation, registered domestic partners would have the following rights and responsibilities:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Health & Insurance:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To be eligible to receive health insurance benefits through a partner’s employer.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To take family medical leave to care for a partner, a partner’s child or a partner’s ailing parent.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To receive automatic priority to hospital visitation and end of life decision-making with a domestic partner.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Family Relationship:</span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To be obligated to support each other and any children born or adopted during the domestic partnership.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To have equal rights to manage and control property earned and accrued during the domestic partnership.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Death & Inheritance:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To have decision-making authority for the disposition of a partner’s remains & funeral arrangements.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To inherit from a partner in the absence of a will.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To be automatically designated the personal representative of a domestic partner’s estate if he or she dies without a will.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To have a right to a community property share of either partner’s employee pension earned during the domestic partnership, including survivor and death benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">Dissolution of a Domestic Partnership:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To access the family court system for an orderly dissolution.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To receive community property rights and obligations, allowing for a property division after separation that recognizes the contributions of both partners to the household.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"">To be assured of financial support and heath insurance during a separation.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto; mso-prop-change:"Jordon Johnson" 20100127T2033"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="pa1" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="color:black">By denying same-sex couples, seniors, and people with disabilities in committed relationships the same basic legal protections as married couples deprives thousands of families of the most important attributes of their labor – the ability to take care of and provide for their family members. </span>This legal recognition keeps children safe in the event of crisis, brings financial and emotional security, and strengthens our community as a whole.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-90984656879651397652010-01-26T21:05:00.001-08:002010-01-26T21:07:47.621-08:00Senate Bill 183 - Domestic Partnerships<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:13px;">The <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_0">Domestic Partnership bill</span> was introduced today.<br /><br />Senator <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_1" style="cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom- background-position: initial initial; color:initial;">Peter Wirth</span> and Representative Mimi Stewart are the sponsors for Senate Bill 183.<br /><br /><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_2" style="cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom- background-position: initial initial; color:initial;">Domestic partnerships</span> provide basic legal protections necessary for families to care for their loved ones. This legal recognition not only keeps children safe but also offers them financial and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_3">emotional security</span>. Tangible benefits for families include <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_4">hospital visitation rights</span>, the ability to obtain for partners, and family or bereavement leave.<br /><br />We will let you know when the committee hearings will be scheduled.<br /><br /><b>Please join us at Backroad Pizza ~ Santa Fe</b><br /><br />1807 <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_7">Second Street</span> (across from the 2nd Street Brewery)<br />All attendees will receive a slice of pizza and a soda.<br /><br />We will be having a phone-a-thon to inform people about our upcoming events to advocate for domestic partnership legislation.<br /><br /><b>Advocate for Domestic Partnerships</b><br /><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_8" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; "><b>Monday February 1 </b><br />8:00 a.m</span>. meet at First Christian Church at 645 Weber Street, Santa Fe<br />12:00 p.m. - Rally on the Eastside of the Roundhouse.<br /><b>WE NEED YOU THERE!!!</b><br /><br />It is time to get involved! If you want to volunteer, please contact Gino at <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_9" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; ">gino@eqnm.org</span> or call <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1264568605_10" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; ">505-224-2766</span>.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;">Donate TODAY by<a href="http://www.eqnm.org/donate.html"> CLICKING HERE!!!</a></span></span></div>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-64438312676448237072009-11-08T19:12:00.000-08:002009-11-08T19:18:10.045-08:00Domestic Partnership Campaign 2010<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt;font-family: Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Today, there are no legal protections for New Mexico committed same-sex and straight couples that are not married. Domestic partnerships are a form of union under which these couples can formalize their partnerships. They provide legal protections necessary for families to care for their loved ones. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt;font-family: Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This legal recognition keeps children safe in the event of crisis, brings financial and emotional security, and strengthens our community as a whole. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt;font-family: Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Without domestic partnership rights, same-sex couples are forced to pay expensive legal fees in order to create a patchwork of basic legal protections, like durable power of attorney and living wills. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:13.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt;font-family: Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Most same-sex couples, especially families of color and living in rural areas, may not have access to institutions and encounter additional barriers that may improve their economic position as a family. Policies that promote all New Mexico committed couples and their relationships may improve family incomes. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:13.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in; mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt; font-family:Verdana;mso-fareast-font-family:"MS ゴシック";mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Domestic Partnership rights provide basic legal protections such as hospital visitation rights and a surviving partner to inheritance along with making funeral arrangements. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;mso-fareast-font-family: "MS ゴシック""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Domestic Partnership rights keeps children safe in the event of crisis. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:13.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in; mso-pagination:none;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt; font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;mso-fareast-font-family: "MS ゴシック""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Domestic Partnership rights creates financial and emotional security for all individuals and families.</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt; font-family:Verdana;mso-fareast-font-family:"MS ゴシック";mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt; font-family:Verdana;mso-bidi-font-family:Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Domestic Partnership rights will create a productive workforce and attract employees to companies. </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As a New Mexico community, same-sex couples deserve to be treated with equal dignity and respect along with having equal protections of the laws. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please contact your legislators today: </span><b><a href="http://eqfed.org/campaign/eqnm_dp10"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Click Here to send a letter</span></span></a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Your contributions are critical to our work. Please consider making a donation today. </span><a href="http://www.eqnm.org/donate.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">DONATE HERE!!!</span></span></a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Volunteer today by calling 505-224-2766 or email volunteer@eqnm.org</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Warm Regards,</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Jordon</span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Interim Executive Director</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, -webkit-fantasy;color:#FF0000;"><b><br /></b></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-79184045094398597012009-10-18T18:49:00.000-07:002009-10-18T21:20:05.737-07:00Largest Engagement Ring...<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"></p><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6JtRpPB5227COrndtRhJlSnR_pqMjjwZRfhDDfy6gVnVD61a4vJORtWEdfwinNhrxXG0XaXtbK3AudZGYHcM7BGRa37JRaAKxxZkYSlFKA3PncmRNknzcdC_V_xHQpaaEUwt2J5vdDQc/s200/Diamond+10:17.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394122712189120258" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ring Around the Roundhouse...<br /></span></span></span><p></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It was an incredibly fun day on Saturday afternoon (October 17, 2009) at the Roundhouse. I arrived around 11:30 and meet up with a those who</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> assisted us in organizing this amazing event. We successfully set the world record for the largest engagement ring. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Thank you to Wenda and Trixie along with all others who joined us. It was fabulous to see over 150 people holding the gold lamie (what else?)</span></span></span></div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EEwiIzMrZVhELbj3obr_Okft6SgWy3qNNPBKlegXLQMCfz-_ve5lD6dv8fLHOz3l-zSNhRGjw_NkOQaMRZSvhhjLyf6k3_EXJm41hzXhPjFYfrVYHuA-3GTW3DYIU7Y-hB5AUHtTNr0b/s200/Ring+10:17.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394137917638291218" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">wrapped around the roundhouse and to see all the photos and videos emerging from this day. We also gathered a great deal of attention from those passing by. We sent a message throughout our state aboutthe importance of legally Recognizing LGBT Relationships and keeping Marriage Equality on the forefront. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I have included only a few photos and a video that was made from this day. It is time for New Mexico to legally Recognize LGBT Relationships and provide protection for our families. We can have fun fighting for our civil rights. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4RwB0Sks82fdltvvgGGlI8OpZxQc9f2Swt-Lb0KXWLgALgi9jsf3-fPU6f1DZTha_W9Wyw8L1UWP9ts2HNtMWuc2yNtVYoNV-VIzR1o7X_Vxu4sIL8oWVHV5NX4LqcU94CoKV0puwcp3/s200/Round.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394125326250037810" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Check out the video </span></span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3aG953DmY"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HERE!!!</span></span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Recently an interracial couple was denied marriage equality in Lousiana, so it is critical to continue speaking out and letting decision-makers know that all families deserve to be recognized. As Sharon Lettman, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition stated in a press release about the Denial of Marriage to an Interracial Louisiana Couple: </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">“Time and again we have seen public officials discriminate against loving, committed couples and claim that their discrimination is really motivated by concern for children. That justification is wrong when it’s used to deny marriage to a couple on the basis of their race. It’s wrong when it’s used to prevent committed gay and lesbian couples from being able to marry. And it’s our responsibility to speak out against it, whenever it happens."</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">To Learn more about the </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">National Black</span></span></span></div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_HuoXD8OJQD9iIdF5d5SH5coDnC4hRrpwHOCWQ4YJTCFNVZ_5-2McM8A9nVaoYNGwX10orRIU9Q2vNVO3Z-ZU-O4mItnspTRuz4LCBXyadSmeYSCNPONaVnQlhc1hTsPGSnaA0EY90MV/s200/Young+One.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394125915927115186" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana;">Justice Coalition <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana;">please </span></span><a href="http://www.nbjc.org/about/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana;">click here</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">ATTENTION ALL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I am please to let you know that the New Mexico Retiree Healthcare Authority has made the regulatory change resulting in a recent lawsuit that allows for open enrollment for domestic partners of retired or retiring public employees who access/will access healthcare insurance through NMHCRA is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">NOW OPEN through November 10, 2009</span>. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Please check our events calendar since there are many upcoming gatherings. We hope to see you there.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Our work happens with your financial contributions. Please make your contribution today to continue fighting for LGBT civil rights in New Mexico. We appreciate your commitment to our work.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Please click here: </span></span></span><a href="http://www.eqnm.org/donate.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">DONATE TODAY!!!</span></span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Onward...</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Jordon</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment--><blockquote></blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></div></div>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-82608260714128807472009-09-20T20:43:00.000-07:002009-09-20T21:10:25.369-07:00Do not miss this!!!<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">An international historic event ~ The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later An Epilogue. This is an event you will not want to miss. It will be premiering in over 100 cities throughout the country and about 20 countries on this day. The opening night Gala is Monday October 12, 2009</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">beginning with a Gala at The Standard Diner, followed by the performance at South Broadway Cultural Center, and dessert with the cast afterwards.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Purchase your GALA tickets today by</span><a href="http://www.workingclassroom.org/programs/theater/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> clicking here!</span></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVitHyeVs_euwo6RqS-27FiYUQ-Oq-UpzIaUsjJ_g34_nu-iOWK5bg8xHObjOM_M_ia6oBrxqaNEizuaJex4CzbjYCsroVUOtxZfulO8L0rPtG_-hlGTS0xsCX2GbKRyMJLXgWIYV0JXqN/s1600-h/Laramie+Project.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVitHyeVs_euwo6RqS-27FiYUQ-Oq-UpzIaUsjJ_g34_nu-iOWK5bg8xHObjOM_M_ia6oBrxqaNEizuaJex4CzbjYCsroVUOtxZfulO8L0rPtG_-hlGTS0xsCX2GbKRyMJLXgWIYV0JXqN/s320/Laramie+Project.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383762574727284962" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br />We will be continuing our collaboration with Working Classroom for Dia de los Muertos. It has been an incredible honor to work with this organization.<br /></span><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The day at the State Fair for Equality New Mexico was great. I spent the morning and afternoon welcoming people to the LGBTQ community booth. There were people thrilled we were there. A few people sat and talked with me about life in New Mexico as a gay person. There is something incredibly rewarding about having people share their stories with you. My favorite visitor was this young boy about 8 or 9 who shared his excitement about walking in the gay parade this year. In the evening, one of our volunteers brought a guitar and all those working the booth sang the night away. It attracted many people to the booth where they were able to interact with many people. I have a goal for next year to have a gay day at the State Fair. What do you think? Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicated their Friday evening to the State Fair for EQNM. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Cambria;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-USfont-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Check out the booth if you are going to the fair. </span></span> </o:p></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPNAt1ydTM5Ve_7NSBalaAUs4i5SDVAGfyD0pNQNYNlfYqNJorWgOQBUPwvIKnqGsydz9tN5jFVmCxRwqF9hzmjDjzaKqb2aFTXENOL_sxuNCCF7hFAJjKExm795WsmOrPwZ26hGnknB0/s1600-h/SFB+2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPNAt1ydTM5Ve_7NSBalaAUs4i5SDVAGfyD0pNQNYNlfYqNJorWgOQBUPwvIKnqGsydz9tN5jFVmCxRwqF9hzmjDjzaKqb2aFTXENOL_sxuNCCF7hFAJjKExm795WsmOrPwZ26hGnknB0/s320/SFB+2009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383761492394901874" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We will also be on main-street on Friday September 25</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> for Women’s Day at the Fair.<br /></span></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> I also presented at the Safe Zone training for Albuquerque Public Schools on Thursday September 17. It was wonderful to be in a room full of teachers and social workers talking about EQNM and the work we do throughout the state. The people in this room are doing some incredible work with young people and I am excited to be working closely with them.</span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We hope to see you at the Town Hall for the March on Washington. Meet the New Mexico delegation. Voice your stories, joys and concerns about the LGBTQ community. We’ll take your voice to DC. Buy raffle tickets to help fundraise for roundtrip transportation. For more information glance under our events section.</span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I will be in touch soon!<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Onward...</span></span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Jordon</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Your financial contributions are critical to our work. Please consider making a donation today by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.eqnm.org/donate.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">click here</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></span><br /></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div></div>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-32868477792182156972009-09-10T20:23:00.000-07:002009-09-10T20:42:20.931-07:00Back in Town from the Tides Momentum Conference<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I just landed this morning from being at the Tides Momentum Conference in San Francisco. It was a conference filled with plenary sessions, thinking about moving progressive issues forward, and building a network of leaders. Please click here to watch some of the plenary speakers that I had the privilege meeting and having conversations with the last few days. To watch more: </span><a href="http://fora.tv/partner/Momentum"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Click here.</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We also had our Faith Community Gathering tonight and I appreciated listening to some faith leaders about moving LGBT civil rights forward in New Mexico. I had the opportunity to hear Bishop Gene Robinson speak at the Tides Momentum Conference and would encourage people to take 20 minutes to watch his speech.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Bishop Gene Robinson: </span><a href="http://fora.tv/2009/09/07/POWER_Bishop_Gene_Robinson_on_Finding_the_Strength_Within"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Finding the Strength Within</span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What next from here? We have a House Party next Tuesday evening, the State Fair on September 18th as well as on main street Friday September 25th at Women's Day. The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later is approaching quickly so buy your tickets today! Call Working Classroom at 505-242-9267. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">There are many opportunities to get involved with moving LGBT civil rights forward in NM.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Call today at 505-224-2766 or email Jordon at jordon@eqnm.org. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Onward...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Jordon</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Please consider making a donation today and making an investment in moving LGBT civil rights forward in New Mexico. We appreciate your commitment to this movement.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Donate Today ~ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=27707"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">click here</span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></div>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-88976152976372175382009-09-05T21:22:00.000-07:002009-09-05T21:35:45.565-07:00Tides Momentum Leadership Conference<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Good Day!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I will be off to San Francisco on Monday to attend the Tides Momentum Leadership Conference. I look forward to coming back and informing you all on what was discussed. Please check out the conference at: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.momentumconference.org/"></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a href="http://www.momentumconference.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tides Momentum Conference</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Upon my return, I will be looking for you all at our Faith Community Gathering on Thursday ~ September 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. We have an incredible group of people discussing recent changes in some faith practices, how to get involved, and action steps. Please join us along with: Rev. Judith Maynard, MCC; Rev. Brian Taylor, St. Michael & All Angels Church; Rabbi Joe Black, Congregation Albert; Rev. Philip L Wangberg, All Saints Luthern Church; and myself.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Have a safe and joyous weekend. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you are in Santa Fe, please swing by the Railyard and visit our booth.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">More soon,<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Jordon</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><br /></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div></div>Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-61668267827033700922009-08-24T08:19:00.000-07:002009-08-24T08:41:15.573-07:00A Trip to Las Vegas, NM<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">On Saturday, I traveled to Las Vegas in order to meet people from the NM Rainbow Club. It was an incredible day of getting to know people, eating great food, and hearing stories about how the Rainbow Club began. For the first time during the Las Vegas Fiestas, the Rainbow Club had a float in the parade. The outcome has opened up dialogue, hearts, and minds of those in the area of Las Vegas, NM. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I learned quickly to make myself at home and appreciated the hospitality of all those present. I look forward to building my relationships with people from the Rainbow Club. Katherine Palmer, the statewide coordinator for PFLAG, also attended and I had the pleasure of hearing about all the PFLAG chapters that are emerging throughout our state. If you see Katherine, please thank her for the tremendous work, time, and support she provides to LGBTQ communities in New Mexico.</span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">On my way back home, I was reflecting on how our community is becoming visible and expanding in various areas throughout New Mexico. I was thinking about a comment someone made on Saturday about how members of our constituency will be there for you at any given moment along with thinking about the significance in giving back to a community. It was an afternoon of inspiration and one to be treasured.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">There are many opportunities coming up for you to get involved with EQNM. Please look at the events on the right and see how you might like to contribute to this movement. I was watching the video on<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> </span></span><a href="http://laramieproject.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">www.thelaramieproject.org</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span>on Friday evening before attending a House Party for EQNM that Ellen graciously hosted. Hosting a House Party is a great way to get involved and provides tremendous support to the LGBT civil rights movement in New Mexico.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The video opens with a statement about the play: “The result is a new play about how we construct our history. This is a continuing story of an American town” (The Laramie Project Online Community). The NM Rainbow Club is constructing a history in Las Vegas. Ellen and all those in attendance especially the youth at Ellen’s house, who asked to volunteer for EQNM, are constructing our history. You are constructing history every day. You are the one who helps us construct history regarding New Mexico’s LGBT civil rights movement.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">EQNM’s history was created by and with you. We appreciate your continued support to move LGBT civil rights forward in New Mexico. </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Warmly, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-family:'Apple Casual';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Jordon</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Please consider making a contribution today. Your financial contribution is critical to our work. We appreciate your commitment to LGBT civil rights in New Mexico. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">DONATE TODAY!!! - </span><a href="http://www.eqnm.org/donate.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">click here</span></span></a></p> <!--EndFragment-->Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5770353195156074440.post-9533322074166420192009-08-15T08:37:00.000-07:002009-08-20T07:39:33.974-07:00Welcome!<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Welcome to the Equality New Mexico Blog!</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I want to welcome you all to our new BLOG as a way to keep you informed of our current activities, upcoming events, and legislative updates. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I want to begin by sharing upcoming events we are working to organize. Please see the sidebar on the right for more details about these events.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We have a Faith Communities Gathering to discuss moving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights forward in New Mexico. This gathering is to build on the work of the Religious Alliance for Inclusion and Non-Discrimination (R.A.I.N). The faith community has been a vocal part of the national debate over equal rights for persons who are LGBT. Please join us to hear stories from community members and faith leaders as we continue to advocate for LGBT civil rights.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We are also producing the premier of The Laramie Project: 10 years later with </span><a href="http://www.workingclassroom.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Working Classroom</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Please Save the Date of Monday October 12, 2009 for this national premier. If you want more information, please visit: Tectonic Theatre Project's Online Community - </span><a href="http://www.laramieproject.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">click here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We are working to have a showing of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DO TELL</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> at the Guild Cinema in the Fall of 2009. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DO TELL</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> offers space for LGBTQ and women of color veterans of the U.S. military to share their experiences of militarism through the production of digital story. In the face of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and enduring occupations overseas, it's more important than ever that these women's stories are given airtime and visibility. For more information please </span><a href="http://coloredgirls.org/article.php?id=592"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">click here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We are constantly working on our Bullying Prevention Project and continue to be active in the New Mexico Bullying Prevention Coalition. We are also charged with our Relationship Recognition initiatives and moving Marriage Equality forward in New Mexico. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="Times New Roman""><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">All above projects happen with your financial support. We would appreciate you making a donation today as well as letting your friends and family know about EQNM. </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Click here to make your contribution to LGBT civil rights in NM: </span><a href="http://www.eqnm.org/donate.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DONATE TODAY!!!</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you want to volunteer with us, please contact Jordon at 505-224-2766 or jordon@eqnm.org</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I look forward to keeping you all posted on our initiatives and events.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Warm Regards,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jordon</span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Equality New Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634028863074590190noreply@blogger.com