Unless you've been living under a rock, as I tend to do from time to time, you know that the Military's repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell becomes official on September 20th. Here is a letter I've submitted to Wyoming Equality's Newsletter. I hope you will all put this on your calendar and plan on joining us for this event.
For all of my wonderful out of state readers, I would encourage you to organize a similar event in your town. We have a very large military base here in Cheyenne so we're hoping for a big crowd!
It’s time to celebrate!
Wyoming Equality Members and Allies,
In case you hadn’t heard September 20th marks the official end of the Military’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy. This is a huge milestone in our fight for LGTB equality across this country. We think that calls for a celebration!
What’s more, over the last year we’ve seen marriage equality arrive in New York State. President Obama’s Administration has decided to stop defending DOMA, and right here in Wyoming we defeated two very ugly anti-LGTB bills. We’ve accomplished many great things over this last year and we want to throw a party to say thank you for helping us fight the good fight.
So, drum roll please… On Tuesday, September 20th from 6-10pm at the Historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne we will be hosting this celebration. The cost of admission is free. Wyoming Equality will provide some tasty snacks, and a cash bar will be available for you to enjoy a cocktail or two.
We will be having a silent auction on a handful of nifty items to help offset the cost of the event, but mostly we just want you to come and celebrate with us! Save the date and I hope to see all of you in a few short weeks.
Jeran Artery
Director of Social Change
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