Protest: Tom Brown Book Signing Protest

Join El Paso For Equality tomorrow as we protest outside of Barnes and Noble West during Tom Brown's book signing, Saturday, January 15 · 11:00am - 2:00pm. El Paso and Barnes and Noble must know we no longer will stand for bigotry and hate. We must stand up, be heard, and let everyone know that EQUALITY is afforded to all.

It must be known, to all parties including Barnes and Noble, that free speech (including writing) is a fundamental element of our constitution however Tom Brown spews hatred towards gay and lesbians. Equally important as our 1st Amendment to free speech, El Paso For Equality stands for our 14th Amendment that ensures the Equal Protection Clause. This form of Equality must be extended to all people, including the LGBT community. Yesterday's injunction order, from an El Paso Federal Judge, further propagates and ensures equality in El Paso is and must be afforded to all.

Furthermore, El Paso For Equality, working with other local LGBT organizations plans to express OUR 1st Amendment Right to peacefully assemble and protest Tom Brown's book signing tomorrow at the Barnes and Nobles Bookstore at 705 Sunland Park Drive. If Barnes and Noble intends to promote selling his book, by allowing a book signing, and allow for Tom Brown's bigotry / hatred towards El Paso's LGBT community something must be done! We also plan encourage all LGBT organizations nationwide to boycott this bookseller if they are promoting his book by allowing a book signing. In our modern age, we have options and can patronize other businesses instead of Barnes and Noble.

PLEASE INVITE ALL OF YOUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS ... WE MUST COME OUT IN FORCE!

For more information or to help, contact El Paso For Equality at 915.920.1849

Event: El Paso for Equality Fundraiser, Jan. 5th at Hope and Anchor

El Paso for Equality Fundraiser this Wednesday, Jan. 5th at Hope and Anchor

01.05.11 – El Paso for Equality invites you to join in an evening of fundraising and fun at Hope and Anchor, 4012, N. Mesa from 6 – 8 p.m., this Wednesday, January 5th. “Admission” to this event is free! There will be great door prizes, live music, and an opportunity to purchase our El Paso for Equality wristbands for only $1!

The evening will also feature a silent auction and we encourage you to bid on exciting items supplied by locally-owned El Paso businesses to include; Airline International, Crtyal, Eric Smith personal trainer, Erin Streater, Funki Munki, G2, Nonos, Ruby Lola, Salon de Beaute and more.

El Paso For Equality is a grassroots movement to ensure all El Pasoans are treated with equality regardless of the person’s actual or perceived race, gender, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.

For more information regarding this event, and to arrange interviews, please contact Lyda Ness at (915) 920 – 1849 or lydaness@yahoo.com.

Visit us online at www.elpasoforequality.com.

Event: El Paso for Equality Peition Signing

When: Tonight at 6 p.m. at Starbucks Coffee shops in El Paso
What: El Paso for Equality petition signing event, stop by and sign the petition for equality
Where: See Starbucks location list below

Starbucks (by UTEP) -- Lyda Ness
Starbucks (near Airway...s) -- Danny De Anda & Co.
Starbucks (by Hanks High) -- Jerry Ramirez & Gari Lewis-Carpio
Starbucks (behind Bassett) -- Lisa Degliantoni
Starbucks (top of Sunland Park) -- Veronica Frescas
Starbucks (near Cohen Stadium) -- Rick Walther & The Amundsons
Starbucks (by Redd) -- Joseph Piltz & Co.
Starbucks (near Country Club) -- Sigi Andujo & Co.
Starbucks (on the Loop) -- Jaime Abeytia
Barnes & Nobles Starbucks (Viscount) -- Daniel Rollings

For more information email ep4equality@gmail.com

12.19.10: El Paso for Equality Petition Signing Events

This week, El Paso for Equality is scheduling public meetings and petition signing events across El Paso. Please review the dates and locations listed below so that you can sign the petition and pick up copies to circulate.

Week of Dec. 20:El Paso for Equality Public Meeting and Petition Assignments

Monday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Starbucks at Barnes & Noble Westside and Eastside

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
PFLAG meeting at Robin Hood Park Club House
9716 Dyer

Wednesday, Dec. 22 · 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The San Antonio Mining Company
800 E. San Antonio

Wednesday, Dec. 22 · 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2nd Floor Gallery/”The Glass Box”
209 Texas Ave.

Thursday, Dec. 23, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fellini Film Cafe
220 Cincinnati Street

Fan/friend El Paso for Equality on Facebook and bookmark www.elpasoforequality.com. Should you have any questions about the petition or want to get involved with the effort, email ep4equality@gmail.com.

12.16.10: Today on The Lisa D Show

Today on The Lisa D Show at noon we'll interview Ruben Sandoval from Vista Quality Market and a representative from Homegrown El Paso. We'll discuss the power of keeping your dollar local.

Next we'll move to several other topics near and dear to my heart: bigots and shopping!

The Culture War is On, Get your Butt to City Hall!
A Message from Pastor Tom Brown
The City Council is at it again. Now they are trying to amend the Traditional Family ordinance so that current unmarried partners continue to receive their health benefits. They are showing disrespect to the voters who clearly said at election time that they do not want a dime spent endorsing unmarried relationships. Come out to City Hall on Tuesday at 9 am to let your voice be heard.

Tonight Shopping Spree Downtown
oLo Shopping Night:
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Creative Kids – oLo Gallery, 504 San Francisco Ave (Union Plaza District)

Trend Society presents "Fashion at the Loft"
Thursday, December 16 · 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Loftlight Studio
315 S. El Paso Street
El Paso, TX

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Tune into the show at KHRO 1150 AM or stream the show at www.talkradio1150.com. Also, feel free to call the show at 915.880.4376 or send an email to thelisadshow@gmail.com.

Logos: El Paso For Equality

El Paso for Equality celebrates a significant milestone today with a beautiful new logo! The design communicates all equal under the sun. Celebrate this wonderful milestone by friending the group on Facebook at ElPaso ForEquality.

EPFE is a diverse group of concerned El Paso residents committed to ensuring that all residents of El Paso are EQUAL under the law.

12.14.10: Today on The Lisa D Show

Today on The Lisa D Show at noon we'll start the show with news and information about an exciting new group in El Paso, El Paso for Equality. Today several members of the group spoke to City Council on the importance of making sure El Paso is a city based on equality and openness. We'll talk about how you can get involved.

Then we'll discuss some very exciting local holiday gifts that you can buy friends and family this holiday season - all of which are created and sold in El Paso!

Then we'll interview Judy Weiss from Parks and Recs about a new dog park that opened recently in El Paso. We'll ask her about this, parks in general and how the Christmas Lights parade will be better next year.

Info:
Westside Dog Park
In October 2009, the City of El Paso received approval of a $150,000 matching grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the development of a Dog Park facility at Westside Community Park. The City’s financial match is from the 2000 Quality of Life Bonds.

The park will be three acres and no canine obstacle amenities are planned for this facility while the dog park will be a free, self-directed facility, similar to the adjacent skate park.

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Tune into the show at KHRO 1150 AM or stream the show at www.talkradio1150.com. Also, feel free to call the show at 915.880.4376 or send an email to thelisadshow@gmail.com.