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Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Help Plan Rally for High Court Ruling on LGBT Rights
The Supreme Court will likely announce its decision on the Texas Sodomy Case in June. Texas currently outlaws consensual sex between gay adults. Many states, including Texas, use such laws as a platform for discrimination against LGBTs in employment, housing, credit and other areas. The Supreme Court will decide whether the law is constitutional.
Local LGBT-rights activists are planning a celebration or protest (depending upon the High Court's decision) for the day of the announcement. A planning meeting, sponsored by Queers for Racial and Economic Justice, will take place Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at People for the American Way, 2000 M St. NW on the Fifth Floor. For more information, call 301/277-1854.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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