LGBT Immigration Rights - Ideas for Change in America: Happy 4th! Celebrate Independence by Taking Part in Week 18 of Our Letter Writing Campaign

Happy 4th! Celebrate Independence by Taking Part in Week 18 of Our Letter Writing Campaign

Published July 03, 2009 @ 09:48AM PT

The 4th of July can be a bittersweet holiday for LGBT Americans. We do not enjoy the full realm of life, liberty and happiness provided by our Constitution. Being shut out from basic rights that others enjoy here in the Land of the Free is painful and frustrating. Knowing that many of our friends have been forced to live in exile because of unfair immigration laws -- or endure long and heartbreaking separations from their spouses doesn't exactly leave one feeling festive and ready to go out and watch the fireworks.

So -- here's what you can do to celebrate Independence utilizing the rights we do have -- like freedom of speech. Take part in Week 18 of Out4Immigration's Letter Writing Campaign. Our four targets this week and their staffers are listed below. And for a sample letter and more instructions (if you're new here), please read the other letter writing posts below.

Sen. Robert Casey (PA)
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6324
Toll Free: (866) 802-2833
Fax: (202) 228-0604

Staffers
bryn_mcdonough@casey.senate.gov
morna_murray@casey.senate.gov

Sen. Arlen Specter (PA)
711 Hart Building
Washington , DC 20510
Main: 202-224-4254
Fax: 202-228-1229

Staffers
JJ_Wilson@specter.senate.gov
Hannibal_Kemerer@specter.senate.gov

Rep. Rick Boucher (VA-9)
2187 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-3861
202-225-0442(fax)

Staffers
chris.davis@mail.house.gov

Rep. Pedro Pierluisi (Puerto Rico)
1218 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2615
Fax: (202) 225-2154

Staffers
Jonathan.Thessin@mail.house.gov
Geenae.Rivera@mail.house.gov

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