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The Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 1105) will be voted on TOMORROW, in a procedural vote that will then bring it to the Senate floor. It the Hate Crimes Bill gets 60 votes, it will likely be attached as an amendment to the Department of Defense authorization bill.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject: Support the Matthew Shepard Act on Thursday

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

As a constituent, I'm asking you to do all you can to support the Matthew Shepard Act (S. 1105).

This bill does NOT threaten free speech or weaken the Constitution. This bill would only apply to violent attacks based on the victim's gender, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

It would also provide funding to help law enforcement agencies investigate and prosecute violent hate crimes.

This legislation has been endorsed by over 230 civic, religious, and law enforcement organizations.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
July 11, 2007

Background Information

The radical right knows the Matthew Shepard Act is a real step toward tolerance in America. They find that so infuriating, they'll stop at nothing to bring it down - even if it means calling lawmakers to spread anger fueled by lies.

We cannot allow our Senators to be intimidated, misled, or swayed by an extremist minority. Thank you for contacting your Senators and thank you for being a voice of reason today.