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The election on November 4th may be the most important national election in our lifetimes, and GLBT people will either move forward in assuming the civil rights of our straight friends and allies, or lose ground.  Colorado is a swing state, with nine hotly contested Electoral College delegate votes, and both major presidential and vice-presidential candidates are canvassing the state to generate support.

Your vote counts, and it's not too late to cast your ballot.  Check out the following voting and outreach events.  You can make your voice and the voices of GLBT people heard loud and clear.

Volunteer with a campaign (any campaign)! By letting the candidates you support (from President to City Counselor) know that you are working hard for them, they will work hard for you. Make sure to identify yourselves with your HRC gear so candidates know their LGBT constituents are out supporting them! There is a list of opportunities below or you can perform an internet search for the campaign office neares you!  

2 WEEKS LEFT!

--Thur., Oct. 23rd (7:30-9:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at JR's, 777 E 17th Ave, Denver; contact Chris Cormier at cormier78@yahoo.com  

--Thur., Oct. 23rd (8:30-10:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at Charlie's, 900 E Colfax Ave, Denver; contact Bill Fleming at bfleming1234@aol.com

--Sat., Oct. 25th (10am) – LONGMONT – Canvassing with Freedom Colorado; contact Sharlea McMurty at sharleamc@live.com

--Sat., Oct. 25th (11am-1pm) – DENVER – Campaign discussion among people of color (POC) with Tobias Wolff, the co-chair of the National LGBT Policy Committee, at 8 Rivers Café, 1550 Blake Street, Denver; contact Morris Price at mprice1515@aol.com

--Sat., Oct. 25th (8-10:30pm) – DENVER – "Politics is a Drag Show," The 35th Reign Family Show at BJ's Carousel, 1380 S.  Broadway, Denver; contact Dr. Bob Vitaletti at vitaletti101@comcast.net

--Sat., Oct. 25th (8:30-10:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at Charlie's, 900 E Colfax Ave, Denver; contact Bill Fleming at bfleming1234@aol.com

--Sun., Oct. 26th (8:30-10:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at Charlie's, 900 E Colfax Ave., Denver; contact Bill Fleming at bfleming1234@aol.com

1 WEEK LEFT!

--Tue., Oct. 28th (6-9pm) – DENVER – LGBT phone banking at 999 Bannock St., Denver; contact Sharlea McMurty at sharleamc@live.com

--Thur., Oct. 30th (7:30-9:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at JR's, 777 E 17th Ave, Denver; contact Chris Cormier at cormier78@yahoo.com

--Thur., Oct. 30th (8:30-10:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at Charlie's, 900 E Colfax Ave, Denver; contact Bill Fleming at bfleming1234@aol.com

--Fri., Oct. 31st (tentative) – DENVER – Celebrate Halloween at JR's, and enjoy Obama Family Feud, 777 E 17th Ave, Denver; contact Dr. Bob Vitaletti at vitaletti101@comcast.net

--Sat., Nov. 1st (8:30-10:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at Charlie's, 900 E Colfax Ave, Denver; contact Bill Fleming at bfleming1234@aol.com

--Sun., Nov. 2nd (8:30-10:30pm) – DENVER – Voter engagement at Charlie's, 900 E Colfax Ave, Denver; contact Bill Fleming at bfleming1234@aol.com

ELECTION WEEK!

--Tues., Nov. 4th (ALL DAY) – EVERYWHERE – If you haven't already, vote and make sure everyone you know is voting!   Read More »

Before Election Day:

• Remind your friends to vote with a little help from HRC!
  
• Volunteer!
  Candidates who see you working for them will know that they need to work for you; just head over to the campaign office of a candidate you support. Whether you have a day, an afternoon, or an hour, it will make all the difference in the world. Don't forget to wear your HRC gear so they know their LGBT consitiuents are behind them.

• Pledge to vote!

 

On November 4th, Election Day:

 

• VOTE!
  
• Then make sure your friends, family, and co-workers do the same. Offer to take them with you if they need a ride.
• Learn about voting in CO.
• Find your local polling place.
• Read more about the candidates and issues that HRC supports.

The Rock to Win concert stood out among the events during the Democratic National Convention here in Denver. Filling the Fillmore Auditorium with music and meaning, Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, Thelma Houston and others, joined by comedian Margaret Cho, entertained a crowd of locals and visitors from around the country to have a good time and to highlight GLBT issues.

Read what the Denver Post had to say.

Its been a busy week in Denver, and its only Wednesday. See what has been happening so far at HRCbackstory. Here are some highlights:

• HRC prepares to 'Rock To Win'
  
• Michelle! Michelle! Michelle! Video from her speech at the Barney Frank/Victory Fund LGBT Luncheon
  

• Day Two: At the Barney Frank/Victory Fund LGBT delegate lunch
  

• Photos from HRC's Diversity reception at the Democratic Convention
• At the DNC LGBT Caucus meeting

  

  Also, keep up to date on the election and voting in your state: Read More »

  Register to vote in your state. Learn about voting in CO. Find your local polling place Read more about the candidates and issues that HRC supports. Pledge to vote! This is the year to win!

What happens when you drop an American Idol/Broadway chanteuse belting out disco and show tunes in a room full of GLBT people?

STAGE RUSH!

Entertainer Frenchie Davis brought down the house in Denver at the 2008 Mile Hi Gala as tables emptied and people crowded the front of the ballroom to boogie to Ms. Davis’ soulful singing. Read More »

Join us to celebrate GLBT equality at the Democratic National Committee Convention! The Human Rights Campaign is sponsoring a DNCC premiere event, "Rock To Win," on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson Street, Denver, CO at 7:30 PM which will feature long-time friend and Oscar and Grammy-award winning artist Melissa Etheridge.

"Rock to Win" will also honor the creators and cast of Milk, the much anticipated film about slain GLBT civil rights hero, San Francisco City Supervisor Harvey Milk. Other artists and special guests who will be in attendance at "Rock to Win" will be announced in the days to come. Read More »