Interview with annise parker
ELECTION EDITION
The hosts of Let's Talk About Gay Stuff devoted a special episode to talk with the first openly LGBTQ+ mayor of a major U.S. city, Annise Parker. She talked about her early years as an LGBTQ+ activist, her time in Houston politics as a City Council member, Controller and Mayor of Houston. She also shared information about her work as President and CEO at LGBTQ Victory Fund and LGBTQ Victory Institute.
Check it out by clicking here!
2020 Get Out the vote
Pledge to help get out the vote!
November 3rd is Election Day in the U.S. Every election is important and the 2020 general election in November is no different. From the office of the president to state representatives to city council and school board members, we owe it to ourselves and our future to get out and vote.
Take a pledge:
- REGISTER to vote: https://vote.gov/
- VOTE: Election Day is November 3rd (https://www.usa.gov/election-day#item-212881), OR vote early or by mail (https://www.usa.gov/absentee-voting)
- HELP 5 people register to vote: Phone banking and block walking are great, and don't forget about talking to your family and friends about the importance of voting! Point them to the registration forms that are available online or in-person.
- Get 3 people to COMMIT to vote: make it an event! Since social distancing may prevent you from going to the polls with friends and family, hold each other accountable by showing off to each other a selfie with the "I voted" sticker
- EDUCATE yourself on the candidates and the issues: Yes, all eyes are on the presidential race, and yet there are a number of races at the state and local levels that will determine who will lead and manage your schools, police departments, local governments how they will be funded.
