Congress.org: Activists pressure lawmaker on DADT

CRANE received its first press clipping for our “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” efforts in Charlotte today. Partnering with the Human Rights Campaign, CRANE will stage a rally and local awareness event on the anti-gay military policy on Friday where we will kick-off our “March on Myrick” campaign.

Activists pressure lawmaker on DADT
Local group asks Republican to cosponsor gay rights bill.
by Ambreen Ali, Congress.org

A North Carolina group is stepping into the national debate on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

Charlotte Rainbow Action Network for Equality (CRANE) is launching the “March on Myrick” campaign this week to get Rep. Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) behind repealing the military’s policy on gay soldiers. The move comes as prominent military leaders, including Admiral Mike Mullen, have said they favor a change.

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