NEA to Vote on Marriage Equality Resolution
Queers United Jul 02 09The National Education Association (NEA) is reportedly considering adding an amendment at its convention in support of marriage equality, the vote could come in the next few days. The NEA is the nation's largest union with over 3.2 million members and spent 50 million dollars to help elect Barack Obama.The weight of the decision holds political and financial implications for the future of marriage equality and adoption rights by same-sex couples. Please urge the NEA to adopt the resolution calling for marriage rights for LGBT families.National Education Association1201 16th Street, NWWashington, DC 20036-3290202-833-4000Monday-Friday 8:30 a. Full story...
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