FINAL Request: "LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group" (Please add your support)

[Duncan Grant]

Mission Statement of the LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group:

The purpose of the LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group is to provide a discussion area of fierce advocacy for LGBT people and their allies. Our concerns regard issues of socio-economic justice and equality for LGBT people including (but not limited to): the repeal of DADT; the repeal of DOMA; nation wide marriage equality; freedom from discrimination in the workplace; legal protection and social support for LGBT families; freedom from discrimination in health care; freedom from all forms of harassment and physical violence -- and all other issues related to the justice, equality and well-being of LGBT people and their families. Additionally, all who are complicit in the oppression of LGBT people (or in the delaying of LGBT equality) are acceptable topics of discussion in this group.


DUers of all sexual orientations and gender expression are welcome to participate as long as they support the mission of this group. Contrarians and devil's advocates are advised to pursue their agendas in other areas of DU. We forcefully declare that today is the time for action and activism to bring about civil justice and equality for LGBT Americans. The members of this group stand in solidarity with our oppressed brothers and sisters around the world and seek opportunities to bring about their unconditional equality, individual safety and well-being. Participants of the LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group are asked to respect Dr. King's proclamation: "Rights delayed are rights denied."

I'd like to acknowledge everyone who has devoted time and energy to this potential group; especially Lyric, LostinVA and bluedawg12. Every effort was made to synthesize all the feedback from this http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=221&topic_id=138372&mesg_id=138372">thread. My apologies if your feedback wasn't adequately captured. Perhaps our first goal can be getting this group up and running. We may be able to calibrate the tone to everyone's satisfaction as we proceed down this path.

If you support this mission statement for the LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group please respond by replying to this post. A simple "Yes, I support this group" should work just fine. Feel free to say more if you wish.

:hi:

[AndyA]

1. Yes, I support this group.

Equality does not exist for all until these issues are addressed! I want Mr. Fierce Defender to do what he promised!

[billyoc]

2. Yes, I support this group.

Hasta la victoria siempre.

[foxfeet]

3. Yes, I support this group.

[Raster]

4. Yes, I wholeheartedly support this group!

[sui generis]

5. Yes, I support this group

[mitchtv]

6. Yes, I support this group

whiLe I CAN

[FreeState]

7. Yes, I support this group.

and lend my star.

[Glorfindel]

8. Of course, I support this group. How not?

n/t

[Downtown Hound]

9. I support this group.

[FreeState]

10. Including the OP thats 9 stars - we only need one more! :)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=206x10

Stars:
Duncan Grant
AndyA
billyoc
foxfeet
Raster
mitchtv
FreeState
Glorfindel
Downtown Hound

Support without stars:
sui generis

[Duncan Grant]

11. Yes, I support this group.

[enigmatic]

12. Proud to be a supporter

:thumbsup:

[qb]

13. Yes, I support this group

:hi:

[Behind the Aegis]

14. Support!

[NMMNG]

15. Support!

:applause:

[MountainLaurel]

16. Yes, I support this group.

[yowzayowzayowza]

17. Fantastic!!! Glad ya'll finally did this.

:hi:

[tbyg52]

18. Of course I support this group!

:hi:

[dickthegrouch]

19. Add mine /nt

[dsc]

20. absolutely

Wish I had done more you all did well.

[damntexdem]

21. Yes, of course, I support this group.

nuff said

[RetiredTrotskyite]

22. Hell, Yes, I Support This Grouo!!!

K&R

[Bluenorthwest]

23. I support this group!

Yes!

[donco6]

24. Yes, I support this group.

[tekisui]

25. Full support for this group and this cause here.

[Rhythm]

26. 100% support this group!

:hi:

[Bunny]

27. Yes I support this group.

:thumbsup:

[Starry Messenger]

28. Yes, I support this group!

:hi:

[PunkinPi]

29. You've got my support (and star)!!! :)

[Huskerchub]

30. Yes, I support this group!

[bethling]

31. Yes I Support this group.

[Veruca Salt]

32. Yes, I support this group

:grouphug:

[Streen]

33. It's got my support

Support, support, support!

[Morning Dew]

34. Yes, I support this group.

[johnnypneumatic]

35. Yes, I support this group

[mtnester]

36. Yes, I support this group

[chill_wind]

37. I support this group. K n R.

:hi:

[ruggerson]

38. I support this group

which sub-forum is it going to be in?

[pinto]

39. I support LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group.

[Metatron]

40. I strongly support this group!

Thanks to everyone for a great mission statement.

[MNBrewer]

41. I support this group!

Huzzah! :beer:

[pinto]

42. (aside) On starting the group. Now that there appears to be consensus on a name & mission statement,

those two things ought to be sent to Skinner and EarlG. That's what they need to proceed.

[Duncan Grant]

43. Thanks, pinto!

I'm certain that it's come to the Administrator's attention. :hi:

[pinto]

46. You're welcome. What I meant was a cut 'n paste of the statement.

They're well aware of the work to set up the group. If approved, the mission statement has to be "stickied" at the top. They'll need the specific copy. We've got a brazillion things going on. The more you can do, the sooner you'll see some action. :hi:

[Duncan Grant]

50. Okay, here's a cut 'n paste of the mission statement (same as the OP).

Mission Statement of the LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group:

The purpose of the LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group is to provide a discussion area of fierce advocacy for LGBT people and their allies. Our concerns regard issues of socio-economic justice and equality for LGBT people including (but not limited to): the repeal of DADT; the repeal of DOMA; nation wide marriage equality; freedom from discrimination in the workplace; legal protection and social support for LGBT families; freedom from discrimination in health care; freedom from all forms of harassment and physical violence -- and all other issues related to the justice, equality and well-being of LGBT people and their families. Additionally, all who are complicit in the oppression of LGBT people (or in the delaying of LGBT equality) are acceptable topics of discussion in this group.


DUers of all sexual orientations and gender expression are welcome to participate as long as they support the mission of this group. Contrarians and devil's advocates are advised to pursue their agendas in other areas of DU. We forcefully declare that today is the time for action and activism to bring about civil justice and equality for LGBT Americans. The members of this group stand in solidarity with our oppressed brothers and sisters around the world and seek opportunities to bring about their unconditional equality, individual safety and well-being. Participants of the LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Group are asked to respect Dr. King's proclamation: "Rights delayed are rights denied."

Is there anything else I can help you with?

edit: bold

[pinto]

56. Sorry for the confusion. You, or some group representative, need to send it to them and follow up.

[Duncan Grant]

57. That was all done earlier today. I heard back from EarlG late this afternoon.

When EarlG gets a minute, I'm sure he'll share here what he already told me in a PM.

Thanks for your help. :)

[MuseRider]

44. Me too!

Whew, I almost missed this one!

[xchrom]

45. lucky 17 -- yes i support this group. nt

[Iggo]

47. Well, duh.

And yes, for the record:

I SUPPORT THIS GROUP!!!!!

[bullwinkle428]

48. Yes, I support this group!

:thumbsup:

[Irishonly]

49. Yes, I support this group

with no ifs, ands or buts about it.

[David Zephyr]

51. I support it, but I have a simple question:

Did the other groups have to have mission statements before they were created?

[pinto]

66. Yes, all do. See info on DU Groups plus current Group listings here -

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=206

[David Zephyr]

67. That was very helpful and I appreciate the link, pinto.

Thanks.

[Malikshah]

52. Yes, I support this group :)

:):)

[ThomCat]

53. Yes, I support this group.

[bluedawg12]

54. Yes. n/t

[snot]

55. I support this group.

[Ranger3230]

58. Yes I support this group!

!!!!

[DKRC]

59. Yes, I support this group

:toast:

[indigo32]

60. I support this group

[spoony]

61. Yes, I support this group eom

[dropkickpa]

62. Count me in!

[motely36]

63. Yes, I support this group

Although I soon will be starless

[keepCAblue]

64. Yes, I support this group. k&r, too. nt

[plantwomyn]

65. Yes, I support this group

:applause:

[TokenQueer]

68. Fierce Advocacy? My favorite! Count me in.

:bounce:

[closeupready]

69. Yes, I support this group

Yes, I support this group

[boston bean]

70. Yes, I support this group. n/t

[Hermit Extrovert]

71. another supporter! nt

[AntiFascist]

72. Support! n/t

[HillWilliam]

73. I absolutely support this group n/t

[varelse]

74. I support this group

sorry I'm late :blush:

[myrna minx]

75. I support this group.

:hi:

[EFerrari]

76. Great idea! I'm in.

:)

[leftyclimber]

77. Yes, I support this group.

It is both necessary and long overdue.

[t0dd]

78. Yes, I support this group

[Toasterlad]

79. So...Where Is It?

[romana]

80. Yes

Yes, I support this.

[Orsino]

81. Yes, I support this group.

The possible value of a separate group is just beginning to dawn on me.

[Reeta77]

82. Yes, I support this group.

:dem:

[Heidi]

83. Yes, I support this group!

:kick:

[Kenji Gallo]

84. Yes, I support this group!