Shannon and I were asked to join the Bonner County Human Rights Commission Board. I attended my first meeting on Monday night -- nice folks doing good work. We figure the 2 out lesbians, one a Jew, with their fatherless kid and 3-legged dog was enough to make us the poster children of "all things diverse" in Sandpoint. The group was originally founded in reponse to the Aryan Nation activity in the area and are now working on issues such as:
Opposing Conservative Christian Right candidates
Supporting Conflict Resolution Programs in the County schools
Speaking out against recent events of toture in Iraq
Promoting educational forums on diversity
We will all march in the July 4th parade and support the recently established Gay Student Alliance at the local highschool. Time to stand up and be counted!
While a bit out of date (but soon to be worked on...) - more information can be found at http://www.bchrtf.org/
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