History has been made!
June 18th, 2008
Dear Friends,
You are a part of history!
Yesterday California joined a growing list of governments in the United States that recognizes all families - gay and straight alike - should be afforded the equal protections and responsibilities to protect their loved ones from harm.
Today, thousands of lesbian and gay couples in California will no longer be excluded from protecting their families through marriage.
This is a historic moment. This day is about fairness and justice for couples whose government has deemed their relationships “less than.” It’s about two people having the right to build a life together, raise a family, visit each other in the hospital - things many couples take for granted.
It is also the beginning of an enormous political battle.
Iowa’s very own Congressman Steve King has already introduced a Federal Constitutional Amendment to codify discrimination and ban same sex marriages nationwide. This right-wing backlash against the progress we have made could erase everything we have worked so hard for.
Radical groups will be spending millions on a campaign to roll back our rights in California, and Iowa. Anti-gay extremists like Congressman King will be working harder than ever, resorting to lies, name-calling, fear mongering and worse. We all must do our part to stop them. Gay, straight, married, single - we all have a stake in this journey.
Will you help us continue this journey toward equality in Iowa? Are you willing to let hateful, irresponsible voices drown out your own? Become a member of One Iowa today!
Celebrate this victory - keep the journey going!
One Iowa Team
P.S. You can also help by hosting a house party! Party for a cause - call Matt or Ryan at (515) 288-4019 or email houseparty@oneiowa.org to get a house party tool-kit!