National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        Contact Robert Bray,
                                             (202) 332-6483
                                             Ron.DeVrou@f70.n109.z1.fidonet.org

NATIONAL CONVENTION EVENTS RUNNING SCHEDULE


Washington, D.C., May 7, 1992...Below is a running schedule of gay/lesbian and
AIDS-related events planned to take place during and around the Democratic and
Republican National Conventions this summer.  As part of Gay and Lesbian Voters
In Coalition for the Election (VOICE) '92, the National Gay and Lesbian Task
Force and the Human Rights Campaign Fund will update and publish this schedule
regularly.  Some of the events are tentative and should be confirmed with the
sponsoring organization.  To get involved or for details about individual
actions listed in the schedule, please contact the sponsoring organization
directly.  To add, alter or update entries in the schedule, please contact
Robert Bray or Robin Kane at NGLTF, (202) 332-6483.


DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
JULY 13 - 16
Madison Square Garden, New York City

Monday, July 13:
	Delegate Reception, sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF). 
Evening.  Details TBA. (202) 628-4160.

Tuesday, July 14:
	Massive AIDS march and rally sponsored by United for AIDS Action, a coalition
of more than 70 organizations. (212) 337-1227.

Wednesday, July 15:
	Presidential Nomination Roll Call. Evening. Madison Square Garden.

Thursday, July 16:
	Nominee Acceptance Speech.  Evening.  Madison Square Garden.

Other gay/lesbian and AIDS activities TBA.


REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
AUGUST 17 - 20
Houston Astrodome, Houston, TX

Saturday, August 15:
	ACT UP/Republican National Convention (RNC) reception and arrival. Possible
fundraiser. Details TBA. (816) 753-5930.

Sunday, August 16:
	Pre-action rally for Monday's march sponsored by ACT UP/RNC. Details TBA. (816)
753-5930.
	Anti-Hate Crimes action organized by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.
Details TBA. (202) 332-6483.

Monday, August 17:
	AIDS Rally and March sponsored by ACT UP/RNC from Herman Park to Astrodome.
4:30 p.m. (816) 753-5930.
	Delegate Reception sponsored by HRCF.  Details TBA. (202) 638-4160.

Tuesday, August 18:
	Military Discrimination Action organized by Queer Nation/Houston. Details TBA.
(713) 527-8674.
	"Target State Delegates" sponsored by ACT UP/RNC all day. (816) 753-5930.

Wednesday, August 19:
	Domestic Partnership "Marry-In" sponsored by Queer Nation/Houston at noon.
Details TBA. (713) 527-8674.
	Mother's March sponsored by United for AIDS Action. Details TBA. (212)
337-1127.
	Presidential Nomination Roll Call at the Astrodome. Evening.
	"Pick Your Enemy" organized by ACT UP/RNC all day. (816) 753-5930.

Thursday, August 20:
	Bush Acceptance Speech at the Astrodome. Evening.

Other gay/lesbian and AIDS activities TBA. 

OTHER EVENTS:

"Come Out Voting," gay and lesbian voter registration drive with video public
service announcements and other information, prior to the general election.
Contact Steve Smith, (202) 462-8970 or HRCF, (202) 628-4160.

Party platform testimony by NGLTF.  May 18 at the Democratic National Committee
platform hearings in Cleveland, Ohio (confirmed). May 27 at the Republican
National Committee platform hearings in Salt Lake City, Utah (slot requested;
confirmation pending).  Contact Robert Bray or Peri Jude Radecic, (202)
332-6483.
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