Updated -- Let's Hug it Out: Homophobia Hits Home

The Update is below the fold. Click to read more.

If you haven't read the MW article yet about the gay couple getting kicked out of the Rite Aid at 13th and U Sts yet, check it out. There are also some comments about it on DCist.

I propose that we organize a queer Hug-In at the Rite Aid: we all descend upon it at the same time and embrace? What do you say?

Tuesday, October 30 at 7 PM. We can get people on their way to the High Heel race. Perhaps a happy hour beforehand? Mark your calendars now.

Pre-hug Happy Hour at Nellie's, 6 PM.

Pledge your attendance via the evite here.
IMPORTANT: Where you make your reply you will see this:

Click here if you are not:
your_email_address_here@thenewgay.net

You must change this information in order for your name to be listed in the evite

PS: Don't tell Rite Aid! This is a big secret!!!



-- UPDATE --

If you plan on participating in tomorrow's hug-in at the Rite Aid at
13th and U, please RSVP on the evite:

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=ZNZRIZIAUUHPKMZSDDDV&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei4

It is important that you RSVP, as we need to know how many people to expect, and we will use evite to send out last-minute information about the event (such as how to find each other at Nellie's and how the Hug-In will work.). If for some reason you can't add yourself to the evite, email me and I'll add you to the invitee list.

Please read the links below and come out to speak up against homophobia in DC.

Thanks!!!

--Michael

PS: Don't let the lack of an available friend or significant other
dissuade you from attending. We can pair you up with someone for the
Hug-In.