Members Of Congress Get Mother's Day Visits From Gay Families

Washington, D.C. - Members of Congress today will be reminded that Mother's Day and Father's Day includes gay families. Hundreds of PFLAG members will lobby Capitol Hill and congressional offices in districts across the country.

The key message they want to give their representatives in Washington to hear is that a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage hurts everyone -- especially children.

But, the group also will press for passage of the Local Law Enforce Enhancement Act, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, the Permanent Partners Immigration Act and the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act.

In addition to vigorously campaigning on these issues, the parents will share photos of their GLBT loved ones to put a human face on the issues that are often argued in abstractions in the hallowed halls of Congress.

"PFLAG's Bringing the Message Home project highlights the vital importance of parents, family members and friends of GLBT people making their views known to members of Congress," said Ron Schlittler, PFLAG's Director of Field and Policy.

"The power of the family voice cannot be overstated. I am particularly excited about the potential for what our members and their community allies can do at home in the district offices of members of Congress."

PFLAG has over 250,000 members and supporters in over 500 chapters throughout the United States, a fact unlikely to be lost of many in Congress in this election year.

by Paul Johnson
365Gay.com Newscenter
Washington Bureau Chief
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