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Tell Congress: Ignore the lies and pass the Matthew Shepard Act
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people often fear for their lives and safety. One in six hate crimes are committed because of sexual orientation or gender identity - and that's on the rise.

But two years after George W. Bush's veto threat blocked it, the Matthew Shepard Act is back and has a real shot of becoming the law of the land.

Right-wing groups are using lies and distortion to defeat this important bill again. If we're silent, they could bring lawmakers who are on the fence over to their side.

Send a message to Congress today. Tell them we need the Matthew Shepard Act to help ensure safety and security for ALL people.

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Tell Congress: Ignore the lies and pass the Matthew Shepard Act

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people often fear for their lives and safety. One in six hate crimes are committed because of sexual orientation or gender identity - and that's on the rise.<br /><br /> But two years after George W. Bush's veto threat blocked it, <b>the Matthew Shepard Act is back and has a real shot of becoming the law of the land.</b><br /><br /> Right-wing groups are using lies and distortion to defeat this important bill again. If we're silent, they could bring lawmakers who are on the fence over to their side.<br /><a href="http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/pass_shepard"><b><br /> Send a message to Congress today</b></a>. Tell them we need the Matthew Shepard Act to help <b>ensure safety and security for ALL people.</b><br /><br />

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