"Calling all individuals interested in civil equality for LGBT individuals (and that would mean everybody, correct?).

Concerned Parents of Des Moines has offered a petition to the Des Moines school board requesting that the board rescind the employment non-discrimination policy which covers LGB individuals. This is the same group which spear-headed the effort to vote Jonathan Wilson out of his position on the school board. This group, using scare tactics common to religious political extremists, has suggested that the sexual orientation policy covers pedophiles and child molesters.

An immediate response to their actions is required by all concerned individuals. Those who live within the Des Moines public school district should call school board members requesting they reaffirm the current policy.
John Phoenix, President (H) 515-288-0759
Jacquie Easley (W) 515-245-2194
Jane Hein (H) 515-287-2700
Harold Sandahl (H) 515-277-3357
Liz Goodwin (H) 515-279-0703
Suzette Jensen (H) 515-266-7908
Laura Sands (H) 515-279-3424

Letters to school board members can come from all over the state & should be sent to: Board of Education, Central Campus, 1800 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309.

Letters to the editor of the Des Moines Register, stating your opposition to the effort to change the existing policy are also important. Direct them to:
Letters
The Des Moines Register
PO Box 957
Des Moines, Iowa 50304
Fax: 515-286-2511
EMAIL: letters@desmoine.gannett.com
Letters must include, address & daytime phone to be published.

In addition, an effort is being put forth to gather signatures on a petition. Canvassers are desperately needed! Anyone who would like to circulate a petition, sign a petition, or help gather signatures through a canvassing effort is welcome to attend. We will meet at the Interfaith Alliance office (Wesley Foundation), 2718 University Ave, Des Moines on April 21 at 1:00pm. Please contact Jean at 279-8715 or Peg at 284-0245 for more info. EMail requests for info. may be directed to Peg at iaproject@aol.com

Thanks for your activism on this very important issue!"

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