From: LASAGA@corral.uwyo.edu (LASAGA)
Newsgroups: soc.motss
Subject: What's Happening in Colorado: PLEASE READ
Date: 5 Jan 1993 11:28:33 -0600
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Several people in this newsgroup have been asking about what is happening 
lately in Colorado.  This is an update.  

There is nothing new on the legal battle over Amendment 2, though that 
battle is progressing in the legal system.

There was an announcement on the news last night (NBC-Denver) about a group, 
the Nationalist Movement (from Learned, Missippi), that will be coming to 
Denver on Martin Luther King Day to protest (in the words of the newscaster)
"MLK's birthday, but perhaps even more inflammatory, they say they'll be 
showing their support for Amendment 2."   The leader of the Nationalist 
Movement, Richard Barrett, said in an interview: "We have had the militant 
homosexuals to attack us when we held the event last year in Dubuque, Iowa. 
They were put in the slammer where they belonged.  So on the 18th it's
going to be an opportunity for Colorado [sic] to congratulate Colorado
for passing Amendment #2, but also to extend that rule against favors
to say that there will be favors against no one in America" (transcribed
from videotape).  Equality Colorado was also interviewed and asked that 
no one counter-demonstrate to avoid any violence.

A few nights ago, NBC-Denver also announced yet another murder of a gay
man in Denver (no theft involved).  The earlier murders never made it to
the local television stations, but at least :-( they were mentioned in this
newscast, and the murders were reported as "a series of gay murders since
February of" last year.

Several grass-roots organizations and some official ones (like CLIP 
and Equality Colorado) have now been formed and are gaining momentum
in the battle against Amendment 2.  One of the most interesting IMHO is a 
large and well-organized group in Colorado Springs that was formed to act 
as a "watchdog" for the various religious-right organizations that have 
settled in Colorado Springs over the past few years (including Colorado 
for Family Values, the originators of Amendment 2).  These religious-right
groups have been wanting to change the face of Colorado as well as its 
political climate.  The watchdog group is called the Citizens Project, and 
I understand that much, if not most, of the group is straight, which is 
pretty cool (believe me, they are more than gay-friendly!).  At any rate, 
for information about this group, its activities, how you can help, I URGE 
you to read their December newsletter which was just posted yesterday to 
misc.activism.progressive.  
It is a MUST-READ.  If you cannot access it, just send me email.  I will
forward a copy.

Finally, below is a list of the rest of the organizations, along with
brief descriptions of what they are doing.  I am simply passing it along
from a Colorado newsgroup.

Any support that you can give to any or all of these organizations would
be greatly appreciated.

-maria lasaga


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Article 183 (24 more) in co.politics.amend2.info (moderated):
From: Elaine.Cook@f93.n104.z1.fidonet.org (Elaine Cook)
Subject: Groups working against #2
Date: 18 Dec 92 00:23:41 GMT
Followup-To: amend2-discuss@cs.colorado.edu
Distribution: usa                                  
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Originator: doherty@ucsu.Colorado.EDU
                  
            
 Hi, here's an updated list of organizations working against #2. 
Feel free to post it, or any part of it, in the amendment 2 newgroups       
or mailing lists.  (I've left out last names and home addresses for      
the protection of people involved - some people whose numbers have      
been public (especially in the newspapers) have received harassing          
and threatening calls, but at least someone who doesn't know them         
shouldn't be able to track them down from this).                            
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               *** ST0P # 2 - WHAT'S NEXT? ***
                      December 14, 1992

There are a number of groups that are working against #2.  We've
compiled this list which has a Boulder emphasis to help people find
the activities that appeal most to them.  Note that most groups are
in a state of flux, so some may disappear and others organize.

        *** GROUPS

** BOND: Boulder Organization for Non-Discrimination.  
1085 14th St., #1023,Boulder, CO  80302, 444-3455.  Jabe and Patty.  
Their plans are to work to secure civil rights, to promote public
understanding of and positive images of gays, etc. They want to put
pressure on the system from within the system. They plan to do this
through education, outreach, advocacy and positive gay,lesbian,
bisexual visibility and action.  The BOND working groups and contacts
are as follows:  1) Education: Louise, 786-7206.  2) Media/Watch
Dog/Rapid Response: Robin, 939-8558.  3) Fundraising: Patty,
652-3981.  4) Coalition Building: Denice, 499-4146.  Denice has been
meeting with a coalition that is forming in Denver to set up an
organization that includes a broad spectrum of groups working against
#2.  For information, call her.  The next general meeting will be
Thurs, Jan 14 at 7 p.m. at 1520 Euclid.

** BBOLD: Boulder Businesses Opposing Legalized Discrimination. 
Ellen, PO Box 1348, Boulder, CO  80306, 444-2691. 
They have become a working group of BOND. If you would like to
volunteer to distribute hate-free zone signs, call Arni at 442-4761. 
If you want a sign, call Ellen or pick one up at the Walnut Cafe at
30th and Walnut, Boulder.
             
** Christians for the Advancement of Human Rights.  Ted, 442-5059. 
They plan to work to get Christians active in the fight against #2. 
They are nondenominational.  They meet Tues at 5:00 p.m. in UMC 157B.

** The Boulder Queer Collective, 441-7806.  
Their Eventsline is updated twice monthly and works towards being a
clearinghouse for l/b/g community events of all types, especially
those related to amendment 2.  They organize QTOWN and will continue
to organize toward the defeat of amendment 2.  They have a large
mailing/phone list and have organized many fundraisers in the
community.

** A Place Under the Sun.  Todd, 938-8987.  
They are planning a national candle light vigil on January 19.  This
vigil has been endorsed by national NOW and national P-FLAG.  They
need help contacting people around the country to organize their own
vigils.  Groups that are interested can contact Todd.

** Boulder NOW (National Organization for Women).  
Sally Barrett-Page, PO Box 7972, Boulder, CO  80306, 449-8117.  
They are currently planning many actions to defeat amendment 2.  One
idea is a rally and speak-out every Saturday on the courthouse lawn. 
Their February program is "Valuing Diversity", a presentation by the
City of Boulder.  NOW has had a long history of fighting for equal
rights for lesbians, gays and bisexuals.  They usually meet the 2nd
Tues of the month at 7 p.m. in Casey Middle School Library.

** Rocky Mountain Peace Center (RMPC) - 
Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Allies. Edelle at the RMPC, 444-6981.
They sponsor open forums on related issues,work to get Project 10
into the schools (this helps students who are coming out or
considering whether they are gay, lesbian or bisexual), and are also
planning a homophobia workshop.  They meet the 2nd and 4th Wed of the
month at 7 p.m. at the Center for United Ministries, 1520 Euclid.

** We Support All People in the Schools. 
Sonny, Jennifer, Cindy or Vera (UniHill teachers), 442-6735.  
Uni-Hill Elem will write an anti-bias statement that can be used as a
model for other schools.  They encourage people to contact BVEA, Dean
Damon, the School Board, the PTA/PTO, and principals and urge them to
be make anti-bias statements.  They will support and protect the gay,
lesbian, bisexual (and friends) teachers, staff, parents, students
(and friends).  

** LBGCA: Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay Community Alliance (CU student
group).  UMC Campus Box 207, Room 28, Boulder, CO  80309, 492-8567.
The LBGCA and CU Lambda are the connections on this campus to the
30,000 students, faculty and staff.  They can get to the straight
community through fliers, etc. all over campus.  Let them know of
events - they can post the info in the UMC.  They are working on
education and social activities for the CU campus and the community
at large.  They have meetings and an FAC (Friday afternoon club).

** LSAT - Law Students Against Two.  Scott, 541-9693.  
This is an organization of law students who are helping with legal
research, as well as education on campus.  They plan to bring
speakers to campus, as well as offer themselves as a resource on
campus to talk about #2.

** Picketing.  Isabel Olivera-Morales (449-2983) and Brent Winter
(442-6440) are organizing picketing of local businesses known to be
homophobic.  Call them for info.

** Coloradans for Privacy.  Christopher B, 442-4038.  
They are working on an amendment to the Colorado constitution that
would ensure privacy in several areas including sexual orientation,
as well as specifically repeal #2.  Their plan is to bring together
many different groups that are concerned with our right to privacy. 
They need groups and individuals who will publicly sign on,as well as
help fund raising.

** Deadheads Against Discrimination.  
2888 Bluff, Suite 496, Boulder, CO 80301.  
They arranged an "Undo 2" billboard near McNichols Arena with the
Grateful Dead logo.  Once they have raised enough money to pay for
it, they'll think of other projects.  They keep in touch on the Well,
a nationwide computer conferencing network.

** Boycott Colorado, Inc.  
PO Box 300158, Denver, CO  80203.  777-0560.  
They are serving as a clearinghouse for boycotts of Colorado.  They
need contributions.  If they get enough time and money, they may work
on selective boycotts as well as their main focus, the national
state-wide boycott. 

** Postcards that say:  Boycott Colorado! The Hate state.  
The postcards are designed to look like our state license plates, and
include information about #2 and Colorado phone numbers to call. 
They are 5 for $1.00.  Send request to Project VisAbility, PO Box
1823, Boulder, CO  80306, and include $1.50 for postage and handling.

             
** CLIP: Colorado Legal Initiatives Project.  
PO Box 44447, Denver, CO  80201,830-2100.  
This is a group that is involved with litigation to overturn #2. They
would prefer to see the amendment overturned by the Supreme Court
rather than repealed, because it would establish equal protection of
the laws for queer people throughout country, and we wouldn't have to
fight this issue on a state by state basis.  They need money; they
welcome contributions and fund raisers.

** March on Washington.  Greg, 861-5932.  
They are organizing Colorado for the National March on Washington on
April 25, 1993.  They are building coalitions in Colorado to best use
our lesbian, gay and bi resources.  They need both money and
volunteers.  

** Post Amendment 2 Coordinating Number: 331-2854.  
This is a recorded message with phone numbers for several different
Denver groups, including the evolving coalition and its members.

** GLCCC (Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Colorado) 831-6268 or
837-1598. For recorded information on rallies, meetings, fundraisers,
and sending messages to elected officials or the media, call the
Pride Line, 281-8346,from a touchtone phone.  

** Equality Colorado.  PO Box 300476, Denver, CO  80203, 839-5540.
This group was formed from EPOC, and plans to take the coalition
forward.  Their plans include: community-based educational efforts to
inform Coloradans about the ramifications of amendment 2; to educate
about the lesbian and gay experience in Colorado; to expose and fight
the agenda of the radical religious right; to work for equal rights
for all Coloradans with the long-term goal of overturning amendment
2.  This will be a statewide effort, with rural and suburban efforts.

** GLAAD: Gay and Lesbian Alliance for Anti-Defamation.  
PO Box 480662,Denver, CO  80248.  331-2773.  
They respond to items in the media, praising them for positive
statements, and educating them about negative statements. They need
volunteers to monitor, respond to, and work with the media,especially
in rural areas.  Call for meeting information.

** AlterVisions: Resources for Justice.  
Mary Jo, PO Box 2374, Boulder, CO 80306.  666-8322.  
She offers 5 different workshops for religious and secular groups,
including "Putting a Face on Homosexuality".  AlterVisions also
publishes a quarterly sourceletter for pastors and religious
educators called "Beyond Heterosexism".  Call for workshop details or
to get free sample of the sourceletter.

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