Transgender Equality Lobby Day Public Hearing on State Earned Income Tax Credit Solidarity Vigil for Jamaican Victims of Anti-Gay Violence 2008 Legislative Agenda Transgender Equality Lobby Day 11 AM - 1:30 PM Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 Room 2A, Legislative Office Building, Hartford This is your chance to learn about the Trans Anti-discrimination bill being raised in the CT Legislature and its impact on our state's residents. Following the forum you will have the opportunity to talk to your representatives about the bill and why it is important, with materials provided by the Anti-Discrimination Coalition. http://www.faithct.org/advocacy/transequality.htm = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Public Hearing on State Earned Income Tax Credit 9 AM Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 Room 2B, Legislative Office Building, Hartford This is the ONE opportunity to testify in support of a State EITC. Connecticut is the state with the third largest disparity in income. A state EITC will help reduce this growing divide and assist working families who are trying to make ends meet! http://www.faithct.org/advocacy/eitc.htm = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Solidarity Vigil for Victims of Anti-Gay Violence in Jamaica 6 PM Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 Metropolitan Community Church 155 Wyllys Street, Hartford Last month a mob invaded a private home in Jamaica using machetes to attack 3 gay men. Police delayed in responding to the assault. None of the mob has been arrested. More info = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 2008 Legislative Agenda People of Faith is advocating a wide spectrum of social justice legislative issues including: Criminal Justice Reform 3-Strikes: Just Say No! Earned Income Tax Credit Supportive Housing 24-Hour Operation of Domestic Violence Shelters Ending Environmental Racism Healthy Teens Act Immigrant Rights Transgender Anti-Discrimination Visit the People of Faith Advocacy Center to find issue summaries, fact sheets, news, commentary, public hearings, petitions and action alerts. http://www.faithct.org/advocacy/issues.htm |