October is GLBT Awareness Month

As we mentioned in a post last week, the Democratic Party of New Mexico supports Marriage Equality for all New Mexicans. Adopted in 2008, our platform specifically calls for:

"outlawing discrimination based on sexual preference, including restrictions on civil marriage, and repealing the Defense of Marriage Act."

You can read our full platform here.

In 2009, the State Central Committee adopted even more explicit support for Marriage Equality:

"that the Democratic Party of New Mexico, including its members and officers, should actively support and advocate on behalf of Marriage Equality and Equal Rights for all regardless of sexual orientation, because equal rights under the law are guaranteed under the US and New Mexican Constitutions."

(This resolution will be considered for inclusion into the Party Platform during the 2010 Democratic pre-primary convention.)

Furthermore, the Democratic Party of New Mexico has shown steadfast support for equality through our Governor. As recently as this week, Governor Richardson has announced that Domestic Partnerships will be on the January 2010 Legislative Agenda.

Additionally, current Lt. Governor Diane Denish (and Democratic candidate for Governor) has been a long-time supporter of domestic partnerships.

Equality New Mexico is also helping to lead the fight for Marriage Equality in New Mexico.

Support for GLBT equality has reached an all-time high in the United States, and this month, bills for Marriage Equality are to be introduced in Washington DC and Illinois.

More information on GLBT issues in the United States as well as information on Awareness can be found here.