http://www.sldn.org/page/speakout/congressaction

Tell Congress that the Time for Repeal is Now!

Make your voice heard:

 Tell your members of Congress to stand up for repeal and co-sponsor the Military Readiness Enhancement Act (H.R. 1283) – the bill to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and replace it with a policy of non-discrimination. It is so important that we keep up the pressure on our legislators. Our voices can make the difference in the fight to get rid of this discriminatory law once and for all.

As of today we have 147 co-sponsors on the bill in the House, thanks in large part to the efforts of the SLDN supporters who have reached out to their legislators. For every additional co-sponsor we can secure for this bill, we’ll make its chances of passage that much stronger.

As of this week, an estimated 265 service members will have lost their jobs under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" since January 20.

That's when President Obama and the new Congress came to town promising change -- change they've failed to deliver, certainly with respect to repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Every day they wait to act, another service member is fired simply because of his or her sexual orientation.

We're marching to the White House this Saturday to call on President Obama to show leadership on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Even though you're not near Washington, you can join this effort by telling your friends why 265 is disgraceful -- and why we've got to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell":

http://www.sldn.org/265IsDisgraceful

Like those who drew a line in the sand 40 years ago at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, we're standing up to demand action. It's past time for these discriminatory discharges to end.

After 16 years of this nonsensical law, it's critical that President Obama and Congress act to kill "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Together, marching, we have a real opportunity to deliver a powerful message to the White House, to Congress, and to the American people -- and to let our service members know they have not been forgotten.

Tell a friend now why 265 is disgraceful:

http://www.sldn.org/265IsDisgraceful

Thank you so much for your continued support

You can take action by:

 1. Calling your members of Congress and explaining to them why repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is so critical for their constituents. Click here to look up your members’ office phone number. Click here for tips to keep in mind should you have the opportunity to meet with a member of Congress in person.

2. Writing a letter to your representative to urge him/her to sign on as an H.R. 1283 co-sponsor. Enter your zip code in the box to the right to get started.

http://www.sldn.org/page/speakout/congressaction