October 5, 2002
Human Rights Campaign
2002 Town Hall – “Our Families”
Human Rights Campaign
2002 Town Hall – Our Families
DeNeve Hall, UCLA Campus, Westwood A Discussion on the Laws and Legislation affecting Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) families Schedule: 2:00-2:30 p.m. Brief remarks about each topic
2:30-4:00 p.m. Town Hall
4:00-5:00 p.m. Reception
Contact: Michael Thurber Ph. 310-821-1490
The 2000 census revealed that same-sex couples live in 99.3% of all counties in America. There also have been reports of a rise in gay and lesbian parenting since the early 1990s. Yet the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its allies have found that although same-sex families are a growing and ever-present part of the social fabric of this nation, they are not treated like all other families under law.
But there is good news! Thanks to the fair-minded actions of judges and state legislators nationwide, there has been an increase in rights, protections, and responsibilities for the GLBT families, even as the anti-gay forces have attempted to tear them down.
Come join our host – Betty DeGeneres (yes, Ellen’s mom), HRC, and its partners on October 5, 2002 at DeNeve Hall on the UCLA campus in Westwood at 2:00 p.m. to learn of your rights and how we all can enhance Our Families.
Topics and discussion panels include:
· Domestic Partnerships, Civil Unions, and Marriage
· Parenting (includes adoption, surrogacy, 2nd parent adoption, foster parenting, custody & visitation)
· Same-sex, bi-national immigration
· Family Finances (social security benefits, inheritance rights, partner benefits, etc.)
Developed in cooperation with other national and local GLBT organizations, HRC’s Town Hall – Our Families will provide the most authoritative information, community support and expert advice on the broad range of topics that affect our families.
Co-Presenter: UCLA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Campus Resource Center.
Confirmed Partners Include:
ACLU of Southern California
California Alliance for Pride and Equality (CAPE)
Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
Growing Generations
Immigration Equality
LA Gay & Lesbian Center
LAMBDA Legal
Lesbian and Gay Professional Latino Access Network
Lesbian Mothers and Their Children
Liberty Hill Foundation
Log Cabin Republicans – Orange County
Los Memoias/The Wall Marriage Equality
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Pop Luck Club
Stonewall Democrats
USC GLBT Assembly
(Confirmation of other partners pending)
We look forward to your joining us for this powerful meeting of the best and brightest GLBT families and those who love them!
About HRC & FamilyNet
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the largest national lesbian and gay political organization, with members throughout the country. It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. HRC FamilyNet is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) families. HRC FamilyNet provides information and resources about adoption, civil unions, coming out, custody and visitation, donor insemination, family law, families of origin, marriage, money, parenting, religion, schools, senior health and housing, state laws and legislation, straight spouses, transgender and workplace issues. Visit both HRC and FamilyNet at www.hrc.org.
