Today is Day Without A Gay

Today is December 10, International Human Rights Day. Today is also "Day Without a Gay." We are asked to call in 'gay' to work, not contribute to the economy for one day, and spend the day helping others. 

1. An economic Boycott. For one day, do not go to work (if possible) and do not buy anything. The LGBTQ community contributes $700 billion per year to the U.S. economy, but we don't get the same rights as other citizens. Stop contributing to the economy for one day.

2. A day of Volunteering. Get out there and help a local gay rights group.

3. A day of Visibility. There are many ways to increase visibility for LGBT rights on Dec. 10. For example, wear a white knot for marriage equality ("because everyone should be able to tie the knot") and pack your lunch instead of buying it.

What are you doing for Day Without A Gay?

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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous12/11/08, 11:09 AM

    Does anyone know of plans to gather in Anchorage for the Light Up The Night For Equality demonstration on December 20?

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  2. E. Ross12/12/08, 1:41 PM

    Someone offered to organize it, but so far no one else has responded. If you want this to happen in Anchorage and are able to help, contact Identity or send me an email and I'll forward it to the organizer.

    Thanks!

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  3. Anonymous12/12/08, 6:26 PM

    I'm in the valley, and not very good at putting things together. I do hope it can be done, though.

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  4. E. Ross12/19/08, 4:39 PM

    I think we're skipping this one, but I hope we will join the Jan. 10 protest against DOMA.

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