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Join MassEquality to Rally and Lobby at the Constitutional Convention

In less than two weeks, Massachusetts legislators will again consider a constitutional amendment to revoke equal marriage rights. There will be many opportunities for you to get involved over the coming days, but we wanted you to have this schedule of major events as soon as possible.

We have suffered a serious setback. Attorney General Tom Reilly today certified the new anti-gay amendment. That means that we will face an enormous, expensive and hurtful fight, potentially for the next three years.

We are extremely disappointed at the Attorney General's decision. Reilly had the opportunity to save Massachusetts a public fight that will sap millions of dollars and introduce toxic rhetoric harmful to gay and lesbian couples and their families. After 6,500 marriages, it's a travesty that this extreme measure will dominate public debate for the next three years. Why doesn't Attorney General Reilly get it?

Click here to write a personal letter to Attorney General Reilly: www.massequality.org/action/ag.php

We urge you to bring your family, friends and co-workers with you to the State House for these events leading up to the Constitutional Convention. Show your support for marriage equality.

Equality Rally

Date: Monday, September 12th

Where: State House

Time: Noon - Come on your lunch hour!

Equal Marriage Lobby Day

Date: Monday, September 12th

Where: State House

Time: 1 PM

Candlelight Vigil

Date: Tuesday, September 13th

Where: State House

Time: 6 PM

Constitutional Convention

Date: Wednesday, September 14th

Where: State House

Time: Lines will be forming at 6:30 AM. Constitutional Convention begins at 1 PM. We encourage you to come early if you would like to be inside the State House.

For more information or to get involved, go to MassEquality or call Amy at 617-878-2307. Volunteers are needed daily for phone banks in the Boston office and for activities around the state. Sign up to volunteer here. For more information, please visit www.massequality.org