Participants representing families, youths, churches, ethnic groups, labor and veterans rallied for equal treatment in state laws and policies that regulate employment, marriage, adoption, job benefits, crime and other aspects of daily life. For the first time, a Colorado House Committee released a GLBT civil rights bill for floor debate the day after a successful rally, town hall meeting, and a number of religious services supporting gay and lesbian equality. On Sunday, GLBT youth from across Colorado hit the State Capitol for a youth rally. A youth improv troupe from Longmont, called Break the Cycle, had the audience crying and laughing as they acted out gay bashing in schools, coming out to friends and family, revelations of HIV status and first kisses. Connecticut's House Majority Leader David Pudlin and his family attended the state capitol flag-raising ceremony and benefit brunch, and more than 800 people attended a Connecticut GLBT families conference during the weekend.
Visibility is the basis of political action.
Phantoms don't scare anybody. In Atlanta, U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney and Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell issued a city proclamation in honor of Equality Begins at Home on Sunday, attracting an enthusiastic crowd of more than 200 people. In Boise, activists held a community rally for Hate Crimes Legislation. Over 300 attended the lobby day and rally. Events were held every day of EBAH week, including a youth rally in Louisville on Friday and a music festival in Berea on Saturday night.