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February 27, 2004 ACLU of Illinois E-News 02.27.04 ACLU Responds to Bush Support for Marriage Amendment This week, President Bush joined those calling for a constitutional amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would formal discrimination in marriage across our nation. Among those criticizing the President's proposal was the national ACLU. You can read the organization's statement online at http://www.aclu.org/news/NewsPrint.cfm?ID=15055&c=101. Share a Meal with ACLU of Illinois on March 2 On Tuesday, March 2, 2004, restaurants in Chicago, Flossmoor, Springfield and Urbana will participate in Share a Meal with Community Shares, of which the Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU is a member, to help raise funds for dozens of community groups working to address homelessness, domestic violence, hunger, health care and other issues facing our communities . You can help by enjoying a wonderful meal with family, friends or co-workers at one of the participating restaurants listed below. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Community Shares of Illinois and member organizations. There's a place at the table for you - we need your help to fill it! To learn more about participating restaurants, go to http://www.aclu-il.org/takeaction/events/000132.shtml. ACLU of Illinois to Host Breakfast in Washington D.C. as Part of the March for Women's Lives! The ACLU of Illinois is putting together a delegation from the state to participate in the national March for Women's Lives, scheduled for Sunday April 25th on the National Mall in Washington. We believe the March provides a critical opportunity for men, women, children and families to make clear to legislators and policy-makers in Washington that the vast majority Americans want unfettered access to a full range of health care services for women -- including abortion services. As part of this important event, the ACLU of Illinois has scheduled a pre-March breakfast with members of the Illinois congressional delegation, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Avenue in Washington. You can learn more about the March and make reservations for the breakfast at http://www.aclu-il.org/marchforwomen/. First Call: ACLU Membership Conference Scheduled for San Francisco in July 2004 The ACLU is planning a national membership conference for July 2004 in San Francisco. The even builds on the incredible success of last year's conference in Washington, DC. To learn more about this year's event, go to http://www.aclu.org/2004memberconf/Welcome/welcome.htm. |
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