Obama LGBT Conference Call Friday 6pm *links to participate*

[SoonerPride]

Dear SoonerPride,

After aggressive contests in all 50 states, the Democratic Primary has come to an end. If we are to elect Barack Obama president in November, as a community, it's important that we come together.

With the unified and enthusiastic support of LGBT Americans, our chance of success is much greater. That's why we need your help to take the next step in supporting Barack.

Tomorrow, Friday, June 6th, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time, our campaign is hosting a national call for LGBT Americans who are interested in helping Barack.

On this call, we will give a status report of our campaign as a whole, discuss LGBT policy, provide suggestions for how you can be involved and answer questions and hear your concerns.

National LGBT Conference Call
Friday, June 6th, 2008
6:00 p.m. EDT

RSVP for the conference call:

http://pride.barackobama.com/LGBTcall

As a gay American, I couldn't be more proud to work for Barack Obama. I believe in my heart that he will be a great president with the best judgment to lead our nation. He is a friend and will fight for justice and equality, standing up for our individual rights.

The stakes in this election are very high. A nation led by Barack Obama will stand in stark contrast to that of his opponent.

Please forward this email to others who may be interested in joining the call. If the timing of the call does not work for you, we will schedule another one in the near future.

Join us on the call and learn more about our LGBT program:

http://pride.barackobama.com/LGBTcall

I hope you will get involved and join us on Friday.

Thanks,

Steve

Steve Hildebrand
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America

P.S. -- We've pulled together a few resources for you to learn more about Barack and LGBT issues.

Learn more:

http://pride.barackobama.com/LGBTcall

[msongs]

1. obama supports the rights of bigots to ban gay marriage in states nt

[SoonerPride]

4. that is false

http://obama.3cdn.net/82b7d42af4e542fb75_oewjmv5da.pdf

Support Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT Couples: Barack Obama supports full civil unions
that give same-sex couples equal legal rights and privileges as married couples. Obama also believes we need
to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and enact legislation that would ensure that the 1,100+ federal legal
rights and benefits currently provided on the basis of marital status are extended to same-sex couples in civil
unions and other legally-recognized unions. These rights and benefits include the right to assist a loved one in
times of emergency, the right to equal health insurance and other employment benefits, and property rights.

Oppose a Constitutional Ban on Same-Sex Marriage: Barack Obama voted against the Federal Marriage
Amendment in 2006 which would have defined marriage as between a man and a woman and prevented judicial
extension of marriage-like rights to same-sex or other unmarried couples. “We are better than this. And we
certainly owe the American people more than this. I know that this amendment will fail, and when it does, I
hope we can start discussing issues and offering proposals that will actually improve the lives of most
Americans.” (Barack Obama on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Marriage Amendment, June 5, 2006)

[Catherina]

7. That's totally false and you know it n/t

[Politicub]

2. Thanks for posting!

I'm signing up to listen in. I'm jazzed that Obama is reaching out to the LGBT community.

[Umbram]

3. Thanks. (nt)

[Hope And Change]

5. K & R!

[Catherina]

6. Thanks. K&R n/t