Congress being flooded with calls on Hate Crimes -- up for vote Thurs. 5/3

HRC is spearheading a campaign for this bill, but their people are hearing from staffers that their offices are being flooded with calls from right-wingers AGAINST the bill.

The bill has just been set for vote on Thursday. The time to call is NOW!

To find out where to call and what to say, go to: http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/ct/r73I7vs1ezTA/

Call your representative on Hate Crimes today!

Thanks for calling your representative to support the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, using the following message:

  • As a constituent, I am deeply concerned about hate crimes. Do you know whether Rep. [name] is going to vote YES on the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act?
  • [If the answer is yes, thank the staffer and hang up. If it's no, or if they're not sure, urge your representative to vote YES on the bill, using these bullet points as a guide.]
  • We must take a strong stand against violence committed against our neighbors for simply being who they are.
  • The purpose of our government, first and foremost, is to protect all citizens—regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
  • The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act would provide critical resources for local law enforcement agencies, so they can investigate and prosecute hate crimes. Please tell Rep. [name] to vote yes!

Don't know your representative? Call the U.S. Capital Switchboard at (202)224-3121 to be connected.

Now, please take a moment to let us know you called and give us some details. Who did you speak with? Was your message well-received?

http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/ct/r73I7vs1ezTA/


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