A Stitch in Haste

Three items:

1. From Lambda Legal:

Ambassador James C. Hormel, a dedicated philanthropist and long-time Lambda Legal supporter has generously pledged to make a donation of up to $25,000 in support of our work -- but he wants your help. Ambassador Hormel believes that member support of Lambda Legal's work is so critical in making the case for equality for LGBT people and those with HIV that he has presented his gift in the form of a challenge:

Lambda Legal must raise a matching $25,000 from new Lambda Legal members, who join with a contribution of $50 or more. You can help us meet the 2007 Hormel Challenge by asking your friends and family to join Lambda Legal today.

You can join Lambda Legal -- the heroes who brought us Lawrence v. Texas, at this link.

2. Also from Lambda Legal: May 15 is "Clock in for Equality Day" --

On May 15, 2007, thousands of people across the country will do something to support workplace fairness. By coordinating organizations and individuals to take action on the same day, we will:

Educate the public about the harassment and discrimination LGBT people and those living with HIV face at work

Increase support for efforts to win legal protections for LGBT employees

Activate people to fight for the rights of LGBT and HIV-affected workers.

Lambda is also hosting several workshops and panel discussions across the country that day.

3. From the National Lesbian & Gay Law Association:

Lavender Law 2007 – Chicago will feature two dozen workshops on cutting-edge legal issues affecting LGBT individuals and the community, as well as a Career Fair. Topics to be covered include practical litigation skills, constitutional law developments, estate planning and drafting, employment discrimination, HIV/AIDS, immigration, workplace diversity, domestic violence, career development, issues affecting out legal practitioners in large firms and LGBT issues in academe, the military, and the family.

The conference is September 7-9.